Reference Guide

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• The Dell OpenManage Server Administrator SNMP Reference Guide documents the Simple Network
Management Protocol (SNMP) management information base (MIB). The SNMP MIB defines
variables that extend the standard MIB to cover the capabilities of systems management agents.
• The
Dell OpenManage Server Administrator CIM Reference Guide documents the Common
Information Model (CIM) provider, an extension of the standard management object format (MOF)
file. The CIM provider MOF documents supported classes of management objects.
• The
Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Messages Reference Guide lists the messages that are
displayed in your Server Administrator home page Alert log or on your operating system’s event viewer.
This guide explains the text, severity, and cause of each alert message that Server Administrator issues.
• The
Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Command Line Interface User's Guide documents the
complete command line interface for Server Administrator, including an explanation of CLI
commands to view system status, access logs, create reports, configure various component parameters,
and set critical thresholds.
• The
Dell Remote Access Controller Installation and Setup Guide provides complete information about
installing and configuring a DRAC III, DRAC III/XT, and an ERA/O controller, configuring an
ERA controller, and using a RAC to remotely access an inoperable system.
• The
Dell Remote Access Controller Racadm User's Guide provides information about using the
DRAC III, DRAC III/XT, and ERA/O controller racadm command-line utility.
•The
Dell OpenManage Baseboard Management Controller Utilities User’s Guide provides information
about installing and using the BMC.
• The
Dell Remote Access Controller Modular Chassis User's Guide provides complete information about
configuring and using the DRAC/MC to remotely manage and monitor your modular system and its
shared resources through a network.
• The
Dell OpenManage Remote Install User's Guide provides information about unattended,
simultaneous provisioning and configuration solutions over the network by leveraging image-based
technology.
• The
Dell Update Packages User's Guide provides information about obtaining and using Dell Update
Packages as part of your system update strategy.
• The
Server Update Utility User's Guide provides information about obtaining and using the Server
Update Utility (SUU) to update your Dell PowerEdge server or to view the updates available for any
server listed in the Repository.
The Dell PowerEdge Installation and Server Management CD contains a readme file for Server
Administrator and additional readme files for most applications found on the CD.