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Availability service. OME utilized a local SQL Express database. For fullest functionality, direct internet
access, or through a proxy, is recommended.
Within the Active System 800v, OME is utilized for discovery, inventory, and hardware level monitoring
of blade & Rack servers, blade chassis, PowerEdge M I/O Aggregator modules, EqualLogic storage, and
Force10 network switches. Each of these components are configured to send SNMP traps to the
centralized OME console to provide a single pane of glass monitoring interface for major hardware
components. OME provides a comprehensive inventory of solution component thought WS-MAN and
SNMP inventory calls. For instance, reporting is available to provide blade and rack server firmware
versions or solution warranty status. OME can be used as the single point of monitoring for all hardware
components within an enterprise.
For more information on OpenManage Essentials, see the Data Center Systems Management page.
9.3 Dell Repository Manager (DRM)
Within the Active System 800v solution, Dell Repository Manager (DRM) is installed on the same
Windows 2008 R2 VM as Dell OpenManage Essentials. DRM is an application that allows IT Admins to
more easily manage system updates. DRM provides a searchable interface used to create custom
collections known as bundles and repositories of Dell Update Packages (DUPs). These bundles and
repositories allow for the deployment of multiple firmware, BIOS, driver, and software updates at
once. Additionally, Dell Repository Manager makes it easier to locate specific updates for a particular
platform, which saves you time. For example, in Repository Manager you can create a bundle with the
latest updates for a Dell PowerEdge M620. DRM can be used in conjunction with other OpenManage
tools helps to ensure that your PowerEdge server is kept up to date.
For more information on Dell Repository Manager, see
http://content.dell.com/us/en/enterprise/d/solutions/repository-manager.
9.4 Dell Management Plug-in for VMware vCenter (DMPVV)
Dell Management Plug-in for VMware vCenter is deployed as a virtual appliance within the management
cluster, and is attached to the VMware vCenter Server within the Active System 800v stack. DMPVV
communicates with the VMware vCenter Server, the hypervisor management interfaces, and server out-
of-band management interfaces (iDRAC). For ease of appliance, firmware updates and warranty
information, it is recommend that the DMPVV appliance has access to an internet connect either
directly, or thought a proxy. Dell Management Plug-in for VMware vCenter enables customers to:
 Get deep-level detail from Dell servers for inventory, monitoring, and alerting — all from
within vCenter
 Apply BIOS and Firmware updates to Dell servers from within vCenter
 Automatically perform Dell-recommended vCenter actions based on Dell hardware alerts
 Access Dell hardware warranty information online
 Rapidly deploy new bare metal hosts using Profile features
For more information, see the web page for Dell Management Plug-in for VMware vCenter.