Reference Architecture

Reference Architecture for Active System 800m with Hyper-V:
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For more information on OpenManage Essentials, see www.delltechcenter.com/ome.
Figure 11: OME Dashboard
Dell Lifecycle Controller: Helps to reduce operating costs by simplifying server deployment and
management. Key features include diagnostics, self-update (UEFI, Driver Pack update), firmware
updates (BIOS, NIC FW, RAID Controllers), and hardware configuration. Also, the integrated iDRAC
provides the mechanism for OME agentless management.
Dell OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA): Dell OMSA provides a comprehensive, one-to-one
systems management solution. OMSA provides the mechanism for the agent-based management for Dell
OME. With agent-based management, OME can update the device drivers on the host in addition to
other management capabilities provided by the agentless management. For more information, see
http://www.delltechcenter.com/page/OpenManage+Server+Administrator+-+OMSA.
7.4 Dell EqualLogic SAN HQ
Dell EqualLogic SAN HQ provides comprehensive monitoring of performance and health statistics for
one or more EqualLogic PS Series groups. The tool is a client/server application that runs on a Microsoft
Windows server and uses SNMP to query the groups. Acting as a ―flight data recorder‖ on an aircraft,
SAN HQ collects data over time and stores it on the server for later retrieval and analysis. Client
systems connect to the server and format and display the data in the Dell SAN HQ GUI.