Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Version 6.0.1 Compatibility Guide

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Contents

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

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

Where Can I Find The Server Administrator Application?

Purpose of This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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

Update of Compatibility Guide

Supported Instrumentation

Supported Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Supported Browsers

Supported GUI Languages

Other Documents You Might Need . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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2 Server Administrator Services . . . . . . . . 17

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Descriptions of Server Administrator Services . . . . 17

Instrumentation Service

Remote Access Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Storage Management Service

Logs

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Available Services on Supported Operating Systems

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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Contents 3

3 Systems Management Standards

Availability

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Availability on Supported Systems

Availability on Supported Operating Systems

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

. . . . . . . . . . . 22

4 Server Administrator Supported

Applications and Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Version Number Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Compatible Systems and Applications by Installation and Server Management CD/DVD Version

Device Drivers and Red Hat Enterprise Linux Kernel Support

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

5 Server Agent Supported

Applications and Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

6 Hardware Instrumentation

Package Supported

Applications and Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

4 Contents

7 BIOS Update Requirements . . . . . . . . . . 77

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Minimum Requirements for BIOS Update Support

Downloading the Latest BIOS Packages

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

. . . . . 78

Minimum Required and Latest Available BIOS for Update by System

. . . . . . . . . . 78

8 RAID Controller Supported

Servers, Operating Systems,

Firmware, and Driver Versions . . . . . . . . 81

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Key to Table Footnotes

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

PERC 4/DC

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

PERC 4e/DC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

PERC 3/DC

PERC 3/QC

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

PERC 4/Di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

CERC ATA 100 4/CH

PERC 3/Di

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

PERC 4/IM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

PERC 4/SC

CERC SATA 1.5/6 Channel

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

PERC 4e/Di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Contents 5

PERC 4e/Si . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

PERC 5/E Adapter

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

PERC 5/i Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

PERC 5/i Integrated

CERC 6/i Integrated

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

SAS 5/iR Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

SAS 5/iR Integrated

SAS 5/i Integrated

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

SAS 5/E Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

PERC 6/i Integrated and Adapter

PERC 6/E Adapter

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

. . . . . . . . . . . . 122

SAS 6/iR Integrated and Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

LSI Logic 1020/1030 Ultra320 SCSI Adapter

CERC SATA 1.5/2S

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

. . . . . . . 127

LSI 1020/1030 Embedded SCSI Controller . . . . . . . . 130

9 Network Interface Controllers

and Supported Operating

Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

6 Contents

LSI Logic 2032 Card

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

NIC Drivers and Operating Systems

. . . . . . . . . . . 135

10 Remote Access Service

Availability

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

RAC Types

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Availability of RACs on Specific Dell Systems

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

RAC Firmware Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

11 Historical Release Information

for Legacy Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

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

Server Agent 4.4.0

Requirements

New in Server Agent Version 4.4.0

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Server Agent 4.3.0

Requirements

New in Server Agent Version 4.3.0

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

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Server Agent 4.3.0 Resolved Issues . . . . . . . . 148

Contents 7

Server Agent 4.2.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Requirements

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

New and Resolved Issues in

Server Agent Version 4.2.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Server Agent 4.2.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Requirements

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

New in Server Agent Version 4.2.1 . . . . . . . . . 150

Resolved Issues for Server Agent Version 4.2.1

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Server Agent 4.2.0

Requirements

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

8 Contents

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. 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.

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

5.4 Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD

5.5 Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD

6.0.1 Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD

Introduction 9

Purpose of This Guide

Server Administrator operates on many Dell hardware platforms (hereafter called systems) with operating systems such as Microsoft

SUSE systems management features of Server Administrator fully, you must understand which features of Server Administrator match your system's hardware configuration and operating system.

Linux Enterprise Server, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux. To use the

Windows®,

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 see the Dell Systems Software Support Matrix available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com for each release for the most current information on compatible systems management elements. 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, M610)

10 Introduction

In Table 1-2, the instrumentation product names are associated with a range of systems management software CD/DVD version.

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 Pac kage (HIP )

Media Version Section in This Guide

• 5.4 through 6.0.1

Dell Systems

(

Management Tools and Documentation

• 5.3 through 5.3.2

Dell Systems Console

(

and Agent Systems Management Too l s a n d 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

Introduction 11

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.

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:

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.

, 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 Resource Archive section.

, see the latest

• Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

• Server Agent Supported Applications and Systems

• Hardware Instrumentation Package Supported Applications and 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).

12 Introduction

Supported Browsers

Server Administrator supports Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) versions 6.0 SP2 and 7.0, and Mozilla Firefox™ version 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.

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

French X

German X

Spanish X

Simplified Chinese

Japanese X

English Operating System

French Operating System

German Operating System

Spanish Operating System

Simplified Chinese Operating System

Introduction 13

Japanese Operating System

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.

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.

Server Administrator Services 17

Storage Management Service

Express Setup installs the Storage Management Service (earlier known as the enhanced Storage Management Service) by default on Microsoft Windows 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.

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

. On Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® and SUSE®Linux Enterprise

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.

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 Essential Business Server 2008 Standard and Premium Editions

• Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 Standard and Premium Editions

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

Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS, ES, and AS Version 4.7

(x86) and (x86_64)

• 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)

Server Administrator Services 19

Table 2-1. Server Administrator Services Available With Supported

Operating Systems

Operating System Services Available

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

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)

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.

Systems Management Standards Availability 21

Availability on Supported Systems

On supported Microsoft® Windows® operating systems, Server Administrator supports two systems management standards: CIM/WMI and SNMP.

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

Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS, ES, and WS Version 4.7 (x86) and (x86_64)

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

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 10 SP2

2008 family and

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.

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.

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 23

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 6.0.1, 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

6.0.1

R610*

R710*

T610*

M610*

M710*

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

24 Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

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

Management Tools and Documentation DVD for Dell OpenManage 6.0.1, 5. 5, and 5.4

(continued)

Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD

Supported System/Version Number for Dell OpenManage

6.0.1

Supported System/Version Number for Dell OpenManage 5.5

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

M805* M905* T100*

MD1120 PowerVault 100 PowerVault 500 PowerVault 600 PowerVaul t NX1950

Supported System/ Version Number for Dell OpenManage 5.4

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

PowerVault DL2000*

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

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

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 25

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

Management Tools and Documentation DVD for Dell OpenManage 6.0.1, 5. 5, and 5.4

(continued)

Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD

Supported operating systems

Supported System/Version Number for Dell OpenManage

6.0.1

•Microsoft® Win dow s 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 Essential Business Server 2008 Standard and Premium Editions

Supported System/Version Number for Dell OpenManage 5.5

•Microsoft Windows Server 2008 We b, 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)

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)

26 Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

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

Management Tools and Documentation DVD for Dell OpenManage 6.0.1, 5. 5, and 5.4

(continued)

Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD

Supported System/Version Number for Dell OpenManage

6.0.1

•Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 Standard and Premium Editions

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

• Microsoft Windows XP Professional with SP2

•Red Hat Linux® WS, ES, and AS (Version 4.7) (x86)

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS, ES, and AS (Version 4.7) (x86_64)

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.2 server (x86)

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.2 server (x86_64)

Enterprise

Supported System/Version Number for Dell OpenManage 5.5

•Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Web an d Enterprise Editions with SP2 (32-bit x86)

•Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 Standard and Premium Editions

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

Supported System/ Version Number for Dell OpenManage 5.4

•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, Wo rk g r ou p , Standard, and Enterprise x64 Editions

•Microsoft Win dow s Unified Data Storage Server 2003 Gold Standard and Enterprise x64 Editions

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 27

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

Management Tools and Documentation DVD for Dell OpenManage 6.0.1, 5. 5, and 5.4

(continued)

Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD

Supported System/Version Number for Dell OpenManage

6.0.1

• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP2 (x86_64)

•VMware® ESX Version 3.5 Update 4

•Microsoft HyperV

™

and Hyper-V

Server

•Citrix™ XenServer™

5.0 Hotfix 2 HDD

Supported System/Version Number for Dell OpenManage 5.5

•Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 Express, Wo rk g ro u p, Standard, and Enterprise x64 Editions

•Microsoft Win dows 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 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 5 server (x86)

•Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server (x86_64)

28 Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

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

Management Tools and Documentation DVD for Dell OpenManage 6.0.1, 5. 5, and 5.4

(continued)

Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD

Supported System/Version Number for Dell OpenManage

6.0.1

Supported System/Version Number for Dell OpenManage 5.5

•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 5.2 server (x86)

•Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.2 server (x86_64)

• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 SP4 (x86_64)

Supported System/ Version Number for Dell OpenManage 5.4

•SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 SP4 (x86_64)

•SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 (x86_64)

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 29

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

Management Tools and Documentation DVD for Dell OpenManage 6.0.1, 5. 5, and 5.4

(continued)

Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD

Supported System/Version Number for Dell OpenManage

6.0.1

Supported System/Version Number for Dell OpenManage 5.5

•SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP2 (x86_64)

•Citrix XenServer Dell Edition

5.0 Flash and HDD Image

Supported System/ Version Number for Dell OpenManage 5.4

•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.

Server Administrator 6.0.1 5.5 5.4

Server Administrator Framework

Instrumentation Service: Server Agent

Diagnostic Service NA NA NA

IT Assistant 8.4 8.3 8.2

Storage Management Service

4.0 3.5 3.4

6.0 5.9.5 5.8

3.0.2 3.0 2.4

30 Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

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

Management Tools and Documentation DVD for Dell OpenManage 6.0.1, 5. 5, and 5.4

(continued)

Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD

RAC Firmware

CMC 1.0 1.0 1.0

iDRAC6 1.0

iDRAC 1.0/2.0 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

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

Supported System/Version Number for Dell OpenManage

6.0.1

Supported System/Version Number for Dell OpenManage 5.5

3.38 3.3.8

Supported System/ Version Number for Dell OpenManage 5.4

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 31

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

Management Tools and Documentation DVD for Dell OpenManage 6.0.1, 5. 5, and 5.4

(continued)

Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD

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 See the appropriate readme file for

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

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

M805 3.0 or later

M905 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

6.0.1

Supported System/Version Number for Dell OpenManage 5.5

the latest information.

3.0 or later 3.0 or later

Supported System/ Version Number for Dell OpenManage 5.4

32 Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

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

Management Tools and Documentation DVD for Dell OpenManage 6.0.1, 5. 5, and 5.4

(continued)

Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD

R610 1.0 (iDRAC firmware)

R710 1.0 (iDRAC firmware)

T610 1.0 (iDRAC firmware)

M610 (CMC) 2.0 (iDRAC firmware)

M710 (CMC) 2.0 (iDRAC firmware)

Supported System/Version Number for Dell OpenManage

6.0.1

Supported System/Version Number for Dell OpenManage 5.5

Supported System/ Version Number for Dell OpenManage 5.4

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 33

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

34 Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

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 S erver

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 35

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)

36 Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

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

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 37

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).

38 Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

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*

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 39

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)

40 Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

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)

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 41

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).

42 Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

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*

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 43

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, Work grou p, 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, Work group, a nd 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)

44 Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

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

Enterprise Linux AS version 4 (Gold) (x86 and x86_64)

Enterprise Server version 10 (Gold)

(x86_64)

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 45

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

46 Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

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

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 47

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 We b, Standard, and Enterprise editions)

•Microsoft Windows Small Business Server [SBS] 2003

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

•Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 (SP1)

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

•Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 (SP1)

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

•Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 (SP1)

48 Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

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 Pac k 7 or late r, 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)

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 49

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

50 Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

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.

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 51

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

52 Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

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]

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 53

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.

54 Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

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 Ve rs io n

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

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 55

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*

56 Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

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

Win dow s Se rve r 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 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)

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 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)

NOTE: Novell

NetWare is not supported on the PowerEdge 650 system.

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 57

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

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

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.

58 Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

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

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

RAC firmware: DRAC III

RAC firmware: DRAC III/XT

RAC firmware: ERA

RAC firmware: ERA/O

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

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

NA 3.12 NA NA

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 59

Table 4-8 shows compatible applications and Dell systems for Systems Management CD version 3.5 to 3.8.

Table 4-8. 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)

3.53.63.73.8

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 650 700* 750* 1400 1500SC 1550 1600SC 1650 1655MC 1750 2400 2450 2500 2550 2600 2650 4400 4600 6400 6450 6600 6650 8450

60 Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

Table 4-8. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD

Versions 3.5 Through 3.8

(continued)

Systems Management CD Version

Supported operating systems

3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8

Microsoft Win dows Serv er 2003

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 (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

Novell 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 l ater)

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

Novell NetWare 5.1 (Support Pack 6 or later)

Novell NetWare

6.5 (Support Pac k 1 or l ater)

Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 2.1 and AS, ES, and WS version 3

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 61

Table 4-8. 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

3.53.63.73.8

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.

62 Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

Table 4-8. 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

3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8

2.5 3.0 3.10 3.20

2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5

2.5 3.0 3.10 3.10

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 63

Table 4-9 shows compatible applications and Dell systems for Systems Management CD versions 3.2.3 through 3.4.

Table 4-9. 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

64 Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

Table 4-9. 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

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 65

Table 4-9. 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.

66 Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

Table 4-10 shows supported elements for Systems Management CD versions

3.0 through 3.2.2.

Table 4-10. 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

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 67

Table 4-10. 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

Windows NT 4.0 with SP4

Windows 2000 Server family

Novell NetWare

4.x, 5.x, or

6.x

Linux 7.1 NetWare

Linux Advanced Server 2.1

1.0 1.0.1 1.0.2 1.1 1.2 1.2.2

Windows NT 4.0 Server family (SP6a or later)

Windows 2000 Server family (hot fixes rec. for SNMP)

Novell NetWare

5.1 (SP2 or later)

6.0 (SP1 or later)

Linux 7.1 (with latest ucd-snmp package)

Windows NT 4.0 Server family (SP6a or later)

Windows 2000 Server family (hot fixes rec. for SNMP)

Novell NetWare

5.1 (SP2 or later)

NetWare

6.0 (SP1 or later)

Linux 7.1 (with latest ucd-snmp package)

Windows NT 4.0 Server family (SP6a or later)

Windows 2000 Server family (hot fixes rec. for SNMP)

Novell NetWare

5.1 (SP2 or later)

NetWare

6.0 (SP1 or later)

Linux 7.1 (with latest ucd-snmp package)

Linux Advance d Server

2.1

Windows NT 4.0 Server family (SP6a or later)

Windows 2000 Server family (SP3 rec. )

Novell NetWare

5.1 (SP2 or later)

NetWare

6.0 (SP1 or later)

Linux Advanced Server 2.1

Linux 7.3 (with the

2.4.184smp kernel)

Windows NT 4.0 Server family (SP6a or later)

Windows 2000 Server family (SP3 rec.)

Novell NetWare

5.1 (SP2 or later)

NetWare

6.0 (SP1 or later)

Linux Advanced Server 2.1

Linux 7.3 (with the

2.4.184smp kernel)

68 Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

Table 4-10. 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 versions 3.0 and later do not fully support the

following Dell systems: 1300, 2100, 2200, 2300, 4100, 4200, 4300, 4350, 6100, 6300, and 6350.

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 69

Device Drivers and Red Hat Enterprise Linux Kernel Support

NOTE: The "Supported Operating Systems" section of Table 4-9 and Tab le 4 - 10

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 Dell OpenManage Installation and Security User’s Guide for an explanation of this feature).

The Instrumentation Service provides device drivers for the precompiled kernels listed in Table 4-9 and Table 4-10. 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.

70 Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

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 Applications CD version 2.0.1 and later does not fully support 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.

Server Agent Supported Applications and Systems 71

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

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

72 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 73

74 Server Agent Supported Applications and Systems

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 erEdge 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 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 75

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

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

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

Win dows 2000 Server family

NetWare

4.x or 5.x

76 Hardware Instrumentation Package Supported Applications and Systems

BIOS Update Requirements

Overview

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, the Systems Management CD

has been replaced by the Dell PowerEdge Installation and Server Management CD. References in this guide to the Systems Management CD are for Dell OpenManage versions 3.0 through 4.2.

NOTE: Starting with Dell OpenManage version 4.3, you can update your system’s

BIOS, drivers, and firmware from the Dell PowerEdge Server Update Utility CD or the Dell Server Updates DVD or from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.

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.

To locate the BIOS update files that you want, perform the steps in the following subsections.

BIOS Update Requirements 77

Downloading the Latest BIOS Packages

Go to the Dell Support website at

Click

I'm looking for drivers and downloads

Specify your system either by entering your Service Tag or by selecting the product model. Click

Expand

The

Specify where you want to save your FlashBIOS file and click OK.

A download complete pop-up window appears.

Follow the installation instructions (appropriate for your file format) that appear on the

Bios

and click

File Download

Download and Install

Confirm

Download Now

window appears.

support.dell.com.

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

78 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

750 A00

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

(continued)

BIOS Update Requirements 79

Table 7-1. PowerEdge Systems and Minimum BIOS Versions Required for

Remote Flash Update

PowerEdge System Minimum BIOS Required for Remote Flash Update

6300 A08

6350 A08

6400 A01

6450 A01

6600 A08

6650 A08

8450 A06

(continued)

80 BIOS Update Requirements

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: Suppport for SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server (versions 9) operating system

is removed in Dell OpenManage version 6.0.1.

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: See Table 1-1 for information on where you can find the systems

management software.

Most versions of the systems management CD 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

• Firmware version number required for a particular controller

• Supported operating systems, where each operating system requires a specific driver

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions 81

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 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 6/i Integrated, 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).

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

PERC 4/DC

The PERC 4/DC supports the following Dell PowerEdge™ systems: 650, 750, 800, 1650, 1750, 1800, 1850, 2500, 2550, 2600, 2650, 2800, 2850, 4400, 4600, 6400, 6450, 6600, 6650, 6800, 6850, and 8450.

The PERC 4/DC supports the following Dell PowerVault systems: PV745N, PV770N, and PV775N.

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

2.4 5.4 352D

Dell OpenManage Vers ion

PERC Firmware

Windows®

Vers ion

2000 Driver

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)

(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

Red Hat Enterprise

Linux 4

Driver

2.20.4.4 NA 2.20.4.7

2.20.4.4 NA NA

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server Driver

Microsoft

SUSE

Linux Enterprise Server (versions 9 and 10)

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions 83

Table 8-1. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4/DC

Microsoft

Storage Management Service

3.0 5.5 352D

3.0.2 6.0.1 352D

Dell OpenManage Vers ion

PERC Firmware Vers ion

(64-bit)

Windows® 2000 Driver

5.48 6.46.2.32

Windows

Server 2003 Driver

(32-bit)

6.46.3.64 (64-bit)

(32-bit)

6.46.3.64 (64-bit)

Red Hat Enterprise

Linux

Driver

2.10.10.1

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Driver

2.20.4.4 NA NA

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server Driver

(continued)

SUSE

Linux Enterprise Server (versions 9 and 10)

PERC 4e/DC

The PERC 4e/DC supports the following Dell PowerEdge systems: 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 Management Service

1.1 4.3 513T 5.46 6.41.2.32 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 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)

Windows Server 2008 Driver

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

Table 8-2. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4/e DC

(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 5.3 5A2D NA 6.46.2.32

2.4 5.4 5A2D NA 6.46.2.32

3.0 5.5 5B2D NA 6.46.2.32

3.0.2 6.0.1 5B2D NA 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)

(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)

Windows Server 2008 Driver

Native

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions 85

Table 8-3. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4/e DC

Storage Management Service

1.1 4.3 513T 2.10.7 NA NA NA

1.2 4.4 521Q 2.10.7 2.20.4.4 NA NA

2.0 5.0 521X 2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4 NA 2.20.4.7

2.1 5.1 521X 2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4 NA 2.20.4.7

2.2 5.2 522A 2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4 NA 2.20.4.7

2.3 5.3 5A2D 2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4 NA 2.20.4.7

2.4 5.4 5A2D 2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4 NA 2.20.4.7

3.0 5.5 5B2D 2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4 NA 2.20.4.7

3.0.2 6.0.1 5B2D 2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4 NA 2.20.4.7

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 5.4 supports only Gold for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server, SP4 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 9, and Gold for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 10. Dell OpenManage version 5.5 supports only Update 5 of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, Update 2 of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server, SP4 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 9, and SP2 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 10. Dell Open-Manage version 6.0.1 supports only Update 7 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, Update 2 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server, and SP2 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 10.

Dell OpenManage Version

PERC Firmware Version

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 Driver

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Driver

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server Driver

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (versions 9 and

10)

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

PERC 3/DC

The PERC 3/DC supports the following Dell PowerEdge systems: 1550, 1650, 1750, 2400, 2450, 2500, 2550, 2600, 2650, 4400, 4600, 6400, 6450, 6600, 6650, 7150, and 8450.

The PERC 3/DC supports the following Dell PowerVault systems: PV735N, PV750N, PV755N, PV770N, and PV775N.

Table 8-4 shows the other elements supported by the PERC 3/DC.

Table 8-4. 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

Dell OpenManage Version

PERC Firmware Version

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)

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

NA 2.20.4.4 NA NA

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Driver

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server Driver

SUSE Linux

Enterprise

Server

(versions 9

and 10)

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions 87

Table 8-4. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 3/DC

(continued)

Storage Management Service

2.3 5.3 199D 5.48 6.46.2.32

2.4 5.4 199D 5.48 6.46.2.32

3.0 5.5 199D 5.48 6.46.2.32

3.0.2 6.0.1 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 5.4 supports only Gold for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server, SP4 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 9, and Gold for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 10. Dell OpenManage version 5.5 supports only Update 5 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, Update 2 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server, SP4 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 9, and SP2 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 10. Dell OpenManage version 6.0.1 supports only Update 7 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, Update 2 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server, and SP2 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 10.

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)

(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

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Driver

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server Driver

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (versions 9 and 10)

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

PERC 3/QC

The PERC 3/QC supports the following Dell PowerEdge systems: 2400, 2450, 2500, 2550, 2600, 2650, 4400, 4600, 6400, 6450, 6600, 6650, 7150, and 8450.

The PERC 3/QC supports the following Dell PowerVault systems: PV735N PV750N, PV755N, PV770N, and PV775N.

Table 8-5 shows the other elements supported by the PERC 3/QC.

Table 8-5. 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(32-

Dell OpenManage Version

PERC Firmware Vers ion

Windo ws 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)

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

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 5 server Driver

SUSE Linux Enterpris e Server (versions 9 and 10)

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions 89

Table 8-5. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 3/QC

(continued)

Windows

Storage Managemen t Service

2.4 5.4 199D 5.48 6.46.2.32(32-

3.0 5.5 199D 5.48 6.46.2.32(32-

3.0.2 6.0.1 199D 5.48 6.46.2.32(32-

Dell OpenManage Version

PERC Firmware Version

Windo ws 2000 Driver

Server 2003 Driver

bit)

6.46.3.64 (64-bit)

bit)

6.46.3.64 (64-bit)

bit)

6.46.3.64 (64-bit)

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 Driver

2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4 NA NA

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Driver

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server Driver

SUSE Linux Enterpris e Server (versions 9 and 10)

PERC 4/Di

The PERC 4/Di supports the following Dell PowerEdge systems: 1750 and

2600.

Table 8-6 shows the other elements supported by the PERC 4/Di.

Table 8-6. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4/Di

Storage Management Service

1.1 on a Pow erE dge ™ 1750

1.1 on a Pow erE dge 2600

Dell OpenManage Version

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

PERC Firmware Version

Windows 2000 Driver

Windows Server 2003 Driver

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 Driver

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Driver

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server Driver

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (versions 9 and 10)

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

Table 8-6. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4/Di

(continued)

Storage Management Service

1.2 on a PowerE dge 1750

1.2 on a PowerE dge 2600

2.0 on a PowerE dge 1750

2.0 on a PowerE dge 2600

2.1 on a PowerE dge 1750

2.1 on a PowerE dge 2600

2.2 on a PowerE dge 2600

2.2 on a PowerE dge 1750

Dell OpenManage Vers ion

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

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

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)

(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

NA 2.20.4.4 NA NA

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Driver

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server Driver

SUSE

Linux

Enterprise

Server

(versions 9

and 10)

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions 91

Table 8-6. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4/Di

(continued)

Storage Management Service

2.3 on a Pow erE dge 2600

2.3 on a Pow erE dge 1750

2.4 on a Pow erE dge 2600

2.4 on a Pow erE dge 1750

3.0 on a Pow erE dge 2600

3.0 on a Pow erE dge 1750

Dell OpenManage Version

5.3 252D 5.48 6.46.2.32

5.3 422D 5.48 6.46.2.32

5.4 252D 5.48 6.46.2.32

5.4 422D 5.48 6.46.2.32

5.5 252D 5.48 6.46.2.32

5.5 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)

(32-bit)

6.46.3.64 (64-bit)

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 Driver

2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4 NA NA

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Driver

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server Driver

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (versions 9 and 10)

CERC ATA 100 4/CH

The CERC ATA 100 4/CH supports the following Dell PowerEdge systems: 400, 500SC, 600SC, 650, 1400SC, and 1600SC.

The CERC ATA 100 4/CH supports the following Dell PowerVault system: PV725N.

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

Table 8-7 shows the other elements supported by the CERC ATA 100 4/CH.

Table 8-7. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: CERC ATA 100 4/CH

Windows

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

2.4 5.4 6.62 NA 6.41.2.32 NA 2.10.1 NA NA

3.0 5.5 6.62 NA 6.41.2.32 NA 2.10.1 NA NA

3.0.2 6.0.1 6.62 NA 6.41.2.32 NA 2.10.1 NA NA

Dell OpenManage Version

PERC Firmware Version

Windows 2000 Driver

Server 2003 Driver

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 Driver

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Driver

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server Driver

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (versions 9 and 10)

PERC 3/Di

The PERC 3/Di supports the following Dell PowerEdge systems: 1650, 2500, 2550, 2650, 4400, and 4600.

Table 8-8 and Table 8-9 show the other elements supported by the PERC 3/Di.

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

Dell OpenManage Version

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

Windows 2000 Driver

Windows

Server Driver

2003

Windows Server 2008

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions 93

Table 8-8. 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

2.4 on a PowerEdge 1650

Dell OpenManage Version

4.4

5.0

5.1

5.2

5.2 2.8.1-6098 NA 2.8.0.6084

5.3

5.3 2.8.1-

5.4

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

2.8.1-6098 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 Driver

2003

Windows Server 2008

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

Table 8-8. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 3/Di

(continued)

Storage Management Service*

2.4 on a PowerEdge 2650

2.4 on a PowerEdge 4600

3.0 5.5 2.8.1-

3.0.2 6.0.1 2.8.1-

* The 1.1.4 Linux driver is included in the Red Hat Package Manager (RPM) 2302.

Dell OpenManage Version

5.4 2.8.1-

PERC Firmware Version

Windows 2000 Driver

7692

NA 2.8.0.6084 2.8.1.7691

7692

NA 2.8.0.6084 2.8.1.7691

7692

NA 2.8.0.6084 2.8.1.7691

7692

NA 2.8.0.6084 2.8.1.7691

Windows

Server Driver

2003

Table 8-9. 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

Dell OpenManage Version

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

5.0 2.8.1-6098 1.1.4* 1.1.5.2392 NA NA

PERC Firmware Version

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 Driver

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Driver

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server Driver

Windows Server 2008

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (versions 9 and 10)

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions 95

Table 8-9. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 3/Di

(continued)

Storage Management Service*

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

2.3 on a PowerEdge 1650

2.3 on a PowerEdge 2650

2.3 on a PowerEdge 4600

2.4 on a PowerEdge 1650

2.4 on a PowerEdge 2650

2.4 on a PowerEdge 4600

3.0 5.5 2.8.1-

3.0.2 6.0.1 2.8.1-

* The 1.1.4 Linux driver is included in the Red Hat Package Manager (RPM) 2302.

Dell OpenManage Vers ion

5.1 2.8.1-6098 1.1.4* 1.1.5.2392 NA NA

5.2 2.8.1-6098 NA 1.1.5.2372.1 NA NA

5.3

5.3 2.8.1-

5.4

5.4 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

7692

NA 1.1.5.2372.1 NA NA

7692

NA 1.1.5.2372.1 NA NA

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 5 server Driver

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (versions 9 and 10)

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PERC 4/IM

The PERC 4/IM supports the following Dell PowerEdge systems: 1655MC and 1855.

Table 8-10 and Table 8-11 show the other elements supported by the PERC 4/IM.

Table 8-10. 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

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

2.4 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

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

5.4 1.00.12.00 1.08.06 Native NA

PERC Firmware Version

1.00.0c.00 Hex

Windows 2000 Driver

1.08.06 1.08.18

Windows Server 2003 Driver

(Native)

Windows Server 2008

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions 97

Table 8-10. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4/IM

(continued)

Storage Management Service

2.4 on PowerEdge 1855

3.0 on PowerEdge 1655MC

3.0 on PowerEdge 1855

Dell OpenManage Version

5.4 1.03.23.90 1.09.11 1.09.11 Native

5.5 1.00.12.00 1.08.06 Native NA

5.5 1.03.23.90 1.09.11 1.09.11 Native

PERC Firmware Version

Windows 2000 Driver

Windows Server 2003 Driver

Table 8-11. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4/IM

Storage Management Service

1.1 on Pow erE dge 1655MC

1.0.1 on Pow erE dge 1855

1.2 on Pow erE dge 1655MC

1.2 on Pow erE dge 1855

2.0 on Pow erE dge 1655MC

2.0 on Pow erE dge 1855

2.1 on Pow erE dge 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

5.0 1.03.23.90 Native Native NA NA

5.1 1.03.23.90 NA NA NA NA

PERC Firmware Version

1.00.0c.00 Hex

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 Driver

NA NA NA NA

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Driver

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server Driver

Windows Server 2008

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (versions 9 and 10)

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Table 8-11. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4/IM

(continued)

Storage Management Service

2.1 on PowerE dge 1855

2.2 on PowerE dge 1655MC

2.2 on PowerE dge 1855

2.3 on PowerE dge 1655MC

2.3 on PowerE dge 1855

2.4 on PowerE dge 1655MC

2.4 on PowerE dge 1855

3.0 on PowerE dge 1655MC

3.0 on PowerE dge 1855

Dell OpenManage Version

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

5.4 1.00.12.00 NA NA NA NA

5.4 1.03.23.90 2.05.16 Native NA NA

5.5 1.00.12.00 NA NA NA NA

5.5 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 5 server Driver

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (versions 9 and 10)

PERC 4/SC

The PERC 4/SC supports the following Dell PowerEdge systems: 500SC, 600SC, 650, 700, 750, 800, 830, 850, 1400SC, 1500SC, 1600SC, 1800, and 1850.

Table 8-12 shows the other elements supported by the PERC 4/SC.

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions 99

Table 8-12. 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

2.4 5.4 352D

3.0 5.5 352D

3.0.2 6.0.1 352D

Dell OpenManage Version

PERC Firmware Version

(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)

6.46.2.32 (32-bit)

6.46.3.64 (64-bit)

6.46.2.32 (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

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 5 server Driver

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (versions 9 and 10)

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