To receive an email message alerting you if a system event that requires your attention occurs, provide an email address for alert messages. You can use an email address that is accessible from a smartphone to help you monitor the ReadyDATA when you are away from it.
To manage alert email contacts:
1. Click System > Settings > Alerts.
The Settings screen displays the alerts settings:
2. Configure the settings as explained in the following table:
|
Item |
Description |
|
Alert Contact Email Address |
Enter an email address. You can also edit an existing alert contact or delete it by clearing the field. |
|
User |
Enter the user name that is associated with the email address. |
|
Password |
Enter the password that is associated with the email address. |
|
SMTP Server |
Enter the address of the outgoing SMTP server. |
|
SMTP Port |
Enter the port number for the outgoing SMTP server. |
|
Form |
Enter a name that identifies the sender of the email alert. |
|
Use TLS |
Select this check box to use email encryption over TLS. |
The storage system uses these credentials to authenticate with the outgoing mail server so that it can send email alerts.
3. (Optional) To determine if you configured the contact information correctly, click the Send Test Message button.