Reference Guide

1. In the Configuration Wizard, on the Firmware Repository page, to choose the default repository for firmware
updates, select one of the following:
– Dell Online
Default firmware repository (ftp.dell.com) with a staging folder. The Dell Management Plug-in downloads
selected firmware updates and stores them in the staging folder, and then they are applied as necessary.
– Local/shared repository
These are created with the Dell Repository Manager application. These local repositories should be
located on Windows-based file shares.
2. If you selected Local/shared repository, do the following:
a) Enter the Catalog File Location using the following format:
* NFS share for xml file: host:/share/filename.xml
* NFS share for gz file: host/share/filename.gz
* CIFS share for xml file: \\host\share\filename.xml
* CIFS share for gz file: \\host\share\filename.gz
b) If using a CIFS share, enter the User Name, Password, and Verify Password; the passwords must match. These
fields are only active when entering a CIFS share.
NOTE: The @ character is not supported for use in shared network folder user names/passwords.
c) To validate your entries click Begin Test.
3. To save this selection and continue the Configuration Wizard, click Save and Continue.
Enabling The OMSA Link [Wizard]
To launch OMSA within the Dell Management Plug-in virtual appliance, the OMSA Web Server must be installed and
configured. See the Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Installation Guide for instructions on how to install and
configure the Web Server.
NOTE: OMSA is only required on Dell servers prior to version 12G.
You can use OMSA to:
• Manage vCenter elements (detailed sensor/component-level health information).
• Clear command logs and system event logs (SELs).
• Obtain NIC statistics.
• Make sure that the Dell Management Plug-in captures events from a selected host.
1. In the Configuration Wizard, on the OpenManage Server Admin page, use the OMSA Web Server URL text box to
enter the OMSA URL. You must include the full URL including the HTTPS.
2. To save this URL and finish the Configuration Wizard, click Finish.
Configuring Dell iDRAC Auto-Discovery And Initial Start-up
If you did not order your appliance with Auto-Discovery enabled from the factory, you can do it manually by reading
Appendix A, in the Dell Management Plug-in User’s Guide .
Configuring OMSA Agents To Send Traps
The Install and Configure OMSA agent on the ESX Web site contains detailed instructions, as well as sample scripts, to
the OMSA agent to send traps to the Dell Management Plug-in virtual appliance. It is located at the following URL:
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