OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter for Web Client User's Guide Version 2.
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Contents 1 Introduction................................................................................................................................11 OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter Features.......................................................................................11 2 Understanding How to Configure or Edit the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter..........................................................................................................................
Inventory History.....................................................................................................................................................29 Viewing Hosts Inventory ................................................................................................................................. 29 Changing Inventory Job Schedules................................................................................................................. 30 Running an Inventory Job Now.........
Read-only User Role.........................................................................................................................................45 Migration Path to migrate from 1.6/1.7 to 2.2....................................................................................................45 7 Settings....................................................................................................................................... 46 Editing the OMSA Link..................................
Viewing Hardware Inventory: I/O Modules............................................................................................................ 69 Viewing Hardware Inventory: iKVM....................................................................................................................... 70 Viewing Hardware Inventory: PCIe........................................................................................................................ 71 Viewing Hardware Inventory: Power Supplies........
23 Viewing Firmware Details for a Single Host....................................................................... 94 24 Viewing Power Monitoring for a Single Host..................................................................... 95 25 Viewing Warranty Status for a Single Host........................................................................ 96 26 Quickly Viewing Only Dell Hosts...........................................................................................
Restarting the Virtual Appliance...........................................................................................................................120 Updating a Repository Location and Virtual Appliance........................................................................................120 Updating the Virtual Appliance Software Version................................................................................................121 Setting Up The HTTP Proxy.....................................
Why is successive Global refresh cause exception to be thrown in Recent Task window?........................ 130 Why is the Web client UI distorted for few of the Dell screens in IE 10?.......................................................130 Using OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter to update an Intel Network card with the firmware version of 13.5.2 is not supported...................................................................................................
Does the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter support the VMware vCenter Server appliance?...................................................................................................................................................... 138 Does the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter support the vSphere Web Client?........................138 Why is my firmware level still not updated when I have performed firmware update with Apply on Next reboot option and the system was rebooted?..........
Introduction 1 VMware vCenter is the primary console used by IT administrators to manage and monitor VMware vSphere ESX/ESXi hosts. In a standard virtualized environment, VMware alerts and monitoring are used to prompt you to launch a separate console to resolve hardware issues. OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter is a product that lets you manage VMware vCenter servers from within the VMware Web client and free you from being tied to a Windows system.
Understanding How to Configure or Edit the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter 2 After you complete the basic installation of the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, the Initial Configuration Wizard is displayed when you click on the Dell OpenManage Integration icon. Use the Initial Configuration Wizard to configure the Settings on first launch. For subsequent instances use the Settings page.
Creating A New Connection Profile using the Initial Configuration Wizard A connection profile stores the iDRAC and host credentials that the virtual appliance uses to communicate with Dell servers. Each Dell server must be associated with a connection profile to be managed by the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter. You may assign multiple servers to a single connection profile.
– 4. Perform one of the following actions: * To download and store the iDRAC certificate and validate it during all future connections, select Enable Certificate Check check box. * To not store and perform the iDRAC certificate check during all future connections, clear Enable Certificate Check check box.
5. Click Next. 6. In the Associated Hosts page, select the hosts for the connection profile and click OK. 7. To test the connection profile, select one or more hosts and select the Test Connection button. This step is optional. This is used to check whether the Host and iDRAC credentials are correct or not. 8. To complete the profile, click Next. For servers that do not have either an iDRAC Express or Enterprise card, the iDRAC test connection result states Not Applicable for this system.
3. To apply the changes and continue, click Next to proceed with the Event and Alarm settings. Configuring Events And Alarms [Wizard] Configure events and alarms using the Configuration Wizard or from the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, Settings option for Events and Alarms. NOTE: On hosts prior to Dell PowerEdge 12th generation servers, use Host Compliance Fix Option to configure trap destination list in OMSA to display host events in vCenter. To configure events and alarms: 1.
About VMware vCenter Web Client Navigation 3 Navigating around VMware vCenter is easy. When you log in to VMware vCenter and land on the home page and Home Tab, the OpenManage Integration icon is located in the main content area under the Administration group. Use the OpenManage Integration icon to locate the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter tab and to locate the Dell group in the Navigator area.
Icon Button Definition Use this icon to abort a job. Use this icon to collapse a list. Use this icon to expand a list. Use this icon to delete an object. Use this icon to change a schedule. Use this pencil icon to edit. Use this broom icon to purge a job. Use this icon to export a file. Locating the Software Version The software version is found on the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter Getting Started tab. 1. In VMware vCenter home page, click the OpenManage Integration icon. 2.
Licensing Host Licenses vCenter Licenses • Licenses Available Displays the number of available licenses. • Licenses In Use Displays the number of licenses in use. • Licenses Available Displays the number of available licenses. • Licenses In Use Displays the number of licenses in use. Opening Online Help You can open the online help from the Help and Support tab. You can search the document for help on understanding a topic or for a procedure. Online Help contains most of the product User’s Guide.
• Dell TechCenter Support Call Tips Offers tips on how to contact Dell Support and route your calls correctly. Troubleshooting Bundle Download a troubleshooting bundle. Provide or refer to this bundle when you contact technical support. For more information, see Download a Troubleshooting Bundle Dell Recommends Dell recommends Dell Repository Manager and you can find a link to it here. Use Dell Repository Manager to find and download all firmware updates available for your system.
Launching the Administration Console Deploy OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter OVF, and register using the VMware vCenter Console before you access the Administration Console. See the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter Quick Start Guide. The username "admin" is the only username that is allowed and pre-created after OVF is imported. You are required to set the admin's password after the import is done and use it to login to the Admin Console.
4 Profiles The Credential Profiles tab let you manage and configure the connection Profiles and the Chassis Profiles. The Connection Profiles let you manage and configure connection profiles required to access the Dell servers. The Connection Profiles (pane|window|link) let you manage and configure connection profiles that contain credentials used by the virtual appliance to communicate with Dell Servers.
Date Modified Displays the Modify date. Last Modified By Displays user’s details. Creating A Connection Profile You may assign multiple servers to a single connection profile. Create a Connection Profile using OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter Manage → Profiles → Credential Profiles → Connection Profiles tab and click the Plus sign to proceed. NOTE: The vCenter hosts that display during this procedure have authenticated using the same Single Sign On (SSO).
• In the User Name text box, the user name is root. This is the default username and you cannot change the username • If the Active directory is set, you can choose any Active directory user not just root. • In the Password text box type the password. The password is limited to 127 characters. NOTE: The OMSA credentials are the same credentials as those used for ESX and ESXi hosts. 4. • In the Verify Password text box, type the password again.
• Password: Type your password. The following characters are not allowed for the password: / (forward slash), &, \ (backslash), . (period), " (quotation mark). • Verified password: Type your password again. • Enable Certificate Check: The default is a cleared check box. To download and store the iDRAC certificate and validate it during all future connections, select Enable Certificate Check, or clear the Enable Certificate Check check box to perform no certificate check and not store the certificate.
NOTE: After removing the host from vCenter, when you navigate to connection profile page, you will be prompted to remove the host from connection profile. Upon confirmation, the host will be removed from Connection Profile. Deleting A Connection Profile 1. In the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, on the Manage → Profiles → Credential Profiles → Connection Profiles tab, select the profiles to delete. 2. Click the Delete icon. 3.
7. Click OK. The Associated Chassis page is displayed. 8. Select the chassis and click on Test Connection Icon to test the chassis connectivity which verifies the credentials and the result is displayed in the Test Result column as Pass or Fail. 9. Click Finish to complete the profile. NOTE: You can also add or remove a chassis by clicking on the Plus Icon displayed on the to row of the Associated Chassis page. Viewing Chassis Profiles To view chassis profiles: 1.
Deleting Chassis Profiles To delete Chassis profiles: 1. In the OpenManage Integration, select Manage → Profiles → Credential Profile → Chassis Profiles window. 2. Select a chassis profile that you want to delete and click the Cross (X) Icon. A warning message is displayed. 3. Click Yes to proceed with deletion or click No to cancel deletion.
Job Queue 5 After the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter is configured, you can monitor the inventory, warranty jobs and firmware updates under the Monitor tab. Inventory and warranty are set up with the Configuration Wizard or on the Settings tab. • Inventory History • Warranty History Inventory History Inventory Jobs are set up using the Settings tab or the Initial Configuration wizard. Use the Inventory History tab to view your inventory jobs.
vCenter Details Change Schedule button Click to edit an inventory schedule. Run Now button Click to run an inventory. vCenter Displays vCenter Address. Hosts Passed Displays any hosts, which have passed. Next Inventory Displays the next inventory schedule that will run. Last Inventory Displays the last inventory schedule that was run. Hosts Host Displays the host address. Status Displays the status.
3. In the Success dialog box, click Close. NOTE: When you run a modular host inventory, corresponding chassis are discovered automatically. An inventory job is now in queue. Note that you cannot run an inventory for a single host. An inventory job starts it for all hosts. Running a Chassis Inventory job now You can view and run a chassis inventory job in the Chassis Inventory tab. 1.
Status Displays the status. Options include: • Successful • Failed • In Progress • Scheduled Duration (MM:SS) Displays the duration of the warranty job in MM:SS. Start Date and Time Displays the date and time when the warranty job started. End Date and Time Displays the time the warranty job ended. Chassis History Chassis IP Displays the chassis IP address. Service Tag Displays the service tag of the chassis.
NOTE: Chassis Warranty is run automatically for all the chassis once the host warranty is run. In a SSO environment having multiple vCenters, the chassis warranty runs automatically with every vCenter when the warranty for any vCenter is run manually. A warranty job is now in queue. Running a Chassis Warranty Job Now Run an warranty job at least once a week. 1. In the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, on the Monitor → Job Queue tab. 2.
Viewing the Logs 1. In OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, click the Monitor tab. 2. On the Log tab, view the user actions logs for the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter.
Console Administration 6 Administration of the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter and its virtual environment is achieved by using two additional administration portals: • Web-based Administration Console • Console view for an individual server (the appliance virtual machine console).
6. Click Register. OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter Requirements The OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter (OMIVV) requires information from OpenManage on older generation servers, and more current platforms are restricted to start at the version of vSphere that understands the newer chipset. Due to this, there are limits on the version of vSphere that a given version of OMIVV will work with.
v5.5 U2 Y Y With any given vCenter version, the ESX / ESXi hosts it administrates must be equal or lower in version. To administrate a vSphere v4.1 or v5.0 environment with OMIVV, you must have at least a v5.0 U3 vCenter administrating it. Modifying The vCenter Administrator Login 1. In OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, on the Summary tab, use the link to open the Administration Console. 2. In the Login dialog box, type your password. 3. In the left pane, click VCENTER REGISTRATION.
4. To navigate to the license file, click the Browse button, to navigate to the license file, and then click Upload. NOTE: If the license file is modified or edited in any way, the appliance views it as corrupted and the file will not work. You can add licenses if you need to add more hosts. Follow the process mentioned above to add more licenses.
Updating the Virtual Appliance Software Version To prevent data loss, perform an appliance backup prior to beginning the software update. 1. Launch a web Browser then enter https://. 2. In the left pane, click APPLIANCE MAINTENANCE. 3. To update the virtual appliance to the software version listed under Appliance Update, click Update Virtual Appliance. 4. In the Update Appliance dialog box, the current and available versions are listed. To begin the update, click Update. 5.
4. Click Edit for NTP. 5. Select the Enabled check box. Enter the host name or IP address for a Preferred and Secondary NTP Server and click Apply. 6. To exit, click Cancel. Generating a Certificate Signing Request NOTE: You must upload the certificate before registering the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter with the vCenter. Generating a new Certificate Signing Request prevents certificates that are created with the previously generated CSR from being uploaded to the appliance. 1.
3. In the left pane, click APPLIANCE MANAGEMENT. 4. Click Restore Default Certificate for HTTPS Certificates. 5. In the restore default certificate dialog box, click Apply. Setting up Global Alerts Alert management lets you enter global settings for how alerts are stored for all vCenter instances. 1. In OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, on the Summary tab, use the link to open the Administration Console. 2. In the Login dialog box, type your password. 3.
6. To save these settings, click Apply. 7. Configure the backup schedule. For more information see, Scheduling Automatic Backups. Scheduling Automatic Backups This is the second part of configuring backup and restore. For detailed information on configuring the backup location and credentials, see Configuring Backup And Restore. To schedule an automatic backup: 1. In OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, on the Summary tab, use the link to open the Administration Console. 2.
The appliance reboots or restarts once Apply is clicked. Understanding the vSphere Client Console The Console is found within the vSphere Client on a virtual machine. The Console works hand and hand with the Administration Console.
6. Enter a new password for Enter new Admin Password and press . 7. Type the new password again in Please Confirm Admin Password text box , and then press . Setting The Local Time Zone To set the local time zone: 1. Do one of the following: • 2. In vSphere Client, select the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter virtual machine, and then click the Console tab • Select Set Time Zone and press In the Time zone Selection window, select the desired time zone and click OK.
Refreshing the Console View To refresh the Console view, select Refresh and press . Read-only User Role There is an unprivileged user role called readonly with shell access for diagnostic purposes. The read-only user has limited privileges to run the mount. The read-only user's password is set to the same as the admin. Migration Path to migrate from 1.6/1.7 to 2.2 There is no RPM update support to this version from 1.7 or lower versions. You can migrate from older version (1.6 or 1.
Settings 7 The Settings tab is used to do the following: • Viewing Warranty Expiration Notification Settings • Configuring Warranty Expiration Notification • Setting Up The Firmware Update Repository • Viewing the Alarm and Event Settings • Configuring and Managing Events and Alarms • Viewing and Configuring the Data Retrieval Schedules for Inventory and Warranty Editing the OMSA Link This procedure assumes that you have already installed an OMSA Web Server and that you have previously configu
NOTE: Apart from the above options, you can use the .Net client and run Host Compliance, which can install and configure the OMSA Agent. Deploying the OMSA Agent onto an ESX System Install the OMSA tar.gz on an ESX system to gather inventory and alert information from the systems. NOTE: OpenManage agents are required on Dell hosts earlier than Dell PowerEdge 12th generation servers.
7. Enter the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter appliance IP address in the Destination IP Address field. 8. Click Apply Changes. 9. Repeat step 1 to step 8 to configure additional events. Viewing Warranty Expiration Notification Settings 1. In the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, on the Manage → Settings tab, under Appliance Settings, click Warranty Expiration Notification. 2. Under Warranty Expiration Notification you can view the following: 3.
3. To enable all hardware alarms and events, select the Enable Alarms for all Dell Hosts check box. NOTE: Dell hosts that have alarms enabled respond to critical events by entering maintenance mode and you can modify the alarm as needed. 4. To restore the default vCenter alarm settings for all managed Dell servers, click Restore Default Alarms. It may take up to a minute before the change takes effect. 5.
Firmware repository settings contain the firmware catalog location used to update deployed servers. There are two location types: Dell (ftp.dell.com) Uses the firmware update repository of Dell (ftp.dell.com). The OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter downloads selected firmware updates from Dell repository. Shared Network Folder Created with Dell Repository Manager™. These local repositories are located on CIFS or NFS file share.
• 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 the downloading of the files are in progress in the selected repository path which is displayed in the Select Update Source screen, an error message is displayed notifying that the download is in progress. 4. When the downloading of file is completed, click Apply.
The update is applied, and a reboot occurs even if the host is not in maintenance mode. This method is not recommended. 10. Click Next. The Summary page is displayed that provides details about all components after firmware update. 11. Click Finish. 12. To verify that the update was successful, in Monitor tab, select Job Queue → Firmware Updates, and review the OpenManage Integration Overview page to see the new versions.
11. The Summary screen is displayed with all the firmware update details. 12. Click Finish and a message The firmware update job has been created for successful firmware update is displayed. Viewing Firmware Update Status for Clusters and Datacenters For information to display on this page, run or schedule a firmware update for a cluster or a host. On this page you can refresh, purge, or abort your firmware update jobs. 1. From the OpenManage Integration, select Monitor → Job Queue → Firmware Updates. 2.
Post all Events Post all events, including informal events, that the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter receives from managed Dell hosts into related vCenters. Post only Critical and Warning Events Posts only events with either Critical or Warning criticality into related vCenters. Post only Virtualization-Related Critical and Warning Events Post Virtualization related events received from hosts into related vCenters.
Click on a specific vCenter. On the Monitor tab, click Events. To view more event details, select a specific event. Viewing Chassis Alarms In the left pane select vCenter, click on vCenter Servers Click on a specific vCenter. The alarms are displayed. Only the first 4 alarms are displayed. Click on Show All and the detailed list are displayed in the Monitor tab as All Issues.. Click on the Alarm in Triggered Alarms to view the Alarm Definition.
NOTE: OpenManage agents are required on Dell hosts earlier than Dell PowerEdge 12th generation servers. Install OMSA using the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter or install manually to hosts prior to installing the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter. Details on manually installing the agents are at http:// en.community.dell.com/techcenter/systems-management/w/wiki/1760.openmanage-server-administratoromsa.aspx. 1.
9. Repeat step 1 to step 8 to configure additional events.
Viewing Warranty Expiration Notification Settings 1. In the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, on the Manage → Settings tab, under Appliance Settings, click Warranty Expiration Notification. 2. Under Warranty Expiration Notification you can view the following: 3. • Whether the setting is enabled or disabled • The number of days for the first Warning setting. • The number of days for the Critical warning setting.
About Firmware Updates 9 The location where servers receive firmware updates is a global setting that is available in the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter on the Settings tab. Firmware repository settings contain the firmware catalog location used to update deployed servers. There are two location types: Dell (ftp.dell.com) Uses the firmware update repository of Dell (ftp.dell.com). The OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter downloads selected firmware updates from Dell repository.
Setting Up the Firmware Update Repository You can set up the firmware update repository on the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter Settings tab. 1. In OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, on the Manage → Settings tab, under Appliance Settings and to the right side of Firmware Update Repository, click the Edit icon. 2. In the Firmware Update Repository dialog box, select one of the following: • Dell Online Default firmware repository (ftp.dell.com) with a staging folder.
7. Click Next. The Select Components screen is displayed which lists the firmware details for the components. 8. Select the desired firmware updates and click Next. Components that are either a downgrade or currently scheduled for update are not selectable. If you select the Allow Firmware downgrade check box, select the options that are listed as Downgrade. Selecting this option is only recommended to advanced users who understand the implications of downgrading firmware. 9. Click Next.
5. Click Next. The Select Update Source screen is displayed where you can select the bundles. The Repository location is also displayed. 6. Select host from the displayed list in the Select Bundles area. You should select at least one bundle for firmware update. Each host has a drop-down list next to the host name from which you can select the required bundle. 7. Click Next. The Select Components screen is displayed.
Understanding Events And Alarms for Hosts 10 You can edit events and alarms settings from the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter within Manage → Settings tab. From here you can select the Event Posting Level, enable Alarms for Dell Hosts, or Restore Default Alarms. You can configure events and alarms for each vCenter or all at once for all registered vCenters. There are four event posting levels. Table 3.
NOTE: The OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter pre-selects the virtualization-related events that are the essential to hosts successfully running virtual machines. Dell host alarms are disabled by default. If Dell alarms are enabled, the clusters should use the VMware Distributed Resource Scheduler to make sure that the virtual machines that send critical events are automatically migrated.
NOTE: Dell hosts that have alarms enabled respond to critical events by entering maintenance mode and you can modify the alarm as needed. 4. To restore the default vCenter alarm settings for all managed Dell servers, click Restore Default Alarms. It may take up to a minute before the change takes effect. 5. Under Event Posting Level, select one of the following: • Do not post any events This options blocks hardware events.
Clicking Data Retrieval Schedule expands to expose the schedules for inventory and warranty. 2. For either Inventory or Warranty Retrieval, view the settings: • Shows whether the option is enabled or disabled • Displays the week days for which it is enabled. • Displays the time of day it is enabled. 3. If you click Data Retrieval Schedule again, it rolls up the information into a single line and displays whether the option is enabled or disabled. 4.
Viewing Associated Host for a Chassis 11 You can view information about the associated host for the selected chassis on the Manage page. To view information about the associated host: 1. On the Home page, click vCenter Server. 2. In the left pane, under OpenManage Integration, click Dell Chassis. 3. In the left pane, select the corresponding chassis IP. 4. Click the Manage tab.
Chassis Management 12 The OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter allows you to view additional information for a selected Chassis. In the Chassis Information tab, you can view the chassis overview details for an individual chassis, information about hardware inventory, firmware and management controller. The following three tabs are displayed for each chassis and varies for some chassis based on the models.
8. The Active Errors table lists and displays the errors for a chassis which are displayed in the Chassis Health page. For M1000e version 4.3 and below, the active errors are not displayed. Viewing Hardware Inventory: Fans You can view information about the fans within the selected chassis. To view the information on this page, you must run an inventory job. You can export a CSV file of Fans information. To view information about fans: 1. On the Home page, click vCenter Server. 2.
• Present • Name • Fabric • Service Tag • Power Status To view additional information, select the corresponding I/O module and following information is displayed: • Role • Firmware Version • Hardware Version • IP Address • Subnet Mask • Gateway • Mac Address • DHCP Enabled Viewing Hardware Inventory: iKVM You can view information about the iKVM for the selected chassis. To view the information on this page, you must run an inventory job.
Viewing Hardware Inventory: PCIe You can view information about the PCIe for the selected chassis. To view the information on this page, you must run an inventory job. You can export a CSV file of PCIe information. To view information about PCIe: 1. On the Home page, click vCenter Server. 2. In the left pane, under OpenManage Integration, click Dell Chassis. 3. In the left pane, select the corresponding chassis IP. 4. Click the Monitor tab. 5.
3. In the left pane, select the corresponding chassis IP. 4. Click the Monitor tab. 5. To view information about the Power Supply Units, perform one of the following: a. In the Overview tab, click Power Supplies. b. In the Monitor tab, expand the left pane, click Hardware Inventory, and then click Power Supplies.
To view information about warranty: 1. On the Home page, click vCenter Server. 2. In the left pane, under OpenManage Integration, click Dell Chassis. 3. In the left pane, select the corresponding chassis IP. 4. Click the Monitor tab. 5. The Warranty tab contains the following: a. Provider b. Description c. Status d. Start Date e. End Date f. Days Left g. Lat Updated Viewing Storage Storage window stores the information for the chassis. To view information about storage: 1.
Viewing Firmware Details for a Chassis You can view information about the firmware details for the selected chassis. You can export a CSV file of firmware information. To view information about firmware: 1. On the Home page, click vCenter Server. 2. In the left pane, under OpenManage Integration, click Dell Chassis. 3. In the left pane, select the corresponding chassis IP. 4. Click the Monitor tab. 5. Click the double arrow mark and expand the left pane, and then click Firmware.
• CMC IPv4 Information – IPv4 Enabled – DHCP Enabled – IP Address – Subnet Mask – Gateway – Preferred DNS Server – Alternate DNS Server Viewing Associated Host for a Chassis You can view information about the associated host for the selected chassis on the Manage page. To view information about the associated host: 1. On the Home page, click vCenter Server. 2. In the left pane, under OpenManage Integration, click Dell Chassis. 3. In the left pane, select the corresponding chassis IP. 4.
Monitoring a Single Host 13 The OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter lets you view detailed information for a single host. You can access hosts in VMware vCenter from the left side Navigator. This displays all hosts for all vendors. Click on a specific Dell host to find more detailed information. To quickly view a list of Dell Hosts, from withinOpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, in the left Navigator, click Dell Hosts.
You can drag and drop the two portlets to the position you want and you can format and customise the two portlets like other portlets as per your requirement. 1. In the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, in the Navigator, click Hosts. 2. In the Objects tab, select the specific host you want to review. 3. Click the Summary tab. 4. View the host summary details: 5.
Displays the connection profile name for this host. Hypervisor & Firmware Management Consoles • Model Displays the Dell server model. • Service Tag Displays the Service Tag for the server. • Asset Tag Displays the asset tag. • Warranty Days Left Displays the days left for the warranty. • Last Inventory Scan Displays the date and time of the last inventory scan. • Hypervisor Displays the Hypervisor version. • BIOS Version Displays the BIOS version.
Launch the Remote Access Console to access the iDRAC user interface. • OMSA Console. Launch the OMSA Console to access the OpenManage Server Administrator user interface. Before launching OMSA console, OMSA URL has to be configured in the Open Management Integration . Launching the Remote Access Console (iDRAC) You can launch the iDRAC user interface from the Dell Server Management Portlet. 1. In the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, in the Navigator area, under Inventory Lists, click Hosts. 2.
Setting Up Physical Server Blink Indicator Light To assist in locating a physical server in a large datacenter environment, you can set the front indicator light to blink for a set time period. 1. In the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, in the Navigator area, under Inventory Lists, click Hosts. 2. On the Object tab, double-click the host you want. 3. On the Summary tab, scroll down to the Dell Server Management portlet. 4. Under Host Actions, select Blink Indicator Light. 5.
Buying and Uploading a Software License 14 You are running a trial license until you upgrade to a full product version. Use a Buy License link from the product to navigate to the Dell website and buy a license. Once you buy it, upload it using the Administration Console. This option only appears if you are using a trial license. 1. In the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter. Do one of the following: • On the Licensing tab, next to Software License, click Buy License.
NOTE: The standard license period is for 3 years only and the additional licenses will be appended to the existing license and not over written. You cannot add 9th or 10th generation to a new or existing connection profile if total number of 11th, 12th, or 13th generation hosts for which inventory ran successfully has reached the blocking number.
15 Viewing Hardware: FRU Details for a Single Host View the Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) details for a single host on the Dell Host Information tab. For information to appear on this page, you must run an inventory job. Hardware views are directly reporting the data from OMSA and iDRAC. See Running an Inventory Job Now. 1. In OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, in the Navigator, click Hosts. 2. On the Host tab, select the specific host for which you want to view Hardware: FRU details. 3.
Viewing Hardware: Processor Details for a Single Host 16 View the processor details for a single host on the Dell Host Information tab. For information to appear on this page, you must run an inventory job. Hardware views are directly reporting the data from OMSA and iDRAC. See Running an Inventory Job Now. 1. In OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, in the Navigator, click Hosts. 2. On the Object tab, select the specific host for which you want to view processor details. 3.
17 Viewing Hardware: Power Supply Details for a Single Host View the virtual power supply details for a single host on the Dell Host Information tab. For information to appear on this page, you must run an inventory job. Hardware views are directly reporting the data from OMSA and iDRAC. See Running an Inventory Job Now. 1. In OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, in the Navigator, click Hosts. 2.
18 Viewing Hardware: Memory Details for a Single Host View the memory details for a single host on the Dell Host Information tab. For information to appear on this page, you must run an inventory job. Hardware views are directly reporting the data from OMSA and iDRAC. See Running an Inventory Job Now. 1. In OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, in the Navigator, click Hosts. 2. On the Objects tab, select the specific host for which you want to view Hardware: Memory details. 3.
19 View Hardware: NICs Details for a Single Host View the Network Interface Card (NIC) details for a single host on the Dell Host Information tab. For information to appear on this page, you must run an inventory job. Hardware views are directly reporting the data from OMSA and iDRAC. See Running an Inventory Job Now. 1. In OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, in the Navigator, click Hosts. 2. On the Objects tab, select the specific host for which you want to view Hardware: NICs details. 3.
Viewing Hardware: PCI Slots for a Single Host 20 View the PCI slot details for a single host on the Dell Host Information tab. For information to appear on this page, you must run an inventory job. Hardware views are directly reporting the data from OMSA and iDRAC. See Running an Inventory Job Now. 1. In OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, in the Navigator, click Hosts. 2. On the Objects tab, select the specific host for which you want to view Hardware: PCI Slot details. 3.
21 Viewing Hardware: Remote Access Card Details for a Single Host View the Remote Access Card details for a single host on the Dell Host nformation tab. For information to appear on this page, you must run an inventory job. Hardware views are directly reporting the data from OMSA and iDRAC. See Running an Inventory Job Now. 1. In OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, in the Navigator, click Hosts. 2.
Viewing Storage Details for a Single Host 22 View the storage details for a single host on the Dell Host Information tab. For information to appear on this page, run an inventory job. See Running an Inventory Job Now. This page displays different options depending on what is selected from the View drop-down list. If you select Physical Disks, another drop-down list appears. This new drop-down list called Filter lets you filter your physical disk options.
Bus Protocol Default Read Policy Default Write Policy Cache Policy This displays the technology that the physical disks included in the virtual disk are using. Possible values are: • SCSI • SAS • SATA The default read policy supported by the controller. Options include: • Read-Ahead • No-Read-Ahead • Adaptive Read-Ahead • Read Cache Enabled • Read Cache Disabled The default write policy supported by the controller.
• REBUILDING • INCOMPATIBLE • REMOVED • CLEARED • SMART ALERT DETECTED • UNKNOWN • FOREIGN • UNSUPPORTED Configured Displays whether the disk is configured. Hot Spare Type Shows the hot spare type. Options include: • No No means there is no hot spare. • Global A global hot spare is an unused backup disk that is part of the disk group. • Dedicated A dedicated hot spare is an unused backup disk that is assigned to a single virtual disk.
Minimum Required Firmware Displays the minimum required firmware. This column is populated if the firmware is out of date and newer version is available. Driver Version Displays the driver version. Patrol Read State Displays the Patrol Read State. Cache Size Displays the cache size. Viewing Storage: Enclosure Details for a Single Host The storage options on the Host Storage page depend on what you selected from the View drop-down list.
Viewing Firmware Details for a Single Host 23 View the firmware details for a single host on the Dell Host Information tab. For information to appear on this page, run an inventory job. Hardware views are directly reporting the data from OMSA and iDRAC. See Running an Inventory Job Now. This host page lets you use the search filter and export a CSV file of firmware information. 1. In OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, in the Navigator, click Hosts. 2.
Viewing Power Monitoring for a Single Host 24 View the power monitoring details for a single host on the Dell Host Information tab. For information to appear on this page, run an inventory job. Hardware views are directly reporting the data from OMSA and iDRAC. See Running an Inventory Job Now. NOTE: Host time, as used here, means the local time where the host is located. 1. In OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, in the Navigator, click Hosts. 2.
Viewing Warranty Status for a Single Host 25 You must have run a warranty job to view a warranty status. See Running a Warranty Job Now. View the warranty status details for a single host on the Dell Host Information tab. The Warranty Status page lets you monitor the warranty expiration date. Warranty settings control when server warranty information is retrieved from Dell online by enabling or disabling the warranty schedule and then setting the Minimum Days Threshold alert. See Warranty History. 1.
Quickly Viewing Only Dell Hosts 26 When you want to quickly view only Dell hosts, you can do this from within OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, and in the Navigator you can select Dell Hosts. 1. In VMware vCenter home page, click the OpenManage Integration icon. 2. In the Navigator, under OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, click Dell Hosts. 3. On the Dell Host tab, view the following information: Host Name Displays a link using the IP address for each Dell host.
27 Monitoring Hosts on Clusters and Datacenters The OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter lets you view detailed information for all hosts included in a datacenter or cluster. These pages let you sort data by clicking the data grid row header. Datacenter and cluster pages let you export information to a CSV file and offers filter/search functionality on the data grid.
28 Viewing Overview Details for Datacenters and Clusters View the host details for datacenters or clusters on the Dell Datacenter/Cluster Information tab. For information to appear on this page, run an inventory job. The data you view may vary depending on which view you are accessing the data. Hardware views are directly reporting the data from OMSA and iDRAC. See Running an Inventory Job Now.
Asset Tag Displays the Asset Tag, if configured. Chassis Service Tag Displays the chassis Service Tag, if applicable. OS Version Displays the ESXi or ESX OS version. Location Blades only: Location displays the slot location. Otherwise Location displays, “Not Applicable.” iDRAC IP Displays the iDRAC IP address. Service Console IP Displays the Service Console IP. CMC URL Blades only: The CMC URL is the Chassis URL. Otherwise it displays, “Not Applicable.” CPUs Displays the number of CPUs.
Viewing Hardware: FRUs for Datacenters or Clusters 29 View the Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) details for a datacenter or cluster on the Dell Datacenter/Cluster Information tab. For information to appear on this page, you must run an inventory job. Datacenter and cluster pages let you export information to a CSV file and offer filter/search functionality on the data grid. The data you view may vary depending on which view you are accessing the data.
Viewing Hardware: Processor Details for Datacenters or Clusters 30 View the processor details for a datacenter or cluster on the Dell Datacenter/Cluster Information tab. For information to appear on this page, you must run an inventory job. Datacenter and cluster pages let you export information to a CSV file and offers filter/search functionality on the data grid. Hardware views are directly reporting the data from OMSA and iDRAC. See Running an Inventory Job Now. 1.
Viewing Hardware: Power Supply Details for Datacenters and Clusters 31 View the virtual power supply details for a datacenter or cluster on the Dell Datacenter or Cluster Information tab. For information to appear on this page, you must run an inventory job. Datacenter and cluster pages let you export information to a CSV file and offers filter/search functionality on the data grid. Hardware views are directly reporting the data from OMSA and iDRAC. See Running an Inventory Job Now. 1.
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Viewing Hardware: Memory Details for Datacenters and Clusters 32 View the memory details for a datacenter or cluster on the Dell Datacenter/Cluster Information tab. For information to appear on this page, you must run an inventory job. Datacenter and cluster pages let you export information to a CSV file and offers filter/search functionality on the data grid. Hardware views are directly reporting the data from OMSA and iDRAC. See Running an Inventory Job Now. 1.
33 Viewing Hardware: NICs Details for Datacenters and Clusters View the Network Interface Card (NIC) details for a datacenter or cluster on the Dell Datacenter/Cluster Information tab. For information to appear on this page, you must run an inventory job. Datacenter and cluster pages let you export information to a CSV file and offers filter/search functionality on the data grid. Hardware views are directly reporting the data from OMSA and iDRAC. See Running an Inventory Job Now. 1.
Viewing Hardware: PCI Slot Details for Datacenters and Clusters 34 View the PCI slot details for a datacenter or cluster on the Dell Datacenter/Cluster Information tab. For information to appear on this page, you must run an inventory job. Datacenter and cluster pages let you export information to a CSV file and offers filter/search functionality on the data grid. Hardware views are directly reporting the data from OMSA and iDRAC. See Running an Inventory Job Now. 1.
35 Viewing Hardware: Remote Access Card Details View the Remote Access Card details for a datacenter or cluster on the Dell Datacenter/Cluster Information tab. For information to appear on this page, you must run an inventory job. Datacenter and cluster pages let you export information to a CSV file and offers filter/search functionality on the data grid. Hardware views are directly reporting the data from OMSA and iDRAC. See Running an Inventory Job Now. 1.
36 Viewing Storage: Physical Disks for Datacenters and Clusters View the physical storage details for a datacenter or cluster on the Dell Datacenter/Cluster Information tab. For information to appear on this page, you must run an inventory job. Datacenter and cluster pages let you export information to a CSV file and offers filter/search functionality on the data grid. See Running an Inventory Job Now. NOTE: Hardware views are directly reporting the data from OMSA and iDRAC. 1.
Host Displays the host name. Last Inventory Displays the day, month, and time of the last inventory that was run. Status Displays the host status. Controller ID Displays the controller ID. Connector ID Displays the connector ID. Enclosure ID Displays the enclosure ID. Device ID Displays the device ID. Bus Protocol Displays the bus protocol. Hot Spare Type Shows the hot spare type. Options include: • No No means there is no hot spare.
Viewing Storage: Virtual Disk Details for Datacenters and Clusters 37 View the virtual storage details for a datacenter or cluster on the Dell Datacenter/Cluster tab. For information to appear on this page, you must run an inventory job. The data you view may vary depending on which view you are accessing the data. Hardware views are directly reporting the data from OMSA and iDRAC. See Running an Inventory Job Now.
Default Read Policy Default Write Policy Disk Cache Policy 112 The default read policy supported by the controller. Options include: • Read-Ahead • No-Read-Ahead • Adaptive Read-Ahead • Read Cache Enabled • Read Cache Disabled The default write policy supported by the controller. Options include: • Write-Back • Force Write Back • Write Back Enabled • Write-Through • Write Cache Enabled Protected • Write Cache Disabled The default cache policy supported by the controller.
38 Viewing Firmware Details for Datacenters and Clusters View the firmware details for datacenters or clusters on the Dell Host tab. For information to appear on this page, you must run an inventory job. Datacenter and cluster pages let you export information to a CSV file and offers filter/search functionality on the data grid. Hardware views are directly reporting the data from OMSA and iDRAC. See Running an Inventory Job Now. 1. In VMware vCenter, in the Navigator, click vCenter. 2.
Viewing Warranty Summary Details for Datacenters and Clusters 39 You must have run a warranty job to view a warranty summary. See Running a Warranty Job Now. View the warranty summary details for a datacenter or cluster on the Dell Datacenter/Cluster Information tab. Datacenter and cluster pages let you export information to a CSV file and offers filter/search functionality on the data grid. The Warranty Summary page lets you monitor the warranty expiration date.
40 Viewing Power Monitoring for Datacenters and Clusters View the power monitoring details for a datacenter or cluster on the Dell Datacenter/Cluster Information tab. For information to appear on this page, you must run an inventory job. Datacenter and cluster pages let you export information to a CVS file and offers filter/search functionality on the data grid. Hardware views are directly reporting the data from OMSA and iDRAC. See Running an Inventory Job Now. 1.
System Peak Amps Displays the hosts peak Amps. System Peak Amps Start Date Displays the beginning date and time of the host peak amps. System Peak Amps End Displays the end date and time of the host peak amps.
Console Administration 41 There are two consoles you use with OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter for appliance administrative tasks. The VMware vCenter console and the Administration Console. The VMware vCenter console is first used during setup and registration of the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter. Later, you can use it to configure network settings and a list of other functions. Some of the tasks you can do on the VMware vCenter console, you can do in the Administration Console.
b. In the Description text box, enter an optional description. 5. Under Admin User Account, do the following: a. In the Admin User Name text box, enter the administrator's user name. b. In the Password text box, enter the password. c. In the Verify Password text box, enter the password again. 6. Click Register.
vCenter version Desktop Client Support Web Client Support v5.0 U3 Y N v5.1 U2 Y N v5.5 Y Y v5.5 U1 Y Y v5.5 U2 Y Y With any given vCenter version, the ESX / ESXi hosts it administrates must be equal or lower in version. To administrate a vSphere v4.1 or v5.0 environment with OMIVV, you must have at least a v5.0 U3 vCenter administrating it. Modifying The vCenter Administrator Login 1.
4. In the Unregister vCenter dialog box that asks if you really want to unregister this server, click Unregister. Uploading a OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter License to the Administration Console 1. In OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, on the Summary tab, use the link to open the Administration Console. 2. In the Login dialog box, type your password. 3. In the left pane, click VCENTER REGISTRATION. The registered vCenters are displayed in a table.
Updating the Virtual Appliance Software Version To prevent data loss, perform an appliance backup prior to beginning the software update. 1. Launch a web Browser then enter https://. 2. In the left pane, click APPLIANCE MAINTENANCE. 3. To update the virtual appliance to the software version listed under Appliance Update, click Update Virtual Appliance. 4. In the Update Appliance dialog box, the current and available versions are listed. To begin the update, click Update. 5.
Generating a new Certificate Signing Request prevents certificates that are created with the previously generated CSR from being uploaded to the appliance. 1. In OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, on the Summary tab, use the link to open the Administration Console. 2. In the Login dialog box, type your password. 3. In the left pane, click APPLIANCE MANAGEMENT. 4. Click Generate Certificate Signing Request for HTTPS Certificates.
Setting up Global Alerts Alert management lets you enter global settings for how alerts are stored for all vCenter instances. 1. In OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, on the Summary tab, use the link to open the Administration Console. 2. In the Login dialog box, type your password. 3. In the left pane, click ALERT MANAGEMENT. To enter new vCenter alert settings, click Edit. 4. Enter numeric values for the following items: 5.
Scheduling Automatic Backups This is the second part of configuring backup and restore. For detailed information on configuring the backup location and credentials, see Configuring Backup And Restore. To schedule an automatic backup: 1. In OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, on the Summary tab, use the link to open the Administration Console. 2. In the Login dialog box, type your password. 3. In the left pane, click BACKUP AND RESTORE. 4.
Understanding the vSphere Client Console The Console is found within the vSphere Client on a virtual machine. The Console works hand and hand with the Administration Console. The Console provides the ability to: • Configure network settings • Change the virtual appliance password • Set the local timezone • Reboot the virtual appliance • Reset the virtual appliance to factory settings • Refresh Console • Logout option Use the arrow keys to navigate up or down.
7. Type the new password again in Please Confirm Admin Password text box , and then press . Setting The Local Time Zone To set the local time zone: 1. Do one of the following: • 2. In vSphere Client, select the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter virtual machine, and then click the Console tab • Select Set Time Zone and press In the Time zone Selection window, select the desired time zone and click OK. To cancel changes click Cancel. The time zone is updated.
Refreshing the Console View To refresh the Console view, select Refresh and press . Read-only User Role There is an unprivileged user role called readonly with shell access for diagnostic purposes. The read-only user has limited privileges to run the mount. The read-only user's password is set to the same as the admin.
Troubleshooting 42 Use this section to find answers to troubleshooting questions. This section includes: • Frequently asked questions (FAQ) • Bare metal deployment issues • Contacting Dell • Related product information Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) This section contains some common questions and solutions. 'Settings' page fails to load, if we navigate away and go back to ‘Settings’ page.
NOTE: Note: When using the one-to-many firmware update, avoid selecting Intel network adapters that are at version 13.5.2, as the update will fail and stop the update task from updating remaining servers. On trying a firmware update with an invalid DUP, the hardware update job status on the vCenter console neither fails nor times-out for hours, though the job status in LC says ‘FAILED’.
Why is the Installation date showing up as 12/31/1969 for some of the firmware on the firmware page? In the Web Client, the installation date is showing up as 12/31/1969 for some firmware items on the firmware page for a host. If the firmware installation date is not available, then this very old date is shown. Resolution: If you see this old date for any firmware component, consider that the installation date is not available for it. Versions Affected: 2.1 and 2.
NOTE: Note: When using the one-to-many firmware update, avoid selecting Intel network adapters that are at version 13.5.2, as the update will fail and stop the update task from updating remaining servers.
How Come I See An Error Message Displayed After Clicking The Firmware Link? If you have a slow network speed (9600BPS), you may get a Communication Error Message. This error message may display when you click the Firmware link in the vSphere Client for the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter. It happens when the connection times out while trying to obtain the Software Inventory list. Microsoft Internet Explorer initiates this timeout.
Does OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter support vCenter in linked mode? Yes , OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter supports up to 10 vCenters in linked mode. For more information on how OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter works in linked mode, see the white paper, Dell Management Plug-in for VMware vCenter: Working in Linked Mode on www.Dell.com.
Table 5. Managed Nodes Port Number Protocols Port Type Max.
How come I do not see my new iDRAC version details listed on the vCenter Hosts & Clusters page? After the successful completion of a firmware update task in the vSphere Web client’s recent tasks pane, refresh the Firmware Update page and verify the firmware versions. If the page shows the old versions, then go to Host Compliance page in OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter and check the CISOR status of that host. If CISOR is not enabled, then enable CISOR and reboot host.
Can the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter Support ESX/ESXI with Lockdown Mode Enabled? Yes. Lockdown Mode is supported in this release on hosts ESXi 4.1 and above. Inventory is Failing on Hosts ESXi 4.0 Update2 and ESXi Update 3 in Lockdown Mode after a Reboot. Lockdown Mode requires ESXi 4.1 or later. If you are using an earlier ESXi version, when a host is rebooted for any reason during Lockdown Mode, inventory continues failing unless you perform the following steps on host after a reboot.
4. Make sure at least one Virtual Disk is seen by the system. ESXi also installs to an internal RIPS SD card. Why are My Hypervisor Deployments Failing on my Dell PowerEdge R210 II Machines? A timeout issue on Dell PowerEdge R210 II systems produces a hypervisor deployment failure error due to the failure of the BIOS to boot from the attached ISO. To resolve this issue, manually install hypervisor on the machine.
My Firmware Update Failed. What Do I Do? Check the virtual appliance logs to see if the tasks timed out. If so, iDRAC needs to be reset by performing a cold reboot. Once the system is up and running, check to see if the update was successful by either running an inventory or using the Firmware tab. My vCenter Registration Failed. What Can I Do? vCenter registration can fail due to communication issues, therefore if you are experiencing these issues one solution is to use a static IP address.
Why is my firmware level still not updated when I have performed firmware update with Apply on Next reboot option and the system was rebooted? To update firmware, run the inventory on the host after the reboot is completed. In some cases, where the reboot event does not reach the appliance, the inventory is not automatically triggered. In such situation, you must rerun the inventory manually to get the updated firmware versions.
Contacting Dell NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1. Go to dell.com/support. 2. Select your support category. 3.
43 Virtualization—Related Events The following table contains the virtualization-related critical and warning events, including event name, description and severity level. Event Name Description Severity Recommended Action Dell-Current sensor detected a warning value A current sensor in the specified system exceeded its warning threshold. Warning No action Dell-Current sensor detected a failure value A current sensor in the specified system exceeded its failure threshold.
Dell - Power supply sensor A power supply sensor in detected a non-recoverable the specified system value detected an error from which it cannot recover. Error No action Dell - Memory Device Status warning A memory device correction Warning rate exceeded an acceptable value. No action Dell - Memory Device error A memory device correction Error rate exceeded an acceptable value, a memory spare bank was activated, or a multibit ECC error occurred.
configuration error, or experienced a thermal trip. Dell - Processor sensor A processor sensor in the Error detected a non-recoverable specified system has failed. value No action Dell - Device configuration error A configuration error was detected for a pluggable device in the specified system.
Dell - Temperature sensor detected a failure value Error Put the system into maintenance mode Dell - Temperature sensor A temperature sensor on detected a non-recoverable the backplane board, value system board, or drive carrier in the specified system detected an error from which it cannot recover. Error No action Dell - Fan sensor returned to a normal value Info No action Dell - Fan sensor detected a Fan Sensor reading in the warning value host exceeded a warning threshold value.
Dell - Storage: Controller warning A portion of the physical disk is damaged. Warning No action Dell - Storage: Controller failure A portion of the physical disk is damaged Error Put the system into maintenance mode Dell - Storage: Channel Failure Channel failure. Error Put the system into maintenance mode Dell - Storage: Enclosure hardware information Enclosure hardware information. Info No action Dell - Storage: Enclosure hardware warning Enclosure hardware warning.
Security Roles and Permissions A The OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter stores user credentials in an encrypted format. It does not provide any passwords to client applications to avoid any improper requests that could lead to issues. The database back ups are fully encrypted using custom security phrases, and therefore the data cannot be misused. By default, users in the Administrators group have all the privileges.
Data Integrity A Communication between the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter , Administration Console, and vCenter is accomplished using SSL/HTTPS. The OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter generates an SSL certificate used for trusted communication between vCenter and the appliance. It also verifies and trusts the vCenter server's certificate before communication and the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter registration.
Access Control Authentication, Authorization, and Roles A The OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter uses the web Client's current user session and the stored administration credentials for the OpenManage Integration to perform vCenter operations. The OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter uses the vCenter server's built-in roles and privileges model to authorize user actions with the OpenManage Integration and the vCenter managed objects (hosts and clusters).
Dell Operation Role A Contains the privileges/groups to accomplish appliance and vCenter server tasks including firmware updates, hardware inventory, restarting a host, placing a host in maintenance mode, or creating a vCenter Server task This role contains the following privilege groups: Privilege Group Dell.Configuration Perform Host-Related Tasks, Perform vCenter-Related Tasks, Configure SelLog, Configure ConnectionProfile, Configure ClearLed, Firmware Update Privilege Group Dell.
Dell Infrastructure Deployment Role A This role contains the privileges specifically related to the hypervisor deployment features. The privileges this role provides are Create Template, Configure HW Configuration Profile, Configure Hypervisor Deployment Profile, Configure Connection Profile, Assign Identity, and Deploy. Privilege Group — Dell.
Understanding Privileges Every action performed by the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter is associated with a privilege. The following sections list the available actions and the associated privileges: • • • • 152 Dell.Configuration.
• – Query firmware inventory – Configure firmware repository settings – Configure staging folder and perform update using the staging feature – Test the network and repository connections Dell.Deploy-Provisioning.Create Template – • • Create, display, delete, and edit deployment templates Dell.Configuration.
Understanding Auto-Discovery B Auto-Discovery is the process of adding a 11th, 12th, or 13th generation of Dell PowerEdge bare-metal server into a pool of available servers for use by the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter. Once a server is discovered, use it for hypervisor and hardware deployment. This appendix provides sufficient information about Auto-Discovery to help you with system configuration.
For Auto-Discovery to occur, the following conditions must be met: • Power: Connect the server to the power outlet. The server does not need to be powered on. • Network connectivity: The server’s iDRAC must have network connectivity and must communicate with the provisioning server over port 4433. You can obtain the IP address using a DHCP server or manually specify it in the iDRAC Configuration Utility.
NOTE: If for some reason the Auto-Discovery did not complete successfully, there is no way to connect to the iDRAC remotely. Remote connection would require that you have enabled a non-admin account on the iDRAC. If there is no enabled account present on the iDRAC, then the only way to access the iDRAC is to login to the box locally and enabling the account on the iDRAC. 1. Enter the iDRAC IP address into a browser. 2. Log in to the iDRAC Enterprise GUI. 3.
19. Use the arrow keys to select LAN User Configuration. 20. Use the arrow Keys to select Provisioning Server. 21. Press Enter. 22. Enter the IP address of the host. 23. Press ESC. 24. Use arrow keys to select Account Access. 25. Use the space bar to toggle the option to Disable. 26. Use the arrow keys to select Auto-Discovery. 27. Use the space bar to toggle the option to Enabled. 28. From your keyboard, press ESC. 29. Press ESC again.
