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June 2017

OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter

Version 4.0.1 Release Notes

Topics:

• Release Type and Definition

• Importance

• Platform(s) Affected

• What is Supported

• What’s New

• Important Notes

• Known Issues and Resolutions

• Limitations

• Installation Prerequisites

• Installation Procedure

• Installation and Configuration Notes

• Accessing documents from the Dell EMC support site

• Contacting Dell

This document describes the features, known issues and resolutions in OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter (OMIVV)

Version 4.0.1.

Release Type and Definition

OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter Version 4.0.1

OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter (OMIVV) enables you to manage the Dell hosts better from the VMware web

client by providing enhanced capabilities for deployment, manage, monitor and upgrade.

Version

4.0.1

Release Date

June 2017

Previous Version

4.0

The OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter documentation includes:

● OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter Version 4.0.1 Web Client User’s Guide

● OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter Version 4.0.1 Web Client Installation Guide

● OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter Version 4.0.1 Web Client Compatibility Matrix

● OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter Version 4.0.1 Release Notes

Summary of content (12 pages)

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June 2017 OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter Version 4.0.
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Importance OPTIONAL: Dell recommends the customer to review specifics about the software update to determine if it applies to your system. The update contains changes that impact certain configurations, or provides new features that may/may not apply to your environment. Platform(s) Affected For the list of supported platforms, see the section “BIOS, iDRAC, Lifecycle Controller versions” in the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter Version 4.0 .1 Compatibility Matrix at Dell.com/support/manuals.
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Known Issues and Resolutions ● Issue 1: iDRAC might not send an event when your system reboots. Description: Sometimes the iDRAC might not send an event when your system reboots. In this case, OMIVV sends latest health update notification by polling mechanism and you will receive the latest health update within an hour. Version affected: 4.0 and later ● Issue 2: RPM upgrade is unsuccessful when necessary vCenter privileges are not provided.
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Version affected: All Resolution/Workaround: Perform the following steps: 1. Go to /etc/vmware/vsphere-client/vc-packages/vsphere-client-serenity folder in the vCenter appliance and see that old data exists, such as: com.dell.plugin.OpenManage_Integration_for_VMware_vCenter_WebClient-3.0.0.197 2. Manually delete the folder corresponding to the earlier OMIVV version. 3. Restart the vSphere web client service on the vCenter server.
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Description: Although the physical disk name is displayed when you view the inventory at the host level, the physical disk name is displayed empty when you view the inventory of the host at the data center and cluster level. Version affected: 3.0 and later Resolution/Workaround: This issue does not affect the functionality of the features, and you can view the inventory at the host level to see the physical disk name.
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NOTE: When using the one-to-many firmware update, avoid selecting Intel network adapters that are at version 13.5.2, as this fails and stops the update task from updating remaining servers. ● Issue 22: Firmware upgrade or downgrade of Broadcom NetXtreme II 10 Gigabit Ethernet adapter (BCM57712) from firmware version of 6.2.x or earlier is not supported. Description: Using the OpenManage Integration to upgrade a Broadcom NetXtreme II 10Gigabit Ethernet adapter (BCM57712) from firmware version of 6.2.
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Resolution/Workaround: Reset the iDRAC to fix the issue of iDRAC not being responsive, and then rerun the inventory. If the inventory is able to get the iDRAC IP, then the host will be associated with the correct connection profile. ● Issue 28: A communication error message is displayed after clicking the Firmware link from vSphere Client.
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Resolution/Workaround: When deploying an ESXi 5.1 server using DHCP, it is strongly recommended that a combination of a DHCP reservation based on the selected NIC MAC addresses, and a DNS host entry using the reservation’s IP address must be configured. You can view the MAC address in Deployment Wizard’s Server Identification page, Network Interface drop-down, and provided to help identify the network interfaces.
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Resolution/Workaround: Remove the host from the first vCenter where it is now showing as disconnected. ● Issue 35: CSIOR status is displayed as "Unknown". Description: A server may show as non-compliant with CSIOR status, "Unknown". Version affected: All Resolution/Workaround: An unknown CSIOR state indicates a non-responsive iDRAC on the host. A manual iDRAC reset on the host fixes this issue. ● Issue 36: Hypervisor installation fails.
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Version affected: 2.x and later Resolution/Workaround: Clear the browser cache or log out and log in from the web client. Limitations The following are the limitations for this release of OMIVV: ● If the Dell Cloud server model C6320 contains H730 controller and micro SD card in the riser, the micro SD card might not be detected in some situations. This limits the OS deployment on the SD card. ● In the Dell Cloud server model C6320, deployment through LSI 2008 is not supported.
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○ Virtualization Solutions 4. To view a document, click the required product and then click the required version. ● Using search engines: ○ Type the name and version of the document in the search box. 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.
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Notes, cautions, and warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Copyright © 2017 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries.