OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter for Web Client User's Guide Version 3.2 April 2017 Rev.
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Contents Chapter 1: Introduction................................................................................................................10 OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter Features........................................................................................ 10 What's new in this release...............................................................................................................................................
Warranty History............................................................................................................................................................... 29 Viewing Warranty History..........................................................................................................................................29 Modifying a Warranty Job Schedule.......................................................................................................................
Running the Update Firmware Wizard for a Cluster...........................................................................................52 Viewing Firmware Update Status for Clusters and Datacenters.....................................................................53 Viewing the Data Retrieval Schedules for Inventory and Warranty..................................................................... 53 Understanding Using OMSA with 11th Generation Servers..................................................
Chapter 16: Viewing Hardware: Processor Details for a Single Host............................................. 78 Chapter 17: Viewing Hardware: Power Supply Details for a Single Host....................................... 79 Chapter 18: Viewing Hardware: Memory Details for a Single Host................................................ 80 Chapter 19: View Hardware: NICs Details for a Single Host..........................................................
Chapter 37: Viewing Storage: Virtual Disk Details for Datacenters and Clusters.........................104 Chapter 38: Viewing Firmware Details for Datacenters and Clusters.......................................... 106 Chapter 39: Viewing Warranty Summary Details for Datacenters and Clusters........................... 107 Chapter 40: Viewing Power Monitoring for Datacenters and Clusters........................................ 108 Chapter 41: Troubleshooting...................................................
Why is the chassis global health still healthy when some of the power supply status has changed to critical?................................................................................................................................................................ 118 Why is the processor version “Not Applicable” in Processor view in the System overview page?....... 118 I get an exception whenever I click finish after editing a connection profile through Web Client. Why?.................................
Appendix A: ...............................................................................................................................135 Security Roles and Permissions................................................................................................................................... 135 Data Integrity..............................................................................................................................................................
1 Introduction 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.
2 Understanding How to Configure or Edit the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter After you complete the basic installation of the OMIVV, the Initial Configuration Wizard is displayed when you click the OMIVV icon. Use the Initial Configuration Wizard to configure the Settings on first launch. For subsequent instances use the Settings page. From the Initial Configuration Wizard you can create a connection profile, edit the settings of warranty, inventory, events and alarms.
● All available vCenters 1. In the Initial Configuration Wizard, click Next in the Welcome screen. 2. Select one vCenter or all vCenters from the vCenters drop-down list. Select an individual vCenter for those not configured yet or if you have added a new vCenter to your environment. The vCenter selection page allows you to select one or more vCenters to configure settings. 3. Click Next to proceed to the Connection Profile description page.
○ Perform one of the following actions: ￭ To download and store the iDRAC certificate and validate it during all future connections, select Enable Certificate Check. ￭ To not store and perform the iDRAC certificate check during all future connections, clear Enable Certificate Check. 4.
NOTE: For servers that do not have either an iDRAC Express or Enterprise card, the iDRAC test connection result states Not Applicable for this system. Scheduling Inventory Jobs [Wizard] You can configure inventory schedule using the Configuration Wizard or OpenManage Integration under OpenManage Integration > Manage > Settings. NOTE: To make sure that the OMIVV continues to display updated information, it is recommended that you schedule a periodic inventory job.
1. In the Initial Configuration Wizard, under Event Posting Levels, select one of the following: ● ● ● ● Do not post any events — Block hardware events. Post All Events — Post all hardware events. Post only Critical and Warning Events — Post only critical or warning level hardware events. Post only Virtualization-Related Critical and Warning Events — Post only virtualization-related critical and warning events; this is the default event posting level. 2.
3 About VMware vCenter Web Client Navigation 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 navigate to the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter tab. The Dell group is displayed in the Navigator Area.
Table 1. Icon buttons defined. (continued) Icon Button Definition Use this add server icon to add a server to a connection profile, datacenter, and cluster, 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.
In the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, on the Licensing tab, view the following: Host Licenses ● Licenses Available Displays the number of available licenses. ● Licenses In Use Displays the number of licenses in use. vCenter Licenses ● 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.
● Dell TechCenter Support Call Tips Offers tips on how to contact Dell Support and route your calls correctly. Troubleshooting Bundle Provides a link to create and download the troubleshooting bundle. Provide or see 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.
2. In the Administration Console login, use the admin password to log in. You can perform the following operations in the Administration console: a. Register or unregister a vCenter, modify credentials, or update the certificate. b. Upload the license. c. View the summary about the number of vCenters registered and available, and about maximum host license, in use and available. d. Restart the virtual appliance. e. Update (upgrade to latest version). f. Generate troubleshooting bundle. g.
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 lets you manage and configure connection profiles that contain credentials used by the virtual appliance to communicate with Dell Servers.
Last Modified By Displays user’s details. Creating A Connection Profile You may associate multiple hosts to a single connection profile. Create a Connection Profile using the following steps: NOTE: The vCenter hosts that display during this procedure have authenticated using the same Single Sign On (SSO). If you do not see a vCenter host, it may be on a different SSO or you may be using a VMware vCenter version less than version 5.1. 1.
● To perform no check and not store the Host certificate, do not select the Enable Certificate Check check box. 4. Click Next. 5. In the Associated Hosts page, select one or more hosts for the connection profile and click OK. 6. 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 or not the Host and iDRAC credentials are correct. 7. To complete the profile, click Next.
● 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: You need to select Enable if you are using Active-Directory. NOTE: The OMSA credentials are the same credentials as those used for ESXi hosts.
a. In the Profile Name text box, enter the profile name. b. In the Description text box, enter an optional description. 4. Under Credentials do the following: a. In the User Name text box, type the user name with administrative rights, which is typically used to log on to the Chassis Management Controller. b. In the Password text box, type the password for the corresponding user name. c. In the Verify Password text box, enter the same password you have entered in the Password text box.
5. Under the Credentials area, you can edit the User Name, Password, and Verify Password The password that you type in the Verify Password must be same as the one you entered in the Password field. The credentials entered must have administrator rights on the chassis. 6. Click Apply. The changes are saved. 7. The Associated Chassis tab lets you test the Chassis and Credentials on the selected chassis.
5 Job Queue 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 from the Settings tab. ● Inventory History ● Warranty History Topics: • • • Inventory History Warranty History Log Inventory History Inventory Jobs are set up using the Settings tab or the Initial Configuration wizard.
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. Options include: ● Successful ● Failed ● In Progress ● Scheduled Duration (MM:SS) Displays the duration of the job in minutes and seconds. Start Date and Time Displays the date and time when the inventory schedule started.
1. In the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, on the Monitor > Job Queue tab, click Inventory History > Chassis Inventory. 2. The list of chassis and status that had inventory run in the last inventory execution will be shown. NOTE: The scheduled chassis inventory is executed the same time as the scheduled host inventory. 3. Click Run Now. The lists of updated inventoried chassis are displayed with the status against each chassis as Success or Failure.
Service Tag Displays the service tag of the chassis. The service tag is a unique identifier provided by the manufacturer for support and maintenance. Status Displays the status of the chassis. 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.
● All Categories ● Info ● Warning ● Error The second drop-down helps you sort on blocks of time, which include: ● Last Week ● Last Month ● Last Year ● Custom Range If you select custom range, you can pick the start and end date and click Apply. You can also sort the datagrid columns in ascending or descending order by clicking the column header. Use the Filter text box to search within your content.
Table 2. Grid table details Category Displays the category type. Date and Time Displays the date and time of the user action. Description Displays a description of the user action. 3. To sort the data in the grid, click a column header. 4. To sort using categories or time blocks use the drop-down lists above the grid. 5. To Navigate page between pages of log items, use the Previous and Next buttons.
6 Console Administration 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).
Defining privileges To enable a non-administrator user with the required privileges to register a vCenter server, select the following privileges: ● Alarms ○ Create alarm ○ Modify alarm ○ Remove alarm ● Extension ○ Register extension ○ Unregister extension ○ Update extension ● Global ○ Cancel task ○ Log event ○ Settings ● Host ○ CIM ￭ CIM Interaction ○ Configuration ￭ Advanced settings ￭ Connection ￭ Maintenance ￭ Query patch ￭ Security profile and firewall ○ Inventory ￭ Add host to cluster ￭ Add standalone
1. Log in to the vSphere Web client with administrative rights. 2. Browse to Administration → Role Manager in vSphere Web client. 3. Select a vCenter server system from the drop-down menu. 4. Select a role and click Edit role action. 5. Select the following privileges and click OK. ● Dell ○ Dell.Configuration ○ Dell.Deploy-Provisioning ○ Dell.Inventory ○ Dell.Monitoring ○ Dell.Reporting See Security Roles and Permissions on page 135 for more information on the available OMIVV roles within vCenter.
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 works with. Table 3. Supported ESXi versions on managed hosts ESXi version support Server generation 11G 12G 13G v5.0 Y Y N v5.
Table 4. Supported vCenter Server versions for release 3.2 (continued) vCenter version Desktop client support Web client support v6.0 U1 Y Y v6.0 U2 Y Y Y Y v6.0 U3 Modifying the vCenter Login The vCenter login credentials can be modified by a user with administrative privileges or a non-administrator user with necessary privileges. 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.
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. NOTE: You can add licenses if you need to add more hosts. Follow the process mentioned above to add more licenses. NOTE: If the number of successfully inventoried 11th, 12th, and 13th generation servers equals the number of purchased licenses.
5. The system is locked down and put into maintenance mode. When the update is complete, the Appliance page displays showing the newly installed version. Downloading the Troubleshooting Bundle Use this information to assist in troubleshooting issues, or send to Technical Support. 1. Launch a web Browser then enter https://. 2. In the left pane, click APPLIANCE MANAGEMENT. 3. To generate the troubleshooting bundle dialog box, click Generate Troubleshooting Bundle. 4.
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. A message displays stating that if a new request is generated, then certificates created using the previous CSR can no longer be uploaded to the appliance. To continue with the request, click Continue, or Cancel to cancel. 5.
Managing Backup And Restore Managing backup and restore is accomplished from the Administrative Console. Tasks on this page include: ● Configuring Backup And Restore ● Scheduling Automatic Backups ● Performing An Immediate Backup ● Restoring The Database From Backup Configuring Backup And Restore The backup and restore function backs up the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter database to a remote location from which it can be restored later.
3. In the left pane, click BACKUP AND RESTORE. 4. Click Backup Now. 5. To use location and encryption password from the Backup settings, in the Backup Now dialog box, select that check box. 6. Enter a Backup Location, User Name, Password, and Encryption Password. The encryption password can contain alpha numeric characters and the following special characters: !@#$%*. There is no length restriction. 7. Click Backup.
3. Do one of the following: ● On the Object tab, select Action > Open Console. ● Right-click the virtual machine that you selected and select Open Console. 4. In the Console window, select Configure Network, then press . 5. Enter the desired network settings under Edit Devices or under Edit DNS configuration, then click Save & Quit. To abort any changes, click Quit. Changing the Virtual Appliance Password The virtual appliance password is changed in the vSphere Web Client using the Console. 1.
5. The following message is displayed: If there are any processes running on this appliance they will be terminated by this action. Are you sure you wish to do this? 6. Enter y to reboot or n to cancel. The appliance is rebooted. Resetting The Virtual Appliance To Factory Settings To reset the virtual appliance to factory settings: 1. In vSphere Web Client, in the Navigator, select vCenter. 2. In the Navigator, select the Virtual Machine that you want to manage. 3.
● Ensure that Update Repository Path is set to the path: http://linux.dell.com/repo/hardware/vcenter-plugin-x64/ latest/. If the path is different, in the Appliance Management window, in the APPLIANCE UPDATE area, click Edit to update the path to http://linux.dell.com/repo/hardware/vcenter-plugin-x64/latest in the Update Repository Path text box. To save, click Apply. ● If there is no internet connectivity, download all the files and folders from the http://linux.dell.
8. Verify the appliance. For more information, see the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter Quick Installation Guide for vSphere Web Client Version 3.2 to ensure that the database migration is successful. 9. Run the Inventory on all the hosts. NOTE: It is recommended that after the upgrade, you run the inventory again on all the hosts that the OMIVV manages. For more information, see the Running inventory jobs in OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter User’s Guide.
7 Settings 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 Topics: • • • • • • • Editing the OMSA Link Viewing Warranty Expiration Notification Settings About Firmware Updates Viewing the Data Retrieval
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 ESXi System Install the OMSA VIB on an ESXi 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.
2. In the Warranty Expiration Notification dialog box, do the following: a. If you want to enable this setting, select the Enable warranty expiration notification for hosts check box. Selecting the check box enables warranty expiration notification. b. Under Minimum Days Threshold Alert, do the following: i. In the Warning drop-down list, select the number of days before you want to be warned of the warranty expiration. ii.
Viewing the Alarm and Event Settings Once alarms and events are configured you can view if the vCenter alarms for hosts are enabled and which event posting level is selected on the Settings tab. 1. In the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter > Manage > Settings tab, under vCenter Settings, expand Events and Alarms. 2. Under Events and Alarms you can view the following: ● vCenter Alarms for Dell Hosts: Displays either Enabled or Disabled.
Default firmware repository (http://downloads.dell.com/published/Pages/index.html) with a staging folder. The OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter downloads selected firmware updates and stores them in the staging folder, and then you need to run the firmware wizard to update the firmware. ● Shared Network Folder These are created with the Dell Repository Manager application. Locate these local repositories on Windows-based file shares. Use the live link to go to Dell Repository Manager. 3.
● In the Calendar box, select the month and day. ● In the Time text box, type the time in HH:MM, and then click Next. The time is the local time zone where your client is physically located. Invalid time values result in a blocked update. ● Apply updates on next reboot. To avoid a service interruption, it is recommended that the host enters maintenance mode before the reboot. ● Apply updates and force reboot without entering maintenance mode.
a. Update Now, select this radio button to run the firmware update job now and click Next. b. Schedule Update button, select this radio button to run the firmware update job later and click Next. You can schedule the firmware update job after 30 minutes from the current time. c. In the Calendar box, select the month and day. d. In the Time text box, type the time in HH:MM, and then click Next. The time is the local timezone where your client is physically located.
● Displays the weekdays 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. If you want to edit the Data Retrieval Schedule, see Modifying Inventory Job Schedules or Modifying a Warranty Job Schedule.
8. Click Apply Changes. 9. Repeat step 1 to step 8 to configure additional events.
8 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: ● 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. 3.
9 About Firmware Updates 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.
4. When the downloading of file is completed, click Apply. Running The Firmware Update Wizard for a Single Host This functionality is only available for 11th, 12th, and 13th generation Dell servers that have either an iDRAC Express or Enterprise card. NOTE: To safeguard against browser timeout issues, change the default timeout to 30 seconds.
Running the Update Firmware Wizard for a Cluster This functionality is only available for 11th, 12th, and 13th generation Dell servers that have either an iDRAC Express or Enterprise card. If your firmware was installed on or after October 14th, 2010, you can automatically update your firmware versions using the Firmware Update Wizard.
10 Understanding Events And Alarms for Hosts 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 5.
Understanding Events And Alarms for Chassis Events and alarms corresponding to a chassis are shown only at the vCenter level. Events and alarms settings that are done for hosts at every vCenter is also applicable at chassis level.. 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 and Chassis, or Restore Default Alarms.
● Post only Critical and Warning Events This option posts only critical or warning level hardware events. ● Post only Virtualization-Related Critical and Warning Events This option posts only virtualization-related critical and warning events. This is the default event posting level. 5. If you want to apply these settings to all vCenters, select the Apply these settings to all vCenters check box. NOTE: Selecting this option overrides the existing settings for all vCenters.
11 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. 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.
12 Chassis Management 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.
NOTE: The overall health indicates the health based on the chassis with the least health parameter. For example, if there are 5 healthy signs and 1 warning sign, the overall health is shown as warning. 6. You can view the CMC Enterprise or Express with the license type and expiry date for a chassis. This is not applicable for M1000e chassis. 7. In the Warranty Icon the number of remaining days and the days used for a server.
● Slot/Location ● 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. You can export a CSV file of iKVM information.
To view information about PCIe: 1. On the Home page, click vCenter. 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. To view information about the PCIe, perform one of the following: NOTE: PCIe information is not applicable for M1000e chassis. a. In the Overview tab, click PCIe. b. In the Monitor tab, expand the left pane, click Hardware Inventory, and then click PCIe.
● Power State Viewing Hardware Inventory: Temperature Sensors You can view information about temperature sensors for the selected chassis. To view the information on this page, you must run an inventory job. You can export a CSV file of temperature sensors information. To view information about the temperature sensors: 1. On the Home page, click vCenter. 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.
Viewing Storage Storage window stores the information for the chassis. To view information about storage: 1. On the Home page, click vCenter. 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 Storage tab contains the following: a. Virtual Disks b. Controllers c. Enclosures d. Physical Disks e.
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 Management Controller. 6. On the Management Controller page, to view additional information, click the arrow mark and expand the left column.
13 Monitoring a Single Host 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 within OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, in the left Side Navigator, click Dell Hosts.
3. Click the Summary tab. 4. View the host summary details: Alerting system If there are alerts for the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, they display in a yellow box below the status area and above the portlets. Notification area Dell products integrate information in this right side-panel area. You can find information about: ● Recent Tasks ● Work In Progress ● Alarms Dell alarm information displays in this notification area portlet. 5. Scroll down to view the Dell Server Management portlet.
● 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 & Firmware ● Hypervisor Displays the Hypervisor version. ● BIOS Version Displays the BIOS version. ● Remote Access Card Version Displays the remote access card version.
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 for VMware vCenter. Launching the OMSA Console Before you can launch the OMSA Console, you must set up the OMSA URL and install and configure the OMSA Web Server. Set up the OMSA URL from the Settings Tab.
14 OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter licensing The OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter has two types of licenses: ● Evaluation license—when the OMIVV version 3.2 appliance is powered on for the first time, an evaluation license is automatically installed. The trial version contains an evaluation license for five hosts (servers) managed by the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter.
NOTE: The license file might be packaged inside a .zip file. Ensure that you unzip the .zip file and upload only the license .xml file. The license file is likely to be named based on your order number, such as 123456789.xml.
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.
16 Viewing Hardware: Processor Details for a Single Host 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. On the Objects tab, select the specific host for which you want to view Hardware: Power Supply details. 3.
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.
20 Viewing Hardware: PCI Slots for a Single Host 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.
22 Viewing Storage Details for a Single Host 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 This displays the technology that the physical disks included in the virtual disk are using. Possible values are: ● SCSI ● SAS ● SATA Default Read Policy The default read policy supported by the controller. Options include: ● Read-Ahead ● No-Read-Ahead ● Adaptive Read-Ahead ● Read Cache Enabled ● Read Cache Disabled Default Write Policy 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.
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. If you selected Enclosures from the View drop-down list, view these options: Controller ID Displays the controller ID. Connector ID Displays the connector ID. Enclosure ID Displays the enclosure ID. Name Displays the name of the enclosure.
23 Viewing Firmware Details for a Single Host 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.
24 Viewing Power Monitoring for a Single Host 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.
25 Viewing Warranty Status for a Single Host 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.
26 Quickly Viewing Only Dell Hosts 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.
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. Memory Displays the host memory. Power State Displays if the host has power. Last Inventory Displays the day, date and time of last inventory job. Connection Profile Displays the name of the connection profile.
29 Viewing Hardware: FRUs for Datacenters or Clusters 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.
30 Viewing Hardware: Processor Details for Datacenters or Clusters 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.
31 Viewing Hardware: Power Supply Details for Datacenters and Clusters 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.
32 Viewing Hardware: Memory Details for Datacenters and Clusters 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.
34 Viewing Hardware: PCI Slot Details for Datacenters and Clusters 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.
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. ● 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.
37 Viewing Storage: Virtual Disk Details for Datacenters and Clusters 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 Write Policy 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 Disk Cache Policy The default cache policy supported by the controller. Options include: ● Enabled This means cache I/O. ● Disabled This means direct I/O.
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 vSphere Web Client, in the Navigator, click vCenter. 2.
39 Viewing Warranty Summary Details for Datacenters and Clusters 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 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.
41 Troubleshooting Use this section to find answers to troubleshooting questions. This section includes: ● Frequently asked questions (FAQ) ● Contacting Dell on page 125 ● Related product information Topics: • • • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Contacting Dell OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter Related Information Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) This section contains some common questions and solutions.
Dell privileges that are assigned while registering the OMIVV appliance are not removed after unregistering OMIVV After registering vCenter with an OMIVV appliance, several Dell privileges are added to the vCenter privilege list. Once you unregister vCenter from the OMIVV appliance, the Dell privileges are not removed. NOTE: Although the Dell privileges are not removed, there is no impact to any OMIVV operations. Version Affected: 3.
Version Affected: 3.0 and later, vCenter 6.0 and later Replacing the certificates on vCenter Windows installation Perform the following steps if vSphere Certificate Manager utility is used to replace the certificates on vCenter Windows installation: 1. Connect to External Platform Services Controller through remote desktop connection. 2. Open command prompt in administrative mode. 3. Create the c:\certificates folder by using the following command: mkdir c:\certificates 4.
7. Retrieve the new certificate by using the following command:/usr/lib/vmware-vmafd/bin/vecs-cli entry getcert --store MACHINE_SSL_CERT --alias __MACHINE_CERT --output /certificates/ new_machine.crt 8. Run the following command to change the directory: cd /usr/lib/vmidentity/tools/scripts/ 9. Perform the following steps: a. Run ls_update_certs.py by using the following command. python ls_update_certs.py --url b. Replace psc.vmware.
Table 8. Platform Services Controller example Name Type Value url anyURI https://psc.vmware.local/sts/STSService/ vsphere.local 8. Copy the content of the sslTrust field into a text document and save the document as old_machine.txt. 9. Open the old_machine.txt in a text editor. 10. Append the following at the starting and end of the old_machine.txt file respectively: -----BEGIN CERTIFICATE---------END CERTIFICATE----11. Save old_machine.txt now as old_machine.crt.
1. Move or upload the old_machine.crt certificate to PSC in the C:\certificates\old_machine.crt location that is created in step 1 of retrieving the old certificate procedure. You can use Windows Secure Copy (WinSCP) or another SCP client to move or upload the certificate. 2. Connect to External Platform Services Controller through remote desktop connection. 3. Open command prompt in administrative mode. 4. Run the following command to extract the thumbprint: "%VMWARE_OPENSSL_BIN%" x509 -in c: \certificates
'Settings' page fails to load, if we navigate away and go back to ‘Settings’ page For vSphere v5.5, in the Web Client, if you navigate away and go back to the ‘Settings’ page, sometimes the page fails to load and the spinner continues to show. This is a refresh issue and the page is not getting refreshed correctly. Resolution: Click the global refresh and the screen will refresh correctly. Versions Affected: 2.2 and 3.
Why am I not seeing the OpenManage Integration Icon on the Web Client even if the registration of the plug-in to the vCenter was successful? OpenManage Integration icon is not displayed on the Web client unless the vCenter Web Client services are restarted or the Box is rebooted. When a user registers the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter appliance, it registers with both the Desktop client and the Web client.
Using OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter to update an Intel Network card with the firmware version of 13.5.2 is not supported. There is a known issue with Dell PowerEdge 12th generation servers and some Intel Network cards with the firmware version of 13.5.2. Updating some models of Intel network cards at this version of firmware fails when the firmware update is applied using the Lifecycle Controller.
Why is the chassis global health still healthy when some of the power supply status has changed to critical? The global health of the chassis with respect to the power supply is based on the redundancy policies and the whether the chassis power needs are satisfied by the PSU that are still online and functional. So even if some of the PSU are out of power the overall power requirement of the chassis are met. So the global health of the chassis is Healthy.
Figure 1. Firmware link communication error 1. Open Microsoft Registry Editor (Regedit). 2. Navigate to the following location: KHEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings 3. Add a DWORD value for ReceiveTimeout. 4. Set the value to 30 seconds (30000) [This value may need to be a higher value in your environment]. 5. Exit Regedit. 6. Restart Internet Explorer. NOTE: Just opening a new Internet Explorer window is not enough. Restart the Internet Explorer browser.
What are the Required Port Settings for the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter? NOTE: When deploying the OMSA agent using the Fix non-complient vSphere hosts link available from the Compliance window in the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter starts the http Client service and enables port 8080 on releases after ESXI 5.0 to download OMSA VIB and install it.
Table 10. Managed Nodes (continued) Port Number Protocols Port Type Max.
How Do I Test Event Settings by Using OMSA to Simulate a Temperature Hardware Fault? To make sure that events are functioning correctly: 1. In the OMSA user interface, navigate to Alert Management > Platform Events. 2. Select the Enable Platform Event Filter Alerts check box. 3. Scroll down to the bottom, and click Apply Changes. 4. To make sure that a specific event is enabled, such as temperature warning, from the tree on the left, select Main System Chassis. 5.
What Setting Should I Use For UserVars.CIMoeMProviderEnable With ESXi 4.1 U1? Set UserVars.CIMoemProviderEnabled to 1. I Am Using A Reference Server to Create a Hardware Profile But it Failed. What Should I Do? Check to make sure that minimum recommended versions of iDRAC firmware, Lifecycle Controller firmware, and BIOS are installed.
Entering a Password in the Backup Now Screen Receives an Error Message If you are using a low resolution monitor, the Encryption Password field is not visible from the BACKUP NOW window. You must scroll down the page to enter the encryption password. In the vSphere Web Client, Clicking the Dell Server Management Portlet Or the Dell Icon Returns A 404 Error. Check if the appliance is running; if not, then restart it from the vSphere Web client.
Does the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter support the vSphere Web Client? Yes, the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter supports the VMware vSphere Web client. 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.
OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter Related Information ● View or download Dell server documentation for PowerEdge™ Servers: Dell PoweEdge manuals ● Dell OpenManage System Administrator documents: Dell OMSA documents ● Dell Lifecycle Controller documentation: DLCI documentation 126 Troubleshooting
42 Virtualization-related Events For Dell PowerEdge Servers The following table contains virtualization-related critical and warning events, including event name, description and severity level for 11th, 12th, and 13th generation of PowerEdge servers. Table 11.
Table 11. Virtualization-related Events of 11th, 12th, and 13th Generation PowerEdge Servers (continued) Event Name Description Severity Recommended action Dell - Memory Device error A memory device correction rate exceeded an acceptable value, a memory spare bank was activated, or a multibit ECC error occurred. Error Put the system into maintenance mode Dell - Fan enclosure inserted into system Sensor returned to normal value.
Table 11. Virtualization-related Events of 11th, 12th, and 13th Generation PowerEdge Servers (continued) Event Name Description Severity Recommended action Dell - Battery sensor detected A battery sensor in the a failure value specified system detected that a battery has failed. Error No action Dell - Battery sensor detected A battery sensor in the a nonrecoverable value specified system detected that a battery has failed.
Table 11. Virtualization-related Events of 11th, 12th, and 13th Generation PowerEdge Servers (continued) Event Name Description Severity Recommended action Dell - Voltage sensor detected A voltage sensor in the a warning value specified system exceeded its warning threshold Warning No action Dell - Voltage sensor detected A voltage sensor in the a failure value specified system exceeded its failure threshold.
Table 11. Virtualization-related Events of 11th, 12th, and 13th Generation PowerEdge Servers (continued) Event Name Description Severity Recommended action Dell - Storage: Temperature probe information Temperature probe information Info No action Dell - Storage: Array disk warning Array disk warning. Warning No action Dell - Storage: Array disk information Array disk information. Info No action Dell - Storage: Power supply warning Power supply warning.
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Table 11. Virtualization-related Events of 11th, 12th, and 13th Generation PowerEdge Servers (continued) Event Name Description Severity Dell - A warning event was detected for a PCI device A warning event was detected Warning for a PCI device Recommended action No Action Dell - An informational event An informational event was was detected for a PCI device detected for a PCI device Info No Action Dell - Virtual Disk Partition failure. Virtual Disk Partition failure.
Table 11. Virtualization-related Events of 11th, 12th, and 13th Generation PowerEdge Servers (continued) Event Name Description Severity Recommended action Dell - Power usage audit warning. Power usage audit warning. Warning No Action Dell - Security configuration warning. Security configuration warning. Warning No Action Dell - Configuration: Software configuration warning. Configuration: Software configuration warning.
A Topics: • Security Roles and Permissions Security Roles and Permissions 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 Backup Database 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.
Dell Operational Role 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: Table 12. Privilege groups Group Name Description Privilege Group — Dell.
● ● ● ● ● ○ Get host IP/Address ○ Get the current vCenter session user based on the vSphere client session ID ○ Get the vCenter inventory tree to display the vCenter inventory in a tree structure. Dell.Monitoring.Monitor ○ Get host name for posting the event ○ Perform the event log operations, for example get the event count, or change the event log settings ○ Register, unregister, and configure events/alerts – Receive SNMP traps and post events Dell.Configuration.
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