Setup Guide

Software Requirements For Managed Systems
The following table lists the software requirements for the managed systems.
NOTE: Ensure that DNS is configured properly for all managed systems, and the managed nodes
have DNS resolvable Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) host names.
Table 2. Software Requirements For Managed Systems
Requirement Description
Operating Systems Install the supported Microsoft Windows, Linux, or
ESXi version. For more information about the
supported operating systems, see Related
Documents.
SNMP service Install and enable the SNMP service, and ensure
that the management server can communicate
with the managed node. For more information, see
Related Documents and What To Do Next?
SNMP agent Configure the SNMP agent to set the community
name, enable Get operations, and send traps to
the HPOM management server.
Configure the SNMP service trap destination to
receive traps on the management server.
For more information about configuring the SNMP
agent on Dell servers running Windows, ESXi, or
Linux operating systems, see Related Documents.
Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Dell OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA)
versions 7.2 to 7.4 are supported for Dell servers
running Windows, ESXi, or Linux operating
systems.
Install Dell OpenManage Server Administrator on
ESXi and enable the OEM CIM providers and
ensure that the management server can
communicate with the systems.
For more information about enabling the OEM
CIM providers or configuring SNMP for Dell servers
running Windows, ESXi, or Linux operating
systems, see Related Documents.
Supported Firmware Versions
The following table lists the supported firmware versions for Dell devices.
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