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OpenManage Enterprise Modular Edition
OpenManage Enterprise Modular Edition (OMEModular) is the systems management software that runs on the Dell
EMC PowerEdge MX-series chassis. OMEModular shares a common codebase with OpenManage Enterprise and delivers
an agile, reliable, and comprehensive platform to manage PowerEdge MX-series servers, storage, and networking products.
OMEModular boosts services delivery and restores IT agility for growing businesses. A unified web and RESTful API interface
manages all nodes including compute, storage, and networking. OMEModular helps reduce costs and learning curve, and
consolidates multiple tools for ease of access and monitoring. Simplified administration helps deploy and monitor at scale, from
one to many chassis, with support for remote management. Agile and intelligent automation of OMEModular helps faster
hardware deployments and reduces repetitive tasks for accelerated life cycle management. Some of the key features of OME
Modular include:
Capability to manage servers across multiple MX-series chassis
Fast deployment with automatic chassis and node discovery
Comprehensive RESTful API to automate multiple tasks and integrate with third-party tools
Enhanced management with redundant OME-M module, touchscreen LCD, and OpenManage Mobile options for remote
access
Expanded management across all PowerEdge servers with OpenManage Enterprise
OpenManage Enterprise
OpenManage Enterprise is a hardware management and monitoring console that provides a comprehensive view of devices.
These devices include servers, chassis, network switches, and other third-party devices on the enterprise network.
OpenManage Enterprise is designed with a focus on simplicity, automation, and unification of data center management. Some of
the key features of OpenManage Enterprise include:
Architecture is delivered as a virtual applianceESXi, Hyper-V, and KVM
Engineered on CentOS with PostgreSQL database
No operating system and database licenses are required
End-to-end server life cycle management that includes inventory, monitoring, reporting, configuration, and deployment
Northbound API that helps you automate and integrate with existing solutions
Simplified discovery processes that enable devices to automatically register themselves with the console
Intuitive interface that minimizes management steps
Modernized dashboard that provides a clear view of alerts and options for performing corrective actions
Access to warranty status
Customized reporting capabilities
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