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OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter

Version 4.0 Release Notes

Topics:

• Release Type and Definition

• Importance

• Platform(s) Affected

• What is Supported

• What’s New

• Important Notes

• Known Issues and Resolutions

• Limitations

• Installation Prerequisites

• Installation Procedure

• Installation and Configuration Notes

• Accessing documents from the Dell EMC support site

• Contacting Dell

This document describes the features, known issues and resolutions in OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter (OMIVV) Version

4.3.1.

Release Type and Definition

OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter Version 4.0

OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter (OMIVV) enables you to manage the Dell hosts better from the VMware web client by

providing enhanced capabilities for deployment, manage, monitor and upgrade.

Version

4.0

Release Date

Feb 2017

Previous Version

3.1

The OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter documentation includes:

• OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter Version 4.0 Web Client User’s Guide

• OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter Version 4.0 Web Client Installation Guide

• OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter Version 4.0 Web Client Compatibility Matrix

• OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter Version 4.0 Release Notes

2017 - 02

OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter Version 4.0 Release Notes 1

Summary of content (11 pages)

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2017 - 02 OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter Version 4.
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Importance OPTIONAL: Dell recommends the customer to review specifics about the software update to determine if it applies to your system. The update contains changes that impact certain configurations, or provides new features that may/may not apply to your environment. Platform(s) Affected For the list of supported platforms, see the section “BIOS, iDRAC, Lifecycle Controller versions” in the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter Version 4.0 Compatibility Matrix at Dell.com/support/manuals.
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Description: After registering a vCenter server, if you add a host and create a connection profile, and then view the inventory details of the host, the Export All button returns a failure. The Export All button does not export the information to a .CSV file. NOTE: In all versions of the Google chrome browser, the Export All button does not export the information to a .CSV file in Incognito mode. Version affected: 4.0 • Resolution/Workaround: To export information to a .
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Version affected: All Resolution/Workaround: None. The ESXi does not support software RAID. If the system has software RAID, it shows incorrect disks. • Issue 9: System Event Logs are not showing in OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter vSphere client when power supply redundancy is lost. Description: When the power redundancy is lost on the PowerEdge 12th Generation modular servers, the system logs get cleared. Version affected: 3.
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Description: The Dual SD Module check box is disabled for server that has Internal Dual SD Module and no Hard Disk if you open or create the hardware profile on the deployment template while navigating on the deployment wizard. Version affected: 1.5 and later • Resolution/Workaround: If you see this behavior, perform the step to select the bare-metals, reselect the bare-metals, and continue with the wizard.
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Version affected: All • Resolution/Workaround: None Issue 24: The Service Tag is not displayed during a firmware update. Description: In the firmware inventory and on the Select Update Bundles tab, the Service Tag information is not displayed for the Dell PowerEdge 11th generation servers. This information is not displayed if VMware vCenter does not provide the Service Tag.
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3. 4. 5. 6. Figure 2. Registry Add a new DWORD value for ReceiveTimeout. Set the value to 30 seconds (30000). Try with higher value based on your environment requirements. Exit RegEdit. Restart Internet Explorer. NOTE: • Opening a new Internet Explorer window does not resolve this issue. You must restart the Internet Explorer browser. Issue 27: Using local host for host name causes issues in identifying the source of SNMP alerts. Description: Starting with ESXi 5.
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Version affected: 1.5.1 and later • Resolution/Workaround: Remove the local USB CD-ROM (note that not all local CD-ROM would expose this issue), or plug in additional USB floppy or USB key on the system, or attach the virtual media (virtual floppy and virtual CD) from the iDRAC. Issue 31: A firmware update fails with an error message saying that USC is in use and it must be retried after 30 seconds.
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Resolution/Workaround: • 1. Login to web client from IE 9, and export any grid value from pages like HW profile, Hypervisor profile, Host - firmware inventory. 2. While saving, change the file name from ExportList to something else, say ExportList123. 3. Save the file with the file extension (in case the default name is changed.
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• Mainframe • Operating Systems • Public Sector Solutions • Serviceability Tools • Support • Utilities • Virtualization Solutions 4. To view a document, click the required product and then click the required version. • Using search engines: • Type the name and version of the document in the search box. 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.
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Notes, cautions, and warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Copyright © 2017 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries.