Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Version 5.5 Compatibility Guide

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Dell™ OpenManage™

Server Administrator Version 5.5

Compatibility Guide

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Contents

1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Where Can I Find The Server Administrator Application?

What’s New in Dell OpenManage Version 5.5? . . . . 11

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Purpose of This Guide

Update of Compatibility Guide

Supported Instrumentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Supported Operating Systems

Supported Browsers

Supported GUI Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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 and DVDs. See Table 1-1 for more information.

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Table 1-1. Server Administrator and Corresponding Media

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

5.3–5.3.2 Dell Systems Console and Agent CD or the Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD

NOTE: The Dell Systems Management Tools and

Documentation DVD is available only with the Dell

Subscription Kit. For details, see www.dell.com/openmanagesubscription

5.4 Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD

5.5 Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD

NOTE: The Dell Systems Management Tools and

Documentation DVD contains version 5.5 of the Dell

OpenManage systems management software kit and version 1.0.7 of the Dell Systems Build and Update Utility. The root of the DVD also contains ISO images of the Dell Systems Build and Update Utility (version 1.0) and the Dell Systems Console and Agent CD (Dell OpenManage software version

5.3.0.1). You can use these ISO images to create CDs for systems that do not have DVD drives. However, if you need version 1.0.7 of the Dell Systems Build and Update Utility (to support x6xx and x7xx Dell systems and Windows Server operating systems), you can download the Dell Systems Build and Update Utility ISO image from the Dell Support site at support.dell.com. You can transfer the contents of these Web packages to CDs or USB keys for systems that do not have DVD drives.

2008

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What’s New in Dell OpenManage Version 5.5?

The following changes in Dell OpenManage version 5.5 (Dell OpenManage Server Administrator version 5.5) affect this Compatibility Guide:

• Support for Microsoft® Windows Small Business Server 2008 Standard and Premium Editions.

NOTE: Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 will become available in

the second half of 2008. For latest information, see http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver/essential/sbs/default.mspx.

• Support for Microsoft Windows Server® 2003 Compute Cluster Edition and Microsoft Windows Server HPC 2008 Edition.

• Support for Red Hat

• Support for SUSE

• Support for VMware

• Support for Citrix

• Support for Microsoft Hyper-V

• Support for the following Dell systems: M805, M905, T100, and PowerVault DL2000.

NOTE: M805, M905, T100, and PowerVault DL2000 are scheduled to be available in

second half of 2008.

Enterprise Linux® Version 5.2.

Linux Enterprise Server 10 (SP2).

ESX Version 3.5 Update 2.

XenServer Dell Edition 5.0 Flash and HDD Image.

™

and Hyper-V Server.

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 Enterprise Linux. To use the 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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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/DVD 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

• 5.4 through 5.5

Dell Systems

(

Management Tools and Documentation

• 5.3 through 5.3.2

Dell Systems Console

(

and Agent Systems Management Tools and 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 Systems

• Server Administrator Supported Applications and

Dell

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,

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.

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NOTE: For Dell OpenManage information specific to VMware®, see the latest

Installation Guide, Release Notes, and the VMware Software Compatibility Matrix for Dell systems at www.dell.com/vmware, under the Resource Archive section.

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, 2.0, and 3.0 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.

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Table 1-3 plots the language of the Dell OpenManage GUI against the operating system languages.

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

Japanese OSKorean Traditiona

l Chinese

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 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

See the Dell OpenManage Server Administrator User's Guide for more information on Storage Management Service.

Enterprise Linux® and SUSE®Linux Enterprise Server systems,

the RAID controllers listed in the "RAID Controller Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions" section.

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 Dell Systems Software Support Matrix on the Dell Support website

at support.dell.com, or the Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD to identify the operating systems that your Dell PowerEdge™ system supports.

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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 2008 Standard and Premium Editions

• Instrumentation

• Storage Management

•Remote Access

NOTE: Microsoft Windows Small

Business Server 2008 will become available in the second half of 2008. For latest information, see http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver/es sential/sbs/default.mspx.

• Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 Standard and Premium Editions

• Microsoft Windows Server® 2003 Compute Cluster Edition

•

Microsoft Windows Server HPC 2008

• 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

• Instrumentation

• Storage Management

•Remote Access

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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 (x86) and (x86_64)

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.2 server (x86) and (x86_64) Gold

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 (SP4)

(x86_64)

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 (SP2)

(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) as well as the Dell Support website at support.dell.com for information on SNMP security concerns. You must apply updates from your operating system's master SNMP agents to ensure that Dell's SNMP subagents are secure.

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.

NOTE: After you install SNMP, it must be enabled. For more information on enabling

SNMP-supported agents, see the Server Administrator User's Guide.

HTTPS is supported on all operating systems. Support for CIM and SNMP is operating system dependent and, in some cases, operating system-version dependent.

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 Windows Server 2003 family, and Windows 2000 Server family

Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS, ES, and WS Version 4.5 (x86) and (x86_64)

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.2 Server (x86) and (x86_64)

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 9 SP4 and version 10 (SP2)

2008 family,

Available from the operating system installation media

Available in the net-snmp package from the operating system installation media

Always installed

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.

Version Number Information

All software supporting the Dell systems and Dell PowerVault™ appliances 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 5.3.2 release of the Dell OpenManage software that supports most Dell systems from February 2002 through March

2008. 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 (3) 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/DVD Version

Table 4-1 shows compatible applications and Dell systems for the Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD.

Table 4-1. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for the Dell Systems

Management Tools and Documentation DVD for Dell OpenManage 5. 5 and 5.4

Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD

Dell systems (* Indicates new systems for the given version of the DVD)

Supported System/Version Number for Dell OpenManage

5.5

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

Supported System/ Version Number for Dell OpenManage 5.4

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

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Table 4-1. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for the Dell Systems

Management Tools and Documentation DVD for Dell OpenManage 5. 5

(continued)

and 5.4

Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD

Supported System/Version Number for Dell OpenManage

5.5

2800 2850 2900 2950 2970 4600 6600 6650 6800 6850 6950 T200 T300 R200 R300 M600 M605 T605 R900

M805* M905* T100*

MD1120 PowerVault 100 PowerVault 500 PowerVault 600 PowerVault NX1950

Supported System/ Version Number for Dell OpenManage 5.4

2800 2850 2900 2950 2970 4600 6600 6650 6800 6850 6950 T200* T300* R200 R300* M600 M605 T605 R900 MD1120* PowerVault 100 PowerVault 500 PowerVault 600 PowerVault NX1950

PowerVault DL2000*

NOTE: M805, M905, T100, and

PowerVault DL2000 are scheduled to be available in second half of 2008.

NOTE: T100 does not support Dell OpenManage Server Administrator. However, you can

use Dell Systems Build and Update Utility to install operating system.

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Table 4-1. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for the Dell Systems

Management Tools and Documentation DVD for Dell OpenManage 5. 5

(continued)

and 5.4

Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD

Supported operating systems

Supported System/Version Number for Dell OpenManage

5.5

•Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 Web, Standard, Enterprise, and Core Edition (x86).

•Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Standard, Enterprise, DataCenter, and Core Edition (x64).

•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 2008 Standard and Premium Editions

Supported System/ Version Number for Dell OpenManage 5.4

•Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 Web, Standard, Enterprise, and Core Edition (x86).

• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Standard, Enterprise, DataCenter, and Core Edition (x64).

• 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)

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Table 4-1. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for the Dell Systems

Management Tools and Documentation DVD for Dell OpenManage 5. 5

(continued)

and 5.4

Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD

Supported System/Version Number for Dell OpenManage

5.5

NOTE: Microsoft Windows Small

Business Server 2008 will become available in the second half of 2008. For latest information, see http://www.microsoft.com/windo wsserver/essential/sbs/default. mspx.

• 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 Server 2003 Compute Cluster Edition

•

Microsoft Windows Server HPC 2008

Supported System/ Version Number for Dell OpenManage 5.4

•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)

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Table 4-1. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for the Dell Systems

Management Tools and Documentation DVD for Dell OpenManage 5. 5 and 5.4

(continued)

Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD

Supported System/Version Number for Dell OpenManage

5.5

• Microsoft Windows 2000 Server and Advanced Server with SP4

•Red Hat 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 5.2 server (x86)

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.2 server (x86_64)

•SUSE Server 9 SP4 (x86_64)

• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP2 (x86_64)

Enterprise Linux®

Linux Enterprise

Supported System/ Version Number for Dell OpenManage 5.4

•Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS, ES, and AS (Version 4.5) (x86_64)

•Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server (x86)

•Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server (x86_64)

•SUSE

• SUSE Linux

Linux Enterprise Server 9 SP4 (x86_64)

Enterprise Server 10 (x86_64)

•Citrix® XenServer Dell Edition 5.0 Flash and HDD Image

•VMware

ESX Version 3.5

Update 2

• Microsoft Hyper-V

™

and

Hyper-V Server

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.

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Table 4-1. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for the Dell Systems

Management Tools and Documentation DVD for Dell OpenManage 5. 5 and 5.4

(continued)

Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD

Server Administrator 5.5 5.4

Server Administrator Framework

Instrumentation Service: Server Agent

Diagnostic Service NA NA

IT Assistant 8.3 8.2

Storage Management Service

RAC Firmware

CMC 1.0 1.0

iDRAC 1.2 1.0

DRAC 5 1.40 1.3.3

DRAC 4 1.61 1.6.1

DRAC/MC 1.50 1.4

DRAC III, DRAC III/XT, ERA, ERA/O, ERA/XT

ERA/MC 1.44 1.44

BMC Firmware Version On Dell Systems

800 1.30 or later 1.30 or later

830 1.44 or later 1.41 or later

840 1.67 or later 1.67 or later

Supported System/Version Number for Dell OpenManage

5.5

3.5 3.4

5.9.5 5.8

3.0 2.4

3.38 3.3.8

Supported System/ Version Number for Dell OpenManage 5.4

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Table 4-1. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for the Dell Systems

Management Tools and Documentation DVD for Dell OpenManage 5. 5

(continued)

and 5.4

Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD

850 1.44 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 1.29 or later 1.27 or later

1950 1.29 or later 1.27 or later

1955 1.10 or later 1.10 or later

2800 1.23 or later 1.23 or later

2850 1.23 or later 1.23 or later

2900 1.29 or later 1.27 or later

2950 1.29 or later 1.27 or later

2970 1.29 or later See the appropriate

6800 1.64 or later 1.64 or later

6850 1.64 or later 1.64 or later

6950 1.29 or later 1.26 or later

T200 3.0 or later 3.0 or later

T300 3.0 or later 3.0 or later

R200 3.0 or later 3.0 or later

R300 3.0 or later 3.0 or later

T605 3.0 or later 3.0 or later

R900

Supported System/Version Number for Dell OpenManage

5.5

3.0 or later 3.0 or later

Supported System/ Version Number for Dell OpenManage 5.4

readme file for the latest information.

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Table 4-1. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for the Dell Systems

Management Tools and Documentation DVD for Dell OpenManage 5. 5 and 5.4

(continued)

Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD

M805 3.0 or later

M905 3.0 or later

T100 3.0 or later

PowerVault 100 3.0 or later 3.0 or later

PowerVault 500 3.0 or later 3.0 or later

PowerVault 600 3.0 or later 3.0 or later

PowerVault NX1950 3.0 or later 3.0 or later

PowerVault DL2000 3.0 or later

Supported System/Version Number for Dell OpenManage

5.5

Supported System/ Version Number for Dell OpenManage 5.4

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Table 4-2 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 4-2. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Dell Systems Console and

Agent CD Version 5.3 and 5.3.0.1

Dell Systems Console and Agent CD Component

Dell systems (* Indicates new systems for the given version of the CD)

5.3 5.3.0.1

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

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Table 4-2. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Dell Systems Console and

Agent CD Version 5.3 and 5.3.0.1

(continued)

Dell Systems Console and Agent CD Component

Supported operating systems

5.3 5.3.0.1

2800 2850 2900 2950 2970 4600 6600 6650 6800 6850 6950 R200 M600 M605 R900 PowerVault 100 PowerVault 500 PowerVault 600 PowerVault NX1950

• Microsoft Windows

Server 2008 Web, Standard, Enterprise, and Core Edition (x86).

• Microsoft Windows

Server 2008 Standard, Enterprise, DataCenter, and Core Edition (x64).

• Microsoft Windows

Server 2003 R2 Standard, Enterprise, and Datacenter x64 Editions with SP2

2800 2850 2900 2950 2970 4600 6600 6650 6800 6850 6950 R200 M600 M605 R900 PowerVault 100 PowerVault 500 PowerVault 600 PowerVault NX1950

•Microsoft 2008 Web, Standard, Enterprise, and Core Edition (x86).

• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Standard, Enterprise, DataCenter, and Core Edition (x64).

• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard, Enterprise, and Datacenter x64 Editions with SP2

Windows Server

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Table 4-2. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Dell Systems Console and

Agent CD Version 5.3 and 5.3.0.1

(continued)

Dell Systems Console and Agent CD Component

5.3 5.3.0.1

•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 5 server (x86)

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server (x86_64)

• 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 5 server (x86)

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server (x86_64)

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Table 4-2. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Dell Systems Console and

Agent CD Version 5.3 and 5.3.0.1

(continued)

Dell Systems Console and Agent CD Component

5.3 5.3.0.1

• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 SP3(x86_64)

• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 (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.

Server Administrator 5.3 5.3.0.1

Server Administrator Framework

Instrumentation Service: Server Agent

Diagnostic Service NA NA

IT Assistant 8.1 8.1

Storage Management Service

RAC Firmware

CMC 1.0 1.0

iDRAC 1.0 1.0

DRAC 5 1.30 1.30

DRAC 4 1.60 1.60

DRAC/MC 1.4 1.4

DRAC III, ERA, ERA/O, ERA/XT

ERA/MC 1.44 1.44

BMC Firmware Version On Dell Systems

R900

PowerVault 100

PowerVault 500

3.3 3.3

5.8 5.8

2.3 2.3

3.35 3.35

3.0 or later 3.0 or later

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Table 4-2. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Dell Systems Console and

Agent CD Version 5.3 and 5.3.0.1

(continued)

Dell Systems Console and Agent CD Component

PowerVault 600

PowerVault NX1950 3.0 or later 3.0 or later

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

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

5.3 5.3.0.1

3.0 or later 3.0 or later

information.

Table 4-3 shows compatible applications and Dell systems for the Dell PowerEdge Installation and Server Management CD (versions 5.2 and 5.2.1).

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Table 4-3. 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*

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Table 4-3. 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)

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Table 4-3. 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 5 server (x86)

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server (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

• SUSE Linux Enterprise

WS, ES, and AS (version 4) (x86_64)

5 server (x86)

5 server (x86_64)

Server 9 (x86_64)

Server 10 (x86_64)

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Table 4-3. 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 4-4 shows compatible applications and Dell systems for the Dell PowerEdge Installation and Server Management CD (versions 5.0 to 5.1.1).

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Table 4-4. 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*

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Table 4-4. 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, and 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, Workgroup, and 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)

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Table 4-4. 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 Linux Enterprise Server version 9 (SP3)

(x86

x86_64)

(x86_64)

•Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS, ES, and WS

version 3 (Update 6) (x86

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)

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Table 4-4. 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

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Table 4-5 shows compatible applications and Dell systems for the Dell PowerEdge Installation and Server Management CD (versions 4.3 to 4.5.1).

Table 4-5. 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 650 700 750 800 830* 850* 1400 1500SC 1550 1600SC 1650 1655MC 1750 1800 1850 1855 2400 2450 2500 2550 2600 2650 2800

1850 2850 6800 6850

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Table 4-5. 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)

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 Web, Standard, and Enterprise editions)

•Microsoft Windows Small Business Server [SBS] 2003

•Microsoft Windows Server 2003 family (includes Web, Standard, Enterprise, and x64 Editions) (SP1)

•Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 (SP1)

•Microsoft Windows Server 2003 family (includes Web, Standard, Enterprise, and x64 Editions) (SP1)

•Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 (SP1)

•Microsoft Windows Server 2003 family (includes Web, Standard, Enterprise, and x64 Editions) (SP1)

•Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 (SP1)

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Table 4-5. 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)

Server Management CD Version

•Windows 2000 Server family (includes Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000 Advanced Server, and Windows Small Business Server 2000)

•Novell

NetWare®

5.1 (Support Pack 7 or later, plus hot fixes)

•Windows 2000 Server family (includes Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000 Advanced Server, and Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2000)

•Novell NetWare 6.5 (Support Pack 1 or later, plus hot fixes)

•Windows 2000 Server family (includes Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000 Advanced Server, and Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2000)

•Novell NetWare 6.5 (Support Pack 1 or later, plus hot fixes)

•Windows 2000 Server family (includes Windows 2000 Server, Windows 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)

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Table 4-5. 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)

Server Management CD Version

•Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS, ES, and WS version 3

•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

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Table 4-5. 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

ERA/MC 1.44 NA NA NA

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

4.3 4.4 4.5 4.5.1

3.21 3.3 3.3 NA

NOTE: The DRAC II software is no longer included on the Dell Systems

Management Consoles CD, but can be obtained from earlier releases or

support.dell.com

(continued)

a. Introduced SAS support for these Dell systems: 6800 and 6850.

Table 4-6 shows compatible applications and Dell systems for Systems Management CD version 4.1.3 to 4.2.

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Table 4-6. 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

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Table 4-6. 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)

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

[SBS]

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Table 4-6. 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.

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Table 4-6. 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

ERA/MC NA NA 1.44

BMC Firmware Version

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.

1.0 1.0.1 1.0.1

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Table 4-7 shows compatible applications and Dell systems for Systems Management CD version 4.0.1 to 4.1.2.

Table 4-7. 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*

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Table 4-7. 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

Windows Server 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)

Windows Server 2003 family (includes Web, Standard, and Enterprise editions) and Microsoft Windows Small Business Server [SBS] 2003