Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Version 5.3 Compatibility Guide

Dell™ OpenManage™
Server Administrator Version 5.3
Compatibility Guide
Notes and Notices
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Contents
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Where Can I Find The Server Administrator Application?
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What’s New in Dell OpenManage Version 5.3?
Purpose of This Guide
Update of Compatibility Guide
Supported Instrumentation
Supported Operating Systems
Supported Browsers
Supported GUI Languages
Other Documents You Might Need
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2 Server Administrator Services . . . . . . . . 17
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Descriptions of Server Administrator Services
Instrumentation Service
Remote Access Service
Storage Management Service
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Logs
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Available Services on Supported Operating Systems
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3 Systems Management Standards
Availability
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Availability on Supported Systems
Availability on Supported Operating Systems
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4 Server Administrator Supported
Applications and Systems
Version Number Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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4 Contents
Compatible Systems and Applications by Installation and Server Management CD Version
Device Drivers and Red Hat Enterprise Linux Kernel Support
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5 Server Agent Supported
Applications and Systems
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6 Hardware Instrumentation Package
Supported Applications and Systems
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7 BIOS Update Requirements
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Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Minimum Requirements for BIOS Update Support
Downloading the Latest BIOS Packages
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Minimum Required and Latest Available BIOS for Update by System
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8 RAID Controller Supported Servers,
Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Key to Table Footnotes
PERC 4/DC
PERC 4e/DC
PERC 3/DC
PERC 3/QC
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PERC 4/Di
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CERC ATA 100 4/CH
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PERC 3/Di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
PERC 4/IM
PERC 4/SC
CERC SATA 1.5/6 Channel
PERC 4e/Di
PERC 4e/Si
PERC 5/E Adapter
PERC 5/i Adapter
PERC 5/i Integrated
SAS 5/iR Adapter
SAS 5/iR Integrated
SAS 5/i Integrated
SAS 5/E Adapter
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PERC 6/i Integrated and Adapter
PERC 6/E Adapter
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SAS 6/iR Integrated and Adapter
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LSI Logic 1020/1030 Ultra320 SCSI Adapter
CERC SATA 1.5/2S
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LSI 1020/1030 Embedded SCSI Controller
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9 Network Interface Controllers and
Supported Operating Systems
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
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NIC Drivers and Operating Systems
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10 Remote Access Service Availability . . . 109
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
RAC Types
Availability of RACs on Specific Dell Systems
RAC Firmware Versions
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11 Historical Release Information for
Legacy Systems
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Server Agent 4.5
Requirements
New in Server Agent Version 4.5
Server Agent 4.4.1
Requirements
New in Server Agent Version 4.4.1
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Server Agent 4.4.0
Requirements
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New in Server Agent Version 4.4.0
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Server Agent 4.3.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Requirements
New in Server Agent Version 4.3.0
Server Agent 4.3.0 Resolved Issues
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Server Agent 4.2.2
Requirements
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New and Resolved Issues in Server Agent Version 4.2.2
Server Agent 4.2.1
Requirements
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New in Server Agent Version 4.2.1
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Resolved Issues for Server Agent Version 4.2.1
Server Agent 4.2.0
Requirements
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Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
8 Contents
1

Introduction

Overview

Dell™ OpenManage™ Server Administrator provides a powerful, integrated set of systems management applications for keeping the systems on your network healthy. Server Administrator provides fault management information, prefailure information, and asset and inventory information to management applications. In addition to supporting systems management industry standards, Server Administrator also provides additional systems management information about the components of your specific system. Server Administrator can also configure BIOS and system settings. Server Administrator's integrated security draws on the system's operating system security. Server Administrator uses the secure socket layer (SSL) encryption protocol.
NOTE: For more information on SSL, see the Dell Support website at
support.dell.com.

Where Can I Find The Server Administrator Application?

Depending on the version of Dell OpenManage you are using, the Server Administrator is available on different CDs. See Table 1-1 for more information.
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Table 1-1. Server Administrator and Corresponding CD
Dell OpenManage Version Available on Media
2.2 and earlier Applications CD
3.0–4.2 Systems Management CD
4.3–5.2.3 Dell PowerEdge Installation and Server Management CD
5.3 and later Dell Systems Console and Agent CD or the Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD
NOTE: The
Documentation
Subscription Kit. For details, see www.dell.com/openmanagesubscription
Dell Systems Management Tools and
DVD is available only with the Dell

What’s New in Dell OpenManage Version 5.3?

The following changes in Dell OpenManage version 5.3 (Dell OpenManage Server Administrator version 5.3) affect this Compatibility Guide:
Added support for the following Dell PowerEdge™ systems: R200, M600, M605, R805, R900, PowerVault 100, PowerVault 500, and PowerVault 600
NOTE: The PowerEdge R805, M600, and M605 are scheduled to be available
in Q4 CY07–Q1 CY08.
Added support for Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 (x86 and x86_64)
Added support for Integrated DRAC (iDRAC) and the Chassis Management Controller (CMC) for the modular systems.

Purpose of This Guide

Server Administrator operates on many Dell hardware platforms (hereafter called systems) with operating systems such as Microsoft Windows, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, and Red Hat systems management features of Server Administrator fully, you must understand which features of Server Administrator match your system's hardware configuration and operating system.
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Enterprise Linux®. To use the
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Update of Compatibility Guide

The Server Administrator Compatibility Guide is updated with each major OpenManage release. It summarizes all systems management releases that precede the current release date. Always consult the readme.txt file available with your systems management software for each release for the most current information on compatible systems management elements.
NOTE: See Table 1-1 for information on where you can find the systems
management software.

Supported Instrumentation

Each supported systems management software contains instrumentation for your Dell system. The sections of this guide are organized around the primary instrumentation product names and show the relationship among the following variables:
Systems management software
Supported operating systems
Instrumentation service
Dell system (for example, 1600SC)
In Table 1-2, the instrumentation product names are associated with a range of systems management software CD version.
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Table 1-2. Systems Management Product Name and Corresponding
Version Numbers
Instrumentation Product Names
Dell OpenManage Server Administrator
Dell OpenManage Server Agent
Dell OpenManage Hardware Instrumentation Package (HIP)
Media Version Section in This Guide
•5.3 and later (
Dell Systems Console and Agent Systems Management Too ls a nd Documentation
•4.3 through 5.2
Installation and Server
(
Management
•3.0 through 4.2
Systems Management
( CD)
2.0 through 2.2 (Applications CD)
1.2 through 1.7 (Applications CD)
CD or
CD)
DVD)
• Server Administrator Supported Applications and
Dell
Systems
• Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems
• Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems
Server Agent Supported Applications and Systems
Hardware Instrumentation Package Supported Applications and Systems

Supported Operating Systems

Server Administrator supports major operating systems offered by Microsoft,
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Novell Applications and Systems" to find the operating system that matches the configuration of your Dell system and applications that you are installing or upgrading.
, and Red Hat. See the tables in "Server Administrator Supported
NOTE: Each systems management software CD supports specific operating system
versions, service packs, support packs, and kernels.
NOTE: For Dell OpenManage information specific to VMware
Installation Guide, Release Notes, and the VMware Software Compatibility Matrix for Dell systems at www.dell.com/vmware, under the Dell|VMware Resource Archive section.
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, see the latest
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For precise operating system, application, firmware, and other requirements, see the table that lists the systems management software CD version for the system that you are configuring. The tables in the following sections of this guide are a good place to begin:
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems
Server Agent Supported Applications and Systems
Hardware Instrumentation Package Supported Applications and Systems
Operating system version numbers, support packs, service packs, and kernel versions can vary with each systems management software version and cannot be accurately generalized. For example, a particular systems management software version may support only a version of the Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system with a specific kernel. Some systems management applications are available only on specific operating systems.
NOTE: To address any Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) security
vulnerabilities associated with an operating system, see the appropriate website for your system's operating system (for example, www.microsoft.com, www.redhat.com, or www.novell.com).

Supported Browsers

Server Administrator supports Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) versions 6.0 SP2 and 7.0, and Mozilla Firefox version 1.5 and 2.0 open-source Web browsers.
NOTE: Windows 2000 supports only Internet Explorer version 6.0 SP1.
NOTE: Server Administrator versions 4.3 and later do not support Netscape
Navigator.

Supported GUI Languages

Dell OpenManage is localized into French, German, Spanish, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese. Dell OpenManage software is localized according to the matrix in the following table. Dell OpenManage does not support languages outside of this table.
Table 1-3 plots the language of the Dell OpenManage GUI against the operating system languages.
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Table 1-3. Supported Dell OpenManage GUI Languages
Dell OpenManage GUI Language
English X X X X X X X X
French X
German X
Spanish X
Simplified Chinese
Japanese X
Korean
Traditional Chinese
English OSFrench OSGerman OSSpanish OSSimplified
Chinese OS
X
Japanese OSKorean Traditional
Chinese

Other Documents You Might Need

In addition to this Compatibility Guide, you can find the following guides either on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or on the Dell Systems Documentation CD:
•The
•The
•The
Dell OpenManage Installation and Security User's Guide
provides complete information on installation procedures and step-by-step instructions for installing, upgrading, and uninstalling Server Administrator for each supported operating system.
Dell OpenManage Software Quick Installation Guide
provides an overview of applications that you can install on your management station (console) and on your managed systems and procedures for installing your console and managed system applications on systems running supported operating systems.
Dell PowerEdge Software Support Matrix allows you to identify
operating systems and Dell OpenManage software that your Dell system supports.
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•The
Dell OpenManage Server Administrator User’s Guide
describes the installation and use of Server Administrator. Server Administrator is a suite of management agents, installed on the managed system, that provide fault management information, prefailure information, and asset inventory information to management console applications such as Server Administrator and IT Assistant. This guide also provides information about configuring your remote access controller (RAC).
•The
Dell OpenManage Server Administrator SNMP Reference Guide
documents the SNMP management information base (MIB). The SNMP MIB files define 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
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 (CLI) 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 OpenManage Baseboard Management Controller Utilities User’s
Guide
provides information about installing and using the baseboard
management controller.
•The
Dell Remote Access Controller 4 User’s Guide
provides complete information about installing and configuring a DRAC 4 controller and using DRAC 4 to remotely access an inoperable system.
lists
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•The
•The
•The
•The
•The
•The
•The
The Dell Systems Console and Agent CD (and the Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD) for Dell OpenManage versions 5.3 and later and the Dell PowerEdge Installation and Server Management CD for Dell OpenManage versions 4.2–5.2.3 contain a readme file for Server Administrator and additional readme files for most applications on the CD.
Dell Remote Access Controller Modular Chassis User's Guide
complete information about configuring and using the DRAC/MC to remotely manage and monitor your modular system and its shared resources through a network.
Dell Remote Access Controller 5 User’s Guide
information about installing and configuring a DRAC 5 controller and using DRAC 5 to remotely access an inoperable system.
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide
complete information about installing and configuring an iDRAC and using it to remotely access an inoperable system.
Chassis Management Controller User’s Guide
information about installing and configuring the CMC and using it to remotely access an inoperable system. Controller (CMC) is a hot-pluggable systems management hardware and software solution designed to provide remote management capabilities and power control functions for the Dell M1000e chassis systems.
Dell OpenManage Remote Install User's Guide
about unattended, simultaneous provisioning and configuration solutions of PowerEdge™ 1655MC only over the network by leveraging image-based technology.
Dell Update Packages User's Guide
and using Dell Update Packages as part of your system update strategy.
Server Update Utility User's Guide
and using the Server Update Utility (SUU) to update your Dell system or to view the updates available for any system listed in the Repository.
The Dell Chassis Management
provides information about obtaining
provides information about obtaining
provides complete
provides complete
provides information
provides
provides
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Server Administrator Services

Overview

Dell™ OpenManage™ Server Administrator has a modular architecture that allows you to select and install the functions most needed in your particular IT environment. The available services vary from one operating system to another. The following sections describe the contribution of each service to your systems management capabilities.
NOTE: See Table 1-1 for information on where you can find the systems
management software.

Descriptions of Server Administrator Services

Each service provides a functionally related set of systems management tasks that you can use to manage your system.

Instrumentation Service

The Instrumentation Service provides rapid access to detailed fault and performance information gathered by industry-standard systems management agents. The instrumentation service allows remote administration of monitored systems, including shutdown, start-up, and security.

Remote Access Service

The Remote Access Service provides a complete remote systems management solution for systems equipped with a remote access controller (RAC) solution. The Remote Access Service provides remote access to an inoperable system, allowing the system administrator to get the system up and running as quickly as possible. The Remote Access Service also provides alert notification when a system is down and allows the system administrator to restart a system remotely. Additionally, the Remote Access Service logs the probable cause of system crashes and saves the most recent crash screen.
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Storage Management Service

Express Setup installs the Storage Management Service (earlier known as the enhanced Storage Management Service) by default on Microsoft On Red Hat
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Enterprise Linux® and SUSE®Linux Enterprise Server systems, you can either install the Storage Management Service through the Red Hat Package Manager (RPM) or use the srvadmin-install.sh script — a menu driven script that installs the appropriate RPMs based on the options you choose.
NOTE: The Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system provides drivers for some of
the RAID controllers listed in the "RAID Controller Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions" section.
See the Dell OpenManage Server Administrator User's Guide for more information on Storage Management Service.
®
Windows®.

Logs

Server Administrator displays logs of commands issued to or by the system, monitored hardware events, POST events, and system alerts. You can view logs on the home page, print or save them as reports, and send them by e-mail to a designated service contact.

Available Services on Supported Operating Systems

Table 2-1 summarizes the services that are available for each supported operating system.
NOTE: See the
at support.dell.com, the
Management Tools and Documentation
your Dell PowerEdge™ system supports.
Dell Systems Software Support Matrix
Dell Systems Documentation
DVD to identify the operating systems that
on the Dell Support website
CD, or the
Dell Systems
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Table 2-1. Server Administrator Services Available With Supported
Operating Systems
Operating System Services Available
• Microsoft Windows Server® 2008
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard, Enterprise, and Datacenter x64 Editions with SP2
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard and Enterprise Editions with SP2 (32-bit x86)
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Web and Enterprise Editions with SP2 (32-bit x86)
• Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 Standard and Premium Editions
• Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 Express, Workgroup, Standard, and Enterprise x64 Editions
• Microsoft Windows Unified Data Storage Server 2003 Gold, Standard, and Enterprise x64 Editions
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Server and Advanced Server with SP4
Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS, ES, and AS (version 4)
(x86) and (x86_64)
• Instrumentation
• Storage Management
•Remote Access
• Instrumentation
• Storage Management
•Remote Access
• Instrumentation
•Remote Access
• Storage Management Service (This service is part of the Server Administrator. See Table 1-1 for information on where you can find Server Administrator)
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Table 2-1. Server Administrator Services Available With Supported
Operating Systems
Operating System Services Available
Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS, ES, and AS (version 4.5)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5 (x86) and (x86_64) Gold
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 (SP3)
(x86) and (x86_64)
(x86_64)
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 (x86_64)
(continued)
• Instrumentation
• Remote Access
• Storage Management Service (This service is part of the Server Administrator. See Table 1-1 for information on where you can find Server Administrator)
• Instrumentation
• Remote Access
• Storage Management Service (This service is part of the Server Administrator. See Table 1-1 for information on where you can find Server Administrator)
• Instrumentation
• Remote Access
• Storage Management Service (This service is part of the Server Administrator. See Table 1-1 for information on where you can find Server Administrator)
• Instrumentation
• Remote Access
• Storage Management Service (This service is part of the Server Administrator. See Table 1-1 for information on where you can find Server Administrator)
NOTE: The Storage Management Service refers to the enhanced Storage Management
Service. Server Administrator no longer supports the basic Storage Management Service (also known as Array Manager).
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Systems Management Standards Availability

Overview

Dell™ OpenManage™ Server Administrator supports the following major systems management protocols:
HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS)
Common Information Model (CIM)
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
NOTE: See Table 1-1 for information on where you can find the Server
Administrator application.
NOTE: See the Dell OpenManage Server Administrator readme file (packaged with
the Server Administrator application) for information on SNMP security concerns, as well as the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. You must apply updates from your operating system's master SNMP agents to ensure that Dell's SNMP subagents are secure.
NOTE: After you install SNMP, it must be enabled. For more information on enabling
SNMP-supported agents, see the
If your system supports SNMP, you must install and enable the service on your operating system. If SNMP services are available on your operating system, the Server Administrator installation program installs the supporting agents for SNMP.
HTTPS is supported on all operating systems. Support for CIM and SNMP is operating system dependent and, in some cases, operating system-version dependent.
Server Administrator User's Guide
.

Availability on Supported Systems

On supported Microsoft® Windows® operating systems, Server Administrator supports two systems management standards: CIM/WMI and SNMP.
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On supported Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® and SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server operating systems, Server Administrator supports the SNMP systems management standard.
Server Administrator adds considerable security to these systems management standards. All set operations for attributes (for example, changing the value of an asset tag) must be performed with Dell OpenManage IT Assistant while logged in with the required authority. As a result of the added security that IT Assistant offers for systems management, IT Assistant is the only management console that you can use to change attributes.

Availability on Supported Operating Systems

Table 3-1 shows the availability of the systems management standards for each supported operating system.
Table 3-1. Availability of Systems Management Standard by Operating System
Operating System SNMP CIM
Windows Server Server 2003 family, and Windows 2000 Server family
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS, ES, and WS (version 4) (x86) and (x86_64)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS, ES, and WS (version 4.5) (x86) and (x86_64)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (version 5) (x86) and (x86_64)
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 9 SP3 and version 10 Gold
®
2008, Windows
Available from the operating system installation media
Available in the net-snmp package from the operating system installation media
Available in the net-snmp package from the operating system installation media
Available in the net-snmp package from the operating system installation media
Available in the net-snmp package from the operating system installation media
Always installed
Unavailable
Unavailable
Unavailable
Unavailable
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Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

This section provides information on instrumentation, applications, and systems that are supported by the systems management software.
NOTE: See Table 1-1 for information on where you can find the Server
Administrator application.
For Dell OpenManage version 5.3 and later, the Dell Systems Console and Agent CD supports both, Dell OpenManage Server Administrator and Server
Agent. For more information about applications and systems supported by Server Agent, see "Server Agent Supported Applications and Systems."

Version Number Information

All software supporting the Dell systems and Dell PowerVault™ NAS systems are delivered in Dell OpenManage stack releases that include the complete group of programs and that are fully tested for the supported platforms. An example is the Dell OpenManage 5.2.2 release of the Dell OpenManage software that supports most Dell systems from February 2002 through July 2007. The version of the software is significant. In this example, the first number (5) represents the major version number. You should upgrade your software any time Dell delivers a new major version. The second number (2) is the release number. A new release may have some minor features and fixes associated with it. You do not need to upgrade to the latest release unless that release is enabling your specific hardware or solving an issue you may be experiencing. You may skip releases as needed. The last number (2) is the hardware platform refresh number. This indicates that the software has been updated to support a new system. For example, if you have older systems running version 5.2.1, there is no need to upgrade to version 5.2.2 for a platform refresh.
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Compatible Systems and Applications by Installation and Server Management CD Version

Table 4-1 shows compatible applications and Dell systems for the Dell Systems Console and Agent CD (version 5.3) or Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD.
Table 4-1. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Dell Systems Console and
Agent CD Version 5.3
Dell Systems Console and Agent CD Component
Dell systems (* Indicates new systems for the given version of the CD)
Supported System/Version Number
600SC 650 700 750 750N 755N 770N 775N 800 830 840 850 860 1600SC 1650 1655MC 1750 1800 1850 1855 1900 1950 1955 2600 2650
24 Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems
Table 4-1. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Dell Systems Console and
Agent CD Version 5.3
(continued)
Dell Systems Console and Agent CD Component
Supported operating systems
Supported System/Version Number
2800 2850 2900 2950 2970 4600 6600 6650 6800 6850 6950
R200* M600* M605* R805* R900*
PowerVault 100 PowerVault 500 PowerVault 600 PowerVault NX1950
* * *
NOTE: The PowerEdge R805, M600, and M605 are
scheduled to be available in Q4 CY07–Q1 CY08.
•Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 Web, Standard, Enterprise, and Core Edition (x86).
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Standard, Enterprise, DataCenter, and Core Edition (x64).
NOTE: Microsoft Windows Server 2008 is scheduled
to be available in the first half of 2008. For the latest information, see http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/default .mspx.
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 25
Table 4-1. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Dell Systems Console and
Agent CD Version 5.3
(continued)
Dell Systems Console and Agent CD Component
Supported System/Version Number
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard, Enterprise, and Datacenter x64 Editions with SP2
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard and Enterprise Editions with SP2 (32-bit x86)
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Web and Enterprise Editions with SP2 (32-bit x86)
®
•Microsoft Windows
Small Business Server 2003
R2 Standard and Premium Editions
• Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 Express, Workgroup, Standard, and Enterprise x64 Editions
• Microsoft Windows Unified Data Storage Server 2003 Gold Standard and Enterprise x64 Editions
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional with SP2
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Server and Advanced Server with SP4
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS, ES, and AS (Version 4.5) (x86)
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS, ES, and AS (Version 4.5) (x86_64)
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5 (x86)
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5 (x86_64)
®
•SUSE
Linux Enterprise Server 9 SP3 (x86_64)
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 (x86_64)
NOTE: See the
Dell Systems Software Support Matrix
on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com for the latest information on supported operating systems.
26 Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems
Table 4-1. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Dell Systems Console and
Agent CD Version 5.3
(continued)
Dell Systems Console and Agent CD Component
Server Administrator 5.3
Server Administrator Framework
Instrumentation Service: Server Agent
Diagnostic Service NA
IT Assistant 8.1
Storage Management Service 2.3
RAC Firmware
CMC 1.0
iDRAC 1.0
DRAC 5 1.30
DRAC 4 1.60
DRAC/MC 1.4
DRAC III, ERA, ERA/O, ERA/XT
ERA/MC 1.44
BMC Firmware Version On Dell Systems
R805 3.0 or later
R900
PowerVault 100
PowerVault 500
PowerVault 600
PowerVault NX1950 3.0 or later
800 1.30 or later
830 1.41 or later
Supported System/Version Number
3.3
5.8
3.35
3.0 or later
3.0 or later
3.0 or later
3.0 or later
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 27
Table 4-1. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Dell Systems Console and
Agent CD Version 5.3
(continued)
Dell Systems Console and Agent CD Component
840 1.67 or later
850 1.41 or later
860 1.67 or later
1425SC 1.30 or later
1800 1.23 or later
1850 1.23 or later
1855 1.11 or later
1900 1.27 or later
1950 1.27 or later
1955 1.23 or later
2800 1.23 or later
2850 1.23 or later
2900 1.27 or later
2950 1.27 or later
2970 See the appropriate readme file for the latest
6800 1.64 or later
6850 1.64 or later
6950 1.26 or later
NOTE: All references in this document to
PowerVault NX1950, PowerVault 500, and PowerVault 600 systems. All references to the Dell PowerEdge™ 840 system also apply to the PowerVault 100 system.
Supported System/Version Number
information.
x9xx
systems also apply to the
Table 4-2 shows compatible applications and Dell systems for the Dell PowerEdge Installation and Server Management CD (versions 5.2 and 5.2.1).
28 Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems
Table 4-2. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Installation and
Server Management CD Version 5.2 and 5.2.1
Installation and Server Management CD Version
Dell PowerEdge systems (* Indicates new systems for the given version of the CD)
5.2 5.2.1
600SC 650 700 750 750N 755N 770N 775N 800 830 840 850 860 1600SC 1650 1655MC 1750 1800 1850 1855 1900 1950 1955 2600 2650 2800 2850 2900 2950 2970* 4600 6600 6650 6800 6850 6950
R200*
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 29
Table 4-2. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Installation and
Server Management CD Version 5.2 and 5.2.1
(continued)
Installation and Server Management CD Version
Supported operating systems
5.2 5.2.1
•Microsoft Windows
• Microsoft Windows Server Server 2003 R2 Standard, Enterprise, and Datacenter x64 Editions with SP2
•Microsoft Windows
• Microsoft Windows Server Server 2003 R2 Standard and Enterprise Editions with SP2 (32-bit x86)
•Microsoft Windows
• Microsoft Windows Server Server 2003 Web and Enterprise Editions with SP2 (32-bit x86)
• Microsoft Windows Small
• Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 Standard and Premium Editions
•Microsoft Windows
• Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 Express, Workgroup, Standard, and Enterprise x64 Editions
•Microsoft Windows
• Microsoft Windows Unified Data Storage Server 2003 Gold Standard and Enterprise x64 Editions
•Microsoft Windows XP
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional with SP2
• Microsoft Windows 2000
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Server and Advanced Server with SP4
•Red Hat
Enterprise Linux
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS, ES, and AS (version 4) (x86)
2003 R2 Standard, Enterprise, and Datacenter x64 Editions with SP2
2003 R2 Standard and Enterprise Editions with SP2 (32-bit x86)
2003 Web and Enterprise Editions with SP2 (32-bit x86)
Business Server 2003 R2 Standard and Premium Editions
Storage Server 2003 R2 Express, Workgroup, Standard, and Enterprise x64 Editions
Unified Data Storage Server 2003 Gold Standard and Enterprise x64 Editions
Professional with SP2
Server and Advanced Server with SP4
WS, ES, and AS (version 4) (x86)
30 Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems
Table 4-2. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Installation and
Server Management CD Version 5.2 and 5.2.1
(continued)
Installation and Server Management CD Version
Server Administrator 5.2 5.2.1
Server Administrator Framework
Instrumentation Service: Server Agent
Diagnostic Service NA NA
IT Assistant 8.0.1 8.0.1
Storage Management Service
RAC Firmware
DRAC 5 1.20 1.20
DRAC 4 1.50 1.50
DRAC/MC 1.4 1.4
DRAC III, ERA, ERA/O, ERA/XT
ERA/MC 1.44 1.44
5.2 5.2.1
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS, ES, and AS (version 4) (x86_64)
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5 (x86)
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5 (x86_64)
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 SP3 (x86_64)
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 Gold (x86_64)
3.2 3.2
5.7 5.7
2.2 2.2
3.35 3.35
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux
•Red Hat Enterprise Linux
•Red Hat Enterprise Linux
• SUSE Linux Enterprise
• SUSE Linux Enterprise
WS, ES, and AS (version 4) (x86_64)
Server 5 (x86)
Server 5 (x86_64)
Server 9 (x86_64)
Server 10 (x86_64)
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 31
Table 4-2. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Installation and
Server Management CD Version 5.2 and 5.2.1
(continued)
Installation and Server Management CD Version
BMC Firmware Version On Dell Systems
800 1.30 or later 1.30 or later
830 1.41 or later 1.41 or later
840 1.67 or later 1.67 or later
850 1.41 or later 1.41 or later
860 1.67 or later 1.67 or later
1425SC 1.30 or later 1.30 or later
1800 1.23 or later 1.23 or later
1850 1.23 or later 1.23 or later
1855 1.11 or later 1.11 or later
1900 1.27 or later 1.27 or later
1950 1.27 or later 1.27 or later
1955 1.23 or later 1.23 or later
2800 1.23 or later 1.23 or later
2850 1.23 or later 1.23 or later
2900 1.27 or later 1.27 or later
2950 1.27 or later 1.27 or later
2970 See the appropriate readme file for the latest information.
6800 1.64 or later 1.64 or later
6850 1.64 or later 1.64 or later
6950 1.26 or later 1.26 or later
R200 NA 2.1 or later
5.2 5.2.1
Table 4-3 shows compatible applications and Dell systems for the Dell PowerEdge Installation and Server Management CD (versions 5.0 to 5.1.1).
32 Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems
Table 4-3. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Installation and Server
Management CD Version 5.0 to 5.1.1
Installation and Server Management CD Version
Dell PowerEdge systems (* Indicates new systems for the given version of the CD)
5.0 5.1 5.1.1
600SC 650 700 750 750N 755N 770N 775N 800 830 850 1600SC 1650 1655MC 1750 1800 1850 1855 1950* 1955* 2600 2650 2800 2850 2900* 2950* 4600 6600 6650 6800 6850
600SC 650 700 750 750N 755N 770N 775N 800 830 840* 850 860* 1600SC 1650 1655MC 1750 1800 1850 1855 1900 1950 1955 2600 2650 2800 2850 2900 2950 4600 6600 6650 6800 6850
6950*
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 33
Table 4-3. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Installation and Server
Management CD Version 5.0 to 5.1.1
(continued)
Installation and Server Management CD Version
Supported operating systems
5.0 5.1 5.1.1
•Microsoft Windows Server 2003 family (includes Web, Standard, Enterprise, and x64 Editions) (SP1)
•Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 (SP1)
•Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2
•Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 (includes Express, Standard, Workgroup, a n d Enterprise editions)
• Windows 2000 Server family (includes Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000 Advanced Server and Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2000)
•Microsoft Windows Server 2003 family (includes Web, Standard, Enterprise, and x64 Editions) (SP1)
•Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 (SP1)
•Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2
•Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 (includes Express, Standard, Workg r o up, a n d Enterprise editions)
• Windows 2000 Server family (includes Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000 Advanced Server and Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2000)
•Microsoft Windows Server 2003 family (Standard and Enterprise Editions [R2]) (32- and 64 bit)
34 Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems
Table 4-3. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Installation and Server
Management CD Version 5.0 to 5.1.1
(continued)
Installation and Server Management CD Version
5.0 5.1 5.1.1
•Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS, ES, and WS
version 3 (Update 6) (x and
x86_64)
•Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 4
and
•SUSE Enterprise Server version 9 (SP3)
(x86
x86_64)
®
Linux
(x86_64)
•Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS, ES, and WS
version 3 (Update 6) (x86
86
and
•Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 4
and
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 9 (SP3) and 10 (gold)
x86_64)
(x86
x86_64)
•Red Hat
• SUSE Linux
(x86_64)
NOTE: SUSE Linux
Enterprise Server version 10 does not support the DRAC 4 and DRAC 5 client GUI.
Server Administrator
Server Administrator Framework
Instrumentation Service: Server Agent
Diagnostic Service 3.6 NA NA
IT Assistant 7.2 8.0 8.0
Storage Management Service
5.0 5.1 5.1.1
3.0 3.1 3.1.1
5.6 5.6 5.6
2.0 2.1 2.1
NOTE: SUSE Linux
Enterprise Server version 10 does not support the DRAC 5 client GUI.
Enterprise Linux AS version 4 (gold)
(x86 and
x86_64)
Enterprise Server version 10 (gold)
(x86_64)
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 35
Table 4-3. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Installation and Server
Management CD Version 5.0 to 5.1.1
(continued)
Installation and Server Management CD Version
RAC Firmware
DRAC 5 1.0 1.0 1.0
DRAC 4 1.35 1.35 NA
DRAC/MC 1.3 1.3 NA
DRAC III, ERA, ERA/O, ERA/XT
ERA/MC 1.4.4 1.4.4 NA
BMC Firmware Version On
800 1.30 or later 1.30 or later NA
830 1.41 or later 1.41 or later NA
840 1.0 or later 1.0 or later NA
850 1.41 or later 1.41 or later NA
860 1.0 or later 1.0 or later NA
1425SC 1.30 or later 1.30 or later NA
1800 1.23 or later 1.23 or later NA
1850 1.23 or later 1.23 or later NA
1855 1.0 or later 1.0 or later NA
1950 1.0 or later 1.0 or later NA
1955 1.0 or later 1.0 or later NA
2800 1.23 or later 1.23 or later NA
2850 1.23 or later 1.23 or later NA
2900 1.0 or later 1.0 or later NA
2950 1.0 or later 1.0 or later NA
6800 1.40 or later 1.40 or later NA
6850 1.40 or later 1.40 or later NA
6950 NA NA 1.0 or later
5.0 5.1 5.1.1
3.3.5 3.3.5 NA
36 Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems
Table 4-4 shows compatible applications and Dell systems for the Dell PowerEdge Installation and Server Management CD (versions 4.3 to 4.5.1).
Table 4-4. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Installation and Server
Management CD Version 4.3 to 4.5.1
Installation and Server Management CD Version
Dell PowerEdge systems (* Indicates new systems for the given version of the CD)
4.3 4.4 4.5 4.5.1
350 500SC 600SC 650 700 750 800 1400 1500SC 1550 1600SC 1650 1655MC 1750 1800 1850 1855 2400 2450 2500 2550 2600 2650 2800 2850 4400
350 500SC 600SC 650 700 750 800 1400 1500SC 1550 1600SC 1650 1655MC 1750 1800 1850 1855 2400 2450 2500 2550 2600 2650 2800 2850 4400
350 500SC 600SC 650 700 750 800 830* 850* 1400 1500SC 1550 1600SC 1650 1655MC 1750 1800 1850 1855 2400 2450 2500 2550 2600 2650 2800
a
1850 2850 6800 6850
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 37
Table 4-4. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Installation and Server
Management CD Version 4.3 to 4.5.1
Installation and
4.3 4.4 4.5 4.5.1
(continued)
a
Server Management CD Version
4600 6400 6450 6600 6650 6800* 6850* 8450 750N 755N 770N 775N
4600 6400 6450 6600 6650 6800 6850 8450 750N 755N 770N 775N
2850 4400 4600 6400 6450 6600 6650 6800 6850 8450 750N 755N 770N 775N
Supported operating systems
•Microsoft Windows Server 2003 family (includes We b, Standard, and Enterprise editions)
•Microsoft Windo ws Small Business Server [SBS] 2003
•Microsoft Windo ws Server 2003 family (includes We b, Standard, Enterprise, and x64 Editions) (SP1)
•Microsoft Windo ws Small Business Server 2003 (SP1)
•Microsoft Windo ws Server 2003 family (includes We b, Standard, Enterprise, and x64 Editions) (SP1)
•Microsoft Windo ws Small Business Server 2003 (SP1)
•Microsoft Windo ws Server 2003 family (includes We b, Standard, Enterprise, and x64 Editions) (SP1)
•Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 (SP1)
38 Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems
Table 4-4. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Installation and Server
Management CD Version 4.3 to 4.5.1
Installation and
4.3 4.4 4.5 4.5.1
(continued)
a
Server Management CD Version
•Windows 2000 Server family (includes Windo ws 2000 Server, Windo ws 2000 Advanced Server, and Windo ws Small Business Server 2000)
•Novell
®
NetWare
5.1 (Support Pac k 7 or late r, plus hot fixes)
®
•Windows 2000 Server family (includes Windo ws 2000 Server, Windo ws 2000 Advanced Server, and Microsoft Windo ws Small Business Server 2000)
•Novell NetWare 6.5 (Support Pack 1 or later, plus hot fixes)
•Windows 2000 Server family (includes Windo ws 2000 Server, Windo ws 2000 Advanced Server, and Microsoft Windo ws Small Business Server 2000)
•Novell NetWare 6.5 (Support Pack 1 or later, plus hot fixes)
•Windows 2000 Server family (includes Windo ws 2000 Server, Windo ws 2000 Advanced Server, and Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2000)
•NA
•Novell NetWare 6.5 (Support Pack 1 or later, plus hot fixes)
•Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS and ES (version 2.1)
•Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS, ES, and WS
version 3
(x86 and x86_64)
•Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS, ES, and WS
version 3
(x86 and x86_64)
•Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS, ES, and WS
version 3
(x86 and x86_64)
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 39
Table 4-4. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Installation and Server
Management CD Version 4.3 to 4.5.1
Installation and
4.3 4.4 4.5 4.5.1
(continued)
a
Server Management CD Version
•Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS, ES, and WS version 3
•Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 4 (x86 and x86_64)
•Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 4 (x86 and x86_64)
•Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 4 (x86 and x86_64)
Server
2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3
Administrator
Managed Node
2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Framework (MNF)
Instrumentatio
5.3 5.3 5.3 5.5.1 n Service: Server Agent
Diagnostic
3.2 3.3 3.4 3.4.1 Service
Server
2.0 2.1 2.2 2.2 Administrator Core
IT Assistant 7.0 7.0 7.1 7.1
Storage
3.7 3.7 3.7 3.7 Management Service: Array Manager
enhanced
1.1 1.2 1.2 1.4 Storage Management Service
40 Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems
Table 4-4. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Installation and Server
Management CD Version 4.3 to 4.5.1
Installation and Server Management CD Version
RAC Firmware
DRAC 4 1.20 1.30 1.30 1.30
DRAC/MC 1.1 1.2 1.2 NA
DRACIII, ERA, ERA/O, and ERA/XT
RAC firmware: DRAC II
4.3 4.4 4.5 4.5.1
3.21 3.3 3.3 NA
NA
NA NA NA
NOTE: The
DRAC II software is no longer included
Systems
on the
(continued)
a
Management Consoles
can be obtained from earlier releases or support.dell.com
ERA/MC 1.44 NA NA NA
CD, but
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 41
Table 4-4. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Installation and Server
Management CD Version 4.3 to 4.5.1
Installation and Server Management CD Version
BMC Firmware Version On Dell Systems
800 1.30 or later 1.30 or later 1.30 or later NA
830 NA NA 1.41 or later NA
850 NA NA 1.41 or later NA
1425SC 1.30 or later 1.30 or later 1.30 or later NA
1800 1.23 or later 1.23 or later 1.23 or later NA
1850 1.23 or later 1.23 or later 1.23 or later 1.23 or later
1855 1.0 or later 1.0 or later 1.0 or later NA
2800 1.23 or later 1.23 or later 1.23 or later NA
2850 1.23 or later 1.23 or later 1.23 or later 1.23 or later
6800 1.33 or later 1.33 or later 1.33 or later 1.40 or later
6850 1.33 or later 1.33 or later 1.33 or later 1.40 or later
a. Introduced SAS support for these Dell systems: 6800 and 6850.
4.3 4.4 4.5 4.5.1
(continued)
a
Table 4-5 shows compatible applications and Dell systems for Systems Management CD version 4.1.3 to 4.2.
42 Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems
Table 4-5. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD
Versions 4.1.3 to 4.2
Systems Management CD Version
Dell PowerEdge systems (* Indicates new systems for the given version of the CD)
4.1.3 4.1.4 4.2
1855* 1855 350
500SC 600SC 650 700 750 800 1400 1500SC 1550 1600SC 1650 1655MC 1750 1800 1850 1855 2400 2450 2500 2550 2600 2650 2800 2850 4400 4600 6400 6450 6600 6650 8450 750N 755N 770N 775N
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 43
Table 4-5. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD
Versions 4.1.3 to 4.2
(continued)
Systems Management CD Version
Supported operating systems
4.1.3 4.1.4 4.2
Windows Server 2003 family (includes Web, Standard, and Enterprise editions) and Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 (supported by PowerEdge 2800 only)
Windows 2000 Server family (includes Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000 Advanced Server)
Novell NetWare 5.1 (Support Pack 7 or later, plus hot fixes)
Windows Server 2003 family (includes Web, Standard, and Enterprise editions) and Microsoft Windows Small
[SBS]
Business Server 2003 (supported by PowerEdge 2800 only)
Windows 2000 Server family (includes Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000 Advanced Server)
Novell NetWare 5.1 (Support Pack 7 or later, plus hot fixes)
Windows Server 2003 family (includes Web, Standard, and Enterprise editions) and Microsoft Windows Small
[SBS]
Business Server 2003
Windows 2000 Server family (includes Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000 Advanced Server, and Windows 2000 SBS)
Novell NetWare 5.1 (Support Pack 7 or later, plus hot fixes)
NOTE: Novell NetWare
is not supported on the PowerEdge 650 system.
Novell NetWare 6.5 (Support Pack 1 or later, plus hot fixes)
Novell NetWare 6.5 (Support Pack 1 or later, plus hot fixes)
Novell NetWare 6.5 (Support Pack 1 or later, plus hot fixes)
NOTE: Novell NetWare
is not supported on the PowerEdge 650 system.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS and ES version 2.1 and AS, ES, and WS version 3
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS and ES version 2.1 and AS, ES, and WS version 3
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS and ES version 2.1 and AS, ES, and WS version 3
[SBS]
44 Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems
Table 4-5. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD
Versions 4.1.3 to 4.2
(continued)
Systems Management CD Version
Server Administrator
Managed Node Framework (MNF)
Instrumentation Service: Server Agent
Diagnostic Service
Update Service 1.9.2 NA 1.9.1
Server Administrator Core
IT Assistant 6.5.3 6.5.3 6.5.3
Storage Management Service: Array Manager
enhanced Storage Management Service
RAC Firmware
DRAC 4 1.0 1.1 1.1
DRAC/MC 1.0 NA NA
DRACIII, ERA, ERA/O, and ERA/XT
4.1.3 4.1.4 4.2
1.9.1 1.9.1 1.9.2
1.9 1.9 1.9
5.2 5.2 5.2
3.1.1 3.1.1 3.1
See "MNF" in this table.
NA NA 3.6
1.0 1.0.1 1.0
NA NA 3.21
See "MNF" in this table.
See "MNF" in this table.
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 45
Table 4-5. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD
Versions 4.1.3 to 4.2
(continued)
Systems Management CD Version
RAC firmware: DRAC II
4.1.3 4.1.4 4.2
NA NA
NOTE: The DRAC II
software is no longer included on the
Systems Management
CD, but can be obtained from earlier releases or support.dell.com.
ERA/MC NA NA 1.44
BMC Firmware Ve rs io n
1.0 1.0.1 1.0.1
Table 4-6 shows compatible applications and Dell systems for Systems Management CD version 4.0.1 to 4.1.2.
46 Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems
Table 4-6. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD
Versions 4.0.1 to 4.1.2
Systems Management CD Version
Dell PowerEdge systems (* Indicates new systems for the given version of the CD)
4.0.1 4.1 4.1.1 4.1.2
1850* 2800* 2850*
350 500SC 600SC 650 700 750 1400 1500SC 1550 1600SC 1650 1655MC 1750 1850 2400 2450 2500 2550 2600 2650 2800 2850 4400 4600 6400 6450 6600 6650 8450 750N 755N 770N 775N
1800* 800*
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 47
Table 4-6. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD
Versions 4.0.1 to 4.1.2
(continued)
Systems Management CD Version
Supported operating systems
4.0.1 4.1 4.1.1 4.1.2
Win dow s S erv er 2003 family (includes Web, Standard, and Enterprise editions) and Microsoft Windows Small Business Server [SBS] 2003 (supported by PowerEdge 2800 only)
Windows 2000 Server family (includes Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000 Advanced Server)
Novell NetWare 5.1 (Support Pack 7 or later, plus hot fixes)
Win dow s S erv er 2003 family (includes Web, Standard, and Enterprise editions) and Microsoft Windows Small Business Server [SBS] 2003
Windows 2000 Server family (includes Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000 Advanced Server, and Windows 2000 SBS)
Novell NetWare 5.1 (Support Pack 7 or later, plus hot fixes)
Win dow s Se rve r 2003 family (includes Web, Standard, and Enterprise editions) and Microsoft Windows Small Business Server [SBS] 2003
Windows 2000 Server family (includes Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000 Advanced Server, and Windows 2000 SBS)
Novell NetWare 5.1 (Support Pack 7 or later, plus hot fixes)
Win do ws S er ver 2003 family (includes Web, Standard, and Enterprise editions) and Microsoft Windows Small Business Server [SBS] 2003
Windows 2000 Server family (includes Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000 Advanced Server, and Windows 2000 SBS)
Novell NetWare 5.1 (Support Pack 7 or later, plus hot fixes)
NOTE: Novell
NetWare is not supported on the PowerEdge 650 system.
48 Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems
Table 4-6. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD
Versions 4.0.1 to 4.1.2
(continued)
Systems Management CD Version
Server Administrator
Managed Node Framework (MNF)
Instrumentation Service: Server Agent
Remote Access Service SW
BMC Firmware Ve rs i on
Diagnostic Service
Update Service 1.9 1.9.1 1.9.1 1.9.1
Server Administrator Core
4.0.1 4.1 4.1.1 4.1.2
Novell NetWare 6.5 (Support Pack 1 or later, plus hot fixes)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS and ES version 2.1 and AS, ES, and WS version 3
1.8.1 1.9 1.9 1.9
1.8.1 1.9 1.9 1.9
5.1.1 5.2 5.2 5.2
4.0.0 3.30 (DRAC III)
1.0 1.0.1 1.0.1 1.0.1
3.0.1 3.1 3.1 3.1
See "MNF" in this table.
Novell NetWare
6.5 (Support Pack 1 or later, plus hot fixes)
NOTE: Novell
NetWare is not supported on the PowerEdge 650 system.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS and ES version 2.1 and AS, ES, and WS version 3
4.0.0 (DRAC 4)
See "MNF" in this table.
Novell NetWare 6.5 (Support Pack 1 or later, plus hot fixes)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS and ES version 2.1 and AS, ES, and WS version 3
NA NA
See "MNF" in this table.
Novell NetWare 6.5 (Support Pack 1 or later, plus hot fixes)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS and ES version 2.1 and AS, ES, and WS version 3
See "MNF" in this table.
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 49
Table 4-6. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD
Versions 4.0.1 to 4.1.2
(continued)
Systems Management CD Version
IT Assistant 6.5.2 6.5.3 6.5.3 6.5.3
Storage Management Service: Array Manager
enhanced Storage Management Service
RAC Firmware
DRAC 4 1.0 1.0 NA NA
RAC firmware: DRAC II
4.0.1 4.1 4.1.1 4.1.2
3.5 3.6 3.6 3.6
NA 1.0 1.0 1.0
NA NA
NA NA
NOTE: The
DRAC II software is no longer included on the
Systems
CD,
RAC firmware: DRAC III
RAC firmware: DRAC III/XT
RAC firmware: ERA
RAC firmware: ERA/O
Management
but can be obtained from earlier releases or support.dell.com
NA 3.12 NA NA
NA 3.12 NA NA
NA 3.12 NA NA
NA 3.12 NA NA
50 Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems
Table 4-7 shows compatible applications and Dell systems for Systems Management CD version 3.5 to 3.8.
Table 4-7. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD
Versions 3.5 Through 3.8
Systems Management CD Version
Dell PowerEdge systems (* Indicates new systems for the given version of the CD)
3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8
350 500SC 600SC 650 1400 1500SC 1550 1600SC 1650 1655MC 1750 2400 2450 2500 2550 2600 2650 4400 4600 6400 6450 6600 6650 8450
350 500SC 600SC 650 1400 1500SC 1550 1600SC 1650 1655MC 1750 2400 2450 2500 2550 2600 2650 4400 4600 6400 6450 6600 6650 8450
350 500SC 600SC 650 1400 1500SC 1550 1600SC 1650 1655MC 1750 2400 2450 2500 2550 2600 2650 4400 4600 6400 6450 6600 6650 8450
350 500SC 600SC 650 700* 750* 1400 1500SC 1550 1600SC 1650 1655MC 1750 2400 2450 2500 2550 2600 2650 4400 4600 6400 6450 6600 6650 8450
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 51
Table 4-7. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD
Versions 3.5 Through 3.8
(continued)
Systems Management CD Version
Supported operating systems
3.53.63.73.8
Microsoft Win dow s Se rve r 2003
Win dow s Se rve r 2003 family
Win dow s Se rve r 2003 family
Win dow s Se rve r 2003 family (includes Web, Standard, and Enterprise editions) and Microsoft Windows Small Business Server [SBS] 2003
Windows 2000 Server family (SP3 recommended)
Windows 2000 Server family (SP3 recommended)
Windows 2000 Server family (SP3 recommended)
Windows 2000 Server family (includes Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000 Advanced Server, and Windows 2000 SBS)
Novell NetWare 5.1 (SP4 or later)
NetWare 6.0 (SP1 or later)
Red Hat
Linux Advanced Server 2.1
Red Hat Linux 9
NetWare 5.1 (SP5 or later)
Novell NetWare 5.1 (Support Pack 6 or later)
NetWare 6.5 Novell NetWare
6.5 (Support Pac k 1 or la t er)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 2.1
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS and ES versions 2.1 and 3, and WS version 3
Red Hat Linux 9
Red Hat Linux 9
Novell NetWare 5.1 (Support Pack 6 or later)
Novell NetWare
6.5 (Support Pac k 1 or la ter)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 2.1 and AS, ES, and WS version 3
NA
52 Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems
Table 4-7. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD
Versions 3.5 Through 3.8
(continued)
Systems Management CD Version
Server Administrator
Managed Node Framework (MNF)
Instrumentati on Service: Server Agent
Diagnostic Service
Update Service
Server Administrator Core
IT Assistant 6.4.4 6.5 6.5 6.5
Storage Management Service: Array Manager
3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8
1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8
1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8
4.10.0 4.11 4.12 5.1
2.5 2.6 2.7 3.0
1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
See "MNF" in this table.
3.4 3.5 3.5 3.5
See "MNF" in this table.
See "MNF" in this table.
See "MNF" in this table.
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 53
Table 4-7. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD
Versions 3.5 Through 3.8
(continued)
Systems Management CD Version
RAC Firmware
Remote Access Service (RAS)
RAC firmware: DRAC II
RAC firmware: DRAC III
RAC firmware: DRAC III/XT
RAC firmware: ERA
RAC firmware: ERA/O
3.53.63.73.8
2.5 3.0 3.10 3.20
2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5
2.5 3.0 3.10 3.10
2.5 3.0 3.10 3.10
2.5 3.0 3.10 3.10
2.5 3.0 3.10 3.10
Table 4-8 shows compatible applications and Dell systems for Systems Management CD versions 3.2.3 through 3.4.
54 Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems
Table 4-8. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD
Versions 3.2.3 Through 3.4
Systems Management CD Version
Dell PowerEdge systems (* Indicates new systems for the given version of the CD)
3.2.3 3.3 3.3.3 3.4
300 350 500SC 600SC 1300 1400 1500SC 1550 1600SC 1650 1655MC* 2300 2400 2450 2500 2550 2600 2650 4300 4350 4400 4600 6300 6350 6400 6450 6600 6650 8450
300 350 500SC 600SC 1300 1400 1500SC 1550 1600SC 1650 2300 2400 2450 2500 2550 2600 2650 4300 4350 4400 4600 6300 6350 6400 6450 6600 6650 8450
300 350 500SC 600SC 650* 1300 1400 1500SC 1550 1600SC 1650 1655MC 1750* 2300 2400 2450 2500 2550 2600 2650 4300 4350 4400 4600 6300 6350 6400 6450 6600 6650 8450
300 350 500SC 600SC 650 1300 1400 1500SC 1550 1600SC 1650 1655MC 1750 2300 2400 2450 2500 2550 2600 2650 4300 4350 4400 4600 6300 6350 6400 6450 6600 6650 8450
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 55
Table 4-8. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD
Versions 3.2.3 Through 3.4
(continued)
Systems Management CD Version
Supported operating systems
Server Administrator
Managed Node Framework (MNF)
3.2.3 3.3 3.3.3 3.4
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Family (SP3 recommended)
NetWare 5.1 (SP2 or later)
NetWare 6.0 (SP1 or later)
Red Hat Enterprise
Microsoft Windows NT®
4.0 Server family (SP6a or later)
Windows 2000 Server family (SP3 recommended)
NetWare 5.1 (SP2 or later)
NetWare 6.0 (SP1 or later)
Windows NT
4.0 Server family (SP6a or later)
Windows 2000 Server family (SP3 recommended)
NetWare 5.1 (SP2 or later)
NetWare 6.0 (SP1 or later)
Windows Server 2003
Windows 2000 Server family (SP3 recommended)
NetWare 5.1 (SP2 or later)
NetWare 6.0
(SP1 or later) Linux Advanced Server 2.1
Red Hat Linux
7.3 (with the
2.4.18-4smp kernel)
Linux Advanced Server 2.1
Linux 7.3 (with the 2.4.18-4smp kernel)
Linux 8.0 (with the 2.4.18­14smp kernel)
Linux Advanced Server 2.1
Linux 7.3 (with the 2.4.18-4smp kernel)
Linux 8.0 (with the 2.4.18­14smp kernel)
Linux
Advanced
Server 2.1
Linux 8.0 and
Linux 9
1.2.3 1.3 1.3.4 1.4
1.2.3 1.3 1.3 1.4
56 Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems
Table 4-8. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD
Versions 3.2.3 Through 3.4
(continued)
Systems Management CD Version
Instrumentation Service: Server Agent
Remote Access Service (RAS)
RAC firmware: DRAC II
RAC firmware: DRAC III
RAC firmware: DRAC III/XT
RAC firmware: ERA
RAC firmware: ERA/O
Diagnostic Service
Update Service 1.3 1.4 1.4.3 1.5
Server Administrator Core
IT Assistant 6.4.2 6.4.3 6.4.3 6.4.4
Storage Management Service: Array Manager
3.2.3 3.3 3.3.3 3.4
4.7.2 4.8 4.8.1 4.9
1.3.1 2.0 2.1 2.2
2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5
1.3 2.0 2.0 2.2
NA 2.0 2.0 2.2
1.2 2.0 2.1 2.2
1.2 2.0 2.0 2.2
2.2.1 2.3 2.3.1 2.4
See "MNF" in this table.
3.3 3.3 3.4 3.4
See "MNF" in this table.
See "MNF" in this table.
See "MNF" in this table.
Table 4-9 shows supported elements for Systems Management CD versions 3.0 through 3.2.2.
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 57
Table 4-9. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD
Versions 3.0 Through 3.2.2
Systems Management CD Version
Dell PowerEdge systems (* Indicates new systems for the given version of the CD)
3.0 3.0.1 3.0.2 3.1 3.2 3.2.2
300 350 500SC 1300 1400 1500SC 1550 2300 2400 2450 2500 2550 4300 4350 4400 6300 6350 6400 6450 8450
300 350 500SC 1300 1400 1500SC 1550 1650* 2300 2400 2450 2500 2550 4300 4350 4400 4600* 6300 6350 6400 6450 8450
300 350 500SC 1300 1400 1500SC 1550 1650 2300 2400 2450 2500 2550 2650* 4300 4350 4400 4600 6300 6350 6400 6450 6600* 6650* 8450
300 350 500SC 1300 1400 1500SC 1550 1650 2300 2400 2450 2500 2550 2650 4300 4350 4400 4600 6300 6350 6400 6450 6600 6650 8450
300 350 500SC 600SC* 1300 1400 1500SC 1550 1650 2300 2400 2450 2500 2550 2600* 2650 4300 4350 4400 4600 6300 6350 6400 6450 6600 6650 8450
300 350 500SC 600SC 1300 1400 1500SC 1550 1600SC* 1650 2300 2400 2450 2500 2550 2600 2650 4300 4350 4400 4600 6300 6350 6400 6450 6600 6650 8450
58 Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems
Table 4-9. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD
Versions 3.0 Through 3.2.2
(continued)
Systems Management CD Version
Supported operating systems
Server Administrator
3.0 3.0.1 3.0.2 3.1 3.2 3.2.2
4.0
Windows NT 4.0 Server family (SP6a or later)
Windows 2000 Server family (hot fixes rec. for SNMP)
NetWare
5.1 (SP2 or later)
Windows NT 4.0 Server family (SP6a or later)
Windows 2000 Server family (hot fixes rec. for SNMP)
NetWare
5.1 (SP2 or later)
Windows NT 4.0 Server family (SP6a or later)
Windows 2000 Server family (hot fixes rec. for SNMP)
NetWare
5.1 (SP2 or later)
Windows NT 4.0 Server family (SP6a or later)
Windows 2000 Server family (SP3 rec. )
NetWare
5.1 (SP2 or later)
Windows NT 4.0 Server family (SP6a or later)
Windows 2000 Server family (SP3 rec.)
NetWare
5.1 (SP2 or later)
Windows NT with SP4
Windows 2000 Server family
Novell NetWare
4.x, 5.x, or
6.x
Linux 7.1 NetWare
6.0 (SP1 or later)
Linux Advanced Server 2.1
Linux 7.1 (with latest ucd-snmp package)
NetWare
6.0 (SP1 or later)
Linux 7.1 (with latest ucd-snmp package)
NetWare
6.0 (SP1 or later)
Linux 7.1 (with latest ucd-snmp package)
Linux Advance d Server
2.1
NetWare
6.0 (SP1 or later)
Linux Advanced Server 2.1
Linux 7.3 (with the
2.4.18­4smp kernel)
NetWare
6.0 (SP1 or later)
Linux Advanced Server 2.1
Linux 7.3 (with the
2.4.18­4smp kernel)
1.0 1.0.1 1.0.2 1.1 1.2 1.2.2
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 59
Table 4-9. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD
Versions 3.0 Through 3.2.2
(continued)
Systems Management CD Version
Managed Node Framework
Instrumentation Service: Server Agent
Remote Access Service (RAS)
RAC firmware: DRAC II
RAC firmware: DRAC III
RAC firmware: DRAC III/XT
RAC firmware: ERA
RAC firmware: ERA/O
Diagnostic Service
Update Service 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.2 1.2 1.2.1
Server Administrator Core
IT Assistant 6.2 6.2 6.2 6.3 1.2 See "MNF"
Storage Management Service: Array Manager
3.0 3.0.1 3.0.2 3.1 3.2 3.2.2
NA NA NA NA 1.2 1.2.2
4.5.1 4.5.1
4.5.2
NA NA NA NA 4.7 4.7.1
2.4.1 2.4.1 2.5 2.5 NA 1.3
NA 1.1 1.1 1.2 2.5 2.5
NA NA NA NA 1.3 1.3
NA NA 1.05 1.05 NA 1.0
NA NA NA 1.1 1.07 1.2
2.0 2.0.1 2.0.2 2.1 1.2 1.2
NA NA NA 1.10 1.3 1.3
3.1.1 3.1.2 3.1.2 3.1.3 3.2 3.3
4.5.1
4.5.2
4.6 NA 1.2.1
in this table.
NOTE: The Systems Management CD version 3.0 and later do not fully support the
following Dell systems: 1300, 2100, 2200, 2300, 4100, 4200, 4300, 4350, 6100, 6300, and 6350.
60 Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

Device Drivers and Red Hat Enterprise Linux Kernel Support

NOTE: The "Supported Operating Systems" section of Table 4-8 and Table 4-9
includes Red Hat Enterprise Linux kernel versions. Updated or later versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux may require the use of dynamic kernel support (see "Installing Server Administrator" in the this feature).
The Instrumentation Service provides device drivers for the precompiled kernels listed in Table 4-8 and Table 4-9. When the Instrumentation Service detects that none of its prebuilt device drivers supports the running kernel, it attempts to build a device driver for that kernel. This feature of Server Administrator is called dynamic kernel support. Server Administrator's dynamic kernel support builds a device driver when needed during the Instrumentation Service installation or start-up.
Server Administrator User's Guide
for an explanation of
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 61
62 Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems
5

Server Agent Supported Applications and Systems

This section provides information on instrumentation, applications, and systems that are supported by Dell OpenManage Applications CD versions 2.0 through 2.2. The Dell OpenManage Server Agent was supported concurrently with the Dell OpenManage Hardware Instrumentation Package (HIP) by the Applications CD versions 1.3 through 1.7.
For more information about applications and systems supported by HIP, see "Hardware Instrumentation Package Supported Applications and Systems."
For more information about Server Administrator supported applications and systems, see "Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems."
NOTE: The
following Dell PowerEdge ™ systems: 1300, 2100, 2200, 2300, 4100, 4200, 4300, 4350, 6100, 6300, and 6350.
Table 5-1 shows compatible applications and Dell PowerEdge systems for each Applications CD, versions 2.0 through 2.2.
Applications
CD version 2.0.1 and later does not fully support the
Server Agent Supported Applications and Systems 63
Table 5-1. Server Agent Versions, Applications, and Dell Systems
Applications
CD Version
Dell PowerEdge systems (* Indicates new systems for the given version of the CD)
Supported operating systems
2.0 2.0.1 2.0.2 2.1 2.2
300 350 1300 1400 1550 2300 2400 2450 2500* 2550* 4300 4350 4400 6300 6350 6400 6450 8450
300SC 350 1400SC 1550 2400 2450 2500 2500SC 2550 4400 6400 6450 8450
350 500SC* 1550
300 350 500SC 1300 1400 1550 2300 2400 2450 2500 2550 4300 4350 4400 6300 6350 6400 6450 8450
Microsoft Windows
®
4.0 with
NT
Windows NT 4.0 with SP4 or later
Windows NT 4.0 with SP4 or later
Windows NT 4.0 with SP 4 or later
®
SP4 or later
Windows 2000 Server family
®
Novell NetWare®
Windows 2000 Server family
NetWare 4.x or 5.x
Windows 2000 Server family
NetWare 4.x or 5.x
Windows 2000 Server family
NetWare 4.x or 5.x
®
4.x or 5.x
Red Hat® Linux 7.0 (kernel version:
Linux 7.0 (kernel version:
2.2.16)
Linux 7.0 (kernel version:
2.2.16)
Linux 7.0 Linux 7.0
2.2.16)
300 350 500SC 1300 1400 1500SC* 1550 2300 2400 2450 2500 2550 4300 4350 4400 6300 6350 6400 6450 8450
Windows NT
4.0 with SP4 or later
Windows 2000 Server family
NetWare 4.x or 5.x
64 Server Agent Supported Applications and Systems
Table 5-1. Server Agent Versions, Applications, and Dell Systems
(continued)
Applications
CD Version
Instrumenta tion Service: Server Agent
Remote Access Service: DRAC II
Remote Access Service: DRAC III
Online Diagnostics
IT Assistant 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0
Storage Management Service: Array Manager
2.0 2.0.1 2.0.2 2.1 2.2
4.3 4.3 4.4 4.4.1 4.5
2.3.2 2.3.3 2.3.3 2.4 2.4
NA NA NA NA NA
1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1.1 1.1.2
2.7 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.1
Server Agent Supported Applications and Systems 65
66 Server Agent Supported Applications and Systems
6

Hardware Instrumentation Package Supported Applications and Systems

This section provides information about instrumentation, applications, and systems that are supported by the Dell™ OpenManage™ Applications CD versions 1.1 through 1.7. Both the Dell OpenManage Hardware Instrumentation Package (HIP) and the Dell OpenManage Server Agent are supported by the Applications CD versions 1.3 through 1.7.
For more information about applications and systems supported by Server Agent, see "Server Agent Supported Applications and Systems."
Table 6-1 shows compatible applications and Dell PowerEdge™ systems for the Applications CD versions 1.1 through 1.7.
Table 6-1. HIP Versions, Applications, and Dell PowerEdge Systems
Applications
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7
CD Version
Pow erEdg e systems (* Indicates new systems for the given version of the CD)
1300 2100 2200 2300 2400 2450 4100 4200 4300 4350 4400 6100 6300 6350 6400 6450 8450
1300 2100 2200 2300 2400 2450 4100 4200 4300 4350 4400 6100 6300 6350 6400 6450 8450
1300 2100 2200 2300 2400 2450 4100 4200 4300 4350 4400 6100 6300 6350 6400 6450 8450
1300 2100 2200 2300 2400 2450 4100 4200 4300 4350 4400 6100 6300 6350 6400 6450 8450
1300 1400* 2100 2200 2300 2400 2450 4100 4200 4300 4350 4400 6100 6300 6350 6400 6450 8450
300* 1300 1400 1550* 2300 2400 2450 4300 4350 4400 6300 6350 6400 6450 8450
300 350* 1300 1400 1550 2300 2400 2450 4300 4350 4400 6300 6350 6400 6450 8450
Hardware Instrumentation Package Supported Applications and Systems 67
Table 6-1. HIP Versions, Applications, and Dell PowerEdge Systems
(continued)
Applications
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7
CD Version
®
Supported operating systems
Instrumentation Service: HIP
Instrumentation Service: Server Agent
Remote Access Service: DRAC II
Online Diagnostics
IT Assistant 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.2 6.0 6.0 6.0
Storage Management Service: Array Manager
Microsoft Windows NT with SP3 or later
Novell NetWare
4.11 with SP5 or later
NetWare
5.0
3.5.2 3.5.2 3.5.2 3.5.2 3.5.2 3.5.2 3.5.2
NA NA 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.2.1 4.2.2
2.2.1 2.2.1 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3.1 2.3.1
NA NA NA NA NA NA 1.0
1.5 1.5 2.0 2.0 2.5 2.5 2.7
®
4.0
®
®
Windows NT 4.0 with SP3 or later
Novell NetWare
4.11 with SP5 or later
NetWare
5.0
Windows NT 4.0 with SP4 or later
Windows 2000 Server family
NetWare
4.
x
or 5.x
Windows NT 4.0 with SP4 or later
®
Windows 2000 Server family
NetWare
4.x or 5.x
Windows NT 4.0 with SP4 or later
Windows 2000 Server family
NetWare
4.x or 5.x
Windows NT 4.0 with SP4 or later
Window s 2000 Server family
NetWare
4.x or 5.x
Windows NT 4.0 with SP4 or later
Win dows 2000 Server family
NetWare
4.x or 5.x
68 Hardware Instrumentation Package Supported Applications and Systems

BIOS Update Requirements

Overview

7
NOTE: Starting with Dell™ OpenManage™ version 4.3, the
CD has been replaced by the CD. References in this guide to the OpenManage versions 3.0 through 4.2.
Prior to Dell OpenManage 4.3, Server Administrator Update Service provided the ability to update system BIOS remotely from within the Server Administrator GUI. The Update Service also provided interfaces for updating many firmware and driver packages. The remote BIOS update capability did not require that you be logged in directly to the system whose BIOS you were updating. If the target system had the minimum required BIOS version installed, you could update the BIOS to the latest version remotely. The purpose of this section is to help you to identify the minimum prerequisite BIOS version to update to the latest available BIOS for each supported Dell PowerEdge™ system. You can use this method of BIOS update only if you are running Dell OpenManage Systems Management CD version 4.2 or earlier.
NOTE: Starting with Dell OpenManage version 4.3, you can update your system’s
BIOS, drivers, and firmware from the from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.
Dell PowerEdge Installation and Server Management
Systems Management
Dell PowerEdge Server Update Utility
Systems Management
CD are for Dell
CD or

Minimum Requirements for BIOS Update Support

This section lists the minimum BIOS requirements for upgrading to the latest BIOS version available for each Dell PowerEdge system supported by Server Administrator. You can download the latest BIOS versions from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.
NOTE: This guide is updated only once per business quarter. To ensure that you
have the latest BIOS version available, always download the latest BIOS versions from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.
To locate the BIOS update files that you want, perform the steps in the following subsections.
BIOS Update Requirements 69

Downloading the Latest BIOS Packages

1
Go to the Dell Support website at
2
Click
Drivers and Downloads
Selections
3
Specify your system either by entering your Service Tag or by selecting the product model. Click
4
Expand
The
5
Specify where you want to save your FlashBIOS file and click OK.
A download complete pop-up window appears.
6
Follow the installation instructions (appropriate for your file format) that appear on the
section.
Bios
and click
File Download
Download and Install
Confirm
Download Now
window appears.
support.dell.com.
under the
.
Option 1: Most Popular
.
page.

Minimum Required and Latest Available BIOS for Update by System

Table 7-1 lists the minimum version of the BIOS that must be installed on each system for the latest FlashBIOS package to be applied by remote update. For the latest available BIOS version for each system that Server Administrator supports, see the Dell PowerEdge Server Update Utility CD or the Dell Server Updates DVD.
Table 7-1. PowerEdge Systems and Minimum BIOS Versions Required for
Remote Flash Update
PowerEdge System Minimum BIOS Required for Remote Flash Update
300 A00
350 BIOS update is not supported for PowerEdge 350 systems.
500SC A05
600SC A00
650 A01
700 A00
750 A00
70 BIOS Update Requirements
Table 7-1. PowerEdge Systems and Minimum BIOS Versions Required for
Remote Flash Update
PowerEdge System Minimum BIOS Required for Remote Flash Update
800 A00
1300 A04
1400/1400SC A00
1500SC A04
1550 A01
1600SC A00
1650 A05
1655MC A00
1750 A05
1800 A00
1850 A00
1855 A00
2300 A09
2400 A01
2450 A02
2500/2500SC A00
2550 A06
2600 A01
2650 A00
4300 A06
4350 A03
4400 A04
4600 A00
6300 A08
6350 A08
6400 A01
(continued)
BIOS Update Requirements 71
Table 7-1. PowerEdge Systems and Minimum BIOS Versions Required for
Remote Flash Update
PowerEdge System Minimum BIOS Required for Remote Flash Update
6450 A01
6600 A08
6650 A08
8450 A06
(continued)
72 BIOS Update Requirements
8

RAID Controller Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

Overview

Starting with Dell™ OpenManage™ Server Administrator version 5.0, only the enhanced Storage Management Service will be supported. The Storage Management Service allows you to configure and manage your storage devices from within Server Administrator.
NOTE: The Storage Management Service mentioned in this guide refers to the
enhanced Storage Management Service. Server Administrator no longer supports the basic Storage Management Service (also known as Array Manager).
NOTE: Starting with Dell OpenManage version 5.3, Dell OpenManage Server
Administrator is available on the
Systems Management Tools and Documentation
NOTE: Starting with Dell OpenManage version 4.3, the
has been replaced by the References in this guide to the versions 3.0 through 4.2.
Most versions of the systems management CD (see Table 1-1 for information on where you can find the systems management software) support management of RAID controllers in the form of PERC cards, and some systems management releases also support CERC IDE and SATA controllers. System administrators responsible for monitoring the compatibility of their systems' storage devices need a clear matrix that shows the elements that are compatible with a particular storage controller. Each storage controller version in turn supports a specific array of elements, including:
Version of the Storage Management Service
Dell system
Dell Systems Console and Agent
DVD.
Systems Management
Dell PowerEdge Installation and Server Management
Systems Management
CD are for Dell OpenManage
CD and the
Dell
CD
CD.
RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions 73
Firmware version number required for a particular controller
Supported operating systems, where each operating system requires a specific driver
For more information on Storage Management Services see the Dell
OpenManage Server Administrator User's Guide and the Dell OpenManage Storage Management User’s Guide either on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com, on the Dell Systems Documentation CD, or on the Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD.
Five types of controllers are included in this section:
The RAID controller card group contains the following controllers: PERC 3/DC, PERC 3/SC, PERC 3/QC, PERC 4/SC, PERC 4/DC, PERC 4e/DC, PERC 5/E, PERC 5/i Adapter, PERC 5/i Integrated, SAS 5/iR Adapter, SAS 6/iR Integrated, PERC 6/E, PERC 6/i Adapter, PERC 6/i Integrated, SAS 6/iR Adapter, CERC ATA 100/4 Channel, and CERC SATA 1.5/6 Channel.
The RAID on motherboard (ROMB) group includes the following controllers: PERC 3/Di, PERC 4/Di, PERC 4e/Di, PERC 4e/Si, CERC SATA 1.5/2S, and SAS 5/iR Integrated.
The internal mirroring group, provided through the system BIOS, includes the PERC 4/IM controller.
The LSI 1020/1030 embedded SCSI controller.
The SAS 5/i Integrated and SAS 5/E controller.
NOTE: The firmware and drivers listed in this section refer to the minimum
supported version as of the publication date of this document. Later versions of the firmware and drivers may also be supported or required. For the most recent driver and firmware requirements, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com for the Storage Management Service.

Key to Table Footnotes

Some drivers in the following tables are marked with an asterisk. You can refer to the following paragraph for more information:
Linux Driver Included in RPM*
The 1.1.4 Linux driver is included in RPM 2302 (Red Hat® Package Manager 2302).
74 RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

PERC 4/DC

The PERC 4/DC supports the following Dell systems: 650, 750, 1650, 1750, 1800, 1850, 2600, 2650, 2800, 2850, 4600, 6600, 6650, 6800, and 6850.
Table 8-1 shows the other elements supported by the PERC 4/DC.
Table 8-1. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4/DC
Storage Management Service
1.1 4.3 3500 5.46 6.41.2.32 2.10.7 NA NA NA
1.2 4.4 351Q 5.48 6.46.2.32
2.0 5.0 351X
2.1 5.1 351X
2.2 5.2 351S
2.3 5.3 352D
Dell OpenManage Vers ion
PERC Firmware
Windows®
Vers ion
2000 Driver
5.48 6.46.2.32 (32-bit) 351S (64-bit)
5.48 6.46.2.32 (32-bit) 351S (64-bit)
NA 6.46.3.64 NA NA NA NA
(64-bit)
5.48 6.46.2.32 (64-bit)
Windows
®
Server 2003 Driver
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64 (64-bit)
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64 (64-bit)
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64 (64-bit)
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64 (64-bit)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Driver
2.10.7 2.20.4.4 NA NA
2.10.10.1
2.10.10.1
2.10.10.1
Red Hat Enterprise
®
Linux 4
3
Driver
2.20.4.4 NA 2.20.4.7
2.20.4.4 NA 2.20.4.7
2.20.4.4 NA NA
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5 Driver
®
Microsoft
®
SUSE
Linux Enterprise Server (versions 9 and 10)
RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions 75

PERC 4e/DC

The PERC 4e/DC supports the following Dell systems: 800, 830, 850, 1800,
1850, 1900, 1950, 2800, 2850, 2900, 2950, 2970, 6800, and 6850.
Table 8-2 shows the other elements supported by the PERC 4e/DC.
Table 8-2. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4/e DC
Storage Managemen t Service
1.1 4.3 513T 5.46 6.41.2.32 2.10.7 NA NA NA
1.2 4.4 521Q 5.48 6.46.2.32
2.0 5.0 521X 5.48 6.46.2.32
2.1 5.1 521X 5.48 6.46.2.32
2.2 5.2 522A NA 6.46.2.32
2.3 5.3 522D NA 6.46.2.32
Dell OpenManage version 5.3 supports only Update 5 of Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 4 and only SP3 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 9.
Dell OpenManage Versio n
PERC Firmware Version
Windows 2000 Driver
Windows Server 2003 Driver
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64 (64-bit)
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64 (64-bit)
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64 (64-bit)
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64 (64-bit)
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64 (64-bit)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 Driver
2.10.7 2.20.4.4 NA NA
2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4 NA 2.20.4.7
2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4 NA 2.20.4.7
2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4 NA 2.20.4.7
2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4 NA 2.20.4.7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Driver
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5 Driver
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (versions 9 and 10)
76 RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

PERC 3/DC

The PERC 3/DC supports the following Dell systems: 1650, 2600, 2650, 4600, 6600, and 6650.
Table 8-3 shows the other elements supported by the PERC 3/DC.
Table 8-3. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 3/DC
Storage Management Service
1.1 4.3 1970 5.46 6.41.2.32 2.10.7 NA NA NA
1.2 4.4 198Q 5.48 6.46.2.32
2.0 5.0 198X 5.48 6.46.2.32
2.1 5.1 198X 5.48 6.46.2.32
2.2 5.2 199A NA 6.46.2.32
2.3 5.3 199D 5.48 6.46.2.32(
Dell OpenManage version 5.3 supports only Update 5 of Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 4 and only SP3 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 9.
Dell OpenManage Version
PERC Firmware Versio n
Windows 2000 Driver
Windows Server 2003 Driver
(32-bit)
6.41.2.64 (64-bit)
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64 (64-bit)
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64 (64-bit)
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64 (64-bit)
32-bit)
6.46.3.64 (64-bit)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 Driver
2.10.7 2.20.4.4 NA NA
2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4 NA NA
2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4 NA NA
NA 2.20.4.4 NA NA
2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4 NA NA
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Driver
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5 Driver
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (versions 9 and 10)
RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions 77

PERC 3/QC

The PERC 3/QC supports the following Dell systems: 2600, 2650, 4600, 6600, and 6650.
Table 8-4 shows the other elements supported by the PERC 3/QC.
Table 8-4. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 3/QC
Windows
Storage Managemen t Service
1.1 4.3 1970 5.46 6.41.2.32 2.10.7 NA NA NA
1.2 4.4 198Q 5.48 6.46.2.32
2.0 5.0 198X 5.48 6.46.2.32
2.1 5.1 198X 5.48 6.46.2.32
2.2 5.2 199A NA 6.46.2.32
2.3 5.3 199D 5.48 6.46.2.32(
Dell OpenManage Version
PERC Firmware Version
Window s 2000 Driver
Server 2003 Driver
(32-bit)
6.41.2.64 (64-bit)
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64 (64-bit)
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64 (64-bit)
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64 (64-bit)
32-bit)
6.46.3.64 (64-bit)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 Driver
2.10.7 2.20.4.4 NA NA
2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4 NA NA
2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4 NA NA
NA 2.20.4.4 NA NA
2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4 NA NA
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Driver
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5 Driver
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (versions 9 and 10)
78 RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

PERC 4/Di

The PERC 4/Di supports the following Dell systems: 1750 and 2600.
Table 8-5 shows the other elements supported by the PERC 4/Di.
Table 8-5. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4/Di
Storage Management Service
1.1 on a Power Edge 1750
1.1 on a Power Edge 2600
1.2 on a Power Edge 1750
1.2 on a Power Edge 2600
2.0 on a Power Edge 1750
2.0 on a Power Edge 2600
2.1 on a Power Edge 1750
Dell OpenManage Vers ion
4.3 4130 5.46 6.41.2.32 2.10.7 NA NA NA
4.3 2.500 5.46 6.41.2.32 2.10.7 NA NA NA
4.4 421Q 5.48 6.46.2.32
4.4 251Q 5.48 6.46.2.32
5.0 421W 5.48 6.46.2.32
5.0 251X 5.48 6.46.2.32
5.1 421W 5.48 6.46.2.32
PERC Firmware Version
Windows 2000 Driver
Windows Server 2003 Driver
(32-bit)
6.41.2.32 (64-bit)
(32-bit)
6.41.2.32 (64-bit)
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64 (64-bit)
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64 (64-bit)
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64 (64-bit)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 Driver
2.10.7 2.20.4.4 NA NA
2.10.7 2.20.4.4 NA NA
2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4 NA NA
2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4 NA NA
2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4 NA NA
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Driver
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5 Driver
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (versions 9 and 10)
RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions 79
Table 8-5. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4/Di
(continued)
Storage Management Service
2.1 on a Pow erE dge 2600
2.2 on a Pow erE dge 2600
2.2 on a Pow erE dge 1750
2.3 on a Pow erE dge 2600
2.3 on a Pow erE dge 1750
Dell OpenManage Version
5.1 251X 5.48 6.46.2.32
5.2 252A NA 6.46.2.32
5.2 422A NA 6.46.2.32
5.2 252D 5.48 6.46.2.32
5.2 422D 5.48 6.46.2.32
PERC Firmware Version
Windows 2000 Driver
Windows Server 2003 Driver
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64 (64-bit)
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64 (64-bit)
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64 (64-bit)
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64 (64-bit)
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64 (64-bit)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 Driver
2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4 NA NA
NA 2.20.4.4 NA NA
NA 2.20.4.4 NA NA
2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4 NA NA
2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4 NA NA
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Driver
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5 Driver
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (versions 9 and 10)
80 RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

CERC ATA 100 4/CH

The CERC ATA 100 4/CH supports the following Dell systems: 600SC, 650, and 1600SC
Table 8-6 shows the other elements supported by the CERC ATA 100 4/CH.
Table 8-6. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: CERC ATA 100 4/CH
Storage Management Service
1.1 4.3 6.62 5.46 6.41.2.32 Native NA NA NA
1.2 4.4 6.62 5.46 6.41.2.32 2.10.1 2.10.1 NA NA
2.0 5.0 6.62 5.46 6.41.2.32 2.10.1 2.10.1 NA NA
2.1 5.1 6.62 5.46 6.41.2.32 2.10.1 2.10.1 NA NA
2.2 5.2 6.62 NA 6.41.2.32 NA 2.10.1 NA NA
2.3 5.3 6.62 NA 6.41.2.32 NA 2.10.1 NA NA
Dell OpenManage Versio n
PERC Firmware Versio n
Windows 2000 Driver
Windows Server 2003 Driver
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 Driver
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Driver
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5 Driver
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (versions 9 and 10)

PERC 3/Di

The PERC 3/Di supports the following Dell systems: 1650, 2650, and 4600.
Table 8-7 and Table 8-8 show the other elements supported by the PERC 3/Di.
Table 8-7. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 3/Di
Storage Management Service*
1.1 on a PowerEdge 1650
1.1 on a PowerEdge 2650
1.1 on a PowerEdge 4600
Dell OpenManage Version
4.3
4.3
4.3
PERC Firmware Version
2.8.0.6092 2.8.0.6085 2.8.0.6085 NA
2.8.0.6092 2.8.0.6085* 2.8.0.6085* NA
2.8.0.6092 2.8.0.6085* 2.8.0.6085* NA
Windows 2000 Driver
Windows Server 2003 Driver
Windows
®
Server
2008
RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions 81
Table 8-7. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 3/Di
(continued)
Storage Management Service*
1.2 on a PowerEdge 1650
1.2 on a PowerEdge 2650
1.2 on a PowerEdge 4600
2.0 on a PowerEdge 1650
2.0 on a PowerEdge 2650
2.0 on a PowerEdge 4600
2.1 on a PowerEdge 1650
2.1 on a PowerEdge 2650
2.1 on a PowerEdge 4600
2.2 on a PowerEdge 1650
2.2 on a PowerEdge 2650
2.2 on a PowerEdge 4600
2.3 on a PowerEdge 1650
2.3 on a PowerEdge 2650
2.3 on a PowerEdge 4600
* The 1.1.4 Linux driver is included in the Red Hat Package Manager (RPM) 2302.
Dell OpenManage Version
4.4
4.4
4.4
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.1
5.1
5.1
5.2
5.2 2.8.1-6098 NA 2.8.0.6084
5.2 2.8.1-6098 NA 2.8.0.6084
5.3
5.3 2.8.1-
5.3 2.8.1-
PERC Firmware Version
2.8.0.6092 2.8.0.6085* 2.8.0.6085 NA
2.8.0.6092 2.8.0.6085* 2.8.0.6085* NA
2.8.0.6092 2.8.0.6085* 2.8.0.6085* NA
2.8.0.6098 2.8.0.6085* 2.8.0.6085* NA
2.8.0.6098 2.8.0.6085* 2.8.0.6085* NA
2.8.0.6098 2.8.0.6085* 2.8.0.6085* NA
2.8.0.6098 2.8.0.6085* 2.8.0.6085* NA
2.8.0.6098 2.8.0.6085* 2.8.0.6085* NA
2.8.0.6098 2.8.0.6085* 2.8.0.6085* NA
2.8.1-6098 NA 2.8.0.6084 NA
2.8.1-7692 NA 2.8.0.6084 2.8.1.7691
Windows 2000 Driver
7692
NA 2.8.0.6084 2.8.1.7691
7692
NA 2.8.0.6084 2.8.1.7691
Windows Server 2003 Driver
Windows
®
Server
NA
NA
2008
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Table 8-8. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 3/Di
Storage Management Service*
1.1 on a PowerEdge 1650
1.1 on a PowerEdge 2650
1.1 on a PowerEdge 4600
1.2 on a PowerEdge 1650
1.2 on a PowerEdge 2650
1.2 on a PowerEdge 4600
2.0 on a PowerEdge 1650
2.0 on a PowerEdge 2650
2.0 on a PowerEdge 4600
2.1 on a PowerEdge 1650
2.1 on a PowerEdge 2650
2.1 on a PowerEdge 4600
2.2 on a PowerEdge 1650
2.2on a PowerEdge 2650
2.2 on a PowerEdge 4600
Dell OpenManage Version
4.3 2.8.0.6092 1.1.4* NA NA NA
4.3 2.8.0.6092 1.1.4* NA NA NA
4.3 2.8.0.6092 1.1.4* NA NA NA
4.4 2.8.0.6092 1.1.4* 1.1.5.2372 NA NA
4.4 2.8.0.6092 1.1.4* 1.1.5.2372 NA NA
4.4 2.8.0.6092 1.1.4* 1.1.5.2372 NA NA
5.0 2.8.0.6098 1.1.4* 1.1.5.2392 NA NA
5.0 2.8.0.6098 1.1.4* 1.1.5.2392 NA NA
5.0 2.8.0.6098 1.1.4* 1.1.5.2392 NA NA
5.1 2.8.0.6098 1.1.4* 1.1.5.2392 NA NA
5.1 2.8.0.6098 1.1.4* 1.1.5.2392 NA NA
5.1 2.8.0.6098 1.1.4* 1.1.5.2392 NA NA
5.2 2.8.1-6098 NA 1.1.5.2372.1 NA NA
5.2 2.8.1-6098 NA 1.1.5.2372.1 NA NA
5.2 2.8.1-6098 NA 1.1.5.2372.1 NA NA
PERC Firmware Version
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 Driver
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Driver
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5 Driver
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (versions 9 and 10)
RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions 83
Table 8-8. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 3/Di
(continued)
Storage Management Service*
2.3 on a PowerEdge 1650
2.3 on a PowerEdge 2650
2.3 on a PowerEdge 4600
* The 1.1.4 Linux driver is included in the Red Hat Package Manager (RPM) 2302.
Dell OpenManage Vers ion
5.3
5.3 2.8.1-
5.3 2.8.1-
PERC Firmware Vers ion
2.8.1-7692 NA
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 Driver
7692
NA 1.1.5.2372.1 NA NA
7692
NA 1.1.5.2372.1 NA NA
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Driver
1.1.5.2372.1 NA NA
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5 Driver
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (versions 9 and 10)

PERC 4/IM

The PERC 4/IM supports the following Dell systems: 1655MC and 1855.
Table 8-9 and Table 8-10 show the other elements supported by the PERC 4/IM.
Table 8-9. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4/IM
Storage Management Service
1.1 on PowerEdge 1655MC
1.0.1 on PowerEdge 1855
1.2 on PowerEdge 1655MC
1.2 on PowerEdge 1855
2.0 on PowerEdge 1655MC
2.0 on PowerEdge 1855
2.1 on PowerEdge 1655MC
Dell OpenManage Version
4.3 1.00.12.00
4.1.4 1.03.23.90 1.09.11 1.09.11 NA
4.4 1.00.12.00
4.4 1.03.23.90 1.09.11 1.09.11 NA
5.0 1.03.23.90 1.08.06 Native NA
5.0 1.03.23.90 1.09.11 1.09.11 NA
5.1 1.03.23.90 1.08.06 Native NA
PERC Firmware Version
1.00.0c.00 Hex
1.00.0c.00 Hex
Windows 2000 Driver
1.08.06 1.08.18
1.08.06 1.08.18
Windows Server 2003 Driver
(Native)
(Native)
Windows Server 2008
NA
NA
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Table 8-9. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4/IM
(continued)
Storage Management Service
2.1 on PowerEdge 1855
2.2 on PowerEdge 1655MC
2.2 on PowerEdge 1855
2.3 on PowerEdge 1655MC
2.3 on PowerEdge 1855
Dell OpenManage Version
5.1 1.03.23.90 1.09.11 1.09.11 NA
5.2 1.03.23.90 NA Native NA
5.2 1.03.23.90 NA 1.09.11 NA
5.3 1.00.12.00 1.08.06 Native NA
5.3 1.03.23.90 1.09.11 1.09.11 Native
PERC Firmware Version
Windows 2000 Driver
Windows Server 2003 Driver
Table 8-10. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4/IM
Storage Management Service
1.1 on Power Edge 1655MC
1.0.1 on Power Edge 1855
1.2 on Power Edge 1655MC
1.2 on Power Edge 1855
2.0 on Power Edge 1655MC
Dell OpenManage Version
4.3 1.00.12.00
4.1.4 1.03.23.90 Native NA NA NA
4.4 1.00.12.00
4.4 1.03.23.90 Native Native NA NA
5.0 1.03.23.90 NA NA NA NA
PERC Firmware Version
1.00.0c.00 Hex
1.00.0c.00 Hex
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 Driver
NA NA NA NA
NA NA NA NA
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Driver
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5 Driver
Windows Server 2008
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (versions 9 and 10)
RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions 85
Table 8-10. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4/IM
(continued)
Storage Management Service
2.0 on Pow erE dge 1855
2.1 on Pow erE dge 1655MC
2.1 on Pow erE dge 1855
2.2 on Pow erE dge 1655MC
2.2 on Pow erE dge 1855
2.3 on Pow erE dge 1655MC
2.3 on Pow erE dge 1855
Dell OpenManage Versio n
5.0 1.03.23.90 Native Native NA NA
5.1 1.03.23.90 NA NA NA NA
5.1 1.03.23.90 Native Native NA NA
5.2 1.03.23.90 NA NA NA NA
5.2 1.03.23.90 NA Native NA NA
5.3 1.00.12.00 NA NA NA NA
5.3 1.03.23.90 2.05.16 Native NA NA
PERC Firmware Version
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 Driver
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Driver
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5 Driver
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (versions 9 and 10)
86 RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

PERC 4/SC

The PERC 4/SC supports the following Dell systems: 600SC, 650, 700, 750, 800, 830, 850, 1600SC, 1800, and 1850.
Table 8-11 shows the other elements supported by the PERC 4/SC.
Table 8-11. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4/SC
Storage Management Service
1.1 4.3 3500 5.46 6.41.2.32 2.10.7 NA NA NA
1.2 4.4 351Q 5.48 6.46.2.32
2.0 5.0 351X 5.48 6.46.2.32
2.1 5.1 351X 5.48 6.46.2.32
2.2 5.2 352B NA 6.46.2.32
2.3 5.3 352D
Dell OpenManage Vers ion
PERC Firmware Vers ion
(64-bit)
Windows 2000 Driver
5.48
Windows Server 2003 Driver
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64 (64-bit)
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64 (64-bit)
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64 (64-bit)
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64 (64-bit)
6.46.2.32 (32-bit)
6.46.3.64 (64-bit)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 Driver
2.10.7 2.20.4.4 NA NA
2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4 NA NA
2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4 NA NA
NA 2.20.4.4 NA NA
2.10.10.1
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Driver
2.20.4.4 NA NA
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5 Driver
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (versions 9 and 10)
RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions 87

CERC SATA 1.5/6 Channel

The CERC SATA 1.5/6 Channel supports the following Dell systems: 700, 750, 800, 830, 850, and 1800.
Table 8-12 and Table 8-13 show the other elements supported by the CERC SATA 1.5/6 Channel.
Table 8-12. Storage Management Service Supported Elements:
CERC SATA 1.5/6 Channel
Storage Management Service
1.1 4.3 2.8.0.7403 2.8.0.7010 2.8.0.7010 NA
1.2 4.4 4.1.0.7406 4.1.0.7010 4.1.0.7010
2.0 5.0 4.1.0.7417 4.1.0.7010 4.1.0.7010
2.1 5.1 4.1.0.7417 4.1.0.7010 4.1.0.7010
2.2 5.2 4.1.0.7417 NA 4.1.0.7010
2.3 5.3 4.1.0.7419 4.1.1.7040 4.1.1.7040 4.1.1.7040
* The 1.1.4 Linux driver is included in the Red Hat Package Manager (RPM) 2302.
Dell OpenManage Versio n
PERC Firmware Version
Windows 2000 Driver
Windows Server 2003 Driver
(32-bit)
4.1.1.7035 (64-bit)
(32-bit)
4.1.1.7038 (64-bit)
(32-bit)
4.1.1.7038 (64-bit)
(32-bit)
4.1.1.7038 (64-bit)
Windows Server 2008
NA
NA
NA
NA
88 RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions
Table 8-13. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: CERC SATA 1.5/6 Channel
Storage Management Service
1.1 4.3 2.8.0.7403 1.1.4* NA NA NA
1.2 4.4 4.1.0.7406 1.1.4* NA NA NA
2.0 5.0 4.1.0.7417 1.1.4* 1.1.5-2372 NA NA
2.1 5.1 4.1.0.7417 1.1.4* 1.1.5-2372 NA NA
2.2 5.2 4.1.0.7417 NA 1.1.5-2392 NA NA
2.3 5.3 4.1.0.7419 NA 1.1.5-2392 NA NA
* The 1.1.4 Linux driver is included in the Red Hat Package Manager (RPM) 2302.
Dell OpenManage Versio n
PERC Firmware Version
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 Driver
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Driver
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5 Driver
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (versions 9 and 10)

PERC 4e/Di

The PERC 4e/DI supports the following Dell systems: 2800, 2850, 6800, and 6850.
Table 8-14 shows the other elements supported by the PERC 4e/Di.
Table 8-14. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4e/Di
Storage Management Service
1.1 4.3 5130 5.46 6.41.2.32 2.10.7 NA NA NA
1.2 4.4 521Q 5.48 6.46.2.32
2.0 5.0 521X 5.48 6.46.2.32
Dell OpenManage Version
PERC Firmware Version
Windows 2000 Driver
Windows Server 2003 Driver
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64 (64-bit)
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64 (64-bit)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 Driver
2.10.7 2.20.4.4 NA NA
2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4 NA 2.20.4.7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Driver
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5 Driver
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (versions 9 and 10)
RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions 89
Table 8-14. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4e/Di
(continued)
Storage Management Service
2.1 5.1 521X 5.48 6.46.2.32
2.2 5.2 522A NA 6.46.2.32
2.3 on Pow erE dge 2850
2.3 on Pow erE dge 6850
Dell OpenManage version 5.3 supports only SP3 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 9.
Dell OpenManage Versio n
5.3 522D 5.48 6.46.2.32
5.3 522D 5.48 6.46.2.32
PERC Firmware Versio n
Windows 2000 Driver
Windows Server 2003 Driver
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64 (64-bit)
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64 (64-bit)
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64 (64-bit)
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64 (64-bit)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 Driver
2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4 NA 2.20.4.7
NA 2.20.4.4 NA 2.20.4.7
2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4 NA 2.20.4.7
2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4 NA 2.20.4.7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Driver
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5 Driver
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (versions 9 and 10)
90 RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

PERC 4e/Si

The PERC 4e/Si supports the following Dell system: 1850.
Table 8-15 show the other elements supported by the PERC 4e/Si.
Table 8-15. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4e/Si
Storage Management Service
1.1 4.3 5130 5.46 6.41.2.32 2.10.7 NA NA NA
1.2 4.4 521Q 5.48 6.46.2.32
2.0 5.0 521X 5.48 6.46.2.32
2.1 5.1 521X 5.48 6.46.2.32
2.2 5.2 522A NA 6.46.2.32
2.3 5.3 522D 5.48 6.46.2.32
Dell OpenManage version 5.3 supports only SP3 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 9.
Dell OpenManage Vers ion
PERC Firmware Version
Windows 2000 Driver
Windows Server 2003 Driver
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64 (64-bit)
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64 (64-bit)
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64 (64-bit)
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64 (64-bit)
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64 (64-bit)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 Driver
2.10.7 2.20.4.4 NA NA
2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4 NA NA
2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4 NA NA
NA 2.20.4.4 NA NA
2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4 NA 2.20.4.7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Driver
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5 Driver
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (versions 9 and 10)
RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions 91

PERC 5/E Adapter

The PERC 5/E Adapter supports the following Dell systems: 840, 860, 1850, 1900, 1950, 2850, 2900, 2950, 2970, 6800, 6850, 6950, R805, and R900.
NOTE: All references made to PowerEdge 840, 2950, and 2900 also apply to
PowerVault 100, PowerVault 500 and PowerVault 600 respectively.
Table 8-16 and Table 8-17 show the other elements supported by the PERC 5/E Adapter.
NOTE: The RAID cards support both 32- and 64-bit versions of Red Hat Enterprise
Linux operating systems and only 64-bit versions of the SUSE Linux Enterprise Server operating systems. However, ia64 versions of any operating system are not supported.
NOTE: All references made to PowerEdge 840, 2950, and 2900 also apply to
PowerVault 100, PowerVault 500 and PowerVault 600 respectively.
Table 8-16. Storage Management Service Supported Elements:
PERC 5/E Adapter
Storage Management Service
1.4 4.5.1 5.0.1 1.18.00.32 1.18.0.32 (32-bit)
2.0 5.0 5.0.1 1.18.00.32 1.18.0.32 (32-bit)
2.1 5.1 5.0.1 1.18.00.32 1.18.0.32 (32-bit)
2.2 5.2 5.1.1 2.8.0.32 2.8.0.32 (32-bit)
2.3 5.3 5.2.1-0060 2.14.0.32 2.14.0.32 (32-bit)
Dell OpenManage Versio n
PERC Firmware Version
Windows 2000 Driver
Windows Server 2003 Driver
1.18.0.64 (64-bit)
1.18.0.64 (64-bit)
1.18.0.64 (64-bit)
2.8.0.64 64-bit)
2.14.0.64 (64-bit)
Windows Server 2008
NA
NA
NA
NA
2.13.0.32 (32-bit)
2.13.0.64 (64-bit)
92 RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions
Table 8-17. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 5/E Adapter
Storage Management Service
2.0 5.0 5.0.1
2.1 5.1 5.0.1
2.2 5.2 5.1.1
2.3 5.3 5.2.1-0060 NA
Dell OpenManage version 5.3 supports only Update 5 of Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 4 and only SP3 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 9.
Dell OpenManage Versio n
PERC Firmware Versio n
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 Driver
00.00.02.03 00.00.02.03 NA 00.00.02.05
00.00.02.03 00.00.02.03 NA 00.00.02.05
NA 00.00.03.06 00.00.03.06 00.00.03.06
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Driver
00.00.03.13 00.00.03.13 00.00.03.13
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5 Driver
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (versions 9 and 10)

PERC 5/i Adapter

The PERC 5/i Adapter supports the following Dell systems: 840, 6850, 6950, and 1430SC.
NOTE: All references made to PowerEdge 840 also apply to PowerVault 100.
Table 8-18 and Table 8-19 show the other elements supported by the PERC 5/i Adapter.
Table 8-18. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 5/i Adapter
Storage Management Service
2.0 5.0 5.0.1
2.1 5.1 5.0.1
Dell OpenManage Versio n
PERC Firmware Vers ion
Windows 2000 Driver
1.18.00.32
1.18.00.32
Windows Server 2003 Driver
1.18.0.32 (32-bit)
1.18.0.64 (64-bit)
1.18.0.32 (32-bit)
1.18.0.64 (64-bit)
Windows Server 2008
NA
NA
RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions 93
Table 8-18. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 5/i Adapter
Storage Management Service
2.2 5.2 5.1.1
2.3 5.3 5.2.1-0060 2.14.0.32 2.14.0.32
Dell OpenManage Vers ion
PERC Firmware Version
Windows 2000 Driver
2.8.0.32
Windows Server 2003 Driver
2.8.0.32 (32-bit)
2.8.0.64 (64-bit)
(32-bit)
2.14.0.64 (64-bit)
Windows Server 2008
NA
2.13.0.32 (32-bit)
2.13.0.64 (64-bit)
Table 8-19. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 5/i Adapter
Storage Management Service
2.0 5.0 5.0.1
2.1 5.1 5.0.1
2.2 5.2 5.1.1
2.3 5.3 5.2.1-0060 NA
Dell OpenManage version 5.3 supports only Update 5 of Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 4 and only SP3 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 9.
Dell OpenManage Versio n
PERC Firmware Vers ion
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 Driver
00.00.02.03 00.00.02.03 NA 00.00.02.05
00.00.02.03 00.00.02.03 NA 00.00.02.05
NA 00.00.03.06 00.00.03.06 00.00.03.06
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Driver
00.00.03.13 00.00.03.13 00.00.03.13
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5 Driver
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (versions 9 and 10)

PERC 5/i Integrated

The PERC 5/i Integrated supports the following Dell systems: 1900, 1950, 2900, 2950, and 2970.
Table 8-20 and Table 8-21 show the other elements supported by the PERC 5/i Integrated.
94 RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions
Table 8-20. Storage Management Service Supported Elements:
PERC 5/i Integrated
Storage Management Service
2.0 5.0 5.0.1
2.1 5.1 5.0.1
2.2 5.2 5.1.1 2.8.0.32 2.8.0.32
2.3 5.3 5.2.1-0060 2.14.0.32 2.14.0.32
Dell OpenManage Versio n
PERC Firmware Versio n
Windows 2000 Driver
1.18.00.32
1.18.00.32
Windows Server 2003 Driver
1.18.0.32 (32-bit)
1.18.0.64 (64-bit)
1.18.0.32 (32-bit)
1.18.0.64 (64-bit)
(32-bit)
2.8.0.64 (64-bit)
(32-bit)
2.14.0.64 (64-bit)
Windows Serer 2008
NA
NA
NA
2.13.0.32 (32-bit)
2.13.0.64 (64-bit)
Table 8-21. Storage Management Service Supported Elements:
PERC 5/i Integrated
Storage Management Service
2.0 5.0 5.0.1
2.1 5.1 5.0.1
2.2 5.2 5.1.1
2.3 5.3 5.2.1-0060 NA
Dell OpenManage version 5.3 supports only Update 5 of Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 4 and only SP3 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 9.
Dell OpenManage Versio n
PERC Firmware Versio n
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 Driver
00.00.02.03 00.00.02.03 NA
00.00.02.03 00.00.02.03 NA
NA 00.00.03.06 00.00.03.06
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Driver
00.00.03.13 00.00.03.13 00.00.03.13
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5 Driver
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (versions 9 and 10)
00.00.02.05
00.00.02.05
00.00.03.06
RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions 95

SAS 5/iR Adapter

The SAS 5/iR Adapter supports the following Dell systems: 440SC, 1435SC, 1430SC, 840, 860, 1900, and 6950.
NOTE: All references made to PowerEdge 840 also apply to PowerVault 100.
Table 8-22 and Table 8-23 show the other elements supported by the SAS 5/iR Adapter.
Table 8-22. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: SAS 5/iR Adapter
Storage Management Service
2.0 5.0 00.06.50.00/
2.1 5.1 00.06.50.00/
2.2 5.2 00.10.47.00/
2.3 5.3 00.10.51.00.06.12.04.00 1.24.4.0 1.24.04.00 1.25.06.22
Dell OpenManage Vers ion
SAS Firmware/ BIOS Version
06.06.00.02
06.06.00.02
06.12.02.00
Windows 2000 Driver
1.21.08.00 1.21.08.00 NA
1.21.08.00 1.21.08.00 NA
1.24.0.2 1.24.0.2 NA
Windows Server 2003 Driver
Windows Server 2008
Table 8-23. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: SAS 5/iR Adapter
Storage Management Service
2.0 5.0 00.06.50.00/
2.1 5.1 00.06.50.00/
Dell OpenManage Vers ion
SAS Firmware/ BIOS Version
06.06.00.02
06.06.00.02
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 Driver
02.06.32 03.02.63 NA
02.06.32 03.02.63 NA
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Driver
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5 Driver
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (versions 9 and 10)
03.02.63
03.02.63
96 RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions
Table 8-23. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: SAS 5/iR Adapter
Storage Management Service
2.2 5.2 00.10.47.00/
2.3 5.3 00.10.51.00.06
Dell OpenManage version 5.3 supports only Update 5 of Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 4 and only SP3 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 9.
Dell OpenManage Vers ion
SAS Firmware/ BIOS Version
06.12.02.00
.12.04.00
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 Driver
NA 03.02.83.12 4.00.00.00
NA 3.02.83.12-7 4.00.07.00-2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Driver
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5 Driver
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (versions 9 and 10)
03.02.83.12 (version 9)
4.00.00.00 (version 10)
3.02.83.12-7 (version 9)
4.00.07.00-2 (version 10)

SAS 5/iR Integrated

The SAS 5/iR Integrated supports the following Dell system: 1955.
Table 8-24 and Table 8-25 show the other elements supported by the SAS 5/iR Integrated.
Table 8-24. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: SAS 5/iR Integrated
Storage Management Service
2.0 5.0 00.06.50.00/
2.1 5.1 00.06.50.00/
2.2 5.2 00.10.47.00.06.12.02.00 1.24.0.2 1.24.0.2 NA
2.3 5.3 00.10.51.00.06.12.04.00 1.24.04.00 1.24.04.00 1.25.06.22
Dell OpenManage Version
SAS Firmware/ BIOS Version
06.06.00.02
06.06.00.02
Windows 2000 Driver
1.21.08.00 1.21.08.00 NA
1.21.08.00 1.21.08.00 NA
Windows Server 2003 Driver
Windows Server 2008
RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions 97
Table 8-25. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: SAS 5/iR Integrated
Storage Management Service
2.0 5.0 00.06.50.00/
2.1 5.1 00.06.50.00/
2.2 5.2 00.10.47.00.06.
2.3 5.3 00.10.51.00.06.
Dell OpenManage version 5.3 supports only Update 5 of Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 4 and only SP3 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 9.
Dell OpenManage Versio n
SAS Firmware/ BIOS Version
06.06.00.02
06.06.00.02
12.02.00
12.04.00
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 Driver
2.06.32 3.02.63 NA 3.02.63
2.06.32 3.02.63 NA 3.02.63
NA
NA 3.02.83.12-7 4.00.07.00-2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Driver
3.02.83.12 4.00.00.00
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5 Driver
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (versions 9 and 10)
03.02.83.12 (version 9)
4.00.00.00 (version 10)
3.02.83.12-7 (version 9)
4.00.07.00-2 (version 10)

SAS 5/i Integrated

The SAS 5/i Integrated controller supports the following Dell systems: 1950, 2900, 2950, and 2970.
Table 8-26 and Table 8-27 show the other elements supported by the SAS 5/i Integrated controller.
Table 8-26. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: SAS 5/i Integrated
Storage Management Service
2.0 5.0 00.06.40.00/06.06.00.01
2.1 5.1 00.06.40.00/06.06.00.01
2.2 5.2 00.10.47.00.06.12.02.00 1.24.0.2 1.24.0.2 NA
2.3 5.3 00.10.51.00.06.12.04.00 1.24.04.00 1.24.04.00 1.25.06.22
Dell OpenManage Version
SAS Firmware/ BIOS Version
Windows 2000 Driver
1.21.08.00
1.21.08.00
Windows Server 2003 Driver
1.21.08.00 NA
1.21.08.00 NA
Windows Server 2008
98 RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions
Table 8-27. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: SAS 5/i Integrated
Storage Management Service
2.0 5.0 00.06.40.00/
2.1 5.1 00.06.40.00/
2.2 5.2 00.10.47.00.
2.3 5.3 00.10.51.00.
Dell OpenManage version 5.3 supports only Update 5 of Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 4 and only SP3 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 9.
Dell OpenManage Versio n
SAS Firmware/ BIOS Version
06.06.00.01
06.06.00.01
06.12.02.00
06.12.04.00
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 Driver
02.06.32 03.02.63 NA 03.02.63
02.06.32 03.02.63 NA 03.02.63
NA 03.02.83.12 4.00.00.00 0
2.06.48.02-2 3.02.83.12-7 4.00.07.00-2 3.02.83.12-7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Driver
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5 Driver
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (versions 9 and 10)
3.02.83.12
(version 9)
4.00.00.00 (version 10)
(version 9)
4.00.07.00-2 (version 10)

SAS 5/E Adapter

The SAS 5/E Adapter supports the following Dell systems: 1800, 1850, 1900, 1950, 2800, 2850, 2900, 2950, 2970, 6800, 6850, 6950, R805, and R900
Table 8-28 and Table 8-29 show the other elements supported by the SAS 5/E Adapter.
Table 8-28. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: SAS 5/E Adapter
Storage Management Service
2.0 5.0
2.1 5.1
2.2 5.2
2.3 5.3 00.10.51.00.06.12.04.00 1.24.04.00 1.24.04.00 1.25.06.22
Dell OpenManage Versio n
SAS Firmware/ BIOS Version
00.06.40.00/06.06.00.01 1.21.08.00
00.06.40.00/06.06.00.01 1.21.08.00
00.10.47.00.06.12.02.00 1.24.0.2
Windows 2000 Driver
Windows Server 2003 Driver
1.21.08.00 NA
1.21.08.00 NA
1.24.0.2 NA
Windows Server 2008
RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions 99
Table 8-29. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: SAS 5/E Adapter
Storage Management Service
2.0 5.0
2.1 5.1
2.2 5.2
2.3 5.3 00.10.51.00.
Dell OpenManage version 5.3 supports only Update 5 of Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 4 and only SP3 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 9.
Dell OpenManage Version
SAS Firmware/ BIOS Version
00.06.40.00/
06.06.00.01
00.06.40.00/
06.06.00.01
00.10.47.00.0
6.12.02.00
06.12.04.00
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 Driver
02.06.32 03.02.63 NA 03.02.63
02.06.32 03.02.63 NA 03.02.63
NA
2.06.48.02-2 3.02.83.12-7 4.00.07.00-2 3.02.83.12-7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Driver
03.02.83.12
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5 Driver
4.00.00.00 03.02.83.12
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (versions 9 and 10)
(version 9)
4.00.00.00 (version 10)
(version 9)
4.00.07.00-2 (version 10)

PERC 6/i Integrated and Adapter

The PERC 6/i Integrated and Adapter supports the following Dell systems: 1950, 1955, 2900, 2950, 2970, R805, and R900.
Table 8-30 and Table 8-31 show the other elements supported by the PERC 6/i Integrated and Adapter.
Table 8-30. Storage Management Service Supported Elements:
PERC 6/i Integrated and Adapter
Storage Management Service
2.3 5.3
Dell OpenManage Version
PERC Firmware
6.0.1-0072 2.14.0.32
Windows Server 2003 Driver
(32-bit)
2.14.0.64 (64-bit)
Windows Server 2008
2.13.0.32 (32-bit)
2.13.0.64 (64-bit)
100 RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions
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