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Dell EMC OpenManage Enterprise–Tech Release

Release Notes

Topics:

• Release type and definition

• Platforms affected

• What is supported

• Limitations

• OpenManage Enterprise–Tech Release Online Help Errata

• Known issues

• Installation

• Contacting Dell

This document describes the new features, enhancements, and known issues in Dell EMC OpenManage Enterprise–Tech Release.

Release type and definition

Dell EMC OpenManage Enterprise–Tech Release

Dell EMC OpenManage Enterprise–Tech Release provides a central point of access to monitor and manage systems on a local area

network (LAN). By allowing an administrator a comprehensive view across the enterprise, OpenManage Enterprise–Tech Release can

increase system uptime, reduce repetitive tasks, and prevent interruption in critical business operations. Other key features are:

• Discover and manage devices in data center environment.

• Create and manage OpenManage Enterprise–Tech Release users and their permissions.

• Group and manage devices.

• Monitor the health of your devices.

• Manage device firmware versions and perform system updates and remote tasks.

• Create and deploy device configuration templates (for servers only).

• View and manage system alerts and alert policies (for servers only).

• View hardware inventory and compliance reports.

• Monitor and report about warranty and licenses.

Version

Tech Release

Release Date

December 2017

Importance

OPTIONAL: Dell recommends the customer review specifics about the update to determine if it applies to your system. The update

contains changes that impact only certain configurations, or provides new features that may/may not apply to your environment.

For the latest updates to the release notes, see delltechcenter.com/ome.

Platforms affected

For a complete list of affected Dell EMC systems and supported operating systems, see the Dell EMC OpenManage Enterprise–Tech

Release Support Matrix at delltechcenter.com/ome or dell.com/OpenManageManuals.

Rev. A01

Dell EMC OpenManage Enterprise–Tech Release Release Notes 1

Summary of content (8 pages)

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Rev. A01 Dell EMC OpenManage Enterprise–Tech Release Release Notes Topics: • • • • • • • • Release type and definition Platforms affected What is supported Limitations OpenManage Enterprise–Tech Release Online Help Errata Known issues Installation Contacting Dell This document describes the new features, enhancements, and known issues in Dell EMC OpenManage Enterprise–Tech Release.
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What is supported For a complete list of supported devices, operating systems, and web browsers, see the Dell EMC OpenManage Enterprise–Tech Release Support Matrix at delltechcenter.com/ome or dell.com/OpenManageManuals. Limitations • • • • • • • • • The hardware log data pertaining to the 12G and 13G servers monitored by OpenManage Enterprise-Tech Release are not displayed. However, 14G hardware log data are displayed.
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Resolution: Discover the iDRAC of the devices having ESXi 6.0 and 6.5 operating system, or install OMSA. Issue 3 Description: The compute nodes are not discovered or grouped automatically when a chassis is discovered. [84687] Resolution: Include a new discovery range with IP addresses of the nodes. If this fails, delete and rediscover the chassis. Issue 4 Description: In-band discovery of HyperV works only for users with local administrator privileges.
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Description: In the firmware update compliance report, the Software Component column displays iDRAC7 irrespective of whether it is a 12G, 13G, or 14G server. [86164] Issue 4 Description: Unable to boot to the ISO features on the 13G iDRAC devices where the firmware version is 2.50.50.50. [83335] Resolution: Try manually booting to the ISO features. Issue 5 Description: The firmware update interface displays both chassis controllers and incorrectly allows you to clear one of the controllers.
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Description: In data centers with large scale configurations, creating or deleting a query group causes the application to become unresponsive. [79812] Resolution: For group operations on large scale configuration, allow five or more minutes for the operation to complete. During this period, avoid refreshing the application because this will generate more commands which slows down the operations further.
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Description: Discovery operation fails by using IPMI commands on the CISCO server if a KG key is used. [78545] Resolution: KG key is not supported for this device discovery. Issue 21 Description: When a device is turned off, the console takes a few moments to display the updated health status. [86146] Resolution: Refresh the browser or wait for a few moments. Issue 22 Description: An individual Chassis Management Controller (CMC) health may not be correctly displayed in the device drill-down operation.
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Minimum system requirements for deploying OpenManage Enterprise–Tech Release • • • • Hypervisors—VMware vSphere and HyperV Network—Available virtual NIC which has access to the management networks of all the devices to be managed from OpenManage Enterprise–Tech Release. Web browsers—Internet Explorer (64-bit) 11 and later, Mozilla Firefox 52 and later, and Google Chrome 58 and later. User interface—HTML 5, JS-based.
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