Compatibility Matrix
Supported Operating Systems
OpenManage Supported operating systems.
• Microsoft Windows Server 2016
• Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP2 (64-bit)
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.3 (64-bit)
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.9 (64-bit)
• VMware ESXi 6.0 U3
• VMware ESXi 6.5
For more information on the supported operating systems, Network Interface Cards (NIC), and PowerEdge RAID Controllers
(PERC), see the Dell EMC Systems Management Software Support Matrix at dell.com/openmanagemanuals
Matrix Information Structure
The products on the left-hand side of the matrix are the main products under the various categories and the products on the right-
hand side of the matrix are the other products that are required by the main product to function, or are compatible with the main
product.
* Indicates that the product on the left-hand side is dependent on the particular product version on the right-
hand side.
NA Indicates that the product on the left-hand side is not dependent or not applicable for the product on the
right-hand side.
All Indicates all the versions of the software supported.
Naming Convention For Dell PowerEdge Systems
The naming convention used for Dell PowerEdge systems is as follows:
For the 14th generation of PowerEdge systems:
Table 2. Naming Convention For Dell PowerEdge Systems
Type of Server Specics
R indicates Rack
T indicates Tower
Overall Performance Generation Processor
1 to 5 : Low End Server
5 to 10 : High End Server
4 indicates Dell 14th generation
PowerEdge servers
0 — Intel Processor
5 — AMD Processor
For example: Dell PE R740 is Rack , Dell 14th generation PowerEgde server.
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