Dell™ OpenManage™ Server Administrator Version 5.2 Compatibility Guide w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l .
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Contents 1 Introduction Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Update of Compatibility Guide . Supported Instrumentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Supported Operating Systems Supported Browsers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Version Number Information . . . . . . . . . . 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Compatible Systems and Applications by Installation and Server Management CD Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Device Drivers and Red Hat Enterprise Linux Kernel Support 5 Server Agent Supported Applications and Systems .
PERC 4/SC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CERC SATA 1.5/6 Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 PERC 4e/Di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 PERC 4e/Si . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 PERC 5/E Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 PERC 5/i Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11 Historical Release Information for Legacy Systems . Overview . . . . . . 81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Server Agent 4.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . New in Server Agent Version 4.5 . Server Agent 4.4.1 Requirements . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Introduction Overview Dell™ OpenManage™ Server Administrator provides a powerful, integrated set of systems management applications for keeping the systems on your network healthy. Server Administrator provides fault management information, prefailure information, and asset and inventory information to management applications. You can install Server Administrator from the Dell PowerEdge™ Installation and Server Management CD provided with your system.
Purpose of This Guide Server Administrator operates on many Dell hardware platforms (hereafter called systems) with operating systems such as Microsoft Windows, SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux. To use the systems management features of Server Administrator fully, you must understand which features of Server Administrator match your system's hardware configuration and operating system.
Table 1-1. Systems Management Product Name and Corresponding Version Numbers Instrumentation Product Names CD Version Section in This Guide Dell OpenManage Server Administrator 4.3 or later (Installation and Server Management CD) Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 3.0 through 4.2 (Systems Management CD) Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems Dell OpenManage Server Agent 2.0 through 2.
Supported Browsers Server Administrator supports Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) versions 6.0 SP2 and 7.0, and Mozilla Firefox version 1.5 and 2.0 open-source Web browsers. NOTE: Windows 2000 supports only Internet Explorer version 6.0 SP1. NOTE: Server Administrator versions 4.3 and later do not support Netscape Navigator. Supported GUI Languages Dell OpenManage is localized into French, German, Spanish, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese.
• The Dell OpenManage Server Administrator User’s Guide describes the installation and use of Server Administrator. Server Administrator is a suite of management agents, installed on the managed system, that provide fault management information, prefailure information, and asset inventory information to management console applications such as Server Administrator and IT Assistant. This guide also provides information about configuring your remote access controller (RAC).
Introduction
2 Server Administrator Services Overview Dell™ OpenManage™ Server Administrator has a modular architecture that allows you to select and install the functions that are most needed in your particular IT environment. The available services vary from one operating system to another. The following sections describe the contribution of each service to your systems management capabilities. NOTE: Starting with Dell OpenManage version 4.
Storage Management Service Express Setup installs the Storage Management Service (earlier known as the enhanced Storage Management Service) by default on Microsoft® Windows®. On Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® and SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server systems, you can either install the Storage Management Service through the Red Hat Package Manager (RPM) or use the srvadmin-install.sh script — a menu driven script that installs the appropriate RPMs based on the options you choose.
Table 2-1. Server Administrator Services Available With Supported Operating Systems (continued) Operating System Services Available Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS, ES, and AS (version 4) (x86) and (x86_64) • Instrumentation • Remote Access • Storage Management Service (Dell PowerEdge Installation and Server Management CD for Dell OpenManage version 4.3 and later, or Systems Management CD for Dell OpenManage version 3.0 through 4.
Server Administrator Services
3 Systems Management Standards Availability Overview Dell™ OpenManage™ Server Administrator supports the following major systems management protocols: • HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) • Common Information Model (CIM) • Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) NOTE: Starting with Dell OpenManage version 4.3, the Systems Management CD has been replaced by the Dell PowerEdge™ Installation and Server Management CD.
Availability on Supported Operating Systems Table 3-1 shows the availability of the systems management standards for each supported operating system. Table 3-1.
4 Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems This section provides information on instrumentation, applications, and systems that are supported by the Dell OpenManage Systems Management CD versions 3.0 through 4.2, and Dell PowerEdge Installation and Server Management CD version 4.3 onwards. NOTE: Starting with Dell™ OpenManage™ version 4.3, the Systems Management CD has been replaced by the Dell PowerEdge Installation and Server Management CD.
Compatible Systems and Applications by Installation and Server Management CD Version Table 4-1 shows compatible applications and Dell systems for the Dell PowerEdge Installation and Server Management CD (version 5.2). Table 4-1. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Installation and Server Management CD Version 5.2 Installation and Server Management CD Version 5.
Table 4-1. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Installation and Server Management CD Version 5.2 (continued) Installation and Server Management CD Version 5.
Table 4-1. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Installation and Server Management CD Version 5.2 (continued) Installation and Server Management CD Version 5.2 RAC Firmware DRAC 5 1.20 DRAC 4 1.50 DRAC/MC 1.4 DRAC III, ERA, ERA/O, ERA/XT 3.35 ERA/MC 1.44 BMC Firmware Version On 22 PowerEdge 800 1.30 or later PowerEdge 830 1.41 or later PowerEdge 840 1.67 or later PowerEdge 850 1.41 or later PowerEdge 860 1.67 or later PowerEdge 1425SC 1.30 or later PowerEdge 1800 1.
Table 4-2 shows compatible applications and Dell systems for the Dell PowerEdge Installation and Server Management CD (versions 5.0 to 5.1.1) Table 4-2. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Installation and Server Management CD Version 5.0 to 5.1.1 Installation and Server Management CD Version 5.
Table 4-2. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Installation and Server Management CD Version 5.0 to 5.1.1 (continued) Installation and Server Management CD Version 5.0 5.
Table 4-2. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Installation and Server Management CD Version 5.0 to 5.1.1 (continued) Installation and Server Management CD Version 5.0 5.1 5.1.1 Server Administrator 5.0 5.1 5.1.1 Server Administrator Framework 3.0 3.1 3.1 Instrumentation Service: Server Agent 5.6 5.6 5.6 Diagnostic Service 3.6 NA NA IT Assistant 7.2 8.0 8.0 Storage Management Service 2.0 2.1 2.1 RAC Firmware DRAC 5 1.0 1.0 1.0 DRAC 4 1.35 1.35 NA DRAC/MC 1.3 1.
Table 4-2. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Installation and Server Management CD Version 5.0 to 5.1.1 (continued) Installation and Server Management CD Version 5.0 5.1 5.1.1 PowerEdge 2950 1.0 or later 1.0 or later NA PowerEdge 6800 1.40 or later 1.40 or later NA PowerEdge 6850 1.40 or later 1.40 or later NA PowerEdge 6950 NA NA 1.0 or later Table 4-3 shows compatible applications and Dell systems for the Dell PowerEdge Installation and Server Management CD (versions 4.
Table 4-3. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Installation and Server Management CD Version 4.3 to 4.5.1 (continued) Installation and 4.3 Server Management CD Version 4.4 4.5 PowerEdge systems (* Indicates new systems for the given version of the CD) (continued) 4600 6400 6450 6600 6650 6800 6850 8450 750N 755N 770N 775N 2850 4400 4600 6400 6450 6600 6650 6800 6850 8450 750N 755N 770N 775N 4600 6400 6450 6600 6650 6800* 6850* 8450 750N 755N 770N 775N 4.5.
Table 4-3. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Installation and Server Management CD Version 4.3 to 4.5.1 (continued) Installation and 4.3 Server Management CD Version 4.4 4.5 4.5.1a Supported operating • Novell® NetWare® • Novell NetWare 6.5 • Novell NetWare 6.5 • NA systems 5.1 (Support Pack 7 (Support Pack 1 or (Support Pack 1 or (continued) or later, plus hot later, plus hot fixes) later, plus hot fixes) fixes) • Novell NetWare 6.
Table 4-3. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Installation and Server Management CD Version 4.3 to 4.5.1 (continued) Installation and 4.3 Server Management CD Version 4.4 4.5 4.5.1a DRACIII, ERA, 3.21 ERA/O, and ERA/XT 3.3 3.3 NA RAC firmware: DRAC II NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NOTE: The DRAC II software is no longer included on the Systems Management Consoles CD, but can be obtained from earlier releases or support.dell.com. ERA/MC 1.44 BMC Firmware Version On PowerEdge 800 1.
Table 4-4 shows compatible applications and Dell systems for Systems Management CD version 4.1.3 to 4.2. Table 4-4. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD Versions 4.1.3 to 4.2 Systems Management CD Version 4.1.3 PowerEdge systems 1855* (* Indicates new systems for the given version of the CD) 30 4.1.4 4.
Table 4-4. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD Versions 4.1.3 to 4.2 (continued) Systems Management CD Version 4.1.3 Supported operating Windows Server 2003 family systems (includes Web, Standard, and Enterprise editions) and Microsoft Windows Small Business Server [SBS] 2003 (supported by PowerEdge 2800 only) Windows 2000 Server family (includes Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000 Advanced Server) 4.1.4 4.
Table 4-4. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD Versions 4.1.3 to 4.2 (continued) Systems Management CD Version 4.1.3 4.1.4 4.2 Storage Management Service: Array Manager NA NA 3.6 enhanced Storage Management Service 1.0 1.0.1 1.0 DRAC 4 1.0 1.1 1.1 DRAC/MC 1.0 NA NA DRACIII, ERA, NA ERA/O, and ERA/XT NA 3.
Table 4-5 shows compatible applications and Dell systems for Systems Management CD version 4.0.1 to 4.1.2. Table 4-5. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD Versions 4.0.1 to 4.1.2 Systems Management CD Version 4.0.1 PowerEdge systems 1850* (* Indicates new 2800* systems for the given 2850* version of the CD) 4.1 4.1.1 4.1.
Table 4-5. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD Versions 4.0.1 to 4.1.2 (continued) Systems Management CD Version 34 4.0.1 4.1 4.1.1 4.1.
Table 4-5. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD Versions 4.0.1 to 4.1.2 (continued) Systems Management CD Version 4.0.1 4.1 4.1.1 4.1.2 Instrumentation Service: Server Agent 5.1.1 5.2 5.2 5.2 Remote Access Service SW 4.0.0 3.30 (DRAC III) NA NA BMC Firmware Version 1.0 1.0.1 1.0.1 1.0.1 Diagnostic Service 3.0.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 Update Service 1.9 1.9.1 1.9.1 1.9.1 Server Administrator See "MNF" in Core this table. See "MNF" in this table.
Table 4-5. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD Versions 4.0.1 to 4.1.2 (continued) Systems Management CD Version 4.0.1 4.1 4.1.1 4.1.2 RAC firmware: ERA/O NA 3.12 NA NA Table 4-6. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD Versions 3.5 Through 3.8 36 Systems Management CD Version 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.
Table 4-6. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD Versions 3.5 Through 3.8 (continued) Systems Management CD Version 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.
Table 4-6. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD Versions 3.5 Through 3.8 (continued) Systems Management CD Version 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 IT Assistant 6.4.4 6.5 6.5 6.5 Storage Management Service: Array Manager 3.4 3.5 3.5 3.5 Remote Access Service (RAS) 2.5 3.0 3.10 3.20 RAC firmware: DRAC II 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 RAC firmware: DRAC III 2.5 3.0 3.10 3.10 RAC firmware: DRAC III/XT 2.5 3.0 3.10 3.10 RAC firmware: ERA 2.5 3.0 3.10 3.
Table 4-7 shows compatible applications and Dell systems for Systems Management CD versions 3.2.3 through 3.4. Table 4-7. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD Versions 3.2.3 Through 3.4 Systems Management CD Version 3.2.3 3.3 3.3.3 3.
Table 4-7. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD Versions 3.2.3 Through 3.4 (continued) Systems Management CD Version 3.2.3 3.3 3.3.3 Supported operating systems Microsoft Windows Microsoft Windows Windows NT 4.0 2000 Server Family NT® 4.0 Server Server family (SP3 recommended) family (SP6a or later) (SP6a or later) 3.4 Windows Server 2003 NetWare 5.
Table 4-7. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD Versions 3.2.3 Through 3.4 (continued) Systems Management CD Version 3.2.3 3.3 3.3.3 3.4 IT Assistant 6.4.2 6.4.3 6.4.3 6.4.4 Storage Management Service: Array Manager 3.3 3.3 3.4 3.4 Table 4-8 shows supported elements for Systems Management CD versions 3.0 through 3.2.2. Table 4-8. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD Versions 3.0 Through 3.2.2 Systems 3.0 Management CD Version 3.0.
Table 4-8. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD Versions 3.0 Through 3.2.2 (continued) 42 Systems 3.0 Management CD Version 3.0.1 3.0.2 3.1 3.2 3.2.2 Supported operating systems Windows NT 4.0 Server family (SP6a or later) Windows NT 4.0 Server family (SP6a or later) Windows NT 4.0 Server family (SP6a or later) Windows NT 4.0 Server family (SP6a or later) Windows NT 4.
Table 4-8. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD Versions 3.0 Through 3.2.2 (continued) Systems 3.0 Management CD Version 3.0.1 3.0.2 3.1 3.2 3.2.2 RAC firmware: DRAC III/XT NA NA NA NA 1.3 1.3 RAC firmware: ERA NA NA 1.05 1.05 NA 1.0 RAC firmware: ERA/O NA NA NA 1.1 1.07 1.2 Diagnostic Service 2.0 2.0.1 2.0.2 2.1 1.2 1.2 Update Service 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.2 1.2 1.2.1 Server Administrator Core NA NA NA 1.10 1.3 1.3 IT Assistant 6.2 6.
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems
5 Server Agent Supported Applications and Systems This section provides information on instrumentation, applications, and systems that are supported by Dell OpenManage Applications CD versions 2.0 through 2.2. The Dell™ OpenManage™ Server Agent was supported concurrently with the Dell OpenManage Hardware Instrumentation Package (HIP) by the Applications CD versions 1.3 through 1.7.
Table 5-1. Server Agent Versions, Applications, and Dell Systems (continued) Applications 2.0 2.0.1 2.0.2 2.1 2.2 CD Version Windows NT 4.0 Windows NT 4.0 Windows NT 4.0 Windows NT 4.0 Supported Microsoft® operating systems Windows NT® 4.0 with SP4 or later with SP4 or later with SP 4 or later with SP4 or later with SP4 or later Windows® 2000 Server family Windows 2000 Server family Windows 2000 Server family Windows 2000 Server family Windows 2000 Server family Novell® NetWare® 4.x or 5.
6 Hardware Instrumentation Package Supported Applications and Systems This section provides information about instrumentation, applications, and systems that are supported by the Dell OpenManage Applications CD versions 1.1 through 1.7. Both the Dell™ OpenManage™ Hardware Instrumentation Package (HIP) and the Dell OpenManage Server Agent are supported by the Applications CD versions 1.3 through 1.7.
Table 6-1. HIP Versions, Applications, and Dell PowerEdge Systems (continued) Applications CD 1.1 Supported operating systems Microsoft® Windows Windows Windows NT 4.0 with NT 4.0 with NT® 4.0 SP3 or later SP4 or later with SP3 or later 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Windows NT 4.0 with SP4 or later Windows Windows NT 4.0 with NT 4.0 SP4 or later with SP4 or later 1.7 Version Windows NT 4.
7 BIOS Update Requirements Overview NOTE: Starting with Dell™ OpenManage™ version 4.3, the Systems Management CD has been replaced by the Dell PowerEdge Installation and Server Management CD. References in this guide to the Systems Management CD are for Dell OpenManage versions 3.0 through 4.2. Prior to Dell OpenManage 4.3, Server Administrator Update Service provided the ability to update system BIOS remotely from within the Server Administrator GUI.
6 Under Select Your Download Category, select Flash BIOS Updates. 7 Under Select an Operating System, select Not Applicable. 8 Under Select an Operating System Language, select English. 9 Click Submit. The download page for your system’s FlashBIOS appears. 10 Under Select a Device, select the device you want to update. 11 Continue to select the BIOS device until you reach the page where you select the format for the FlashBIOS file you want to download.
Minimum Required and Latest Available BIOS for Update by System Table 7-1 lists the minimum version of the BIOS that must be installed on each system for the latest FlashBIOS package to be applied by remote update. For the latest available BIOS version for each system that Server Administrator supports, see the Dell PowerEdge Server Update Utility CD. Table 7-1.
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8 RAID Controller Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions Overview Starting with Dell™ OpenManage™ Server Administrator version 5.0, only the enhanced Storage Management Service will be supported. The Storage Management Service allows you to configure and manage your storage devices from within Server Administrator. NOTE: The Storage Management Service mentioned in this guide refers to the enhanced Storage Management Service.
Four types of controllers are included in this section: • The RAID controller card group contains the following controllers: PERC 3/DC, PERC 3/SC, PERC 3/QC, PERC 4/SC, PERC 4/DC, PERC 4e/DC, PERC 5/e, PERC 5/i Adapter, PERC 5/i Integrated, SAS 5/iR Adapter, CERC ATA 100/4 Channel, and CERC SATA 1.5/6 Channel. • The RAID on motherboard (ROMB) group includes the following controllers: PERC 3/Di, PERC 4/Di, PERC 4e/Di, PERC 4e/Si, SAS 5/iR Integrated, and CERC SATA 1.5/2S.
Table 8-1. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4/DC (continued) Storage Dell PERC Microsoft® Management OpenManage Firmware Windows® Service Version Version 2000 Driver Windows Server® 2003 Driver Red Hat Enterprise Linux® 3 Driver Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Driver Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5 Driver SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server (versions 9 and 10) 2.0 5.0 351X (32-bit) 351S (64-bit) 5.48 6.46.2.32 (32-bit) 6.46.3.64 (64-bit) 2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4 NA 2.20.4.7 2.1 5.
Table 8-2. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4/e DC (continued) Storage Dell PERC Management OpenManage Firmware Service Version Version Windows Windows Red Hat 2000 Server 2003 Enterprise Driver Driver Linux 3 Driver Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Driver Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5 Driver SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (version 9 and 10) 2.1 5.1 521X 5.48 6.46.2.32 (32-bit) 6.46.3.64 (64-bit) 2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4 NA 2.20.4.7 2.2 5.2 522A NA 6.46.2.32 (32-bit) 6.46.3.
PERC 3/QC The PERC 3/QC supports the following PowerEdge systems: 2600, 2650, 4600, 6600, and 6650. Table 8-4 shows the other elements supported by the PERC 3/QC. Table 8-4.
PERC 4/Di The PERC 4/Di supports the following PowerEdge systems: 1750 and 2600. Table 8-5 shows the other elements supported by the PERC 4/Di. Table 8-5. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4/Di Storage Management Service 58 Dell PERC Windows Windows Red Hat OpenManage Firmware 2000 Server Enterprise Version Version Driver 2003 Driver Linux 3 Driver Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Driver Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5 Driver SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (version 9 and 10) 1.1 on a 4.
Table 8-5. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4/Di (continued) Storage Management Service Dell PERC Windows Windows Red Hat OpenManage Firmware 2000 Server Enterprise Version Version Driver 2003 Driver Linux 3 Driver Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Driver Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5 Driver SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (version 9 and 10) 2.2 on a 5.2 PowerEdge 2600 252A NA 6.46.2.32 (32-bit) 6.46.3.64 (64-bit) NA 2.20.4.4 NA NA 2.2 on a 5.2 PowerEdge 1750 422A NA 6.46.2.
PERC 3/Di The PERC 3/Di supports the following PowerEdge systems: 1650, 2650, and 4600. Table 8-7 show the other elements supported by the PERC 3/Di. Table 8-7. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 3/Di Storage Management Service* 60 Dell PERC Windows OpenManage Firmware 2000 Version Version Driver Windows Server 2003 Driver Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 Driver Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Driver Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5 Driver SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (version 9 and 10) 2.8.
Table 8-7. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 3/Di (continued) Storage Management Service* Dell PERC Windows OpenManage Firmware 2000 Version Version Driver Windows Server 2003 Driver Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 Driver Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Driver Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5 Driver SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (version 9 and 10) 2.2on a 5.2 PowerEdge 2650 2.8.16098 NA 2.8.0.6084 NA 1.1.5.237 NA 2.1 NA 2.2 on a 5.2 PowerEdge 4600 2.8.16098 NA 2.8.0.6084 NA 1.1.5.
Table 8-8. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4/IM (continued) Storage Dell PERC Management OpenManage Firmware Service Version Version Windows Windows Red Hat Red Hat 2000 Server Enterprise Enterprise Driver 2003 Linux 3 Linux 4 Driver Driver Driver Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5 Driver SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (version 9 and 10) 2.0 on PowerEdge 1855 5.0 1.03.23.90 1.09.11 1.09.11 Native Native NA NA 2.1 on PowerEdge 1655MC 5.1 1.03.23.90 1.08.
Table 8-9. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4/SC (continued) Storage Dell PERC Windows Windows Red Hat Management OpenManage Firmware 2000 Driver Server 2003 Enterprise Service Version Version Driver Linux 3 Driver Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Driver Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5 Driver SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (version 9 and 10) 2.0 5.0 351X 5.48 6.46.2.32 (32-bit) 6.46.3.64 (64-bit) 2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4 NA NA 2.1 5.1 351X 5.48 6.46.2.32 (32-bit) 6.46.3.
Table 8-10. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: CERC SATA 1.5/6 Channel (continued) Storage Dell PERC Management OpenManage Firmware Service Version Version Windows 2000 Driver Windows Server 2003 Driver Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 Driver 2.1 5.1 4.1.0.7417 4.1.0.7010 4.1.0.7010 1.1.4* (32-bit) 4.1.1.7038 (64-bit) 1.1.5-2372 NA NA 2.2 5.2 4.1.0.7417 NA 1.1.5-2392 NA NA 4.1.0.7010 NA (32-bit) 4.1.1.
Table 8-11. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4e/Di (continued) Storage Dell PERC Windows Windows Management OpenManage Firmware 2000 Server Service Version Version Driver 2003 Driver Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 Driver Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Driver Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5 Driver SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (version 9 and 10) 2.1 5.1 521X 5.48 6.46.2.32 (32-bit) 6.46.3.64 (64-bit) 2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4 NA 2.20.4.7 2.2 5.2 522A NA 6.46.2.32 (32-bit) 6.46.3.
Table 8-12. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4e/Si (continued) Storage Dell PERC Windows Windows Management OpenManage Firmware 2000 Server Service Version Version Driver 2003 Driver Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 Driver Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Driver Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5 Driver SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (version 9 and 10) 2.1 5.1 521X 5.48 6.46.2.32 (32-bit) 6.46.3.64 (64-bit) 2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4 NA NA 2.2 5.2 522A NA 6.46.2.32 (32-bit) 6.46.3.
Table 8-13. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 5/E Adapter (continued) Storage Dell PERC Windows Management OpenManage Firmware 2000 Service Version Version Driver Windows Server 2003 Driver Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 Driver Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Driver Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5 Driver SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (version 9 and 10) 2.1 5.1 5.0.1 1.18.00.32 1.18.0.32 (32-bit) 1.18.0.64 (64-bit) 00.00.02.03 00.00.02.03 NA 2.2 5.2 5.1.1 2.8.0.32 NA 00.00.03.
PERC 5/i Integrated The PERC 5/i Integrated supports the following PowerEdge systems: 1900, 1950, 2900, 2950, and 2970. Table 8-15 shows the other elements supported by the PERC 5/i Integrated. Table 8-15.
SAS 5/iR Adapter The SAS 5/iR Adapter supports the following PowerEdge systems: 840, 860, 1900, and 6950. Table 8-16 shows the other elements supported by the SAS 5/iR Adapter. Table 8-16.
SAS 5/i Integrated The SAS 5/i Integrated controller supports the following PowerEdge systems: 1950, 2900, 2950, and 2970. Table 8-18 shows the other elements supported by the SAS 5/i Integrated controller. Table 8-18. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: SAS 5/i Integrated Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Driver Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5 Driver SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (version 9 and 10) 00.06.40.00/ 1.21.08.00 1.21.08.00 02.06.32 06.06.00.01 03.02.63 NA 03.02.63 5.1 00.06.40.00/ 1.
LSI Logic 1020/1030 Ultra320 SCSI Adapter LSI Logic 1020/1030 Ultra320 SCSI adapter supports the following PowerEdge system: 2970 Table 8-20 shows the other elements supported by LSI Logic 1020/1030 Ultra320 SCSI adapter. Table 8-20.
LSI 1020/1030 Embedded SCSI Controller This embedded SCSI controller is an onboard chip. It supports the following systems: 1600SC, 1750, 1800, 1850, 2600, 2650, 2800, 2850, 6800, 6850, and 7250. Table 8-22 and Table 8-23 show the other elements supported by the LSI 1020/1030. Table 8-22.
Table 8-23. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: LSI 1030 (continued) Storage Dell PERC Windows Windows Management OpenManage Firmware 2000 Server Service Version Version Driver 2003 Driver Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 Driver Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Driver Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5 Driver SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (version 9 and 10) 1.2 on a PowerEdge 1750 4.4 1.03.23 1.09.11 1.09.11 2.05.11.03 Native (Native) NA NA 1.2 on a PowerEdge 2600 4.4 1.03.23 1.09.11 1.09.11 2.
RAID Controller Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions
9 Network Interface Controllers and Supported Operating Systems Overview The drivers that are required for a Network Interface Card (NIC) depend on the operating system that is installed on your system. Table 9-1 shows the relationship between NICs supported by Dell™ OpenManage™ Server Administrator and the drivers that they require on each supported operating system. For a list of Server Administrator supported operating systems, see the tables in "Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems.
Table 9-1. NIC Manufacturers and Drivers Required for Supported Operating Systems Microsoft Windows 2003 Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® 3 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5 SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server (version 9 and 10) NA 3COM® 3C98x Family of Adapters NOTE: Dell no longer supports this NIC. NA NA NA NA NA Alteon ACEnic NA Copper Gigabit NOTE: Dell no longer supports this NIC.
10 Remote Access Service Availability Overview Although all supported operating systems for Server Administrator support remote access, remote access availability is system-dependent. The Remote Access Service is supported on the following Dell™ PowerEdge™ systems only: 700, 750, 800, 830, 840, 850, 860, 1600SC, 1650, 1655MC, 1750, 1800, 1850, 1855, 1900, 1950, 1955, 2600, 2650, 2800, 2850, 2900, 2950, 2970, 4600, 6600, 6650, 6800, 6850, and 6950.
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RAC Firmware Versions Table 10-2 shows the firmware version required for each RAC that is offered on the corresponding Systems Management CD. Table 10-2. RAC Firmware Version by Systems Management CD Version Systems Management CD Version Firmware Version DRAC III ERA ERA/O DRAC III/XT DRAC 4 3.0 1.10 NA NA NA NA 3.0.1 1.10 NA NA NA NA 3.0.2 1.10 1.05 NA NA NA 3.1 1.20 1.05 1.10 NA NA 3.1.1 1.20 1.05 1.20 NA NA 3.2 1.30 1.07 1.20 NA NA 3.2.2 1.30 1.07 1.20 1.
Table 10-3 shows the firmware version required for each RAC that is offered on the corresponding Dell PowerEdge Server Update Utility CD. Table 10-3. RAC Firmware Version by Server Update Utility CD Version 80 Server Update Utility CD Version Firmware Version DRAC III ERA ERA/O DRAC III/XT DRAC 4 DRAC/MC DRAC 5 4.3 3.2.1 3.20 3.20 3.20 1.2 1.1.0 NA 4.4 3.3.0 3.3.0 3.3.0 3.3.0 1.30 1.1.1 NA 4.5 3.3.0 3.3.0 3.3.0 3.3.0 1.30 1.2.0 NA 5.0 3.35 3.35 3.35 3.35 1.35 1.3 1.
11 Historical Release Information for Legacy Systems Overview The following sections contain historical information about releases of the Dell OpenManage™ Server Agent running on supported Microsoft® Windows®, Red Hat® Enterprise Linux, and Novell® NetWare® operating systems. The following excerpts from previous readme.txt files show a record of features and resolved issues for releases of Server Agent only. For the complete text of readme.txt files, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.
Server Agent 4.4.1 The following subsections contain requirements, features, and open issues for Server Agent version 4.4.1. Release date: September 2001 Requirements Supported systems: Dell PowerEdge 300, 350, 500SC, 1300, 1400, 1550, 2300, 2400, 2450, 2500, 2550, 4300, 4350, 4400, 6300, 6350, 6400, 6450, and 8450 Operating Systems • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.
Server Agent 4.4.0 The following subsections contain requirements, features, and open issues for Server Agent version 4.4.0. Release date: July 2001 Requirements Supported systems: Dell PowerEdge 350, 500SC, and 1550 Operating Systems • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.x with SP 4 or later • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server family (includes Windows 2000 Server and Windows 2000 Advanced Server) • Novell NetWare 4.x or 5.x • Red Hat Linux 7.0; Kernel version: 2.2.
New in Server Agent Version 4.3.0 This release adds support for the following Dell systems: • PowerEdge 2500 • PowerEdge 2550 Server Agent 4.3.0 Resolved Issues • Hung server alerts for PowerEdge 8450 systems When you configure the hung server action for a Dell PowerEdge 8450 system, the system either performs a system reset or a recycle system power action.
Operating Systems • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.x with SP 4 or later • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server family (includes Windows 2000 Server and Windows 2000 Advanced Server) • Novell NetWare 4.x or 5.x New and Resolved Issues in Server Agent Version 4.2.2 Dell OpenManage Server Agent 4.2.2 now supports the Dell PowerEdge 350 system. In addition, Dell OpenManage Server Agent 4.2.
Resolved Issues for Server Agent Version 4.2.1 Table 11-1. Resolved Issues for Server Agent Version 4.2.1 Problem Solution IT Assistant is unable to perform a remote flash BIOS update for the PowerEdge 300 system. Server Agent 4.2.1 enables IT Assistant to perform a remote flash BIOS update for the PowerEdge 300 system. Server Agent reports an error message that values Server Agent 4.2.1 reports correct CPU voltage threshold values.
Glossary The following list defines or identifies technical terms, abbreviations, and acronyms used in your system documents. A Abbreviation for ampere(s). AC Abbreviation for alternating current. AC power switch A switch with two AC power inputs that provides AC power redundancy by failing over to a standby AC input in the event of a failure to the primary AC input. access Refers to the actions a user can take on a variable value. Examples include read-only and read-write.
baud rate A measurement of data transmission speed. For example, modems are designed to transmit data at one or more specified baud rate(s) through the COM (serial) port of a system. beep code A diagnostic message in the form of a pattern of beeps from your system's speaker. For example, one beep, followed by a second beep, and then a burst of three beeps is beep code 1-1-3.
cache CIM capability CIMOM A fast storage area that keeps a copy of data or instructions for quicker data retrieval. For example, your system's BIOS may cache ROM code in faster RAM. Or, a disk-cache utility may reserve RAM in which to store frequently accessed information from your system's disk drives; when a program makes a request to a disk drive for data that is in the cache, the disk-cache utility can retrieve the data from RAM faster than from the disk drive.
ConsoleOne Novell ConsoleOne is a Java-based foundation for graphical utilities that manage and administer network resources from different locations and platforms. ConsoleOne provides a single point of control for all Novell and external products. controller A chip that controls the transfer of data between the microprocessor and memory or between the microprocessor and a peripheral device such as a disk drive or the keyboard.
DC Abbreviation for direct current. Also, abbreviation for Dual Channel. device driver A program that allows the operating system or some other program to interface correctly with a peripheral device, such as a printer. Some device drivers—such as network drivers—must be loaded from the config.sys file (with a device= statement) or as memory-resident programs (usually, from the autoexec.bat file). Others—such as video drivers—must load when you start the program for which they were designed.
DRAM Acronym for dynamic random-access memory. A system's RAM is usually made up entirely of DRAM chips. Because DRAM chips cannot store an electrical charge indefinitely, your system continually refreshes each DRAM chip in the system. DRMK Acronym for Dell Real Mode Kernel. drive-type number Your system can recognize a number of specific hard drives. Each is assigned a drive-type number that is stored in NVRAM.
EPP Abbreviation for Enhanced Parallel Port which provides improved bidirectional data transmission. Many devices are designed to take advantage of the EPP standard, especially devices, such as network or SCSI adapters that connect to the parallel port of a portable computer. extended memory RAM above 1 MB. Most software that can use it, such as the Windows operating system, requires that extended memory be under the control of an XMM.
firmware Software (programs or data) that has been written onto read-only memory (ROM). Firmware can boot and operate a device. Each controller contains firmware which helps provide the controller's functionality. GB Abbreviation for gigabyte(s). A gigabyte equals 1024 megabytes or 1,073,741,824 bytes. gcc Abbreviation for gnu C compiler. flash bios A BIOS that is stored in flash memory rather than in ROM.
host adapter A host adapter implements communication between the system's bus and the controller for a peripheral device. (hard drive controller subsystems include integrated host adapter circuitry.) To add a SCSI expansion bus to your system, you must install or connect the appropriate host adapter. hot plug The ability to remove and replace a redundant part while the system is still running. Also called a "hot spare.
IPX KB IRQ KB/sec Abbreviation for internetwork packet exchange. Abbreviation for interrupt request. A signal that data is about to be sent to or received by a peripheral device travels by an IRQ line to the microprocessor. Each peripheral connection must be assigned an IRQ number. For example, the first serial port in your system (COM1) is assigned to IRQ4 by default. Two devices can share the same IRQ assignment, but you cannot operate both devices simultaneously.
local bus On a system with local-bus expansion capability, certain peripheral devices (such as the video adapter circuitry) can be designed to run much faster than they would with a traditional expansion bus. Some local-bus designs allow peripherals to run at the same speed and with the same width data path as the system's microprocessor. LPTn The device names for the first through third parallel printer ports on your system are LPT1, LPT2, and LPT3. LRA Abbreviation for local response agent.
MIB Acronym for management information base. The MIB is used to send detailed status/commands from or to an SNMP managed device. microprocessor The primary computational chip inside the system that controls the interpretation and execution of arithmetic and logic functions. Software written for one microprocessor must usually be revised to run on another microprocessor. CPU is a synonym for microprocessor. MIDI Acronym for musical instrument digital interface. mm Abbreviation for millimeter(s).
noninterlaced A technique for decreasing screen flicker by sequentially refreshing each horizontal line on the screen. ns Abbreviation for nanosecond(s), one billionth of a second. NTFS Abbreviation for the Windows NT File System option in the Windows NT operating system. NTFS is an advanced file system designed for use specifically within the Windows NT operating system. It supports file system recovery, extremely large storage media, and long file names.
PERC Acronym for PowerEdge Expandable RAID controller. peripheral device PKIS Abbreviation for Novell Public Key Infrastructure Services. An internal or external device—such as a printer, a disk drive, or a keyboard—connected to a system. PLCC PGA Plug and Play Abbreviation for pin grid array, a type of microprocessor socket that allows you to remove the microprocessor chip. physical memory array The physical memory array is the entire physical memory of a system.
PQFP Abbreviation for plastic quad flat pack, a type of microprocessor socket in which the microprocessor chip is permanently mounted. program diskette set The set of diskettes from which you can perform a complete installation of an operating system or application program. When you reconfigure a program, you often need its program diskette set.
read-only file A read-only file is one that you are prohibited from editing or deleting. A file can have read-only status if: • Its read-only attribute is enabled. • It resides on a physically write-protected diskette or on a diskette in a write-protected drive. • It is located on a network in a directory to which the system administrator has assigned read-only rights to you.
SCA Abbreviation for single connector attachment. schema A collection of class definitions that describes managed objects in a particular environment. A CIM schema is a collection of class definitions used to represent managed objects that are common to every management environment, which is why CIM is called the Common Information Model. SCSI Acronym for small computer system interface. An I/O bus interface with faster data transmission rates than standard ports.
SIMM SOIC SIP SOJ Acronym for single in-line memory module. A small circuit board containing DRAM chips that connects to the system board. Acronym for single in-line package, which is a type of housing for electronic components in which the connecting pins protrude from one side. A SIP is also called a Single In-line Pin Package (SIPP). SKU Acronym for stock keeping unit. SMART Acronym for Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology.
switch On a system board, switches control various circuits or functions in your computer system. These switches are known as DIP switches; they are normally packaged in groups of two or more switches in a plastic case. Two common DIP switches are used on system boards: slide switches and rocker switches. The names of the switches are based on how the settings (on and off) of the switches are changed.
text editor An application program for editing text files consisting exclusively of ASCII characters. Windows Notepad is a text editor, for example. Most word processors use proprietary file formats containing binary characters, although some can read and write text files. TFTP Abbreviation for Trivial File Transfer Protocol. TFTP is a version of the TCP/IP FTP protocol that has no directory or password capability. text mode A video mode that can be defined as x columns by y rows of characters.
UPS Abbreviation for uninterruptible power supply. A battery-powered unit that automatically supplies power to your system in the event of an electrical failure. URL Abbreviation for Uniform Resource Locator (formerly Universal Resource Locator). USB Abbreviation for Universal Serial Bus. A USB connector provides a single connection point for multiple USB-compliant devices, such as mice, keyboards, printers, and computer speakers.
video adapter video resolution On some systems, a video adapter is integrated into the system board. Also available are many video adapter cards that plug into an expansion-card connector. virtual memory The logical circuitry that provides—in combination with the monitor—your system's video capabilities. A video adapter may support more or fewer features than a specific monitor offers.
VRAM Acronym for video random-access memory. Some video adapters use VRAM chips (or a combination of VRAM and DRAM) to improve video performance. VRAM is dual-ported, allowing the video adapter to update the screen and receive new image data at the same time. VRM Abbreviation fro voltage regulator module. W Abbreviation for watt(s). Wakeup on LAN The ability for the power in a client station to be turned on by the network.
ZIF Acronym for zero insertion force. Some systems use ZIF sockets and connectors to allow devices such as the microprocessor chip to be installed or removed with no stress applied to the device. ZIP A 3.5-inch removable disk drive from Iomega. Originally, it provided 100-MB removable cartridges. The drive is bundled with software that can catalog the disks and lock the files for security. A 250-MB version of the Zip drive also reads and writes the 100-MB Zip cartridges.
