PowerEdge: How to use Secure Self-Service File Delivery (SSFD)

Summary: This article introduces how to transfer your file to Dell Technical Support using the file transfer tool, "Secure Self-Service File Delivery (SSFD)."

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Instructions

SSFD is the enterprise file transfer service that replaces the File Exchanger, which enables the safe data transfer between customer and Dell.
 

Note: If you already have an account and have forgotten your password, send an email to "MiddlewareSupport@Dell.com," "B2B_Platform_Engineering@Dell.com" with the <strong>username</strong> you want to reset. (English)

 

File Upload

Dell Technical Support issues your account.
Once the account is issued, you receive two emails with the title "New Message: SR or Case xxxxxx…" and "Enrollment Notification."

 

How to upload files:

  1. Access to the SSFD.

  2. Log in with the credentials on the Enrollment Notification email.
    SSFD Login

    1. If this is your first time to log in, change the password on the Change Password box and click Set Password.

  3. Set a password of at least eight characters with four letters (including upper/lowercase), three numbers, and one symbol.

3SSFD Change Password

  1. Click Browse and select a file to be uploaded.

  2. Click Upload File.

  3. The log is saved in ASCII as default. Click Set ASCII to change to Binary as you need.

 

Upload a file larger than 100MB:

  • If you upload a file larger than 100MB, you must use SFTP client (WinSCP so on) to upload.
  • Install an SFTP client free software as needed.

The following is the example settings on the WinSCP:

  • Transfer Protocol: SFTP
  • Host Name: ssfd.dell.com
  • User Name: Your email address
  • Password: Optional (Password set at the first login)

 

Additional Information:

  • If you want to delete an uploaded file, click the icon on the File Option column for that file then click the file name link on the Delete field.
    SSFD File Options
  • In case the file uploading process failed, try to use SFTP client even if the file is less than 100MB.

 

Affected Products

C Series, HS Series, Modular Infrastructure, Rack Servers, Tower Servers, XE Servers, XR Servers
Article Properties
Article Number: 000116971
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 01 May 2025
Version:  9
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