You define IP filters to restrict connectivity access to the Compellent System. Creating or managing IP Filters requires System Administrator Priviledge.
You enable IP Filtering by creating an IP Filter rule. Once you have created one rule, you are required to provide an exhaustive list of specifically allowed IP Addresses or IP Address ranges. IP Filter rules can be created for specific Users, All Users, or specific priviledge levels. Typically, IP Filter rules are created for All Users and All priviledge levels.
The first IP Filter rule you create should be the one that enables/defines your ability to access the system.
This screen shows a pre-defined an IP Filter rule to allow you (your specific User, User Priviledge, and specific IP Address) to access this Compellent System. This rule is correct for your Userid if there is no IP Address NAT between your client running the GUI, and the Compellent System. You can use the Create Filter and Continue button to create this rule now. Creating this rule now ensures you will be able to access the system after you log out.
If you are using NAT, you must enter the NAT'ed IP address of what the Compellent System will see from the network device performing the NAT.
Proceed with caution. If you are using NAT, and you create a rule that defines access using your local client IP address, you will lock yourself out of the system.