When adding a server to DCImanager 6, you need to specify its platform type. For a rack server, the platform defines its size in units, for a blade server — the number of slots occupied in the chassis.
You can manage platforms in Equipment → Equipment type.
To create a platform for a rack server:
- Enter Equipment → Equipment type → Server platforms → Create platform.
- Specify the platform Name.
- Select the platform Size in units.
- Press Create.
To create a platform for a blade server:
- Enter Equipment → Equipment types → Blade server platforms → Create a platform.
- Specify the platform Name.
- Select the platform Size in the chassis.
- Press Create.
You can also add a platform on the server adding form.
To delete a platform, enter Equipment → Equipment types → select the platform → Menu → Delete platform → Delete.
Note
You can delete a platform only if there are no servers with this platform type in DCImanager 6.