Connecting the Aggregation Server to a mail server (SMTP)
Before you begin
Configure a mail server (SMTP) to enable Aggregation Server alert messages to be transmitted via a mail server.
Mail server connection security
When you configure SMTP settings, the security level that you select must correspond to the security configuration of your SMTP server. To determine the appropriate SMTP security level, use the following table or contact the mail server administrator.
SMTP server connection security levels
Connection security level | Description |
|---|---|
Non-secure | No security is applied. The system sends all email messages to the SMTP server in plaintext. |
SMTPS | When the connection is established, the device uses TLS/SSL to secure the connection. This protocol typically uses port 465. |
STARTTLS | The device opens an insecure connection and then uses STARTTLS to open a secure TLS/SSL conversation. This protocol typically uses the default port 25. |
STARTTTLS (clear text if not available) | The device opens a non-secure connection and then uses STARTTLS to open a secure TLS/SSL conversation. If secure communication cannot be established, the system makes a second attempt with a non-secure connection. This protocol typically uses the default port 25. |
Before you begin
Gather the following information:
IP address of the SMTP server that will deliver email messages generated by the device
Port that the specified SMTP server will use
Email addresses that the device will use to send and receive email messages
Security level for the connection
If your SMTP server is configured to send authentication credentials, you must know the user name and password that recipients will use.
Log on to the Aggregation Server for Extended Reporting web interface.
To configure a сonnection with an SMTP server
- Click Mail server (SMTP) in General Settings.
- On the Action menu, click Edit.
- In the SMTP Server box, enter the IP address of the SMTP server that will deliver email messages generated by the device. You can enter a DNS name if you specify the DNS server to resolve the DNS name.
- In the SMTP Port box, enter the port number that the SMTP server will use.
- In the From address box, enter the email address that will populate the From field in the Aggregation Server email messages.
- In the Reply to box, enter the email address that will receive replies to email messages generated by the Aggregation Server.
- In the authentication list, perform one of the following actions:
- If your SMTP server is configured to send authentication credentials, click Use Authentication and fill in the Username and Password boxes.
If your SMTP server is not configured to send authentication credentials, click Don't use authentication.
- In the Connection security level list, select the appropriate security level, for example, STARTTLS.
- Click Save.
The connection with the SMTP server is configured.
To test the connection to the mail server
- Click Test server.
- Follow the on-screen instructions.
If the test fails, confirm the Aggregation Server's mail server settings or contact the mail server administrator.
To clear SMTP settings
- Click Mail server (SMTP) in General Settings.
- On the Action menu, click Edit.
- Clear all fields and click Save.
Where to go from here
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