Dell Unity: Can the Unisphere Session Timeout Value Be Changed

Summary: Can the UI session timeout value be changed?

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Symptoms

After a period of time, the UI session times out and the user has to log in again.

Cause

This is per design for security reasons.

Resolution

From the Security Guide: (Page 9) 
Dell EMC Unity™ Family Security Configuration Guide Version 5.1 
 

Session rules 

Unisphere sessions have the following characteristics:

● Expiration term of one hour

Session timeout is not configurable 

● Session IDs are generated during authentication and used for the duration of each session 
 

Affected Products

Dell EMC Unity Family

Products

Dell Unity 300, Dell EMC Unity 300F, Dell EMC Unity 400, Dell EMC Unity 400F, Dell EMC Unity 500, Dell EMC Unity 500F, Dell EMC Unity 600, Dell EMC Unity 600F, Dell EMC Unity Family |Dell EMC Unity All Flash, Dell EMC Unity Family , Dell EMC Unity Hybrid ...
Article Properties
Article Number: 000064522
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 20 Oct 2025
Version:  5
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