Users Guide

NOTE: Use the latest BIOS available.

How to set the BIOS attributes?

BIOS Attributes can be changed using the DCIM_BIOSService.SetBIOSAttributes() method. The SetBIOSAttributes() method sets the

value of the instance dened in the DCIM_BIOSEnumeration class. The method has seven input parameters. The rst two parameters can

be empty or null. The third parameter AttributeName needs to take the input mapping to the value of attribute name instance of

DCIM_BIOSEnumeration class. The fourth parameter or AttributeValue can be any of the possible values of the Attribute Name as

dened in theDCIM_BIOSEnumeration class. If the BIOS Password is set on the system, then you have to provide the same in the fth

argument. The sixth and seventh argument can again be empty or null.

Does Dell Command | Monitor support storage and

sensor monitoring for Windows and Linux operating

systems?

Yes, Dell Command | Monitor supports both storage and sensor monitoring for supported Windows and Linux operating systems.

In storage monitoring, Dell Command | Monitor supports monitoring and alerting of:

• Intel integrated controller (compliant with CSMI v0.81 or later)

• LSI integrated RAID controllers; and 9217, 9271, 9341, 9361 and their associated drivers(physical and logical)

NOTE

: Monitoring of Intel integrated controller is not supported for the systems running Linux operating system.

In sensor monitoring, Dell Command | Monitor supports monitoring and alerting of voltage, temperature, amperage, cooling devices (fan)

and chassis sensors.

For more information on class and alerting, refer Dell Command | Monitor Reference guide at dell.com/dellclientcommandsuitemanuals.

Can Dell Command | Monitor be integrated with other

applications/consoles?

Yes, Dell Command | Monitor interfaces with leading enterprise management consoles that support industry standards. It can be integrated

with the following existing enterprise management tools:

• Dell Client Integration Suite for System Center 2012

• Dell OpenManage Essentials

• Dell Client Management Pack for System Center Operation Manager

Can I import classes into SCCM for inventory?

Yes, individual MOFs or OMCI_SMS_DEF.mof les can be imported in SCCM console for inventory.

Where is the SCCM OMCI_SMS_DEF.mof le

located?

The OMCI_SMS_DEF.mof le is located at C:\Program Files\Dell\Command_Monitor\ssa\omacim\OMCI_SMS_DEF.mof.

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