Dell™ OpenManage™ Server Administrator Version 5.3 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Where Can I Find The Server Administrator Application? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 What’s New in Dell OpenManage Version 5.3? Purpose of This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Update of Compatibility Guide Supported Instrumentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 . . . . . . . . .
2 Server Administrator Services Overview . . . . . . . . . 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 . . . . 17 Instrumentation Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Remote Access Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Descriptions of Server Administrator Services . Storage Management Service Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Available Services on Supported Operating Systems 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 7 Server Agent Supported Applications and Systems . . . . . . . . . . . Hardware Instrumentation Package Supported Applications and Systems . . . 67 . . . . . . . . . . 69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 BIOS Update Requirements Overview . . . 69 . . . . . 70 Minimum Requirements for BIOS Update Support Downloading the Latest BIOS Packages 8 63 Minimum Required and Latest Available BIOS for Update by System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PERC 3/Di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 PERC 4/IM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 PERC 4/SC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 CERC SATA 1.5/6 Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 PERC 4e/Di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 PERC 4e/Si . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 PERC 5/E Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 PERC 5/i Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Network Interface Controllers and Supported Operating Systems . . . . Overview . . . 107 107 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NIC Drivers and Operating Systems 107 . . . . . . . . . . 10 Remote Access Service Availability . . . 109 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 RAC Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 . . . . . 110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Server Agent 4.3.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New in Server Agent Version 4.3.0 . . . . . . . . . Server Agent 4.3.0 Resolved Issues Server Agent 4.2.2 118 118 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New and Resolved Issues in Server Agent Version 4.2.2 . 119 . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 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.
Table 1-1. Server Administrator and Corresponding CD Dell OpenManage Version Available on Media 2.2 and earlier Applications CD 3.0–4.2 Systems Management CD 4.3–5.2.3 Dell PowerEdge Installation and Server Management CD 5.3 and later Dell Systems Console and Agent CD or the Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD NOTE: The Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD is available only with the Dell Subscription Kit. For details, see www.dell.
Update of Compatibility Guide The Server Administrator Compatibility Guide is updated with each major OpenManage release. It summarizes all systems management releases that precede the current release date. Always consult the readme.txt file available with your systems management software for each release for the most current information on compatible systems management elements. NOTE: See Table 1-1 for information on where you can find the systems management software.
Table 1-2. Systems Management Product Name and Corresponding Version Numbers Instrumentation Product Names Media Version Section in This Guide Dell OpenManage Server Administrator • 5.3 and later (Dell Systems Console and Agent CD or Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD) • Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems • Server Administrator • 4.3 through 5.2 Supported Applications and (Installation and Server Systems Management CD) • Server Administrator • 3.0 through 4.
For precise operating system, application, firmware, and other requirements, see the table that lists the systems management software CD version for the system that you are configuring.
Table 1-3. Supported Dell OpenManage GUI Languages Dell OpenManage GUI Language English OS French German Spanish OS OS OS Simplified Japanese Korean Traditional Chinese OS OS Chinese English X X X French X X X X X X German X Spanish X Simplified Chinese X Japanese X Korean Traditional Chinese Other Documents You Might Need In addition to this Compatibility Guide, you can find the following guides either on the Dell Support website at support.dell.
• 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).
• The Dell Remote Access Controller Modular Chassis User's Guide provides complete information about configuring and using the DRAC/MC to remotely manage and monitor your modular system and its shared resources through a network. • The Dell Remote Access Controller 5 User’s Guide provides complete information about installing and configuring a DRAC 5 controller and using DRAC 5 to remotely access an inoperable system.
Server Administrator Services 2 Overview Dell™ OpenManage™ Server Administrator has a modular architecture that allows you to select and install the functions 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: See Table 1-1 for information on where you can find the systems management software.
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.
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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 4.5) (x86) and (x86_64) • Instrumentation • Remote Access • Storage Management Service (This service is part of the Server Administrator.
Systems Management Standards Availability 3 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: See Table 1-1 for information on where you can find the Server Administrator application.
On supported Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® and SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server operating systems, Server Administrator supports the SNMP systems management standard. Server Administrator adds considerable security to these systems management standards. All set operations for attributes (for example, changing the value of an asset tag) must be performed with Dell OpenManage IT Assistant while logged in with the required authority.
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 4 This section provides information on instrumentation, applications, and systems that are supported by the systems management software. NOTE: See Table 1-1 for information on where you can find the Server Administrator application. For Dell OpenManage version 5.3 and later, the Dell Systems Console and Agent CD supports both, Dell OpenManage Server Administrator and Server Agent.
Compatible Systems and Applications by Installation and Server Management CD Version Table 4-1 shows compatible applications and Dell systems for the Dell Systems Console and Agent CD (version 5.3) or Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD. Table 4-1. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Dell Systems Console and Agent CD Version 5.
Table 4-1. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Dell Systems Console and Agent CD Version 5.3 (continued) Dell Systems Console and Agent CD Component Supported System/Version Number 2800 2850 2900 2950 2970 4600 6600 6650 6800 6850 6950 R200* M600* M605* R805* R900* PowerVault 100* PowerVault 500* PowerVault 600* PowerVault NX1950 NOTE: The PowerEdge R805, M600, and M605 are scheduled to be available in Q4 CY07–Q1 CY08.
Table 4-1. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Dell Systems Console and Agent CD Version 5.
Table 4-1. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Dell Systems Console and Agent CD Version 5.3 (continued) Dell Systems Console and Agent CD Component Supported System/Version Number Server Administrator 5.3 Server Administrator Framework 3.3 Instrumentation Service: Server Agent 5.8 Diagnostic Service NA IT Assistant 8.1 Storage Management Service 2.3 RAC Firmware CMC 1.0 iDRAC 1.0 DRAC 5 1.30 DRAC 4 1.60 DRAC/MC 1.4 DRAC III, ERA, ERA/O, ERA/XT 3.35 ERA/MC 1.
Table 4-1. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Dell Systems Console and Agent CD Version 5.3 (continued) Dell Systems Console and Agent CD Component Supported System/Version Number 840 1.67 or later 850 1.41 or later 860 1.67 or later 1425SC 1.30 or later 1800 1.23 or later 1850 1.23 or later 1855 1.11 or later 1900 1.27 or later 1950 1.27 or later 1955 1.23 or later 2800 1.23 or later 2850 1.23 or later 2900 1.27 or later 2950 1.
Table 4-2. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Installation and Server Management CD Version 5.2 and 5.2.1 Installation and Server 5.2 Management CD Version 5.2.
Table 4-2. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Installation and Server Management CD Version 5.2 and 5.2.1 (continued) Installation and Server 5.2 Management CD Version 5.2.
Table 4-2. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Installation and Server Management CD Version 5.2 and 5.2.1 (continued) Installation and Server 5.2 Management CD Version 5.2.
Table 4-2. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Installation and Server Management CD Version 5.2 and 5.2.1 (continued) Installation and Server 5.2 Management CD Version 5.2.1 BMC Firmware Version On Dell Systems 800 1.30 or later 1.30 or later 830 1.41 or later 1.41 or later 840 1.67 or later 1.67 or later 850 1.41 or later 1.41 or later 860 1.67 or later 1.67 or later 1425SC 1.30 or later 1.30 or later 1800 1.23 or later 1.23 or later 1850 1.23 or later 1.
Table 4-3. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Installation and Server Management CD Version 5.0 to 5.1.1 Installation and 5.0 Server Management CD Version 5.1 5.1.
Table 4-3. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Installation and Server Management CD Version 5.0 to 5.1.1 (continued) Installation and 5.0 Server Management CD Version 5.1 5.1.
Table 4-3. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Installation and Server Management CD Version 5.0 to 5.1.1 (continued) Installation and 5.0 Server Management CD Version 5.1 5.1.
Table 4-3. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Installation and Server Management CD Version 5.0 to 5.1.1 (continued) Installation and 5.0 Server Management CD Version 5.1 5.1.1 RAC Firmware DRAC 5 1.0 1.0 1.0 DRAC 4 1.35 1.35 NA DRAC/MC 1.3 1.3 NA DRAC III, ERA, ERA/O, ERA/XT 3.3.5 3.3.5 NA ERA/MC 1.4.4 1.4.4 NA 1.30 or later NA BMC Firmware Version On 800 1.30 or later 830 1.41 or later 1.41 or later NA 840 1.0 or later 1.0 or later NA 850 1.41 or later 1.
Table 4-4 shows compatible applications and Dell systems for the Dell PowerEdge Installation and Server Management CD (versions 4.3 to 4.5.1). Table 4-4. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Installation and Server Management CD Version 4.3 to 4.5.1 Installation and 4.3 Server Management CD Version 4.4 4.5 4.5.
Table 4-4. 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 Supported operating systems 38 4.5.1a 4.4 4.
Table 4-4. 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 • Windows 2000 Server family (includes Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000 Advanced Server, and Windows Small Business Server 2000) 4.4 4.5 4.5.
Table 4-4. 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 • Red Hat • Red Hat • Red Hat • Red Hat Enterprise Enterprise Enterprise Enterprise Linux Linux AS, ES, Linux Linux and WS version 4 (x86 version 4 (x86 version 4 (x86 and version 3 and x86_64) and x86_64) x86_64) Server 2.0 Administrator 2.1 2.2 2.3 Managed Node 2.0 Framework (MNF) 2.1 2.2 2.
Table 4-4. 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 RAC Firmware DRAC 4 1.20 1.30 1.30 1.30 DRAC/MC 1.1 1.2 1.2 NA DRACIII, ERA, ERA/O, and ERA/XT 3.21 3.3 3.
Table 4-4. 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 BMC Firmware Version On Dell Systems 800 1.30 or later 1.30 or later 1.30 or later NA 830 NA NA 1.41 or later NA 850 NA NA 1.41 or later NA 1425SC 1.30 or later 1.30 or later 1.30 or later NA 1800 1.23 or later 1.23 or later 1.23 or later NA 1850 1.23 or later 1.23 or later 1.
Table 4-5. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD Versions 4.1.3 to 4.2 Systems Management CD Version 4.1.3 4.1.4 4.
Table 4-5. 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.
Table 4-5. 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 Server 1.9.1 Administrator 1.9.1 1.9.2 Managed Node 1.9 Framework (MNF) 1.9 1.9 Instrumentation 5.2 Service: Server Agent 5.2 5.2 Diagnostic Service 3.1.1 3.1 Update Service 1.9.2 NA 1.9.1 Server See "MNF" in this Administrator table. Core See "MNF" in this table. See "MNF" in this table. IT Assistant 6.5.3 6.5.3 6.5.
Table 4-5. 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 RAC firmware: NA DRAC II 4.2 NA NOTE: The DRAC II software is no longer included on the Systems Management CD, but can be obtained from earlier releases or support.dell.com. ERA/MC NA NA 1.44 BMC Firmware Version 1.0 1.0.1 1.0.1 Table 4-6 shows compatible applications and Dell systems for Systems Management CD version 4.0.1 to 4.1.2.
Table 4-6. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD Versions 4.0.1 to 4.1.2 Systems Management CD Version 4.0.1 4.1 4.1.1 4.1.
Table 4-6. 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.
Table 4-6. 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 Novell NetWare 6.5 (Support Pack 1 or later, plus hot fixes) Novell NetWare 6.5 (Support Pack 1 or later, plus hot fixes) Novell NetWare 6.5 (Support Pack 1 or later, plus hot fixes) Novell NetWare 6.5 (Support Pack 1 or later, plus hot fixes) Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS and ES version 2.
Table 4-6. 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 IT Assistant 6.5.2 6.5.3 6.5.3 6.5.3 Storage Management Service: Array Manager 3.5 3.6 3.6 3.6 enhanced Storage Management Service NA 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.
Table 4-7 shows compatible applications and Dell systems for Systems Management CD version 3.5 to 3.8. Table 4-7. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD Versions 3.5 Through 3.8 Systems Management CD Version 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.
Table 4-7. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD Versions 3.5 Through 3.8 (continued) Systems Management CD Version 3.5 Supported operating systems Microsoft Windows Server Windows Server Windows Server Windows Server 2003 family 2003 family 2003 family 2003 (includes Web, Standard, and Enterprise editions) and Microsoft Windows Small Business Server [SBS] 2003 52 3.6 3.7 3.
Table 4-7. 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 Server 1.5 Administrator 1.6 1.7 1.8 Managed Node Framework (MNF) 1.6 1.7 1.8 Instrumentati 4.10.0 on Service: Server Agent 4.11 4.12 5.1 Diagnostic Service 2.5 2.6 2.7 3.0 Update Service 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 See "MNF" in Server Administrator this table. Core See "MNF" in this table. See "MNF" in this table.
Table 4-7. 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 Remote 2.5 Access Service (RAS) 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 2.5 firmware: DRAC III/XT 3.0 3.10 3.10 RAC 2.5 firmware: ERA 3.0 3.10 3.10 RAC firmware: ERA/O 3.0 3.10 3.10 RAC Firmware 2.
Table 4-8. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD Versions 3.2.3 Through 3.4 Systems 3.2.3 Management CD Version 3.3 3.3.3 3.
Table 4-8. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD Versions 3.2.3 Through 3.4 (continued) Systems 3.2.3 Management CD Version 3.3 3.3.3 Supported operating systems Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Family (SP3 recommended) Microsoft Windows NT® 4.0 Server family (SP6a or later) Windows NT Windows 4.0 Server Server 2003 family (SP6a or later) NetWare 5.
Table 4-8. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD Versions 3.2.3 Through 3.4 (continued) Systems 3.2.3 Management CD Version 3.3 3.3.3 3.4 Instrumentation 4.7.2 Service: Server Agent 4.8 4.8.1 4.9 Remote Access Service (RAS) 1.3.1 2.0 2.1 2.2 RAC firmware: DRAC II 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 RAC firmware: DRAC III 1.3 2.0 2.0 2.2 RAC firmware: DRAC III/XT NA 2.0 2.0 2.2 RAC firmware: ERA 1.2 2.0 2.1 2.2 RAC firmware: ERA/O 1.2 2.0 2.0 2.
Table 4-9. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD Versions 3.0 Through 3.2.2 Systems 3.0 Management CD Version 3.0.1 3.0.2 3.1 3.2 3.2.
Table 4-9. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD Versions 3.0 Through 3.2.2 (continued) Systems 3.0 Management CD Version Supported operating systems 3.0.1 3.1 3.2 3.2.2 Windows Windows Windows NT 4.0 NT 4.0 NT 4.0 with SP4 Server Server family family (SP6a or (SP6a or later) later) Windows NT 4.0 Server family (SP6a or later) Windows NT 4.0 Server family (SP6a or later) Windows NT 4.
Table 4-9. 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 Managed Node Framework NA NA NA 1.2 1.2.2 Instrumentation 4.5.1 Service: Server Agent 4.5.1 4.5.2 4.5.1 4.5.2 4.6 NA 1.2.1 Remote Access Service (RAS) NA NA NA NA 4.7 4.7.1 RAC firmware: DRAC II 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.5 2.5 NA 1.3 RAC firmware: DRAC III NA 1.1 1.1 1.2 2.5 2.
Device Drivers and Red Hat Enterprise Linux Kernel Support NOTE: The "Supported Operating Systems" section of Table 4-8 and Table 4-9 includes Red Hat Enterprise Linux kernel versions. Updated or later versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux may require the use of dynamic kernel support (see "Installing Server Administrator" in the Server Administrator User's Guide for an explanation of this feature).
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 Applications 2.0 2.0.1 2.0.2 2.1 2.
Table 5-1. Server Agent Versions, Applications, and Dell Systems (continued) Applications 2.0 2.0.1 2.0.2 2.1 2.2 Instrumenta 4.3 tion Service: Server Agent 4.3 4.4 4.4.1 4.5 Remote Access Service: DRAC II 2.3.2 2.3.3 2.3.3 2.4 2.4 Remote Access Service: DRAC III NA NA NA NA NA Online Diagnostics 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1.1 1.1.2 IT Assistant 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 Storage 2.7 Management Service: Array Manager 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.
Server Agent Supported Applications and Systems
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 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Windows NT 4.0 with SP3 or later Windows NT 4.0 with SP4 or later Windows NT 4.0 with SP4 or later Windows NT 4.0 with SP4 or later Windows NT 4.0 with SP4 or later Windows NT 4.0 with SP4 or later Windows® Windows Windows 2000 2000 Server 2000 Server Server family family family Windows 2000 Server family Windows 2000 Server family CD Version Microsoft® Windows NT® 4.
BIOS Update Requirements 7 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.
Downloading the Latest BIOS Packages 1 Go to the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 2 Click Drivers and Downloads under the Option 1: Most Popular Selections section. 3 Specify your system either by entering your Service Tag or by selecting the product model. Click Confirm. 4 Expand Bios and click Download Now. The File Download window appears. 5 Specify where you want to save your FlashBIOS file and click OK. A download complete pop-up window appears.
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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.
• Firmware version number required for a particular controller • Supported operating systems, where each operating system requires a specific driver For more information on Storage Management Services see the Dell OpenManage Server Administrator User's Guide and the Dell OpenManage Storage Management User’s Guide either on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com, on the Dell Systems Documentation CD, or on the Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD.
PERC 4/DC The PERC 4/DC supports the following Dell systems: 650, 750, 1650, 1750, 1800, 1850, 2600, 2650, 2800, 2850, 4600, 6600, 6650, 6800, and 6850. Table 8-1 shows the other elements supported by the PERC 4/DC. Table 8-1.
PERC 4e/DC The PERC 4e/DC supports the following Dell systems: 800, 830, 850, 1800, 1850, 1900, 1950, 2800, 2850, 2900, 2950, 2970, 6800, and 6850. Table 8-2 shows the other elements supported by the PERC 4e/DC. Table 8-2.
PERC 3/DC The PERC 3/DC supports the following Dell systems: 1650, 2600, 2650, 4600, 6600, and 6650. Table 8-3 shows the other elements supported by the PERC 3/DC. Table 8-3.
PERC 3/QC The PERC 3/QC supports the following Dell systems: 2600, 2650, 4600, 6600, and 6650. Table 8-4 shows the other elements supported by the PERC 3/QC. Table 8-4. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 3/QC Window Windows Red Hat PERC Dell Storage Server 2003 Enterprise Managemen OpenManage Firmware s 2000 Linux 3 Version Driver Driver Version t Service Driver Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Driver Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5 Driver SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (versions 9 and 10) 1.
PERC 4/Di The PERC 4/Di supports the following Dell 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 Windows Windows PERC Dell Storage Server Management OpenManage Firmware 2000 2003 Version Driver Version Service 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) 1.
Table 8-5. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4/Di (continued) Windows Windows PERC Dell Storage Server Management OpenManage Firmware 2000 2003 Version Driver Version Service 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) 2.1 on a PowerEdge 2600 5.1 251X 5.48 6.46.2.32 2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4 (32-bit) 6.46.3.64 (64-bit) NA NA 2.2 on a PowerEdge 2600 5.
CERC ATA 100 4/CH The CERC ATA 100 4/CH supports the following Dell systems: 600SC, 650, and 1600SC Table 8-6 shows the other elements supported by the CERC ATA 100 4/CH. Table 8-6.
Table 8-7. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 3/Di (continued) Storage Management Service* Dell OpenManage PERC Version Firmware Version Windows 2000 Driver Windows Server Windows Server® 2008 2003 Driver 1.2 on a PowerEdge 1650 4.4 2.8.0.6092 2.8.0.6085* 2.8.0.6085 NA 1.2 on a PowerEdge 2650 4.4 2.8.0.6092 2.8.0.6085* 2.8.0.6085* NA 1.2 on a PowerEdge 4600 4.4 2.8.0.6092 2.8.0.6085* 2.8.0.6085* NA 2.0 on a PowerEdge 1650 5.0 2.8.0.6098 2.8.0.6085* 2.8.0.
Table 8-8. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 3/Di PERC Firmware Version 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) 1.1 on a 4.3 PowerEdge 1650 2.8.0.6092 1.1.4* NA NA NA 1.1 on a 4.3 PowerEdge 2650 2.8.0.6092 1.1.4* NA NA NA 1.1 on a 4.3 PowerEdge 4600 2.8.0.6092 1.1.4* NA NA NA 1.2 on a 4.4 PowerEdge 1650 2.8.0.6092 1.1.4* 1.1.5.2372 NA NA 1.
Table 8-8. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 3/Di (continued) Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5 Driver SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (versions 9 and 10) PERC Firmware Version Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 Driver Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Driver 2.3 on a 5.3 PowerEdge 1650 2.8.1-7692 NA 1.1.5.2372.1 NA NA 2.3 on a 5.3 PowerEdge 2650 2.8.1-7692 NA 1.1.5.2372.1 NA NA 2.3 on a 5.3 PowerEdge 4600 2.8.1-7692 NA 1.1.5.2372.
Table 8-9. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4/IM (continued) PERC Firmware Version Windows 2000 Windows Driver Server 2003 Driver Windows Server 2008 2.1 on PowerEdge 5.1 1855 1.03.23.90 1.09.11 1.09.11 NA 2.2 on PowerEdge 5.2 1655MC 1.03.23.90 NA Native NA 2.2 on PowerEdge 5.2 1855 1.03.23.90 NA 1.09.11 NA 2.3 on PowerEdge 5.3 1655MC 1.00.12.00 1.08.06 Native NA 2.3 on PowerEdge 5.3 1855 1.03.23.90 1.09.11 1.09.11 Native Storage Management Service Table 8-10.
Table 8-10. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4/IM (continued) Storage Management Service PERC Red Hat Dell OpenManage Firmware Version Enterprise Linux 3 Version Driver Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Driver Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5 Driver SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (versions 9 and 10) 2.0 on PowerEdge 1855 5.0 1.03.23.90 Native Native NA NA 2.1 on PowerEdge 1655MC 5.1 1.03.23.90 NA NA NA NA 2.1 on PowerEdge 1855 5.1 1.03.23.90 Native Native NA NA 2.
PERC 4/SC The PERC 4/SC supports the following Dell systems: 600SC, 650, 700, 750, 800, 830, 850, 1600SC, 1800, and 1850. Table 8-11 shows the other elements supported by the PERC 4/SC. Table 8-11.
CERC SATA 1.5/6 Channel The CERC SATA 1.5/6 Channel supports the following Dell systems: 700, 750, 800, 830, 850, and 1800. Table 8-12 and Table 8-13 show the other elements supported by the CERC SATA 1.5/6 Channel. Table 8-12. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: CERC SATA 1.5/6 Channel Storage Management Service Dell OpenManage Version PERC Firmware Version Windows 2000 Driver Windows Server 2003 Driver Windows Server 2008 1.1 4.3 2.8.0.7403 2.8.0.7010 2.8.0.7010 NA 1.2 4.4 4.1.0.
Table 8-13. Channel Storage Management Service Supported Elements: CERC SATA 1.5/6 Storage Management Service PERC Dell OpenManage Firmware Version Version 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) 1.1 4.3 2.8.0.7403 1.1.4* NA NA NA 1.2 4.4 4.1.0.7406 1.1.4* NA NA NA 2.0 5.0 4.1.0.7417 1.1.4* 1.1.5-2372 NA NA 2.1 5.1 4.1.0.7417 1.1.4* 1.1.5-2372 NA NA 2.
Table 8-14. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4e/Di (continued) Windows Windows PERC Dell Storage Server Management OpenManage Firmware 2000 2003 Version Driver Version Service 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) 2.1 5.1 521X 5.48 6.46.2.32 2.10.10.1 (32-bit) 6.46.3.64 (64-bit) 2.20.4.4 NA 2.20.4.7 2.2 5.2 522A NA 6.46.2.32 NA (32-bit) 6.46.3.
PERC 4e/Si The PERC 4e/Si supports the following Dell system: 1850. Table 8-15 show the other elements supported by the PERC 4e/Si. Table 8-15. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4e/Si Windows Windows PERC Dell Storage Server Management OpenManage Firmware 2000 2003 Version Driver Version Service 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) 1.1 4.3 5130 5.46 6.
PERC 5/E Adapter The PERC 5/E Adapter supports the following Dell systems: 840, 860, 1850, 1900, 1950, 2850, 2900, 2950, 2970, 6800, 6850, 6950, R805, and R900. NOTE: All references made to PowerEdge 840, 2950, and 2900 also apply to PowerVault 100, PowerVault 500 and PowerVault 600 respectively. Table 8-16 and Table 8-17 show the other elements supported by the PERC 5/E Adapter.
Table 8-17. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 5/E Adapter Storage Management Service Dell OpenManage Version PERC Firmware Version Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Enterprise Enterprise Linux 3 Driver Linux 4 Driver Linux Server 5 Driver SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (versions 9 and 10) 2.0 5.0 5.0.1 00.00.02.03 00.00.02.03 NA 00.00.02.05 2.1 5.1 5.0.1 00.00.02.03 00.00.02.03 NA 00.00.02.05 2.2 5.2 5.1.1 NA 00.00.03.06 00.00.03.06 00.00.03.06 2.3 5.3 5.2.
Table 8-18. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 5/i Adapter Storage Management Service Dell OpenManage Version PERC Firmware Version Windows 2000 Driver Windows Server 2003 Driver Windows Server 2008 2.2 5.2 5.1.1 2.8.0.32 2.8.0.32 (32-bit) 2.8.0.64 (64-bit) NA 2.3 5.3 5.2.1-0060 2.14.0.32 2.14.0.32 (32-bit) 2.14.0.64 (64-bit) 2.13.0.32 (32-bit) 2.13.0.64 (64-bit) Table 8-19.
Table 8-20. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 5/i Integrated Storage Dell OpenManage Management Service Version PERC Firmware Version Windows 2000 Driver Windows Server 2003 Driver Windows Serer 2008 2.0 5.0 5.0.1 1.18.00.32 1.18.0.32 (32-bit) 1.18.0.64 (64-bit) NA 2.1 5.1 5.0.1 1.18.00.32 1.18.0.32 (32-bit) 1.18.0.64 (64-bit) NA 2.2 5.2 5.1.1 2.8.0.32 2.8.0.32 (32-bit) 2.8.0.64 (64-bit) NA 2.3 5.3 5.2.1-0060 2.14.0.32 2.14.0.32 (32-bit) 2.14.0.64 (64-bit) 2.
SAS 5/iR Adapter The SAS 5/iR Adapter supports the following Dell systems: 440SC, 1435SC, 1430SC, 840, 860, 1900, and 6950. NOTE: All references made to PowerEdge 840 also apply to PowerVault 100. Table 8-22 and Table 8-23 show the other elements supported by the SAS 5/iR Adapter. Table 8-22. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: SAS 5/iR Adapter Dell Storage Management OpenManage Version Service SAS Firmware/ BIOS Version Windows 2000 Driver Windows Server 2003 Driver Windows Server 2008 2.
Table 8-23. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: SAS 5/iR Adapter Storage Management Service Dell OpenManage Version SAS Firmware/ BIOS Version 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) 2.2 5.2 00.10.47.00/ 06.12.02.00 NA 03.02.83.12 4.00.00.00 03.02.83.12 (version 9) 4.00.00.00 (version 10) 2.3 5.3 00.10.51.00.06 NA .12.04.00 3.02.83.12-7 4.00.07.00-2 3.02.83.
Table 8-25. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: SAS 5/iR Integrated Storage Management Service SAS Dell OpenManage Firmware/ BIOS Version Version 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 00.06.50.00/ 06.06.00.02 2.06.32 3.02.63 NA 3.02.63 2.1 5.1 00.06.50.00/ 06.06.00.02 2.06.32 3.02.63 NA 3.02.63 2.2 5.2 00.10.47.00.06. NA 12.02.00 3.02.83.12 4.00.
Table 8-27. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: SAS 5/i Integrated Storage Management Service Red Hat SAS Dell Enterprise OpenManage Firmware/ BIOS Version Linux 3 Version 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 00.06.40.00/ 02.06.32 06.06.00.01 03.02.63 NA 03.02.63 2.1 5.1 00.06.40.00/ 02.06.32 06.06.00.01 03.02.63 NA 03.02.63 2.2 5.2 00.10.47.00. NA 06.12.02.00 03.02.83.12 4.
Table 8-29. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: SAS 5/E Adapter Storage Management Service Dell OpenManage Version Red Hat SAS Enterprise Firmware/ BIOS Version 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 00.06.40.00/ 06.06.00.01 02.06.32 03.02.63 NA 03.02.63 2.1 5.1 00.06.40.00/ 06.06.00.01 02.06.32 03.02.63 NA 03.02.63 2.2 5.2 00.10.47.00.0 NA 6.12.02.00 03.02.83.12 4.
Table 8-31. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 6/i Integrated and Adapter Storage Management Service Dell OpenManage Version PERC Firmware Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.5 Driver Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5 Driver SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (version 10) 2.3 5.3 6.0.1-0072 00.00.03.13 00.00.03.13 00.00.03.13 Dell OpenManage version 5.3 supports only Update 5 of Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 4 and only SP3 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 9.
SAS 6/iR Integrated and Adapter The SAS 6/iR Integrated supports the following Dell PowerEdge non-modular systems: 1950, 2900, 2950, 2970, R805, and R900 The SAS 6/iR Integrated also supports the following Dell PowerEdge modular systems: M600 and M605 The SAS 6/iR Adapter supports the following Dell systems: SC460 R805, and R900 Table 8-34 shows the other elements supported by the SAS 6/iR Integrated and Adapter. Table 8-34.
LSI Logic 1020/1030 Ultra320 SCSI Adapter LSI Logic 1020/1030 Ultra320 SCSI adapter supports the following Dell PowerEdge system: 2970 Table 8-36 and Table 8-37 show the other elements supported by LSI Logic 1020/1030 Ultra320 SCSI adapter. Table 8-36. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: LSI Logic 1020/1030 Ultra320 SCSI Adapter Storage Management Service Dell OpenManage Version PERC Firmware/ BIOS Version Windows 2000 Driver Windows Server 2003 Driver 2.2 5.2 NOTE: See the 1.21.25.
CERC SATA 1.5/2S The CERC SATA 1.5/2s supports the following Dell systems: 800 and 1800. Table 8-38 show the other elements supported by the CERC SATA 1.5/2S. Table 8-38. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: CERC SATA 1.
Table 8-39. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: LSI 1020 PERC Dell Storage Management OpenManage Firmware Version Version Service Red Hat Windows Windows Red Hat Enterprise Enterprise Server 2000 Linux 4 Linux 3 2003 Driver Driver Driver Driver Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5 Driver SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (version 9 and 10) NA NA 4.3 1.1 on a PowerEdge 1600SC 1.03.04.00 1.08.19 1.08.18 NA (Native) 4.4 1.2 on a PowerEdge 1600SC 1.03.23 1.09.11 1.09.11 2.05.11.
Table 8-40. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: LSI 1030 (continued) PERC Dell Storage Management OpenManage Firmware Version Version Service Red Hat Window Windows Red Hat Enterprise Enterprise Server s 2000 Linux 4 Linux 3 2003 Driver Driver Driver 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.
9 Network Interface Controllers and Supported Operating Systems Overview The drivers required for a Network Interface Card (NIC) depend on the operating system 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" on page 23.
Table 9-1. NIC Manufacturers and Drivers Required for Supported Operating Systems NIC Product Name Microsoft® Microsoft Windows® Windows 2003 2000 Red Hat® Red Hat Enterprise Enterprise Linux® 3 Linux 4 Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5 SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server (version 9 and 10) 3COM® 3C98x Family of Adapters NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA See the appropriate readme file for the latest information . 3.
10 Remote Access Service Availability Overview Although all supported operating systems for Server Administrator support remote access, remote access availability is system-dependent.
NOTE: The DRAC III occupies a PCI slot, and has a modem, a battery, and an external AC power connection unlike the other RACs. Availability of RACs on Specific Dell Systems Table 10-1 shows the RACs that are available on specific Dell systems. NOTE: The ERA/MC is supported only on PowerEdge 1655MC systems. Table 10-1.
Table 10-1.
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. NOTE: Starting with Dell OpenManage version 5.3, the RAC firmware is available on the Dell Server Updates DVD. Table 10-3. RAC Firmware Version by Server Update Utility Media Version Dell Server OpenManage Update Version Utility Media Version Firmware Version DRAC III ERA ERA/O DRAC III/XT DRAC 4 DRAC/ MC DRAC 5 iDRAC 4.3 1.0 3.2.1 3.20 3.20 3.20 1.2 1.1.
Remote Access Service Availability
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.
New in Server Agent Version 4.5 Support was added for the PowerEdge 1500SC system. 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.
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: 2.2.16; Red Hat Linux SNMP agent: ucd-snmp version 4.1.2-8smux 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.
Server Agent 4.2.2 The following subsections contain requirements, features, and open issues for Server Agent version 4.2.2. Release date: February 2001 Requirements Supported systems: Dell PowerEdge 300, 350, 1300, 1400, 1550, 2300, 2400, 2450, 4300, 4350, 4400, 6300, 6350, 6400, 6450, and 8450 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.
Requirements Supported systems: Dell PowerEdge 1300, 1400, 1550, 2300, 2400, 2450, 4300, 4350, 4400, 6300, 6350, 6400, 6450, and 8450 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 in Server Agent Version 4.2.1 Added support for PowerEdge 1550 system Resolved Issues for Server Agent Version 4.2.1 Table 11-1.
Table 11-1. Resolved Issues for Server Agent Version 4.2.1 (continued) Problem Solution Intermittent incorrect fan probe readings of zero RPMs cause faulty alerts to be generated. Invalid fan probe readings also compromise the usability of Server Agent. Server Agent 4.2.1 prevents false alerts for fan probes based on incorrect readings of fan RPM values. This update also addresses usability issues caused by these incorrect fan RPM values.
Historical Release Information for Legacy Systems
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.
ASCII Acronym for American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A text file containing only characters from the ASCII character set (usually created with a text editor, such as Notepad in Microsoft® Windows®), is called an ASCII file. ASIC Acronym for application-specific integrated circuit. ASPI Acronym for advanced SCSI programming interface. asset tag code An individual code assigned to a system, usually by a system administrator, for security or tracking purposes.
BGA Abbreviation for ball grid array, an integrated circuit (IC) package that uses an array of solder balls, instead of pins, to connect to a system board. binary A base-2 numbering system that uses 0 and 1 to represent information. The system performs operations based on the ordering and calculation of these numbers. BIOS Acronym for basic input/output system. Your system's BIOS contains programs stored on a flash memory chip.
BTU Abbreviation for British thermal unit. bus An information pathway between the components of a system. Your system contains an expansion bus that allows the microprocessor to communicate with controllers for all the various peripheral devices connected to the system. Your system also contains an address bus and a data bus for communications between the microprocessor and RAM. byte Eight contiguous bits of information, the basic data unit used by your system. C Abbreviation for Celsius.
CHAP Acronym for Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol, an authentication scheme used by PPP servers to validate the identity of the originator of the connection upon connection or any time later. chip A set of microminiaturized, electronic circuits that are designed for use as processors and memory in systems. Small chips can hold from a handful to tens of thousands of transistors.
COMn The device names for the first through fourth serial ports on your system are COM1, COM2, COM3, and COM4. The default interrupt for COM1 and COM3 is IRQ4, and the default interrupt for COM2 and COM4 is IRQ3. Therefore, you must be careful when configuring software that runs a serial device so that you don't create an interrupt conflict. config.sys file The config.sys file is executed when you boot your system (before running any commands in the autoexec.bat file).
coprocessor A chip that relieves the system's microprocessor of specific processing tasks. A math coprocessor, for example, handles numeric processing. A graphics coprocessor handles video rendering. cpi Abbreviation for characters per inch. CPU Abbreviation for central processing unit. See also microprocessor. CRC Abbreviation for cyclic redundancy code, which is a number derived from, and stored or transmitted with, a block of data in order to detect corruption.
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.
DKS Abbreviation for dynamic kernel support. DMA Abbreviation for direct memory access. A DMA channel allows certain types of data transfer between RAM and a device to bypass the microprocessor. DMTF Abbreviation for Distributed Management Task Force, a consortium of companies representing hardware and software providers. dpi Abbreviation for dots per inch. DPMS Abbreviation for Display Power Management Signaling.
DTE Abbreviation for data terminal equipment. Any device, such as a computer system, that can send data in digital form by means of a cable or communications line. The DTE is connected to the cable or communications line through a data communications equipment (DCE) device, such as a modem. ECC Abbreviation for error checking and correction. ECP Abbreviation for Extended Capabilities Port.
EMC Abbreviation for electromagnetic compatibility. EMI Abbreviation for electromagnetic interference. EMM Abbreviation for expanded memory manager. A utility that uses extended memory to emulate expanded memory on systems with an x86 or higher microprocessor. EMS Abbreviation for Expanded Memory Specification. EPP Abbreviation for Enhanced Parallel Port which provides improved bidirectional data transmission.
expanded memory A technique for accessing RAM above 1 MB. To enable expanded memory on your system, you must use an EMM. You should configure your system to support expanded memory only if you run application programs that can use (or require) expanded memory. expansion bus Your system contains an expansion bus that allows the microprocessor to communicate with controllers for peripheral devices, such as a network card or an internal modem.
FEPROM Acronym for flash erasable programmable read-only memory. Flash memory is a kind of nonvolatile storage device similar to EEPROM, but the erasing is done only in blocks or the entire chip. Fibre Channel A data transfer interface technology that allows for high-speed I/O and networking functionality in a single connectivity technology.
FTP Abbreviation for file transfer protocol. g Abbreviation for gram(s). G Abbreviation for gravities. GB Abbreviation for gigabyte(s). A gigabyte equals 1024 megabytes or 1,073,741,824 bytes. gcc Abbreviation for gnu C compiler. graphics coprocessor See coprocessor. graphics mode A video mode that can be defined as x horizontal by y vertical pixels by z colors. GUI Acronym for graphical user interface. h Abbreviation for hexadecimal.
HMA Abbreviation for high memory area. The first 64 KB of extended memory above 1 MB. A memory manager that conforms to the XMS can make the HMA a direct extension of conventional memory. Also see XMM. 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.
ICU Abbreviation for ISA Configuration Utility. ID Abbreviation for identification. IDE Abbreviation for Integrated Drive Electronics. IDE is a computer system interface, used primarily for hard drives and CDs. I/O Abbreviation for input/output. The keyboard is an input device, and a printer is an output device. In general, I/O activity can be differentiated from computational activity.
IRQ 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. ISA Acronym for Industry-Standard Architecture. A 16-bit expansion bus design.
Kbit(s) Abbreviation for kilobit(s), 1024 bits. Kbit(s)/sec Abbreviation for kilobit(s) per second. key combination A command requiring you to press multiple keys at the same time. For example, you can reboot your system by pressing the key combination. kg Abbreviation for kilogram(s), 1000 grams. kHz Abbreviation for kilohertz, 1000 hertz. LAN Acronym for local area network.
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. m Abbreviation for meter(s). mA Abbreviation for milliampere(s). mAh Abbreviation for milliampere-hour(s). managed system A managed system is any system that is monitored and managed using Server Administrator. Systems running Server Administrator can be managed locally or remotely through a supported Web browser. See remote management system.
MCA Abbreviation for Micro Channel Architecture, which is designed for multiprocessing. MCA eliminates potential conflicts that arise when installing new peripheral devices. MCA is not compatible with either EISA or XT bus architecture, so older cards cannot be used with it. memory A system can contain several different forms of memory, such as RAM, ROM, and video memory.
modem A device that allows your system to communicate with other systems over telephone lines. modular system A system that can include multiple server modules. Each server module functions as an individual system. To function as a system, a server module is inserted into a chassis which includes power supplies, fans, a system management module, and at least one network switch module.
name The name of an object or variable is the exact string that identifies it in an SNMP Management Information Base (MIB) file or in a CIM Management Object File (MOF). NDIS Abbreviation for Network Driver Interface Specification. NIC Acronym for network interface controller. NIF Acronym for network interface function. This term is equivalent to NIC. NMI Abbreviation for nonmaskable interrupt. A device sends an NMI to signal the microprocessor about hardware errors, such as a parity error.
NVRAM Acronym for nonvolatile random-access memory. Memory that does not lose its contents when you turn off your system. NVRAM is used for maintaining the date, time, and system configuration information. OID Abbreviation for object identifier. An implementation-specific integer or pointer that uniquely identifies an object. online access service A service that typically provides access to the Internet, e-mail, bulletin boards, chat rooms, and file libraries. OTP Abbreviation for one-time programmable.
PCI Abbreviation for Peripheral Component Interconnect. The predominant 32-bit or 64-bit local-bus standard developed by Intel Corporation. PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. An international trade association that has developed standards for devices, such as modems and external hard drives, that can be plugged into portable computers. PERC Acronym for PowerEdge Expandable RAID controller.
PKCS #7 Abbreviation for Public Key Cryptography Standard #7. PKCS #7 is an RSA Data Security, Inc., standard for encapsulating signed data such as a certificate chain. PKIS Abbreviation for Novell Public Key Infrastructure Services. PLCC Abbreviation for plastic leaded chip carrier. Plug and Play An industry-standard specification that makes it easier to add hardware devices to personal computers.
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.
RAC Acronym for remote access controller. RAID Acronym for redundant array of independent drives. RAM Acronym for random-access memory. A system's primary temporary storage area for program instructions and data. Each location in RAM is identified by a number called a memory address. Any information stored in RAM is lost when you turn off your system. RAMDAC Acronym for random-access memory digital-to-analog converter. RAW Unprocessed.
readme file A text file included with a software package or hardware product that contains information supplementing or updating the documentation for the software or hardware. Typically, readme files provide installation information, describe new product enhancements or corrections that have not yet been documented, and list known problems or other things you need to be aware of as you use the software or hardware.
ROM Acronym for read-only memory. Your system contains some programs essential to its operation in ROM code. Unlike RAM, a ROM chip retains its contents even after you turn off your system. Examples of code in ROM include the program that initiates your system's boot routine and the POST. rpm Abbreviation for revolutions per minute. RPM Abbreviation for Red Hat® Package Manager. RTC Abbreviation for real-time clock.
SEL Acronym for system event log. SDMS Abbreviation for SCSI device management system. sec Abbreviation for second(s). SEC Abbreviation for single-edge contact. secure port server An application that makes Web pages available for viewing by Web browsers using the HTTPS protocol. See Web server. serial port An I/O port used most often to connect a modem to your system. You can usually identify a serial port on your system by its 9-pin connector.
SGRAM Acronym for synchronous graphics RAM. shadowing A computer's system and video BIOS code is usually stored on ROM chips. Shadowing refers to the performance-enhancement technique that copies BIOS code to faster RAM chips in the upper memory area (above 640 KB) during the boot routine. SIMD Abbreviation for Single Instruction Multiple Data. SIMM Acronym for single in-line memory module. A small circuit board containing DRAM chips that connects to the system board.
SNMP Abbreviation for Simple Network Management Protocol. SNMP, a popular network control and monitoring protocol, is part of the original TCP/IP protocol suite. SNMP provides the format in which vital information about different network devices, such as network servers or routers, can be sent to a management application. SODIMM Acronym for small outline-DIMM. A DIMM module with a thinner profile due to the use of TSOP chip packages. SODIMMs are commonly used in portable computers.
SVGA Abbreviation for super video graphics array. VGA and SVGA are video standards for video adapters with greater resolution and color display capabilities than previous standards. To display a program at a specific resolution, you must install the appropriate video drivers and your monitor must support the resolution. Similarly, the number of colors that a program can display depends on the capabilities of the monitor, the video driver, and the amount of video memory installed in the system.
System Setup program A BIOS-based program that allows you to configure your system's hardware and customize the system's operation by setting such features as password protection and energy management. Some options in the System Setup program require that you reboot the system (or the system may reboot automatically) in order to make a hardware configuration change. Because the System Setup program is stored in NVRAM, any settings remain in effect until you change them again. system.
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. threshold values Systems are normally equipped with various sensors that monitor temperature, voltage, current, and fan speed.
TSOP Abbreviation for thin small outline package. A very thin, plastic, rectangular surface mount chip package with gull-wing pins on its two short sides. UART Acronym for universal asynchronous receiver transmitter, the electronic circuit that makes up the serial port. UDP Abbreviation for user datagram protocol. UL Abbreviation for Underwriters Laboratories. UMB Abbreviation for upper memory blocks.
utility A program used to manage system resources—memory, disk drives, or printers, for example. utility partition A bootable partition on the hard drive that provides utilities and diagnostics for your hardware and software. When activated, the partition boots and provides an executable environment for the partition's utilities. UTP Abbreviation for unshielded twisted pair. UUID Abbreviation for Universal Unique Identification. V Abbreviation for volt(s).
VGA Abbreviation for video graphics array. VGA and SVGA are video standards for video adapters with greater resolution and color display capabilities than previous standards. To display a program at a specific resolution, you must install the appropriate video drivers and your monitor must support the resolution. Similarly, the number of colors that a program can display depends on the capabilities of the monitor, the video driver, and the amount of video memory installed for the video adapter.
video mode Video adapters normally support multiple text and graphics display modes. Character-based software displays in text modes that can be defined as x columns by y rows of characters. Graphics-based software displays in graphics modes that can be defined as x horizontal by y vertical pixels by z colors. video resolution Video resolution—800 x 600, for example—is expressed as the number of pixels across by the number of pixels up and down.
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.
Windows NT High-performance server and workstation operating system software developed by Microsoft that is intended for technical, engineering, and financial applications. write-protected Read-only files are said to be write-protected. You can write-protect a 3.5-inch diskette by sliding its write-protect tab to the open position or by setting the write-protect feature in the System Setup program. WMI Acronym for Windows Management Instrumentation. WMI provides CIM Object Manager services. X.
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