Support Manual

Dell OpenManage Essentials v1.2 – Device Support

Application Launch

Application launch provides a right-click action menu item on the discovered device to launch 1×1 console

or application

OpenManage Essentials provides the capability to launch and navigate to the device

specific portals for Dell Compellent, KVM, PDU and UPS. Dell Force10 does not provide any specific portal

for more information/configuration. Dell Force10 device gives Application Launch option for “View and

Renew Warranty” only. Application launch action can be performed as shown in the following figure:

Figure 11: Application Launch for Dell PDU

Configuring Custom URLs

OpenManage Essentials supports creation and launch of custom URLs on Dell Compellent, Force10, KVM,

PDU and UPS devices. This feature comes handy when user wants to visit same URL for a group of devices.

Once created, any device falling under the group gets added with the custom URL launch.

Creating a Custom URL

Steps to create a custom URL for Dell Compellent, Force10, KVM, PDU or UPS are as follows:

1. Click Preferences -> Custom URL Settings.

2. Click icon on right side.

3. Enter the Name, URL, Description and select the device type from the drop-down list. After entering

the URL, you can also test the URL launch by clicking the “Test URL” button.

4. Click “Ok.”