OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter for Web Client User's Guide Version 2.
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Contents 1 Introduction............................................................................................................................................. 11 OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter Features.......................................................................................................11 2 Understanding How to Configure or Edit the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter.....................................................................................................
Inventory History.....................................................................................................................................................................33 Viewing Hosts Inventory ..................................................................................................................................................33 Changing Inventory Job Schedules..........................................................................................................................
Read-only User Role.........................................................................................................................................................48 Migration Path to migrate from 1.6/1.7 to 2.1....................................................................................................................48 7 Settings.....................................................................................................................................................
Viewing Hardware Inventory: I/O Modules............................................................................................................................ 76 Viewing Hardware Inventory: iKVM....................................................................................................................................... 77 Viewing Hardware Inventory: PCIe.........................................................................................................................................
23 Viewing Firmware Details for a Single Host...................................................................................113 24 Viewing Power Monitoring for a Single Host.................................................................................115 25 Viewing Warranty Status for a Single Host....................................................................................117 Renewing Host Warranty................................................................................................
Restarting the Virtual Appliance...........................................................................................................................................157 Updating a Repository Location and Virtual Appliance........................................................................................................ 157 Updating the Virtual Appliance Software Version................................................................................................................
Even if my repository has bundles for selected 11G system, why is firmware update showing that I have no bundles for Firmware Update?....................................................................................................................................... 167 Why am I not seeing the OpenManage Integration Icon on the Web Client even if the registration of the plug-in to the vCenter was successful?...................................................................................................
Where To Get Additional Help For This Software.................................................................................................................177 Dell Management Plug-in For VMware vCenter Related Information..................................................................................177 43 Virtualization—Related Events.........................................................................................................179 A Security Roles and Permissions...........................
Introduction 1 VMware vCenter is the primary console used by IT administrators to manage and monitor VMware vSphere ESX/ESXi hosts. In a standard virtualized environment, VMware alerts and monitoring are used to prompt you to launch a separate console to resolve hardware issues. OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter is a product that lets you manage VMware vCenter servers from within the VMware Web client and free you from being tied to a Windows system.
Understanding How to Configure or Edit the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter 2 After you complete the basic installation of the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, the Initial Configuration Wizard is displayed when you click on the Dell OpenManage Integration icon. Use the Initial Configuration Wizard to configure the Settings on first launch. For subsequent instances use the Settings page.
Creating A New Connection Profile using the Initial Configuration Wizard A connection profile stores the iDRAC and host credentials that the virtual appliance uses to communicate with Dell servers. Each Dell server must be associated with a connection profile to be managed by the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter. You may assign multiple servers to a single connection profile.
3. In the Name and Credentials page, under iDRAC Credentials, do one of the following: NOTE: The iDRAC account requires administrative privileges for updating firmware, applying hardware profiles, and deploying hypervisor. • • For iDRACs already configured and enabled for Active Directory on which you want to use Active Directory, select the Use Active Directory check box; otherwise skip down to configure the iDRAC credentials. – In the Active Directory User Name text box, type the user name.
4. In the Host Root area, do one of the following: • • For hosts already configured and enabled for Active Directory on which you want to use Active Directory, select the Use Active Directory check box; otherwise skip down to configure your Host Credentials. – In the Active Directory User Name text box, type the user name. Type the username in one of these formats: domain\username or username@domain. The user name is limited to 256 characters.
To schedule an inventory job: 1. In the Configuration Wizard, in the Inventory Schedule window, do one of the following: 2. • The Enable Inventory Data Retrieval check box is selected by default to enable you to schedule the inventory. Under Inventory Data Retrieval Schedule, do the following: a. Select the check box next to each day of the week that you want to run the inventory. By default, all the days are selected. b. In the text box, enter the time in HH:MM format.
To configure events and alarms: 1. In the Initial Configuration Wizard, under Event Posting Levels, select one of the following: • Do not post any events - Block hardware events. • Post All Events - Post all hardware events. • Post only Critical and Warning Events - Post only critical or warning level hardware events. • 2. Post only Virtualization-Related Critical and Warning Events - Post only virtualization-related critical and warning events; this is the default event posting level.
About VMware vCenter Web Client Navigation 3 Navigating around VMware vCenter is easy. When you log in to VMware vCenter and land on the home page and Home Tab, the OpenManage Integration icon is located in the main content area under the Administration group. Use the OpenManage Integration icon to locate the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter tab and to locate the Dell group in the Navigator area.
Icon Button Definition Use this icon to abort a job. Use this icon to collapse a list. Use this icon to expand a list. Use this icon to delete an object. Use this icon to change a schedule. Use this pencil icon to edit. Use this broom icon to purge a job. Use this icon to export a file. Locating the Software Version The software version is found on the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter Getting Started tab. 1. In VMware vCenter home page, click the OpenManage Integration icon. 2.
• Administration Console In the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, on the Licensing tab, view the following: Licensing Host Licenses vCenter Licenses • Licenses Available Displays the number of available licenses. • Licenses In Use Displays the number of licenses in use. • Licenses Available Displays the number of available licenses. • Licenses In Use Displays the number of licenses in use. Opening Online Help You can open the online help from the Help and Support tab.
• Dell VMware Documentation • OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter Product Page • Dell Help and Support Home • Dell TechCenter Support Call Tips Offers tips on how to contact Dell Support and route your calls correctly. Troubleshooting Bundle Download a troubleshooting bundle. Provide or refer to this bundle when you contact technical support.
If iDRAC uses DHCP for its IP address, then there is a chance that the IP address will change. If this happens, rerun the host inventory job to capture the new iDRAC IP address in the inventory data. 1. In the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, click the Help and Support tab. 2. Under iDRAC Reset, click Reset iDRAC. 3. On the iDRAC Reset dialog, under iDRAC Reset, type the host IP address/name. 4. To confirm that you understand the iDRAC reset process, select the I understand iDRAC reset.
Profiles 4 The Credential Profiles tab lets you manage and configure the connection Profiles and the Chassis Profiles. The Connection Profiles lets you manage and configure connection profiles required to access the Dell servers. A connection profile stores the credentials that the virtual appliance uses to communicate with Dell servers. Associate each Dell server with only one connection profile for management by the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter.
After you create a connection profile, view it here on the connection profile page. The OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter uses profiles to communicate with Dell hosts. In OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, on the Manage → Profiles → Credential Profiles → Connection Profile you can view all the connection profiles you have created. The information you can view includes: Profile Name Displays the name of the connection profile. Description Displays a description, if provided.
3. In the Name and Credentials page, do the following: a. Under Profile, type the Profile Name and optional Description. b. Under vCenter, select the host or hosts on which you want to associate with this connection profile. This option lets you create one connection profile for many vCenter hosts. c. Under Name and Credentials page, do the following: • The iDRAC account requires administrative privileges for updating firmware, applying hardware profiles, and deploying hypervisor.
7. To complete the profile, click Next. For servers that do not have either an iDRAC Express or Enterprise card, the iDRAC test connection result states Not Applicable for this system. Editing a Connection Profile After you have configured a connection profile, you can edit the profile name, description, associated hosts, and credentials. NOTE: The vCenters that display during this procedure have authenticated using the same Single Sign On (SSO).
4. In the Name and Credentials tab, do the following: a. Under Profile, type the Profile Name and optional Description. b. Under vCenter, view the associated hosts for this connection profile. See the note above about why you see the hosts displayed here. c. Under iDRAC Credentials, do the following: • The user name is root and this entry cannot be modified if you do not select the Active Directory. If the Active directory is set, you can choose any Active directory user not just root.
8. The Associated Host tab lets you test the iDRAC and Host Credentials on the selected servers. Do one of the following: • To begin the test, select the hosts to check and then click the Test Connection icon. The other options are inactive. When the test is done click Finish. • To stop the tests click Abort All Tests. In the Abort Tests dialog box, click OK, and then click Finish.
Editing a Chassis Profile After you have configured a chassis profile, you can edit the profile name, description, associated hosts, and credentials. 1. In the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, on the Manage → Profiles → Credential Profiles → Chassis Profiles tab, select a chassis profile. 2. Click the Edit icon on the main menu which is displayed as a tilted Pencil icon. 3. The Edit Chassis Profile window is displayed. 4.
6. To select either an individual chassis or multiple chassis, select the corresponding check boxes next to the IP/Host Name column. If the selected chassis is already a part of another profile then a warning message is displayed indicating that the selected chassis is associated with a profile. For example, you have a profile Test associated with Chassis A. If you create another profile Test 1 and try to associate Chassis A to Test 1 , a warning message is displayed. 7. Click OK.
Job Queue 5 After the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter is configured, you can monitor the inventory, warranty jobs and firmware updates under the Monitor tab. Inventory and warranty are set up with the Configuration Wizard or on the Settings tab. • Inventory History • Warranty History Inventory History Inventory Jobs are set up using the Settings tab or the Initial Configuration wizard. Use the Inventory History tab to view your inventory jobs.
4. Review the Host Inventory information. vCenter Details Change Schedule button Click to edit an inventory schedule. Run Now button Click to run an inventory. vCenter Displays vCenter Address. Hosts Passed Displays any hosts, which have passed. Next Inventory Displays the next inventory schedule that will run. Last Inventory Displays the last inventory schedule that was run. Hosts Host Displays the host address. Status Displays the status.
Running an Inventory Job Now Run an inventory job at least once a week. 1. In the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, on the Monitor → Job Queue tab, click Inventory History and Hosts Inventory. 2. Click the Run Now button. 3. In the Success dialog box, click Close. NOTE: When you run a modular host inventory, corresponding chassis are discovered automatically, An inventory job is now in queue. Note that you cannot run an inventory for a single host.
4. Select either Hosts Warranty or Chassis Warranty to view your corresponding warranty job history information Modify Schedule button Click to edit a warranty job schedule. Run Now button Click to run a warranty job. vCenter History vCenters Displays lists of vCenters. Hosts Passed Displays the number of vCenter Hosts that passed. Last Warranty Displays the last warranty job that was run. Next Warranty Displays the next warranty job that will run. Hosts History Host Displays the host address.
3. Click the Run Now button. 4. In the Success dialog box, click Close. NOTE: Chassis Warranty is run automatically for all the chassis once the host warranty is run. In a SSO environment having multiple vCenters, the chassis warranty runs automatically with every vCenter when the warranty for any vCenter is run manually. A warranty job is now in queue. Running a Chassis Warranty Job Now Run an warranty job at least once a week. 1.
Export icon Use this to export log content to a CSV file. Viewing the Logs 1. In OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, click the Monitor tab. 2. On the Log tab, view the user actions logs for the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter. The Log page shows: Category Displays the category type. Date and Time Displays the date and time of the user action. Description Displays a description of the user action. 3. To sort the data in the grid, click a column header. 4.
Console Administration 6 Administration of the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter and its virtual environment is achieved by using two additional administration portals: • Web-based Administration Console • Console view for an individual server (the appliance virtual machine console).
Modifying The vCenter Administrator Login 1. In OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, on the Summary tab, use the link to open the Administration Console. 2. In the Login dialog box, type your password. 3. In the left pane, click VCENTER REGISTRATION. The registered vCenters are displayed in the right pane. To open the Modify Admin Acct window, under Credentials, click Modify. 4. Enter the vCenter Administrator User Name, Password, and Verify Password; the passwords must match. 5.
4. To navigate to the license file, click the Browse button, to navigate to the license file, and then click Upload. NOTE: If the license file is modified or edited in any way, the appliance views it as corrupted and the file will not work. You can add licenses if you need to add more hosts. Follow the process mentioned above to add more licenses.
Updating the Virtual Appliance Software Version To prevent data loss, perform an appliance backup prior to beginning the software update. 1. Launch a web Browser then enter https://. 2. In the left pane, click APPLIANCE MAINTENANCE. 3. To update the virtual appliance to the software version listed under Appliance Update, click Update Virtual Appliance. 4. In the Update Appliance dialog box, the current and available versions are listed. To begin the update, click Update. 5.
4. Click Edit for NTP. 5. Select the Enabled check box. Enter the host name or IP address for a Preferred and Secondary NTP Server and click Apply. 6. To exit, click Cancel. Generating a Certificate Signing Request Generating a new Certificate Signing Request prevents certificates that are created with the previously generated CSR from being uploaded to the appliance. 1. In OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, on the Summary tab, use the link to open the Administration Console. 2.
Setting up Global Alerts Alert management lets you enter global settings for how alerts are stored for all vCenter instances. 1. In OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, on the Summary tab, use the link to open the Administration Console. 2. In the Login dialog box, type your password. 3. In the left pane, click ALERT MANAGEMENT. To enter new vCenter alert settings, click Edit. 4. Enter numeric values for the following items: 5.
Scheduling Automatic Backups This is the second part of configuring backup and restore. For detailed information on configuring the backup location and credentials, see Configuring Backup And Restore. To schedule an automatic backup: 1. In OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, on the Summary tab, use the link to open the Administration Console. 2. In the Login dialog box, type your password. 3. In the left pane, click BACKUP AND RESTORE. 4.
Understanding the vSphere Client Console The Console is found within the vSphere Web Client on a virtual machine. The Console works hand and hand with the Administration Console. The Console provides the ability to: • Configure network settings • Change the virtual appliance password • Set the local timezone • Reboot the virtual appliance • Reset the virtual appliance to factory settings • Refresh Console Use the arrow keys to navigate up or down.
Setting The Local Time Zone To set the local time zone: 1. Do one of the following: • 2. In vSphere Web Client, select the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter virtual machine, and then click the Console tab • Select Set Time Zone and press In the Time zone Selection window, select the desired time zone and click OK. To cancel changes click Cancel. The time zone is updated.
Refreshing the Console View To refresh the Console view, select Refresh and press . Read-only User Role There is an unprivileged user role called readonly with shell access for diagnostic purposes. The read-only user has limited privileges to run the mount. The read-only user's password is set to the same as the admin. Migration Path to migrate from 1.6/1.7 to 2.1 OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter version 2.1 is an OVF release only.
9. Run the Inventory on all the registered vCenters. NOTE: It is recommended that you run the inventory on all the hosts managed by the plug-in again after the upgrade. For more information, see the section Running Inventory Jobs for steps to run the inventory on demand. If the IP address of the new OpenManage Integration version 2.1 appliance has changed from that of the old appliance, the trap destination for the SNMP traps must be configured to point to the new appliance.
Settings 7 The Settings tab is used to do the following: • Editing the OMSA Link • Viewing Warranty Expiration Notification Settings • Configuring Warranty Expiration Notification • Setting Up The Firmware Update Repository • Viewing the Alarm and Event Settings • Configuring and Managing Events and Alarms • Viewing the Data Retrieval Schedules for Inventory and Warranty Editing the OMSA Link This procedure assumes that you have already installed an OMSA Web Server and that you have previous
Deploying the OMSA Agent onto an ESX System Install the OMSA tar.gz on an ESX system to gather inventory and alert information from the systems. NOTE: OpenManage agents are required on Dell hosts earlier than Dell PowerEdge 12th generation servers. Install OMSA using the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter or install manually to hosts prior to installing the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter. Details on manually installing the agents are at http:// en.community.dell.
8. Click Apply Changes. 9. Repeat step 1 to step 8 to configure additional events. Viewing Warranty Expiration Notification Settings 1. In the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, on the Manage → Settings tab, under Appliance Settings, click Warranty Expiration Notification. 2. Under Warranty Expiration Notification you can view the following: 3. • Whether the setting is enabled or disabled • The number of days for the first Warning setting.
NOTE: For 9th and 10th generation servers, BIOS/BMC/DRAC firmware versions are viewable only at the Cluster View level in vCenter or on the Overview page of the individual host view. Firmware version information is not active in the individual host view under Firmware, and that page appears grayed out, and remote firmware updates are not available. Firmware Versions After October 14, 2010 For Firmware updated on or after October 14th, 2010, the Firmware Update Wizard runs.
NOTE: To safeguard against browser timeout issues, change the default timeout to 30 seconds. For information on changing the default timeout setting, see How Come I see an Error Message Displayed After Clicking the Firmware Update Link in the Troubleshooting section of the User’s Guide. NOTE: Right click on Host > All OpenManage Integration Actions > Firmware Update to access the firmware wizard.
firmware versions using the Firmware Update Wizard. This wizard only updates hosts that are part of a connection profile and compliant in terms of firmware, CSIOR status, hypervisor, and OMSA status (11th generation servers only). Select a cluster that is listed in the Clusters view and use the Firmware Update Wizard. It typically takes from 30 to 60 minutes to update firmware components for each cluster.
3. View the status in the datagrid. This grid offers the following information about firmware update jobs: • Status • Scheduled Time • Name • Description • vCenter • Collection Size The collection size is the number of servers on this firmware inventory job. • Progress Summary The progress summary lists the progress details of this firmware update. 4. To see more details about a particular job, in the datagrid for a particular job, click on a item of master datagrid.
Post only Virtualization-Related Critical and Warning Events Post Virtualization related events received from hosts into related vCenters. Virtualization related events are those that Dell has selected to be most critical to hosts running virtual machines. When you configure your events and alarms, you can enable them.
Click on a specific vCenter. The alarms are displayed. Only the first 4 alarms are displayed. Click on Show All and the detailed list are displayed in the Monitor tab as All Issues.. Click on the Alarm in Triggered Alarms to view the Alarm Definition. Configuring Events And Alarms For detailed information about events and alarms see Understanding Alarms and Events. Configure events and alarms on the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter Management → Settings tab.
Viewing the Alarm and Event Settings Once alarms and events are configured you can view if the vCenter alarms for hosts are enabled and which event posting level is selected on the Settings tab. 1. In the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenterManage → Settings tab, under vCenter Settings, expand Events and Alarms. 2. Under Events and Alarms you can view the following: • vCenter Alarms for Dell Hosts: Displays either Enabled or Disabled.
Deploying The OMSA Agent Onto An ESXi System Install the OMSA VIB on an ESXi system to gather inventory and alert information from the systems. NOTE: OpenManage agents are required on Dell hosts earlier than Dell PowerEdge 12th generation servers. Install OMSA using the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter or install manually to hosts prior to installing the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter. Details on manually installing the agents are at http:// en.community.dell.
5. Click the grey Configure Destinations button, and click the Destination link. 6. Select the Enable Destination check box. 7. Enter the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter appliance IP address in the Destination IP Address field. 8. Click Apply Changes. 9. Repeat step 1 to step 8 to configure additional events.
Viewing Warranty Expiration Notification Settings 1. In the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, on the Manage → Settings tab, under Appliance Settings, click Warranty Expiration Notification. 2. Under Warranty Expiration Notification you can view the following: 3. • Whether the setting is enabled or disabled • The number of days for the first Warning setting. • The number of days for the Critical warning setting.
About Firmware Updates 9 The location where servers receive firmware updates is a global setting that is available in the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter on the Settings tab. Firmware repository settings contain the firmware catalog location used to update deployed servers. There are two location types: Dell (ftp.dell.com) Uses the firmware update repository of Dell (ftp.dell.com). The OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter downloads selected firmware updates from Dell.
Setting Up the Firmware Update Repository You can set up the firmware update repository on the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter Settings tab. 1. In OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, on the Manage → Settings tab, under Appliance Settings and to the right side of Firmware Update Repository, click the Edit icon. 2. In the Firmware Update Repository dialog box, select one of the following: • Dell Online Default firmware repository (ftp.dell.com) with a staging folder.
5. Click on Run Firmware Wizard. The Firmware Update screen is displayed. 6. Click Next, the Select Update Source screen is displayed with the firmware update bundle for the given host is displayed. a. In the screen, select the firmware update bundle from the Select an Update Bundle drop-down list. 7. Click Next. The Select Components screen is displayed which lists the firmware details for the components. 8. Select the desired firmware updates and click Next.
You can view the status and manage Firmware update jobs from the Job Queue page. See, Viewing Firmware Details for Datacenters and Clusters. 1. Click on OpenManage Integration icon, click on Clusters hat is displayed in the left pane. The list of clusters are displayed. 2. Click on a cluster from the displayed list. The main menu is displayed with different options. 3. Click on Monitor -->Dell Cluster Information -->Firmware. The Run Firmware Wizard screen is displayed. 4.
Understanding Events And Alarms for Hosts 10 You can edit events and alarms settings from the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter within Manage → Settings tab. From here you can select the Event Posting Level, enable Alarms for Dell Hosts, or Restore Default Alarms. You can configure events and alarms for each vCenter or all at once for all registered vCenters. NOTE: To receive Dell events, you must enable both alarms and events. There are four event posting levels. Table 3.
If you ever need to restore the default alarm settings, you can do so with the Reset Default Alarm button. This button is a convenience to restore the default alarm configuration without uninstalling and reinstalling the product. If any Dell alarm configurations have been changed since install, those changes are reverted using this button. NOTE: The OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter pre-selects the virtualization-related events that are the essential to hosts successfully running virtual machines.
3. To enable all hardware alarms and events, select the Enable Alarms for all Dell Hosts check box. NOTE: Dell hosts that have alarms enabled respond to critical events by entering maintenance mode and you can modify the alarm as needed. 4. To restore the default vCenter alarm settings for all managed Dell servers, click Restore Default Alarms. It may take up to a minute before the change takes effect. 5.
Viewing the Data Retrieval Schedules for Inventory and Warranty 1. In the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, on the Manage → Settings tab, under vCenter Settings, click Data Retrieval Schedule. Clicking Data Retrieval Schedule expands to expose the schedules for inventory and warranty. 2. For either Inventory or Warranty Retrieval, view the settings: • Shows whether the option is enabled or disabled • Displays the week days for which it is enabled. • Displays the time of day it is enabled.
Viewing Associated Host for a Chassis 11 You can view information about the associated host for the selected chassis on the Manage page. To view information about the associated host: 1. On the Home page, click vCenter Server. 2. In the left pane, under OpenManage Integration, click Dell Chassis. 3. In the left pane, select the corresponding chassis IP. 4. Click the Manage tab.
Chassis Management 12 The OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter allows you to view additional information for a selected Chassis. In the Chassis Information tab, you can view the chassis overview details for an individual chassis, information about hardware inventory, firmware and management controller. The following three tabs are displayed for each chassis and varies for some chassis based on the models.
Viewing Hardware Inventory: Fans You can view information about the fans within the selected chassis. To view the information on this page, you must run an inventory job. You can export a CSV file of Fans information. To view information about fans: 1. On the Home page, click vCenter Server. 2. In the left pane, under OpenManage Integration, click Dell Chassis. 3. In the left pane, select the corresponding chassis IP. 4. Click the Monitor tab. 5.
5. To view information about the I/O Modules, perform one of the following: a. In the Overview tab, click I/O Modules. b. In the Monitor tab, expand the left pane, click Hardware Inventory, and then click I/O Modules.
5. To view information about the iKVM, perform one of the following: a. In the Overview tab, click iKVM. b. In the Monitor tab, expand the left pane, click Hardware Inventory, and then click iKVM. The following information is displayed: • iKVM Name • Present • Firmware Version • Front Panel USB/Video Enabled • Allow access to CMC CLI NOTE: The iKVM tab will be displayed only if the chassis contains iKVM module.
5. To view information about the PCIe, perform one of the following: NOTE: PCIe information is not applicable for M1000e chassis. a. In the Overview tab, click PCIe. b. In the Monitor tab, expand the left pane, click Hardware Inventory, and then click PCIe.
5. To view information about the Power Supply Units, perform one of the following: a. In the Overview tab, click Power Supplies. b. In the Monitor tab, expand the left pane, click Hardware Inventory, and then click Power Supplies. The following information is displayed: • Name • Capacity • Present • Power State Viewing Hardware Inventory: Temperature Sensors You can view information about temperature sensors for the selected chassis.
To view information about warranty: 1. On the Home page, click vCenter Server. 2. In the left pane, under OpenManage Integration, click Dell Chassis. 3. In the left pane, select the corresponding chassis IP. 4. Click the Monitor tab. 5. The Warranty tab contains the following: a. Provider b. Description c. Status d. Start Date e. End Date f. Days Left g. Lat Updated Viewing Storage Storage window stores the information for the chassis. To view information about storage: 1.
Viewing Firmware Details for a Chassis You can view information about the firmware details for the selected chassis. You can export a CSV file of firmware information. To view information about firmware: 1. On the Home page, click vCenter Server. 2. In the left pane, under OpenManage Integration, click Dell Chassis. 3. In the left pane, select the corresponding chassis IP. 4. Click the Monitor tab. 5. Click the double arrow mark and expand the left pane, and then click Firmware.
6. On the Management Controller page, to view additional information, click the arrow mark and expand the left column.
Monitoring a Single Host 13 The OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter lets you view detailed information for a single host. You can access hosts in VMware vCenter from the left side Navigator. This displays all hosts for all vendors. Click on a specific Dell host to find more detailed information. To quickly view a list of Dell Hosts, from withinOpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, in the left Navigator, click Dell Hosts.
4. 86 View the host summary details: Summary Information At the top of this page, in the upper left corner is a summary list of information for this host. Alerting system If there are alerts for the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, they display in a yellow box below the status area and above the portlets. Notification area Dell products integrate information in this right side-panel area.
5. Scroll down to view the Dell Server Management portlet. Service Tag The Service Tag for your Dell PowerEdge server. Use this number when you call for support. Model Name Displays the .servers model name. Fault Resilient Memory This is a BIOS attribute and is enabled in the BIOS during initial setup of the sever and displays the memory operational mode of the server. You need to restart your system when you change memory operational mode value.
Displays the remote access card version. Management Consoles The management consoles are used to launch external system management consoles, such as: • Host Actions 6. Remote Access Console (iDRAC) Launches the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) web user interface. To configure the OMSA link, see Editing the OMSA Link. Launches the OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA) user interface if it has been configured.
Launching the OMSA Console Before you can launch the OMSA Console, you must set up the OMSA URL and install and configure the OMSA Web Server. Set up the OMSA URL from the Settings Tab. NOTE: You must install OMSA to monitor and manage Dell PowerEdge 11th generation servers usingOpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter. 1. In the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, in the Navigator area, under Inventory Lists, click Hosts. 2. On the Object tab, double-click the host you want. 3.
5. 90 Choose one of the following: • To turn the blink on and set the time period, in the Indicator Light dialog box, click Blink On, and use the Timeout drop-down list to select the timeout increment, and then click OK. • To turn the blink off, in the Indicator Light dialog box, click Blink Off, and then click OK.
Buying and Uploading a Software License 14 You are running a trial license until you upgrade to a full product version. Use a Buy License link from the product to navigate to the Dell website and buy a license. Once you buy it, upload it using the Administration Console. This option only appears if you are using a trial license. 1. In the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter. Do one of the following: • On the Licensing tab, next to Software License, click Buy License.
NOTE: The standard license period is for 3 years only and the additional licenses will be appended to the existing license and not over written. You cannot add 9g\10g to a new or existing connection profile if total number of 11g \12g hosts for which inventory ran successfully has reached the blocking number.
15 Viewing Hardware: FRU Details for a Single Host View the Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) details for a single host on the Dell Host Information tab. For information to appear on this page, you must run an inventory job. Hardware views are directly reporting the data from OMSA and iDRAC. See Running an Inventory Job Now. 1. In OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, in the Navigator, click Hosts. 2. On the Host tab, select the specific host for which you want to view Hardware: FRU details. 3.
Viewing Hardware: Processor Details for a Single Host 16 View the processor details for a single host on the Dell Host Information tab. For information to appear on this page, you must run an inventory job. Hardware views are directly reporting the data from OMSA and iDRAC. See Running an Inventory Job Now. 1. In OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, in the Navigator, click Hosts. 2. On the Object tab, select the specific host for which you want to view processor details. 3.
17 Viewing Hardware: Power Supply Details for a Single Host View the virtual power supply details for a single host on the Dell Host Information tab. For information to appear on this page, you must run an inventory job. Hardware views are directly reporting the data from OMSA and iDRAC. See Running an Inventory Job Now. 1. In OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, in the Navigator, click Hosts. 2.
18 Viewing Hardware: Memory Details for a Single Host View the memory details for a single host on the Dell Host Information tab. For information to appear on this page, you must run an inventory job. Hardware views are directly reporting the data from OMSA and iDRAC. See Running an Inventory Job Now. 1. In OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, in the Navigator, click Hosts. 2. On the Objects tab, select the specific host for which you want to view Hardware: Memory details. 3.
19 View Hardware: NICs Details for a Single Host View the Network Interface Card (NIC) details for a single host on the Dell Host Information tab. For information to appear on this page, you must run an inventory job. Hardware views are directly reporting the data from OMSA and iDRAC. See Running an Inventory Job Now. 1. In OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, in the Navigator, click Hosts. 2. On the Objects tab, select the specific host for which you want to view Hardware: NICs details. 3.
Viewing Hardware: PCI Slots for a Single Host 20 View the PCI slot details for a single host on the Dell Host Information tab. For information to appear on this page, you must run an inventory job. Hardware views are directly reporting the data from OMSA and iDRAC. See Running an Inventory Job Now. 1. In OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, in the Navigator, click Hosts. 2. On the Objects tab, select the specific host for which you want to view Hardware: PCI Slot details. 3.
21 Viewing Hardware: Remote Access Card Details for a Single Host View the Remote Access Card details for a single host on the Dell Host nformation tab. For information to appear on this page, you must run an inventory job. Hardware views are directly reporting the data from OMSA and iDRAC. See Running an Inventory Job Now. 1. In OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, in the Navigator, click Hosts. 2.
Viewing Storage Details for a Single Host 22 View the storage details for a single host on the Dell Host Information tab. For information to appear on this page, run an inventory job. See Running an Inventory Job Now. This page displays different options depending on what is selected from the View drop-down list. If you select Physical Disks, another drop-down list appears. This new drop-down list called Filter lets you filter your physical disk options.
Viewing Storage: Virtual Disk Details for a Single Host The storage options on the Host Storage page depend on what you select from the View drop-down list. If you selected Virtual Disks from the View drop-down list, view these options: Name Displays the name of the virtual disk. Device FQDD Displays the FQDD. Physical Disk Displays on which physical disk the virtual disk is located. Capacity Displays the capacity of the virtual disk. Layout Displays the layout type of the virtual storage.
Cache Policy Displays if cache policy is enabled. Viewing Storage: Physical Disk Details for a Single Host The storage options on the Host Storage page depend on what you select from the View drop-down list. When you select this option the Filter drop-down list displays.
• The last option displays custom named virtual disks. If you selected Physical Disks from the View drop-down list, view these options: 110 Name Displays the name of the physical disk. Device FQDD Displays the device FQDD. Capacity Displays the physical disk capacity. Disk Status Displays physical disk status.
Serial Number Displays the storage serial number. Vendor Displays the storage vendor name. Viewing Storage: Controller Details for a Single Host The storage options on the Host Storage page depend on what you selected from the View drop-down list. If you selected Controllers from the View drop-down list, view these options: Controller ID Displays the controller ID. Name Displays the name of the controller. Device FQDD Displays the FQDD of the device.
Viewing Firmware Details for a Single Host 23 View the firmware details for a single host on the Dell Host Information tab. For information to appear on this page, run an inventory job. Hardware views are directly reporting the data from OMSA and iDRAC. See Running an Inventory Job Now. This host page lets you use the search filter and export a CSV file of firmware information. 1. In OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, in the Navigator, click Hosts. 2.
Viewing Power Monitoring for a Single Host 24 View the power monitoring details for a single host on the Dell Host Information tab. For information to appear on this page, run an inventory job. Hardware views are directly reporting the data from OMSA and iDRAC. See Running an Inventory Job Now. NOTE: Host time, as used here, means the local time where the host is located. 1. In OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, in the Navigator, click Hosts. 2.
Viewing Warranty Status for a Single Host 25 You must have run a warranty job to view a warranty status. See Running a Warranty Job Now. View the warranty status details for a single host on the Dell Host Information tab. The Warranty Status page lets you monitor the warranty expiration date. Warranty settings control when server warranty information is retrieved from Dell online by enabling or disabling the warranty schedule and then setting the Minimum Days Threshold alert. See Warranty History. 1.
3. 118 On the Monitor tab, select the Dell Host Information tab, and on Warranty sub-tab, click Renew Warranty. This takes you to a web page where you can renew your warranty.
Quickly Viewing Only Dell Hosts 26 When you want to quickly view only Dell hosts, you can do this from within OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, and in the Navigator you can select Dell Hosts. 1. In VMware vCenter home page, click the OpenManage Integration icon. 2. In the Navigator, under OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, click Dell Hosts. 3. On the Dell Host tab, view the following information: Host Name Displays a link using the IP address for each Dell host.
27 Monitoring Hosts on Clusters and Datacenters The OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter lets you view detailed information for all hosts included in a datacenter or cluster. These pages let you sort data by clicking the data grid row header. Datacenter and cluster pages let you export information to a CSV file and offers filter/search functionality on the data grid.
28 Viewing Overview Details for Datacenters and Clusters View the host details for datacenters or clusters on the Dell Datacenter/Cluster Information tab. For information to appear on this page, run an inventory job. The data you view may vary depending on which view you are accessing the data. Hardware views are directly reporting the data from OMSA and iDRAC. See Running an Inventory Job Now.
4. On the Monitor tab, select the Dell Datacenter/Cluster Information → Overview tab, and view the details: NOTE: To display the full list of details, select a specific host from the data grid. Datacenter/Cluster Displays the following: Information • Datacenter/cluster name Hardware Resources Warranty Summary • The number of Dell managed hosts • Total Energy Consumption. This link takes you to the Power Monitoring page for this datacenter or cluster.
Remote Access Card Version Displays the remote access card version. BIOS Firmware Version Displays the BIOS firmware version.
Viewing Hardware: FRUs for Datacenters or Clusters 29 View the Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) details for a datacenter or cluster on the Dell Datacenter/Cluster Information tab. For information to appear on this page, you must run an inventory job. Datacenter and cluster pages let you export information to a CSV file and offer filter/search functionality on the data grid. The data you view may vary depending on which view you are accessing the data.
Viewing Hardware: Processor Details for Datacenters or Clusters 30 View the processor details for a datacenter or cluster on the Dell Datacenter/Cluster Information tab. For information to appear on this page, you must run an inventory job. Datacenter and cluster pages let you export information to a CSV file and offers filter/search functionality on the data grid. Hardware views are directly reporting the data from OMSA and iDRAC. See Running an Inventory Job Now. 1.
Viewing Hardware: Power Supply Details for Datacenters and Clusters 31 View the virtual power supply details for a datacenter or cluster on the Dell Datacenter or Cluster Information tab. For information to appear on this page, you must run an inventory job. Datacenter and cluster pages let you export information to a CSV file and offers filter/search functionality on the data grid. Hardware views are directly reporting the data from OMSA and iDRAC. See Running an Inventory Job Now. 1.
4. 132 On the Monitor tab, select the Dell Datacenter/Cluster Information tab, and on the Hardware: Power Supply subtab, view the following: Host Displays the name of the host. Service Tag Displays the Service Tag. Type Displays the type of power supply. Power supply types include: • UNKNOWN • LINEAR • SWITCHING • BATTERY • UPS • CONVERTER • REGULATOR • AC • DC • VRM Location Displays the location of the power supply, such as Slot 1. Output (Watts) Displays the power in Watts.
Viewing Hardware: Memory Details for Datacenters and Clusters 32 View the memory details for a datacenter or cluster on the Dell Datacenter/Cluster Information tab. For information to appear on this page, you must run an inventory job. Datacenter and cluster pages let you export information to a CSV file and offers filter/search functionality on the data grid. Hardware views are directly reporting the data from OMSA and iDRAC. See Running an Inventory Job Now. 1.
33 Viewing Hardware: NICs Details for Datacenters and Clusters View the Network Interface Card (NIC) details for a datacenter or cluster on the Dell Datacenter/Cluster Information tab. For information to appear on this page, you must run an inventory job. Datacenter and cluster pages let you export information to a CSV file and offers filter/search functionality on the data grid. Hardware views are directly reporting the data from OMSA and iDRAC. See Running an Inventory Job Now. 1.
Viewing Hardware: PCI Slot Details for Datacenters and Clusters 34 View the PCI slot details for a datacenter or cluster on the Dell Datacenter/Cluster Information tab. For information to appear on this page, you must run an inventory job. Datacenter and cluster pages let you export information to a CSV file and offers filter/search functionality on the data grid. Hardware views are directly reporting the data from OMSA and iDRAC. See Running an Inventory Job Now. 1.
35 Viewing Hardware: Remote Access Card Details View the Remote Access Card details for a datacenter or cluster on the Dell Datacenter/Cluster Information tab. For information to appear on this page, you must run an inventory job. Datacenter and cluster pages let you export information to a CSV file and offers filter/search functionality on the data grid. Hardware views are directly reporting the data from OMSA and iDRAC. See Running an Inventory Job Now. 1.
36 Viewing Storage: Physical Disks for Datacenters and Clusters View the physical storage details for a datacenter or cluster on the Dell Datacenter/Cluster Information tab. For information to appear on this page, you must run an inventory job. Datacenter and cluster pages let you export information to a CSV file and offers filter/search functionality on the data grid. See Running an Inventory Job Now. NOTE: Hardware views are directly reporting the data from OMSA and iDRAC. 1.
4. On the Monitor tab, select the Dell Datacenter/Cluster Information tab, and on the Storage: Physical Disk sub-tab, view the following: NOTE: To display the full list of details, select a specific host from the data grid. Host Displays the name of the host. Service Tag Displays the Service Tag. Capacity Displays the physical disk capacity. Disk Status Displays physical disk status.
A dedicated hot spare is an unused backup disk that is assigned to a single virtual disk. When a physical disk in the virtual disk fails, the hot spare is activated to replace the failed physical disk without interrupting the system or requiring your intervention. Part Number Displays the storage part number. Serial Number Displays the storage serial number. Vendor Name Displays the storage vendor name.
Viewing Storage: Virtual Disk Details for Datacenters and Clusters 37 View the virtual storage details for a datacenter or cluster on the Dell Datacenter/Cluster tab. For information to appear on this page, you must run an inventory job. The data you view may vary depending on which view you are accessing the data. Hardware views are directly reporting the data from OMSA and iDRAC. See Running an Inventory Job Now.
4. On the Monitor tab, select the Dell Datacenter/Cluster Information tab, and on the Storage: Virtual Disk sub-tab, view the following: NOTE: To display the full list of details, select a specific host from the data grid. Host Displays the name of the host. Service Tag Displays the Service Tag. Name Displays the name of the virtual disk. Physical Disk Displays on which physical disk the virtual disk is located. Capacity Displays the capacity of the virtual disk.
• Enabled This means cache I/O. • Disabled This means direct I/O.
38 Viewing Firmware Details for Datacenters and Clusters View the firmware details for datacenters or clusters on the Dell Host tab. For information to appear on this page, you must run an inventory job. Datacenter and cluster pages let you export information to a CSV file and offers filter/search functionality on the data grid. Hardware views are directly reporting the data from OMSA and iDRAC. See Running an Inventory Job Now. 1. In VMware vCenter, in the Navigator, click vCenter. 2.
Viewing Warranty Summary Details for Datacenters and Clusters 39 You must have run a warranty job to view a warranty summary. See Running a Warranty Job Now. View the warranty summary details for a datacenter or cluster on the Dell Datacenter/Cluster Information tab. Datacenter and cluster pages let you export information to a CSV file and offers filter/search functionality on the data grid. The Warranty Summary page lets you monitor the warranty expiration date.
40 Viewing Power Monitoring for Datacenters and Clusters View the power monitoring details for a datacenter or cluster on the Dell Datacenter/Cluster Information tab. For information to appear on this page, you must run an inventory job. Datacenter and cluster pages let you export information to a CVS file and offers filter/search functionality on the data grid. Hardware views are directly reporting the data from OMSA and iDRAC. See Running an Inventory Job Now. 1.
4. On the Monitor tab, select the Dell Datacenter/Cluster Information Host tab, and on the Power Monitoring sub-tab, view the following: NOTE: To display the full list of details, select a specific host from the data grid. Host Displays the name of the host. Service Tag Displays the Service Tag. Current Profile Displays power profile to maximize your system’s performance and conserve energy. Energy Consumption Displays the energy consumption of the host.
Console Administration 41 There are two consoles you use with OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter for appliance administrative tasks. The VMware vCenter console and the Administration Console. The VMware vCenter console is first used during setup and registration of the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter. Later, you can use it to configure network settings and a list of other functions. Some of the tasks you can do on the VMware vCenter console, you can do in the Administration Console.
5. Under Admin User Account, do the following: a. In the Admin User Name text box, enter the administrator's user name. b. In the Password text box, enter the password. c. In the Verify Password text box, enter the password again. 6. Click Register. Modifying The vCenter Administrator Login 1. In OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, on the Summary tab, use the link to open the Administration Console. 2. In the Login dialog box, type your password. 3.
Uploading a OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter License to the Administration Console 1. In OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, on the Summary tab, use the link to open the Administration Console. 2. In the Login dialog box, type your password. 3. In the left pane, click VCENTER REGISTRATION. The registered vCenters are displayed in a table. To display the upload license dialog box, click Upload License. 4.
Updating the Virtual Appliance Software Version To prevent data loss, perform an appliance backup prior to beginning the software update. 1. Launch a web Browser then enter https://. 2. In the left pane, click APPLIANCE MAINTENANCE. 3. To update the virtual appliance to the software version listed under Appliance Update, click Update Virtual Appliance. 4. In the Update Appliance dialog box, the current and available versions are listed. To begin the update, click Update. 5.
Generating a Certificate Signing Request Generating a new Certificate Signing Request prevents certificates that are created with the previously generated CSR from being uploaded to the appliance. 1. In OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, on the Summary tab, use the link to open the Administration Console. 2. In the Login dialog box, type your password. 3. In the left pane, click APPLIANCE MANAGEMENT. 4. Click Generate Certificate Signing Request for HTTPS Certificates.
Setting up Global Alerts Alert management lets you enter global settings for how alerts are stored for all vCenter instances. 1. In OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, on the Summary tab, use the link to open the Administration Console. 2. In the Login dialog box, type your password. 3. In the left pane, click ALERT MANAGEMENT. To enter new vCenter alert settings, click Edit. 4. Enter numeric values for the following items: 5.
Scheduling Automatic Backups This is the second part of configuring backup and restore. For detailed information on configuring the backup location and credentials, see Configuring Backup And Restore. To schedule an automatic backup: 1. In OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, on the Summary tab, use the link to open the Administration Console. 2. In the Login dialog box, type your password. 3. In the left pane, click BACKUP AND RESTORE. 4.
Understanding the vSphere Client Console The Console is found within the vSphere Web Client on a virtual machine. The Console works hand and hand with the Administration Console. The Console provides the ability to: • Configure network settings • Change the virtual appliance password • Set the local timezone • Reboot the virtual appliance • Reset the virtual appliance to factory settings • Refresh Console Use the arrow keys to navigate up or down.
Setting The Local Time Zone To set the local time zone: 1. Do one of the following: • 2. In vSphere Web Client, select the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter virtual machine, and then click the Console tab • Select Set Time Zone and press In the Time zone Selection window, select the desired time zone and click OK. To cancel changes click Cancel. The time zone is updated.
Refreshing the Console View To refresh the Console view, select Refresh and press . Read-only User Role There is an unprivileged user role called readonly with shell access for diagnostic purposes. The read-only user has limited privileges to run the mount. The read-only user's password is set to the same as the admin.
Troubleshooting 42 Use this section to find answers to troubleshooting questions. This section includes: • Frequently asked questions (FAQ) • Bare metal deployment issues • Contacting Dell • Related product information Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) This section contains some common questions and solutions. 'Settings' page fails to load, if we navigate away and go back to ‘Settings’ page.
On trying a firmware update with an invalid DUP, the hardware update job status on the vCenter console neither fails nor times-out for hours, though the job status in LC says ‘FAILED’. Why is this happening? When the invalid DUP is picked for firmware update, the status of the task in the vCenter console window remains ‘In Progress’ but the message is changed to the reason of failure. This is a known VMWare defect and will be fixed in the future releases of VMWare vCenter.
Why is the Installation date showing up as 12/31/1969 for some of the firmware on the firmware page? In the Web Client, the installation date is showing up as 12/31/1969 for some firmware items on the firmware page for a host. If the firmware installation date is not available, then this very old date is shown. Resolution: If you see this old date for any firmware component, consider that the installation date is not available for it. Versions Affected: 2.0 and 2.
Why am I not seeing the OpenManage Integration Icon on the Web Client even if the registration of the plug-in to the vCenter was successful? OpenManage Integration icon is not displayed on the Web client unless the vCenter Web Client services are restarted or the Box is rebooted. When a user registers the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter appliance, it registers with both the Desktop client and the Web client.
Figure 1. Firmware link communication error 1. Open Microsoft Registry Editor (Regedit). 2. Navigate to the following location: KHEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings 3. Add a DWORD value for ReceiveTimeout. 4. Set the value to 30 seconds (30000) [This value may need to be a higher value in your environment]. 5. Exit Regedit. 6. Restart Internet Explorer. NOTE: Just opening a new Internet Explorer window is not enough. Restart the Internet Explorer browser.
What are the Required Port Settings for the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter? NOTE: When deploying the OMSA agent using the Fix non-complient vSphere hosts link available from the Compliance window in the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter starts the http Client service and enables port 8080 on releases after ESXI 5.0 to download OMSA VIB and install it.
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6. Select the Alert Management tab, and select Temperature Probe Warning. 7. Select the Broadcast a Message check box, and select Apply Changes. 8. To cause the temperature warning event, from the tree view on the left, select Main System Chassis. 9. Select Temperatures under Main System Chassis. 10. Select the System Board Ambient Temp link, and select the Set to Values option button. 11.
When I tried to use lockdown mode, it failed. When I added a host to the connection profile in lockdown mode, the inventory kicked off but failed stating that “No Remote Access Controller was found or Inventory is not supported on this host.” Inventory is supposed to work for a host in lockdown mode, right? If you put the host in lockdown mode or remove a host from lockdown mode, you must wait 30–minutes before performing the next operation on the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter.
How Do I Force Removal of the Virtual Appliance? 1. Go to https:///mob 2. Enter the VMware vCenter admin credentials. 3. Click Content. 4. Click ExtensionManager. 5. Click UnregisterExtension. 6. Enter the extension key to unregister com.dell.plugin.openManage_integration_for_VMware_vCenter, and then click Invoke method. 7. Enter the extension key to unregister com.dell.plugin.OpenManage_Integration_for_VMware_vCenter_WebClient, and then click Invoke method. 8.
To fix a server in a disabled state: 1. Open the Chassis Management Controller console and select the disabled server. 2. To automatically open the iDRAC console, click Launch iDRAC GUI. 3. Navigate to the user list in iDRAC console, and choose one of the following: • iDRAC 6 : Select iDRAC settings → Network/Security tab → Users tab. 4. • iDRAC 7 : Select User authentication. To edit the settings, in the User ID column, click the link for the admin (root) user. 5.
• It is highly recommended that BIOS configuration be run in Clone mode, so that the reference server is an identical system. • Some controllers do not allow creation of a RAID 0 array with one drive. This feature is supported only on high-end controllers, and the application of such a hardware profile can cause failures. Contacting Dell NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.
43 Virtualization—Related Events The following table contains the virtualization-related critical and warning events, including event name, description and severity level. Event Name Description Severity Recommended Action Dell-Current sensor detected a warning value A current sensor in the specified system exceeded its warning threshold. Warning No action Dell-Current sensor detected a failure value A current sensor in the specified system exceeded its failure threshold.
Dell - Power supply sensor A power supply sensor in detected a non-recoverable the specified system value detected an error from which it cannot recover. Error No action Dell - Memory Device Status warning A memory device correction Warning rate exceeded an acceptable value. No action Dell - Memory Device error A memory device correction Error rate exceeded an acceptable value, a memory spare bank was activated, or a multibit ECC error occurred.
configuration error, or experienced a thermal trip. Dell - Processor sensor A processor sensor in the Error detected a non-recoverable specified system has failed. value No action Dell - Device configuration error A configuration error was detected for a pluggable device in the specified system.
Dell - Temperature sensor detected a failure value Error Put the system into maintenance mode Dell - Temperature sensor A temperature sensor on detected a non-recoverable the backplane board, value system board, or drive carrier in the specified system detected an error from which it cannot recover. Error No action Dell - Fan sensor returned to a normal value Info No action Dell - Fan sensor detected a Fan Sensor reading in the warning value host exceeded a warning threshold value.
Dell - Storage: Controller warning A portion of the physical disk is damaged. Warning No action Dell - Storage: Controller failure A portion of the physical disk is damaged Error Put the system into maintenance mode Dell - Storage: Channel Failure Channel failure. Error Put the system into maintenance mode Dell - Storage: Enclosure hardware information Enclosure hardware information. Info No action Dell - Storage: Enclosure hardware warning Enclosure hardware warning.
Security Roles and Permissions A The OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter stores user credentials in an encrypted format. It does not provide any passwords to client applications to avoid any improper requests that could lead to issues. The database back ups are fully encrypted using custom security phrases, and therefore the data cannot be misused. By default, users in the Administrators group have all the privileges.
Data Integrity A Communication between the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter , Administration Console, and vCenter is accomplished using SSL/HTTPS. The OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter generates an SSL certificate used for trusted communication between vCenter and the appliance. It also verifies and trusts the vCenter server's certificate before communication and the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter registration.
Access Control Authentication, Authorization, and Roles A The OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter uses the web Client's current user session and the stored administration credentials for the OpenManage Integration to perform vCenter operations. The OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter uses the vCenter server's built-in roles and privileges model to authorize user actions with the OpenManage Integration and the vCenter managed objects (hosts and clusters).
Dell Operation Role A Contains the privileges/groups to accomplish appliance and vCenter server tasks including firmware updates, hardware inventory, restarting a host, placing a host in maintenance mode, or creating a vCenter Server task This role contains the following privilege groups: Privilege Group Dell.Configuration Perform Host-Related Tasks, Perform vCenter-Related Tasks, Configure SelLog, Configure ConnectionProfile, Configure ClearLed, Firmware Update Privilege Group Dell.
Dell Infrastructure Deployment Role This role contains the privileges specifically related to the hypervisor deployment features. The privileges this role provides are Create Template, Configure HW Configuration Profile, Configure Hypervisor Deployment Profile, Configure Connection Profile, Assign Identity, and Deploy. Privilege Group — Dell.
Understanding Privileges A Every action performed by the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter is associated with a privilege. The following sections list the available actions and the associated privileges: • • • • Dell.Configuration.
• – Query firmware inventory – Configure firmware repository settings – Configure staging folder and perform update using the staging feature – Test the network and repository connections Dell.Deploy-Provisioning.Create Template – • • 190 Create, display, delete, and edit deployment templates Dell.Configuration.
Understanding Auto-Discovery B Auto-Discovery is the process of adding a Dell PowerEdge 11th or 12th Generation bare-metal server into a pool of available servers for use by the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter. Once a server is discovered, use it for hypervisor and hardware deployment. This appendix provides sufficient information about Auto-Discovery to help you with system configuration.
For Auto-Discovery to occur, the following conditions must be met: • Power: Connect the server to the power outlet. The server does not need to be powered on. • Network connectivity: The server’s iDRAC must have network connectivity and must communicate with the provisioning server over port 4433. You can obtain the IP address using a DHCP server or manually specify it in the iDRAC Configuration Utility.
NOTE: If for some reason the Auto-Discovery did not complete successfully, there is no way to connect to the iDRAC remotely. Remote connection would require that you have enabled a non-admin account on the iDRAC. If there is no enabled account present on the iDRAC, then the only way to access the iDRAC is to login to the box locally and enabling the account on the iDRAC. 1. Enter the iDRAC IP address into a browser. 2. Log in to the iDRAC Enterprise GUI. 3.
19. Use the arrow keys to select LAN User Configuration. 20. Use the arrow Keys to select Provisioning Server. 21. Press Enter. 22. Enter the IP address of the host. 23. Press ESC. 24. Use arrow keys to select Account Access. 25. Use the space bar to toggle the option to Disable. 26. Use the arrow keys to select Auto-Discovery. 27. Use the space bar to toggle the option to Enabled. 28. From your keyboard, press ESC. 29. Press ESC again.
