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Supported Browsers

Supported Dell OpenManage Systems Management Software

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Network Interface Controllers and Supported Operating Systems

Supported Dell OpenManage Change Management Software

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RAIDControllerSupportedServers,OperatingSystems,Firmware,andDriverVersions

Supported Dell OpenManage Systems Management Consoles

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Supported Unified Server Configurator Versions

Supported Dell Remote Access Controllers and Solutions

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Summary of content (40 pages)

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Dell Systems Software Support Matrix Version 6.
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Back to Contents Page Supported Browsers Dell Systems Software Support Matrix Version 6.3 Table 6-1. Supported Browsers Dell for OpenManage in Dell systems. Windows Server Operating 2003 System Windows Windows Server 7.0 2003 Windows Professional Windows x86_64 XP Server 2008 Service Pack SP2 SP2 SP3 Browser Internet Explorer 8.0 Internet Explorer 8.0 Internet Explorer 8.0 Internet Explorer 7.0 Internet Explorer 8.0 x64 Internet Explorer 7.0 Firefox 3.0 Internet Explorer 7.0 Firefox 3.
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Back to Contents Page Supported Dell OpenManage Change Management Software Dell Systems Software Support Matrix Version 6.3 Supported Change Management Software on Microsoft Windows Operating Systems Supported Change Management Software on Linux Operating Systems Supported Change Management Software on Virtualization Operating Systems Dell OpenManage change management software is a set of tools enables you to update Dell systems easily.
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R900 D D, S D, S D, S D, S D, S D, S R905 D D, S D, S D, S D, S D, S D, S R905v D D D D D R910 D D D D D D D M600 D D D D, S D, S D, S D, S M605 D D D D, S D, S D, S D, S M610 D D, S D, S D, S D, S D, S D, S M710 D D, S D, S D, S D, S D, S D, S M710HD D D D D D D D M805 D D D D, S D, S D, S D, S M905 D D D D, S D, S D, S D, S M910 D D D D D D D D D T100 * * * * D * * * * * * T105 * * * * D * *
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PowerVault NX1950 PowerVault NX3000 PowerVault NX3100 NOTE: Dell PowerVault DL2100 supports the installation of only the Windows Server 2008 x64 Standard Edition with SP2 or higher operating system. NOTE: Dell PowerVault DL2000 supports the installation of only the Windows Server 2008 x64 Standard Edition with SP1 or higher operating system. NOTE: Dell PowerVault DL2200 supports the installation of only the Windows Server 2008 x64 Standard Edition with SP2 or higher operating system.
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T610 D, S D, S D, S D, S D, S D, S D, S D, S T710 D D D D D D D D D 6950 D, S D, S D, S D, S D, S D, S D, S D, S D, S 2970 D, S D, S D, S D, S D, S D, S D, S D, S D, S 2950 D, S D, S D, S D, S D, S D, S D, S D, S D, S 2900 D, S D, S D, S D, S D, S D, S D, S D, S D, S 1955 D, S D, S D, S D, S D, S D, S D, S D, S D, S 1950 D, S D, S D, S D, S D, S D, S D, S D, S D, S 1900 D, S D, S D, S D, S D, S D, S D, S D, S D, S 6850
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4.0 U1 4.1 Hyper-V Hyper-V R2 D, S R200 D, S D, S D, S R210 D, S D, S D D R300 D, S D, S D, S D, S XenServer 5.
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SC1420 SC440 SC430 SC420 PowerVault 100 PowerVault 500 PowerVault 600 PowerVault DL2000 PowerVault DL2100 PowerVault DX6000 PowerVault NX1950 PowerVault NX3000 Back to Contents Page D, S D, S S
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Back to Contents Page Supported Dell OpenManage Systems Management Software Dell Systems Software Support Matrix Version 6.3 Supported Dell OpenManage Systems Management Software on Microsoft Windows Operating Systems Supported Dell OpenManage Systems Management Software on Linux Operating Systems Supported Dell OpenManage Systems Management Software on Virtualization Operating Systems Dell OpenManage systems management software is a suite of application programs for Dell systems.
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NX3100 M710HD Supported Dell OpenManage Systems Management Software on Microsoft Windows Operating Systems Table 2-2 lists the supported Dell OpenManage 6.3 installation and systems management software on systems running supported Microsoft Windows operating systems. l An X in the intersection of the operating system and the Dell system columns indicates that Server Administrator and Dell Systems Build and Update Utility are supported on that operating system for the corresponding system.
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6950 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 1955 X X X X X X X X 1955MC X X X X X X 2970 2950 X X 2900 1950 X X X X X X X X X X X X X 1900 X X X X X X X X X X X X X 6850 X X X X X X X X X 6800 X X X X X X X X X 2850 2800 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 1855 1855MC
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Table 2-3. Supported Dell OpenManage Systems Management Software on Systems Running Linux Operating Systems SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 (x86_64) SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 (x86_64) SP3 SP1 R200 X X R210 X X R300 X X R310 X X R410 X R510 Dell System Edition Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.
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800 SC1435 * * SC1430 * * X X * * X X X * * * SC1425 * X * * * * * * * * * SC430 * * SC420 * SC1420 SC440 * * * PowerVault 100 PowerVault 500 PowerVault 600 PowerVault DL2000 PowerVault DL2100 PowerVault DX6000 X X X X X PowerVault NX300 X X X X X X PowerVault NX1950 PowerVault NX3000 PowerVault NX3100 Supported Dell OpenManage Systems Management Software on Virtualization Operating Systems Table 2-4 lists the supported Dell OpenManage 6.
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M605 X X X X X X M610 X X X X X X X X X M710 X X X X X X X X X M710HD X X X X X X X X X M805 X X X X X X X X X M905 X X X X X X X X X M910 X X X X X X X X X T100 X X X X T105 * * * * T110 X X X X X X T300 X X X X X X T310 X X X X X X T410 X X X X X X T605 X X X X X X X X T610 X X X X X X X X X T710 X X X X X X X X X 6950 X X X X 2970 X X X X 2950 X X X X X X
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Back to Contents Page
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Back to Contents Page Introduction Dell Systems Software Support Matrix Version 6.3 What's New for this Release Where Can I Find The Server Administrator Application? Structure of This Guide Supported Operating Systems Supported GUI Languages The Dell Systems Software Support Matrix helps identify Dell OpenManage software and other Dell components supported on various Dell systems.
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l Dell Update Packages l Server Update Utility Supported Dell OpenManage Systems Management Consoles This chapter contains information about Dell OpenManage systems management consoles on Dell systems running supported operating systems.
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Linux Operating Systems l SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 (x86_64) SP1 l SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 with SP3 (x86_64) l Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server with Update 5 (x86_32) l Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server with Update 5 (x86_64) l Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS, ES, and AS version 4.8 (x86_32) l Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS, ES, and AS version 4.8 (x86_64) Virtualization Operating Systems l Microsoft Hyper-V, Hyper-V R2 l VMware ESX version 4.0 update 1, and version 4.
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Back to Contents Page Supported Dell OpenManage Systems Management Consoles Dell Systems Software Support Matrix Version 6.3 Support Operating Systems for Server Administrator Web Server Supported Systems for Dell OpenManage IT Assistant Supported Systems for RACADM Supported Systems for BMU and IPMItool Out-of- Band Supported Systems for IPMItool In-Band Dell OpenManage systems management consoles provide the necessary tools for remote or one-to-many group system management.
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Supported Virtualization Operating Systems for Server Administrator Tab le 4-4. Supported Virtualization Operating Systems Server Administrator on your system VMware VMware Citrix Microsoft Edition ESXi ESX ESX 4.0 Update 1 Flash/HDD 4.1 Flash/HDD 4.0 Update 1 4.1 Hyper-V XenServer 5.6 (HDD) X X X X X X Physical System Support NOTE: ESXi Server Administrator Web Server component cannot be installed on Dell systems running ESXi opera ng systems.
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Table 4-7. Supported Operating Systems on Virtual System Operating System on Physical System Supported Guest Operating System l l VMware ESXi For the latest list, see http://www.vmware.com. l l l l l VMware ESX For the latest list, see http://www.vmware.com. l l l l l Micorsoft Hyper-V For the latest list, see http://www.microsoft.com.
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Supported Systems for BMU and IPMItool Out-of- Band BMC Management Utility (BMU) is a utility to access Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) and perform management activities. BMU allows remote, out-ofband LAN and/or serial port power control, event log access, and console redirection. IPMItool is a Command Line Interface (CLI) utility that helps in configuring and managing devices using the IPMI version 1.5 and later protocol.
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x86 or x64 Edition Service Pack x86 2008 x64 x86 Web Standard Enterprise Web Standard Enterprise Standard Datacenter Web SP2 SP2 SP2 SP2 SP2 SP2 Gold Gold X X X X X X X X Standard Enterprise Standard Enterprise Datacenter and Core and Core and Core and Core and Core X X X X X X IPMItool in-band Supported Linux Operating Systems for IPMItool In-Band An X in the operating system column indicates IPMItool in-band support. Table 4-13.
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Back to Contents Page Network Interface Controllers and Supported Operating Systems DellSystems Software Support Matrix Version 6.3 Overview NIC Drivers and Operating Systems Overview The drivers required for a Network Interface Card (NIC) depend on the operating system installed on your system. Table 7-1 shows the relationship between NICs supported by Dell OpenManage Server Administrator and the drivers that they require on each supported operating system.
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Back to Contents Page RAID Controller Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions Dell Systems Software Support Matrix Version 6.3 Overview CERC 6/i Integrated PERC 4/DC SAS 5/iR Adapter PERC 4e/DC PERC 3/DC SAS 5/iR Integrated SAS 5/i Integrated PERC 3/QC SAS 5/E Adapter PERC 4/Di CERC ATA 100 4/CH PERC 6/i Integrated and Adapter PERC 6/E Adapter PERC 3/Di SAS 6/iR Integrated and Adapter PERC 4/IM PERC 4/SC LSI Logic 1020/1030 Ultra320 SCSI Adapter CERC SATA 1.
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PERC 4/DC The PERC 4/DC supports the following Dell PowerEdge systems: 800, 1800, 1850, 2800, 2850, 6800, and 6850. The PERC 4/DC supports the following Dell PowerVault systems: PV745N, PV770N, and PV775N. Table 8-1 shows the other elements supported by the PERC 4/DC. Table 8-1. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4/DC Storage Management Service Dell OpenManage Version PERC Firmware Version Windows Server 2003 Driver Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.8 Driver Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.
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4.8 Driver 3.2 6.3 199D 6.46.2.32 (32-bit) 6.46.3.64 (64-bit) 2.20.4.4 Native NA PERC 4/Di Table 8-6 shows the other elements supported by the PERC 4/Di. Table 8-6. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4/Di Storage Management Service Dell OpenManage Version PERC Firmware Version Windows Server 2003 Driver Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.8 Driver Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.5 server Driver SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP3 3.2 6.3 422D 6.46.2.32 (32-bit) 6.46.3.64 (64-bit) 2.
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3.2 6.3 1.03.23.90 1.09.11 Native Table 8-11. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4/IM SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP1 Storage Management Service Dell OpenManage Version PERC Firmware Version Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.8 Driver Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.5 server Driver SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP3 3.2 6.3 1.03.23.90 NA Native NA Native PERC 4/SC The PERC 4/SC supports the following Dell PowerEdge systems: 800, 830, 850, 1800, and 1850.
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bit) PERC 4e/Si The PERC 4e/Si supports the following Dell PowerEdge system: 1850. Table 8-16 show the other elements supported by the PERC 4e/Si. Table 8-16. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4e/Si Storage Management Service Dell OpenManage Version PERC Firmware Version Windows Server 2003 Driver Windows Server Red Hat 2008 R2 Driver Enterprise Linux 4.8 Driver Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.5 server Driver SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP3 3.2 6.3 5B2D 6.46.2.32 (32bit) 6.46.
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SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP1 Storage Management Service Dell OpenManage Version PERC Firmware Version Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.8 Driver Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.5 server Driver SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP3 3.2 6.3 5.2.2-0072 00.00.04.17-2 Native 00.00.03.21-6 Native PERC 5/i Integrated The PERC 5/i Integrated supports the following Dell PowerEdge systems: 1900, 1950, 2900, 2950, and 2970. The PERC 5/i Integrated supports the following Dell PowerVault system: PowerVault NX1950.
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Storage Dell SAS Management Service OpenManage Version Firmware/ BIOS Version 3.2 6.3 Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2008 Windows Server R2 2008 Driver 00.10.51.00.06.12.05.00 1.28.03.01 1.28.03.01 Native 1.28.5.32 Table 8-26. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: SAS 5/iR Adapter SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP1 Storage Management Service Dell OpenManage Version SAS Firmware/BIOS Version Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.8 Driver Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.5 server Driver 3.2 6.3 00.
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Storage Management Service Dell OpenManage Version SAS Firmware/ BIOS Version Windows Server 2003 Driver 3.2 6.3 00.10.51.00.06.12.05.00 1.28.03.01 Windows Server 2008 Windows Server R2 2008 1.28.03.01 Native 1.28.5.32 Table 8-32. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: SAS 5/E Adapter SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (version 10 SP3) Storage Management Dell OpenManage Service Version SAS Firmware/BIOS Version Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.8 Driver Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.
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SAS 6/iR Integrated and Adapter The SAS 6/iR Integrated supports the following Dell PowerVault systems: PowerVault 500, PowerVault 600, and PowerVault DL2000. The SAS 6/iR Integrated also supports the following Dell PowerEdge systems: 1950, 2900, 2950, 2970, R805, R900, M600, M605, M805, M905, T610, R410, R610, R710, M610, and M710. The SAS 6/iR Adapter supports the following Dell PowerEdge systems: R200, R300, R410, T105, T300, R905, T100, and T605.
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LSI 1020/1030 Embedded SCSI Controller This embedded SCSI controller is an onboard chip. It supports the following systems: 1600SC, 1750, 1800, 1850, 2600, 2800, 2850, 6800, and 6850. Table 8-42 and Table 8-43 show the other elements supported by the LSI 1020/1030. Table 8-42. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: LSI 1020 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (version 10 SP3) Storage Dell OpenManage Management Version Service PERC Firmware Version Windows Server 2003 Driver Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.
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6.3 12.3.0-0032 00.00.04.17-2 Dell A10 (Native) Native 00.00.04.17-2 Dell A10 PERC H800 Adapter The PERC H800 Adapter supports the following Dell PowerEdge systems: R710, R815, T410, R715, R210, R510, T310, R310, T610, R610, R410, T710, and M20X. Table 8-48 and 8-49 show the other elements supported by the PERC H800 Adapter. Table 8-48. Dell OpenManage Supported Elements: PERC H800 Adapter Dell OpenManage Version PERC Firmware Version Windows Server 2003 Driver Windows Server 2008 6.3 12.3.
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Table 8-53. Dell OpenManage Supported Elements: PERC H200 Modular Controller Dell OpenManage Version PERC Firmware Version Red Hat Enterprise Red Hat Linux 4.8 Enterprise Linux 5.5 server Driver 6.3 07.01.33.00 Dell A00 02.15.00.00-2 (x86 and x86_64) Dell A00 Back to Contents Page (Native) SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (version 10 SP3) SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (version 11 SP1) 02.00.00.
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Back to Contents Page Supported Dell Remote Access Controllers and Solutions Dell Systems Software Support Matrix Version 6.3 Dell Remote Access Controller (DRAC) is a systems management hardware and software solution designed to provide remote management capabilities, crashed system recovery, and power control functions.
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T110 No iDRAC support 1.29 or later 1.3 T300 T310 T410 DRAC 5 iDRAC6 iDRAC6 1.51 1.50 1.50 2.34 1.3 1.3 2.0 2.0 2.0 T605 DRAC 5 iDRAC6 1.51 1.50 2.0 2.0 iDRAC6 1.50 DRAC 5 DRAC 5 DRAC 5 DRAC 5 DRAC/MC DRAC 5 DRAC 5 DRAC 4 1.51 1.51 1.51 1.51 1.50 1.51 1.51 1.75 DRAC 4 1.75 DRAC 4 1.75 DRAC 4 1.75 2.30 1.29 or later 1.29 or later 2.29 2.29 2.28 2.28 2.03 2.28 2.29 1.40 or later 1.40 or later 1.23 or later 1.23 or later 1.01 or later 1.23 or later 1.67 or later 1.44 or later 1.
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Back to Contents Page Supported Unified Server Configurator Versions Dell Systems Software Support Matrix Version 6.3 The Unified Server Configurator (USC) or Unified Server Configurator-Lifecycle Controller Enabler (USC-LCE) provides an embedded solution on the local server to assist with providing a pre-operating system environment. It simplifies the end-to-end server lifecycle management.
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Systems Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS, ES, and AS version 4.8 (x86_32) * X, * X, * X X X, * X, * X, * X X X X X, * Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS, ES, and AS version 4.8 (x86_64) * X, * X, * X X X, * X, * X, * X X X X X, * Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS, ES, and AS version 5.5 (x86_32) * X, * X, * X X X, * X, * X, * X X X X X X X, * X X X X Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS, ES, and AS version 5.