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DELL(TM) OPENMANAGE(TM) INSTALLATION AND SERVER MANAGEMENT README

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Version 6.3.0

Release Date: July 2010

The Dell OpenManage Systems Management Software kit consists of a

suite of programs to assist you in installing, configuring, and

updating the necessary programs and operating systems you need to get

your Dell servers up and running.

If you have subscribed to the Dell OpenManage Subscription Service Kit,

the systems management software is available to you in the form of two

DVDs. In addition to helping you install, configure, and update

programs and operating systems, these DVDs also provide newer versions

of software, drivers, BIOS, and other updates for your system.

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CONTENTS

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* Criticality

* Compatibility/Minimum Requirements

* Release Highlights - Features

* Release Highlights - Fixes

* Installation

* User Notes

* Known Issues

* History

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CRITICALITY

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2 = Recommended

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COMPATIBILITY/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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See the latest Dell Software Support Matrix on the Dell Support

website at :

"http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/software/omswrels/index.htm"

for the latest and complete list of supported operating systems and

platforms.

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RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS - FEATURES

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RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS - FIXES

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Summary of content (8 pages)

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####################################################################### DELL(TM) OPENMANAGE(TM) INSTALLATION AND SERVER MANAGEMENT README ####################################################################### Version 6.3.0 Release Date: July 2010 The Dell OpenManage Systems Management Software kit consists of a suite of programs to assist you in installing, configuring, and updating the necessary programs and operating systems you need to get your Dell servers up and running.
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N/A ####################################################################### INSTALLATION ####################################################################### * On Microsoft(R) Windows(R) operating systems, run "setup.exe" from the "SYSMGMT\srvadmin\windows" directory of the DVD or the software package. NOTE: This step is not necessary if the DVD runs automatically.
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scripts. By default, WSH is installed during operating system installation. WSH can be configured to prevent scripts with a ".VBS" extension from being run. On the Desktop, right-click "My Computer", then go to "Open" -> "Tools" -> "Folder Options" -> "File Types." Look for the extension "VBS" and verify that "File Types" is set to "VBScript Script File". If not, click "Change" and choose "Microsoft Windows Based Script Host" as the application that runs the script. 3.
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Perform the following steps: 1. Open the "Device Manager." 2. Expand the "System devices" list. 3. Right-click the device with a name of the form "IMB Driver *" and select "Uninstall." 4. Click "OK" to uninstall. If you choose to install Server Administrator while the Intel IMB driver is being installed, you may have problems running Server Administrator. Server Administrator services may fail to start or Server Administrator may have problems accessing sensor data.
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Inventory Failure: Partition Failure - Attach partition has failed Invalid inventory results. To fix the issue, stop the USB arbitration service and run the DUPs, or Inventory Collector. Do the following to stop the USB arbitration service: 1.
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* After uninstalling, some of the files and folders may remain in the installation directory. This occurs when you upgrade the Server Administrator from versions 6.1 or below. For security reasons, delete the directories and files under the Server Administrator installation directory.
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virtual media. This avoids input/output errors that you may otherwise encounter while using Virtual Media. * After upgrade from Dell OpenManage version 6.0.1 using the RPM utility, the RACADM functionality may provide unpredictable results. Install the iDRAC RPMs manually to obtain the proper RACADM. ( 291250 ) * During an installation, if the “libstdc++.so.5 is needed by srvadmin-" failed dependency error is displayed, install the compatibility libraries from your Linux distribution.
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