Release Notes

Topics:
• Dell SupportAssist Version 2.2 for Dell OpenManage Essentials
Dell SupportAssist Version 2.2 for Dell OpenManage
Essentials
This document describes the new features, enhancements, and known issues in Dell SupportAssist Version 2.2 for Dell
OpenManage Essentials.
Release type and definition
Dell SupportAssist Version 2.2 for Dell OpenManage Essentials
Dell SupportAssist collects information about your computer hardware and software, and automatically creates support cases
when issues arise. This helps Dell to provide you an enhanced, personalized, and efficient support experience. Dell uses this data
to help solve common problems and design and market the products and services features you use most.
Version
Dell SupportAssist Version 2.2 for Dell OpenManage Essentials
Release Date
August 2016
Previous Version
Dell SupportAssist Version 2.1 for Dell OpenManage Essentials
Importance
OPTIONAL: Dell recommends the customer review specifics about the update to determine if it applies to your system. The
update contains changes that impact only certain configurations, or provides new features that may/may not apply to your
environment.
Platforms Affected
For a complete list of affected Dell systems and supported operating systems, see the Dell SupportAssist Version 2.2 for Dell
OpenManage Essentials Support Matrix at Dell.com/SupportAssistGroup or https://www.dell.com/serviceabilitytools.
What is Supported?
Dell SupportAssist integrates with Dell OpenManage Essentials to provide support capabilities for the following Dell enterprise
server, storage and networking solutions, using existing environment data:
● Dell PowerEdge 9th generation to 13th generation servers
NOTE:
SupportAssist also supports Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 7 (iDRAC7) and iDRAC8 available on
PowerEdge 12th and 13th generation servers respectively.
● Dell PowerVault NX storage servers
● Dell PowerVault MD storage arrays
● Dell EqualLogic SAN devices
● Dell Networking switches (previously Force10 and PowerConnect)
● Dell PowerEdge M1000e Blade Enclosure
● Dell PowerEdge VRTX
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