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OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter

Version 4.3.1 Release Notes

Topics:

• Release Type and Definition

• Importance

• Platforms Affected

• What is supported

• What’s New

• Important Notes

• Fixes

• 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 4.3.1

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.

NOTE:

The OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter (OMIVV) 4.3.1 is an RPM only release.

Version

4.3.1

Release Date

May 2019

Previous Version

4.3

The OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter documentation includes:

• OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter Version 4.3.0 Web Client User’s Guide

• OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter Version 4.3.0 Web Client Installation Guide

• OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter Version 4.3.0 Web Client Compatibility Matrix

2019 - 05

OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter Version 4.3.1 Release Notes 1

Summary of content (11 pages)

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2019 - 05 OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter Version 4.3.
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• OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter Version 4.3.1 Release Notes Importance Optional: Dell EMC recommends you to analyze if the software update applies to your server. The update contains changes that impact certain configurations or provides new features that may or may not apply to your server environment. Platforms Affected For the list of supported platforms, see the section “BIOS, iDRAC, Lifecycle Controller versions” in the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter Version 4.3.
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Description: Sometimes the iDRAC might not send an event when your system reboots. In this case, OMIVV sends latest health update notification by polling mechanism and you receive the latest health update within an hour. • Version affected: 4.0 and later Issue 2: The Export All button fails to export to .CSV file in the Google chrome.
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Description: When the power redundancy is lost on the PowerEdge 12th Generation modular servers, the system logs get cleared. Version affected: 3.0 and later • Resolution/Workaround: None Issue 9: Chassis and server health is displayed as warning on the Chassis Summary page when server becomes critical. Description: When a critical entry is made to SEL logs, the health of the server (blade) changes to critical. This is correctly reflected on the Host Summary page.
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Description: Using the OpenManage Integration to upgrade a Broadcom NetXtreme II 10Gigabit Ethernet adapter (BCM57712) from firmware version of 6.2.x or earlier, or downgrade to a firmware version of 6.2.x or earlier is not supported. Version affected: All • Resolution/Workaround: There is a known issue with the Broadcom NetXtreme II 10 Gigabit Ethernet adapter (BCM57712) where updating the adapter from firmware version of 6.2.x or earlier, or downgrade to a firmware version of 6.2.
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Description:Hypervisor deployments are failing on Dell 11th and 12th generation servers with this error displayed on the screen during POST: "Warning: Unable to boot to Service Partition". There is a BIOS issue to identify the network ISO when there is a local USB CDROM installed on the system and that USB CD- ROM is the only USB mass storage device plugged into the system. Version affected: 1.5.
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• 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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• Issue 39: After successful OS deployment, server added to vCenter is not enabled for Proactive HA. Description: If the credentials are modified by using the OMIVV portal after registering the OMIVV to a vCenter, the Proactive HA related features will not function as expected. Resolution: If you are using the Proactive HA feature along with OMIVV, do not modify the registered user credentials. If the credentials require modification, unregister and register OMIVV appliance to vCenter with new username.
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• Issue 46: Failed to set the password for iDRAC users and few attributes are missing in the Hardware Profile created in 4.3 for iDRAC 3.30.30.30 and later versions. Description: While creating a Hardware Profile in 4.3 for iDRAC 3.30.30.30 and later versions, if you save the Hardware Profile without selecting the iDRAC Settings, and try to use the same profile in 4.3.1 by selecting the iDRAC Settings, you cannot set the password and few attributes are not captured.
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• 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. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options.
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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. © 2018 - 2019 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries.