Install Guide

Introduction

This topic provides information about:

• Installing Server Administrator on managed systems.

• Installing and using the Remote Enablement feature.

• Managing remote systems using Server Administrator Web Server.

• Configuring the system before and during a deployment or upgrade.

NOTE: If you are installing management station and managed system software on the same system, install identical

software versions to avoid system conflicts.

Topics:

• What’s new in this release

• Systems Management Software

• Security Features

• Other Documents You Might Need

What’s new in this release

• Support for yx5x platforms:

• PowerEdge R6515

• PowerEdge R7515

• Supported Network cards:

• Mellanox ConnectX-5 Dual Port 25 GbE SFP28 PCIe Adapter

• Mellanox ConnectX-5 Dual Port 25 GbE SFP28 OCP 3.0 Adapter

• Intel(R) Gigabit 4P I350-t Adapter

• Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 2P X710-T2L-t Adapter

• Broadcom BCM57416 10G BT Dual Port PCIE adapter

• Broadcom BCM5720 1 Gbps OCP Mezz

• Broadcom BCM57414 25G SFP Dual Port PCIE adapter

• QLogic 2x10GE QL41132HxRJ NIC (FH)

• QLogic 2x10GE QL41132HxRJ NIC (LP)

• QLogic 2x25GE QL41232HxCU NIC (FH)

• QLogic 2x25GE QL41232HxCU NIC (LP)

• Supported web browsers:

• Mozilla Firefox version 67

• Google Chrome version 75

• Internet Explorer version 11

• Safari version 12

NOTE:

• For the list of supported operating systems and Dell EMC servers, see the

Dell EMC OpenManage Software Support

Matrix

in the required version of OpenManage Software at www.dell.com/OpenManageManuals.

• For more information about any features, see the

Dell EMC OpenManage Server Administrator Online Help

Software Availability

The Server Administrator software can be installed from:

• Systems Management Tools and Documentation software

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