OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter for Web Client User's Guide Version 3.
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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.....................................................................................................................................................29 Viewing Hosts Inventory ................................................................................................................................. 29 Changing Inventory Job Schedules................................................................................................................. 30 Running an Inventory Job Now.........
Read-only User Role.........................................................................................................................................44 Migration Path to migrate from 2.x to 3.0......................................................................................................... 45 7 Settings....................................................................................................................................... 46 Editing the OMSA Link................................
Viewing Hardware Inventory: Power Supplies.......................................................................................................68 Viewing Hardware Inventory: Temperature Sensors.............................................................................................69 Viewing Warranty Details.......................................................................................................................................69 Viewing Storage............................................
26 Quickly Viewing Only Dell Hosts...........................................................................................94 27 Monitoring Hosts on Clusters and Datacenters.................................................................95 28 Viewing Overview Details for Datacenters and Clusters................................................. 96 29 Viewing Hardware: FRUs for Datacenters or Clusters.....................................................
Setting up Global Alerts........................................................................................................................................ 118 Managing Backup And Restore............................................................................................................................118 Configuring Backup And Restore...................................................................................................................119 Scheduling Automatic Backups...............
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?...................................................................................................126 I get an exception whenever I click finish after editing a connection profile through Web Client. Why?.... 126 I am unable to see the connection profiles to which a host belongs to when I create\edit a connection profile in web GUI. Why?................................
After backup and restore of OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, why alarm settings are not restored? ................................................................................................................................................. 133 Bare Metal Deployment Issues............................................................................................................................ 133 Contacting Dell..................................................................................
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 OMIVV, the Initial Configuration Wizard is displayed when you click on the OMIVV icon. Use the Initial Configuration Wizard to configure the Settings on first launch. For subsequent instances use the Settings page. From the Initial Configuration Wizard you can create a connection profile, edit the settings of warranty, inventory, events and alarms.
NOTE: If you have multiple vCenter servers as a part of the same SSO and if you chose to configure a single vCenter server, the following steps must be repeated until you configure each vCenter. 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 OMIVV.
– 4. Perform one of the following actions: * To download and store the iDRAC certificate and validate it during all future connections, select Enable Certificate Check. * To not store and perform the iDRAC certificate check during all future connections, clear Enable Certificate Check.
5. Click Next. 6. In the Associated Hosts page, select the hosts for the connection profile and click OK. 7. To test the connection profile, select one or more hosts and click Test Connection. NOTE: This step is optional. This is used to check whether the Host and iDRAC credentials are correct or not. 8. To complete the profile, click Next. NOTE: For servers that do not have either an iDRAC Express or Enterprise card, the iDRAC test connection result states Not Applicable for this system.
The time you enter is your local time. Therefore, if you want to run the inventory at the virtual appliance time zone, calculate the time difference between your local and virtual appliance time zone, and then enter the time appropriately. 3. To apply the changes and continue, click Next to proceed with the Event and Alarm settings. Configuring Events And Alarms [Wizard] You can configure events and alarms using the Configuration Wizard or from the Settings option for Events and Alarms.
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 navigate to the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter tab. The Dell group is displayed 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.
• Buy License In the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, on the Licensing tab, view the following: 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.
• iDRAC with Lifecycle Controller Manuals • 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 Provides a link to create and Download the 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.
4 Profiles The Credential Profiles tab let you manage and configure the Connection Profiles and the Chassis Profiles. The Connection Profiles let you manage and configure connection profiles required to access the Dell servers. The Connection Profiles lets you manage and configure connection profiles that contain credentials used by the virtual appliance to communicate with Dell Servers.
Date Modified Displays the Modify date. Last Modified By Displays user’s details. Creating A Connection Profile You may associate multiple hosts to a single connection profile. Create a Connection Profile using the following steps: NOTE: The vCenter hosts that display during this procedure have authenticated using the same Single Sign On (SSO). If you do not see a vCenter host, it may be on a different SSO or you may be using a VMware vCenter version less than version 5.1. 1.
• In the User Name text box, the user name is root. This is the default username and you cannot change the username • If the Active directory is set, you can choose any Active directory user not just root. • In the Password text box type the password. The password is limited to 127 characters. NOTE: The OMSA credentials are the same credentials as those used for ESXi hosts. • In the Verify Password text box, type the password again.
• Password: Type your password. The following characters are not allowed for the password: / (forward slash), &, \ (backslash), . (period), " (quotation mark). • Verified password: Type your password again. • Enable Certificate Check: The default is a cleared check box. To download and store the iDRAC certificate and validate it during all future connections, select Enable Certificate Check, or clear the Enable Certificate Check check box to perform no certificate check and not store the certificate.
NOTE: After removing the host from vCenter, when you navigate to connection profile page, you will be prompted to remove the host from connection profile. Upon confirmation, the host will be removed from Connection Profile. Deleting A Connection Profile 1. In the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, on the Manage > Profiles > Credential Profiles > Connection Profiles tab, select the profiles to delete. 2. Click the Delete icon. 3.
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. The Associated Chassis page is displayed. 8. Select the chassis and click on Test Connection Icon to test the chassis connectivity which verifies the credentials and the result is displayed in the Test Result column as Pass or Fail. 9. Click Finish to complete the profile.
Deleting Chassis Profiles To delete Chassis profiles: 1. In the OpenManage Integration, select Manage > Profiles > Credential Profile > Chassis Profiles window. 2. Select a chassis profile that you want to delete and click the Cross (X) Icon. A warning message is displayed. 3. Click Yes to proceed with deletion or click No to cancel deletion.
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 from 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 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. Options include: • Successful • Failed • In Progress • Scheduled Duration (MM:SS) Displays the duration of the job in minutes and seconds.
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. An inventory job starts it for all hosts. Running a Chassis Inventory job now You can view and run a chassis inventory job in the Chassis Inventory tab. 1.
Status Displays the status. Options include: • Successful • Failed • In Progress • Scheduled Duration (MM:SS) Displays the duration of the warranty job in MM:SS. Start Date and Time Displays the date and time when the warranty job started. End Date and Time Displays the time the warranty job ended. Chassis History Chassis IP Displays the chassis IP address. Service Tag Displays the service tag of the chassis.
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. In the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, on the Monitor > Job Queue tab. 2.
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.
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).
OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter Requirements The OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter (OMIVV) requires information from OpenManage on older generation servers, and more current platforms are restricted to start at the version of vSphere that understands the newer chipset. Due to this, there are limits on the version of vSphere that a given version of OMIVV will work with. Supported ESXi versions on managed hosts: ESXi version support Server Generation 11G 12G 13G v5.0 Y Y N v5.
4. Enter the vCenter Administrator User Name, Password, and Verify Password; the passwords must match. 5. To change the password, click Apply, or to cancel the change click Cancel. Updating The SSL Certificates For Registered vCenter Servers If the SSL certificate is changed on a vCenter server, then use the following steps to import the new certificate for the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter.
• Restart the virtual appliance • Update the virtual appliance and configure an update repository location • Download a troubleshooting bundle • Set up NTP servers • Upload HTTPS certificates Restarting the Virtual Appliance Restarting the virtual appliance logs you out from the Administration Console, and the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter is unavailable until the virtual appliance and its services are active. 1.
3. To generate the troubleshooting bundle dialog box, click Generate Troubleshooting Bundle. 4. Click the Download Troubleshooting Bundle link. 5. To exit, click Close. Setting Up The HTTP Proxy You can set up the HTTP proxy settings using the Administration Console. 1. In OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, under Administration Console, 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.
5. Enter the Common Name, Organizational Name, Organizational Unit, Locality, State Name, Country and Email for the request. Click Continue. 6. Click Download, and then save the resulting certificate request to an accessible location. Uploading an HTTPS Certificate You can use HTTPS Certificates for secure communication between the virtual appliance and host systems.
Managing Backup And Restore Managing backup and restore is accomplished from the Administrative Console. Tasks on this page include: • Configuring Backup And Restore • Scheduling Automatic Backups • Performing An Immediate Backup • Restoring The Database From Backup Configuring Backup And Restore The backup and restore function backs up the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter database to a remote location from which it can be restored at a later date.
8. Click Apply. Performing An Immediate Backup 1. In OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, under Administration Console, 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. Click Backup Now. 5. To use location and encryption password from the Backup settings, in the Backup Now dialog box, select that check box. 6. Enter a Backup Location, User Name, Password, and Encryption Password.
Use the arrow keys to navigate up or down. Once you have selected the option you want, press . After you access the Console screen, VMware vSphere Client takes control of your cursor. To escape from that control, press + . Configuring Network Settings Changes to the network settings are done in the vSphere Client Console. 1. In vSphere Web Client, in the Navigator, select vCenter. 2. In the Navigator, select the Virtual Machine that you want to manage. 3.
7. In the Date and Time tab, select the Synchronize date and time over the network. The NTP Servers window is displayed 8. Click on Time Zone, and select the applicable time zone and click OK. Rebooting Virtual Appliance To reboot the virtual appliance: 1. In vSphere Web Client, in the Navigator, select vCenter. 2. In the Navigator, select the Virtual Machine that you want to manage. 3. Do one of the following: • On the Object tab, select Action > Open Console.
Migration Path to migrate from 2.x to 3.0 Do the following to migrate from older version to the OMIVV 3.0 version: 1. Take a Backup of the database for the older release. 2. Power off the older appliance from the vCenter. NOTE: Do not unregister the Plug-in from the vCenter. Unregistering the plug-in from the vCenter will remove all the Alarms registered on the vCenter by the plug-in and remove all the customization performed on the alarms like actions and so on, on the vCenter. . 3.
Settings 7 The Settings tab is used to do the following: • 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 and Configuring 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 previously configu
NOTE: Apart from the above options, you can use the .Net client and run Host Compliance, which can install and configure the OMSA Agent. 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.
Configuring Warranty Expiration Notification You can configure warranty expiration thresholds to warn about warranty expiration. 1. In the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, on the Manage > Settings tab, under Appliance Settings, to the right side of Warranty Expiration Notification, click the Edit icon. 2. In the Warranty Expiration Notification dialog box, do the following: a. If you want to enable this setting, select the Enable warranty expiration notification for hosts check box.
This option posts only critical or warning level hardware events. • Post only Virtualization-Related Critical and Warning Events This option posts only virtualization-related critical and warning events. This is the default event posting level. 5. If you want to apply these settings to all vCenters, select the Apply these settings to all vCenters check box. NOTE: Selecting this option overrides the existing settings for all vCenters.
versions meet minimum requirements, the Firmware Update wizard allows updates for all firmware including: iDRAC, Lifecycle Controller, RAID, NIC/LOM, Power Supply, BIOS, and so on. 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 remote firmware updates are not available.
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.
minutes to update firmware components for each cluster. Enable DRS on a cluster so that virtual machines can be migrated when a host enters/exits maintenance mode during the firmware update process. You can only schedule or run one firmware update task at a time. If you want to export from the wizard, use the Export to CSV button. Search is available for locating a specific cluster, datacenter, host, or any topic item from the datagrid except for Date Applied.
• 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. The details are displayed in the details datagrid.
To configure OMSA on Dell PowerEdge 11th generation hosts, choose from the following: • Deploying the OMSA Agent onto an ESXi System • Setting up an OMSA Trap Destination NOTE: Apart from the above options, you can use the .Net client and run Host Compliance, which can install and configure the OMSA Agent. 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.
Viewing Warranty Expiration Notification Settings 8 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 (http:// downloads.dell.com/ published/Pages/ index.html) Uses the firmware update repository of Dell (http://downloads.dell.com/published/Pages/ index.html).
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 (http://downloads.dell.com/published/Pages/index.
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. Components that are either a downgrade or currently scheduled for update are not selectable. If you select the Allow Firmware downgrade check box, select the options that are listed as Downgrade. Selecting this option is only recommended to advanced users who understand the implications of downgrading firmware. 9. Click Next.
3. Click on Monitor -->Dell Cluster Information -->Firmware. The Run Firmware Wizard screen is displayed. 4. Click on Run Firmware Wizard link. The Welcome Page is dislayed. 5. Click Next. The Select Update Source screen is displayed where you can select the bundles. The Repository location is also displayed. 6. Select host from the displayed list in the Select Bundles area. You should select at least one bundle for firmware update.
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. There are four event posting levels. Table 3.
NOTE: The OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter pre-selects the virtualization-related events that are the essential to hosts successfully running virtual machines. Dell host alarms are disabled by default. If Dell alarms are enabled, the clusters should use the VMware Distributed Resource Scheduler to make sure that the virtual machines that send critical events are automatically migrated.
NOTE: Dell hosts that have alarms enabled respond to critical events by entering maintenance mode and you can modify the alarm as needed. 3. 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. NOTE: This step is only seen if Enable Alarms For Dell Hosts is selected. 4. Under Event Posting Level, select one of the following: • Do not post any events This options blocks hardware events.
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 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.
8. The Active Errors table lists and displays the errors for a chassis which are displayed in the Chassis Health page. For M1000e version 4.3 and below, the active errors are not displayed. 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.
• Present • Name • Fabric • Service Tag • Power Status To view additional information, select the corresponding I/O module and following information is displayed: • Role • Firmware Version • Hardware Version • IP Address • Subnet Mask • Gateway • Mac Address • DHCP Enabled Viewing Hardware Inventory: iKVM You can view information about the iKVM for the selected chassis. To view the information on this page, you must run an inventory job.
Viewing Hardware Inventory: PCIe You can view information about the PCIe for the selected chassis. To view the information on this page, you must run an inventory job. You can export a CSV file of PCIe information. To view information about PCIe: 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.
3. In the left pane, select the corresponding chassis IP. 4. Click the Monitor tab. 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.
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.
• 72 CMC IPv4 Information – IPv4 Enabled – DHCP Enabled – IP Address – Subnet Mask – Gateway – Preferred DNS Server – Alternate DNS Server
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 within OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, in the left Side Navigator, click Dell Hosts.
You can drag and drop the two portlets to the position you want and you can format and customize the two portlets like other portlets as per your requirement. 1. In the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, in the Navigator, click Hosts. 2. In the Objects tab, select the specific host you want to review. 3. Click the Summary tab. 4. View the host summary details: 5.
Hypervisor & Firmware Management Consoles • Model Displays the Dell server model. • Service Tag Displays the Service Tag for the server. • Asset Tag Displays the Asset tag. • Warranty Days Left Displays the days left for the warranty. • Last Inventory Scan Displays the date and time of the last inventory scan. • Hypervisor Displays the Hypervisor version. • BIOS Version Displays the BIOS version. • Remote Access Card Version Displays the remote access card version.
• OMSA Console Launch the OMSA Console to access the OpenManage Server Administrator user interface. Before launching OMSA console, OMSA URL has to be configured in the Open Management Integration for VMware vCenter. 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.
5. 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 9th or 10th generation to a new or existing connection profile if total number of 11th, 12th, or 13th generation 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.
Bus Protocol Default Read Policy Default Write Policy Cache Policy This displays the technology that the physical disks included in the virtual disk are using. Possible values are: • SCSI • SAS • SATA The default read policy supported by the controller. Options include: • Read-Ahead • No-Read-Ahead • Adaptive Read-Ahead • Read Cache Enabled • Read Cache Disabled The default write policy supported by the controller.
• REBUILDING • INCOMPATIBLE • REMOVED • CLEARED • SMART ALERT DETECTED • UNKNOWN • FOREIGN • UNSUPPORTED Configured Displays whether the disk is configured. Hot Spare Type Shows the hot spare type. Options include: • No No means there is no hot spare. • Global A global hot spare is an unused backup disk that is part of the disk group. • Dedicated A dedicated hot spare is an unused backup disk that is assigned to a single virtual disk.
Minimum Required Firmware Displays the minimum required firmware. This column is populated if the firmware is out of date and newer version is available. Driver Version Displays the driver version. Patrol Read State Displays the Patrol Read State. Cache Size Displays the cache size. Viewing Storage: Enclosure Details for a Single Host The storage options on the Host Storage page depend on what you selected from the View drop-down list.
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.
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: 94 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.
Asset Tag Displays the Asset Tag, if configured. Chassis Service Tag Displays the chassis Service Tag, if applicable. OS Version Displays the ESXi OS version. Location Blades only: Location displays the slot location. Otherwise Location displays, “Not Applicable.” iDRAC IP Displays the iDRAC IP address. Service Console IP Displays the Service Console IP. CMC URL Blades only: The CMC URL is the Chassis URL. Otherwise it displays, “Not Applicable.” CPUs Displays the number of CPUs.
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.
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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.
Host Displays the host name. Last Inventory Displays the day, month, and time of the last inventory that was run. Status Displays the host status. Controller ID Displays the controller ID. Connector ID Displays the connector ID. Enclosure ID Displays the enclosure ID. Device ID Displays the device ID. Bus Protocol Displays the bus protocol. Hot Spare Type Shows the hot spare type. Options include: • No No means there is no hot spare.
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.
Default Read Policy Default Write Policy Disk Cache Policy The default read policy supported by the controller. Options include: • Read-Ahead • No-Read-Ahead • Adaptive Read-Ahead • Read Cache Enabled • Read Cache Disabled The default write policy supported by the controller. Options include: • Write-Back • Force Write Back • Write Back Enabled • Write-Through • Write Cache Enabled Protected • Write Cache Disabled The default cache policy supported by the controller.
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 vSphere Web Client, 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 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.
System Peak Amps Displays the hosts peak Amps. System Peak Amps Start Date Displays the beginning date and time of the host peak amps. System Peak Amps End Displays the end date and time of the host peak amps.
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 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.
Updating The SSL Certificates For Registered vCenter Servers If the SSL certificate is changed on a vCenter server, then use the following steps to import the new certificate for the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter. The OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter uses this certificate to make sure the vCenter server it is talking to is the correct vCenter server and not an impersonator.
Restarting the Virtual Appliance Restarting the virtual appliance logs you out from the Administration Console, and the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter is unavailable until the virtual appliance and its services are active. 1. In OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, under Administrative Console, 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.
a. b. c. d. e. f. 6. To enable the use of HTTP Proxy Settings, next to Use HTTP Proxy Settings, select Enable. In the Proxy Server Address text box, enter the proxy server address. In the Proxy Server Port text box, enter the proxy server port. To use proxy credentials, next to Use Proxy Credentials, select Yes. If you are using credentials, in the User Name text box, enter the user name. In the Password text box, type the password. Click Apply.
NOTE: You can use Microsoft Internet Explorer , Firefox, Chrome to upload certificates. 1. In OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, under Administration Console, 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 Upload Certificate for HTTPS Certificates. 5. In the Upload Certificates dialog box, click OK. 6. To select the certificate to upload, click Browse, and then click Upload. 7.
• Restoring The Database From Backup Configuring Backup And Restore The backup and restore function backs up the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter database to a remote location from which it can be restored at a later date. Profiles, templates, and host information are included in the backup. It is recommended that you schedule automatic backups to guard against data loss. After this procedure, you must configure a backup schedule. NOTE: NTP Settings are not backed up. 1.
4. Click Backup Now. 5. To use location and encryption password from the Backup settings, in the Backup Now dialog box, select that check box. 6. Enter a Backup Location, User Name, Password, and Encryption Password. The encryption password can contain alpha numeric characters and the following special characters: !@#$%*. There is no length restriction. 7. Click Backup. Restoring the Database from a Backup NOTE: The restore operation causes the virtual appliance to reboot after it has completed. 1.
• On the Object tab, select Action > Open Console. • Right-click the virtual machine that you selected and select Open Console. 4. In the Console window, select Configure Network, then press . 5. Enter the desired network settings under Edit Devices or under Edit DNS configuration, then click Save & Quit. To abort any changes, click Quit. Changing the Virtual Appliance Password The virtual appliance password is changed in the vSphere Web Client using the Console. 1.
• On the Object tab, select Action > Open Console. • Right-click the virtual machine that you selected and select Open Console. 4. Use the arrow keys to select Reboot this Virtual Appliance and press . 5. The following message is displayed: If there are any processes running on this appliance they will be terminated by this action. Are you sure you wish to do this? 6. Enter y to reboot or n to cancel. The appliance is rebooted.
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. Firmware Update for 30 Hosts through Cluster level Fails VMware recommends clusters to be built with identical server hardware.
Using OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter to update an Intel Network card with the firmware version of 13.5.2 is not supported. There is a known issue with Dell PowerEdge 12th generation servers and some Intel Network cards with the firmware version of 13.5.2. Updating some models of Intel network cards at this version of firmware fails when the firmware update is applied using the Lifecycle Controller.
Warranty and Inventory schedule for all vCenters is not applying when selected under "Dell Home > Monitor > Job Queue > Warranty/Inventory History >Schedule" A customer navigates to the job queue page, selects a vCenter and selects the modify schedule button. When the dialog comes up, they see a checkbox that says apply this new setting to all registered vCenters. When they select this and press Apply, it only applies the setting to the particular vCenter they initially selected and not all vCenters.
Even if my repository has bundles for selected 11G system, why is firmware update showing that I have no bundles for Firmware Update? 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.
initiates this timeout. For Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 9/10, the default “Receive Time out” value is set to 10 seconds. Fix this issue by using the following steps. 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.
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.
Port Number Protocols Port Type Max.
then enable CSIOR and reboot host. If the CSIOR was already enabled, then login to the iDRAC console, reset iDRAC, wait for few minutes, and then refresh the Firmware Update page in vSphere Desktop client. How Do I Test Event Settings by Using OMSA to Simulate a Temperature Hardware Fault? To make sure that events are functioning correctly: 1. In the OMSA user interface, navigate to Alert Management > Platform Events. 2. Select the Enable Platform Event Filter Alerts check box. 3.
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. What Setting Should I Use For UserVars.CIMoeMProviderEnable With ESXi 4.1 U1? Set UserVars.CIMoemProviderEnabled to 1. I Am Using A Reference Server to Create a Hardware Profile But it Failed.
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. In the vSphere Web client, power off the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter and delete it. The key to unregsiter must be for the Web Client.
4. • iDRAC 8 : Select iDRAC settings > Users tab. To edit the settings, in the User ID column, click the link for the admin (root) user. 5. Click Configure User, and then click Next. 6. In the User Configuration page for the selected user, select the check box next to Enable user, and then and click Apply.
Auto-Discovery and Handshake Prerequisites • Prior to running auto-discovery and handshake, make sure that iDRAC and Lifecycle Controller firmware and BIOS versions meet the minimum recommendations. • CSIOR must have run at least once on the system or iDRAC. Hardware Configuration Failure • Before initiating a deployment task, make sure the system has completed CSIOR and is not in the process of rebooting.
43 Virtualization-related Events For Dell PowerEdge Servers The following table contains virtualization-related critical and warning events, including event name, description and severity level for 11th, 12th, and 13th generation of PowerEdge servers. Table 6.
Dell - Power supply detected a failure A power supply has been disconnected or has failed. 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 Put the system into maintenance mode Error No action Dell - Memory Device Status warning A memory device correction Warning rate exceeded an acceptable value.
Dell - Processor sensor detected a failure value A processor sensor in the specified system is disabled, has a configuration error, or experienced a thermal trip. Error No action 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.
carrier in the specified system exceeded its warning threshold. 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.
independent error condition. Dell - Storage: Controller warning Controller warning. Refer to Warning the Tasks & Events tab on the vSphere client for details. No action Dell - Storage: Controller failure Controller failure. Refer to the Tasks & Events tab on the vSphere client for details. Error Put the system into maintenance mode Dell - Storage: Channel Failure Channel failure.
Dell - Storage: Array disk warning Array disk warning. Warning No action Dell - Storage: Array disk information Array disk information. Info No action Dell - Storage: Power supply warning Power supply warning.
Dell - Watchdog Power cycle Watchdog Power cycle Error No Action Dell - System Power Exceeds PSU Wattage System Power Exceeds PSU Error Wattage No Action Dell - System Power Exceeds Error Cleared System Power Exceeds Error Cleared Info No Action Dell - Power Supply Inserted Power Supply Inserted Info No Action Dell - Internal Dual SD Module is present Internal Dual SD Module is present Info No Action Dell - Internal Dual SD Module is online Internal Dual SD Module is online Info No Act
Dell - Integrated Dual SD Module information Integrated Dual SD Module information Info No Action Dell - Integrated Dual SD Module redundancy information Integrated Dual SD Module redundancy information Info No Action Dell - Network failure or critical event Network failure or critical event Error No Action Dell - Network warning Network warning Warning No Action Dell - Network information Network information Info No Action Dell - Physical disk failure Physical disk failure Error No A
Dell - Power Supply audit failure or critical event. Power Supply audit failure or critical event. Error No Action Dell - Power usage audit failure or critical event. Power usage audit failure or Error critical event. No Action Dell - Configuration: Software configuration failure. Configuration: Software configuration failure. Error No Action Dell - Chassis Management Controller detected a warning. Chassis Management Controller detected a warning. Warning No Action Dell - Link status 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 – • • 150 Create, display, delete, and edit deployment templates Dell.Configuration.
Understanding Auto-Discovery B Auto-Discovery is the process of adding a 11th, 12th, or 13th generation of Dell PowerEdge 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.
• 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. • Additional network settings: If using DHCP, enable the Get DNS server address from DHCP setting so that DNS name resolution can occur. • Provisioning service location: The iDRAC must know the IP address or host name of the provisioning service server.
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.
