Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Version 5.2 Compatibility Guide

Dell™ OpenManage™
Server Administrator Version 5.2
Compatibility Guide
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Contents
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Introduction
Overview .
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Supported Operating Systems
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Supported GUI Languages .
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Other Documents You Might Need
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Server Administrator Services
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Instrumentation Service . . .
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Available Services on Supported Operating Systems.
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Systems Management Standards Availability .
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Availability on Supported Systems
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Server Administrator Supported Applications
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Compatible Systems and Applications by Installation and
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Minimum Requirements for BIOS Update Support
Downloading the Latest BIOS Packages .
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BIOS Update Requirements
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RAID Controller Supported Servers,
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LSI Logic 1020/1030 Ultra320 SCSI Adapter
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Network Interface Controllers and Supported
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NIC Drivers and Operating Systems .
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Availability of RACs on Specific PowerEdge Systems
RAC Firmware Versions
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Server Agent 4.5
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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. You can install Server Administrator from the
Dell PowerEdge™ Installation and Server Management CD provided with your system. 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.
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.
Server Administrator's integrated security draws on the system's operating system security.
Server Administrator uses the secure socket layer (SSL) encryption protocol.
NOTE: For more information on the secure socket layer, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.
What’s New in Dell OpenManage Version 5.2?
The following changes in Dell OpenManage version 5.2 (Dell OpenManage Server Administrator
version 5.2) affect this Compatibility Guide:
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Added support for the following Dell PowerEdge system: 2970
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Added support for Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® 5 (x86) and (x86_64)
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Added support for Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003 R2 Standard, Enterprise, and Datacenter
x64 Editions with SP2
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Added support for Mozilla Firefox version 2.0
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Purpose of This Guide
Server Administrator operates on many Dell hardware platforms (hereafter called systems) with operating
systems such as Microsoft Windows, SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
To use the systems management features of Server Administrator fully, you must understand which
features of Server Administrator match your system's hardware configuration and operating system.
Update of Compatibility Guide
The Server Administrator Compatibility Guide is updated each business quarter. It summarizes all
Dell PowerEdge Installation and Server Management CD releases that precede the current release date.
Always consult the readme.txt file on your Dell PowerEdge Installation and Server Management CD for
each release for the most current information on compatible systems management elements.
NOTE: You can find systems management software on the Systems Management CD for Dell OpenManage
versions prior to version 4.3 of the CD. You can find systems management software on the Applications CD prior to
version 3.0 of the CD. The systems management software was relocated to the Systems Management CD beginning
with version 3.0. For the purposes of this guide, some references to the Systems Management CD may also include
the Applications CD.
Supported Instrumentation
Each supported Dell PowerEdge Installation and Server Management CD contains instrumentation for
your Dell PowerEdge system. Three sections of this guide are organized around the primary
instrumentation product names and show the relationship among the following variables:
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Dell PowerEdge Installation and Server Management CD version number (or the Systems Management CD
or Applications CD)
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Supported operating systems
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Instrumentation service
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Dell PowerEdge system product name (for example, PowerEdge 1600SC)
In Table 1-1, instrumentation product names are associated with a range of the Applications CD or
Systems Management CD version (prior to Dell OpenManage version 4.3) or Dell PowerEdge Installation
and Server Management CD version.
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Table 1-1. Systems Management Product Name and Corresponding Version Numbers
Instrumentation Product Names
CD Version
Section in This Guide
Dell OpenManage Server
Administrator
4.3 or later
(Installation and Server
Management CD)
Server Administrator Supported
Applications and Systems
3.0 through 4.2
(Systems Management CD)
Server Administrator Supported
Applications and Systems
Dell OpenManage Server Agent
2.0 through 2.2
(Applications CD)
Server Agent Supported
Applications and Systems
Dell OpenManage Hardware
Instrumentation Package (HIP)
1.2 through 1.7
(Applications CD)
Hardware Instrumentation
Package Supported Applications
and Systems
Supported Operating Systems
Server Administrator supports major operating systems offered by Microsoft, Novell®, SUSE, and Red Hat.
See the tables in "Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems" to find the operating
system that matches the configuration of system and applications that you are installing or upgrading.
NOTE: Each Dell PowerEdge Installation and Server Management CD supports specific operating system versions,
service packs, support packs, and kernels.
NOTE: For Dell OpenManage information specific to VMware®, see the latest Installation Guide, Release Notes, and
the VMware Software Compatibility Matrix for Dell Servers at www.dell.com/vmware, under the Dell|VMware
Resource Archive section.
For precise operating system, application, firmware, and other requirements, see the table that lists the
Dell PowerEdge Installation and Server Management CD (or Systems Management CD) version for the
system that you are configuring. The tables in the following sections of this guide are a good place to begin:
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Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems
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Server Agent Supported Applications and Systems
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Hardware Instrumentation Package Supported Applications and Systems
Operating system version numbers, support packs, service packs, and kernel versions can vary with each
Dell PowerEdge Installation and Server Management CD (or Systems Management CD) version and
cannot be accurately generalized. For example, a particular Dell PowerEdge Installation and Server
Management CD (or Systems Management CD) may support only a version of the Red Hat Enterprise
Linux operating system with a specific kernel. Some systems management applications are available only
on specific operating systems.
NOTE: To address any Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) security vulnerabilities associated with an
operating system, see the appropriate website for your system's operating system (for example,
www.microsoft.com, www.redhat.com, or www.novell.com).
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Supported Browsers
Server Administrator supports Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) versions 6.0 SP2 and 7.0, and
Mozilla Firefox version 1.5 and 2.0 open-source Web browsers.
NOTE: Windows 2000 supports only Internet Explorer version 6.0 SP1.
NOTE: Server Administrator versions 4.3 and later do not support Netscape Navigator.
Supported GUI Languages
Dell OpenManage is localized into French, German, Spanish, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese.
Dell OpenManage software is localized according to the matrix in the following table. Dell OpenManage
does not support languages outside of this table.
Table 1-2 plots the language of the Dell OpenManage GUI against the operating system languages.
Table 1-2. Supported Dell OpenManage GUI Languages
Dell OpenManage GUI
Languages
English
OS
English
X
French
German
French
OS
German
OS
Spanish
OS
Simplified Japanese
Chinese OS OS
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Spanish
Simplified Chinese
Japanese
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Other Documents You Might Need
In addition to this Compatibility Guide, you can find the following guides either on the Dell Support
website at support.dell.com or on the Documentation CD:
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The Dell OpenManage Installation and Security User's Guide provides complete information on
installation procedures and step-by-step instructions for installing, upgrading, and uninstalling Server
Administrator for each supported operating system.
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The Dell OpenManage Software Quick Installation Guide provides an overview of applications that you
can install on your management station (console) and on your managed systems and procedures for
installing your console and managed system applications on systems running supported operating systems.
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The Dell PowerEdge Software Support Matrix allows you to identify operating systems and
Dell OpenManage software that your PowerEdge system supports.
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The Dell OpenManage Server Administrator User’s Guide describes the installation and use of Server
Administrator. Server Administrator is a suite of management agents, installed on the managed
system, that provide fault management information, prefailure information, and asset inventory
information to management console applications such as Server Administrator and IT Assistant.
This guide also provides information about configuring your remote access controller (RAC).
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The Dell OpenManage Server Administrator SNMP Reference Guide documents the Simple Network
Management Protocol (SNMP) management information base (MIB). The SNMP MIB defines
variables that extend the standard MIB to cover the capabilities of systems management agents.
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The Dell OpenManage Server Administrator CIM Reference Guide documents the Common
Information Model (CIM) provider, an extension of the standard management object format (MOF)
file. The CIM provider MOF documents supported classes of management objects.
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The Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Messages Reference Guide lists the messages that are
displayed in your Server Administrator home page Alert log or on your operating system’s event viewer.
This guide explains the text, severity, and cause of each alert message that Server Administrator issues.
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The Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Command Line Interface User's Guide documents the complete
command line interface for Server Administrator, including an explanation of CLI commands to view
system status, access logs, create reports, configure various component parameters, and set critical thresholds.
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The Dell Remote Access Controller Installation and Setup Guide provides complete information about
installing and configuring a DRAC III, DRAC III/XT, and an ERA/O controller, configuring an
ERA controller, and using a RAC to remotely access an inoperable system.
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The Dell Remote Access Controller Racadm User's Guide provides information about using the
DRAC III, DRAC III/XT, and ERA/O controller racadm command-line utility.
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The Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide provides specific user information for either the
DRAC III, DRAC 4, or DRAC 5 controller, depending on the controller in your system.
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The Dell OpenManage Baseboard Management Controller Utilities User’s Guide provides information
about installing and using the BMC.
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The Dell Remote Access Controller Modular Chassis User's Guide provides complete information about
configuring and using the DRAC/MC to remotely manage and monitor your modular system and its
shared resources through a network.
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The Dell OpenManage Remote Install User's Guide provides information about unattended,
simultaneous provisioning and configuration solutions of PowerEdge 1655MC only over the network
by leveraging image-based technology.
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The Dell Update Packages User's Guide provides information about obtaining and using Dell Update
Packages as part of your system update strategy.
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The Server Update Utility User's Guide provides information about obtaining and using the Server
Update Utility (SUU) to update your Dell PowerEdge server or to view the updates available for any
server listed in the Repository.
The Dell PowerEdge Installation and Server Management CD contains a readme file for Server
Administrator and additional readme files for most applications found on the CD.
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Server Administrator Services
Overview
Dell™ OpenManage™ Server Administrator has a modular architecture that allows you to select and
install the functions that are most needed in your particular IT environment. The available services
vary from one operating system to another. The following sections describe the contribution of each
service to your systems management capabilities.
NOTE: 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.
Descriptions of Server Administrator Services
Each service provides a functionally related set of systems management tasks that you can use to
manage your system.
Instrumentation Service
The Instrumentation Service provides rapid access to detailed fault and performance information
gathered by industry-standard systems management agents. The instrumentation service allows
remote administration of monitored systems, including shutdown, start-up, and security.
Remote Access Service
The Remote Access Service provides a complete remote systems management solution for systems
equipped with a remote access controller (RAC) solution. The Remote Access Service provides
remote access to an inoperable system, allowing the system administrator to get the system up and
running as quickly as possible. The Remote Access Service also provides alert notification when a
system is down and allows the system administrator to restart a system remotely. Additionally, the
Remote Access Service logs the probable cause of system crashes and saves the most recent
crash screen.
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Storage Management Service
Express Setup installs the Storage Management Service (earlier known as the enhanced Storage
Management Service) by default on Microsoft® Windows®. On Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® and
SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server systems, you can either install the Storage Management Service through
the Red Hat Package Manager (RPM) or use the srvadmin-install.sh script — a menu driven
script that installs the appropriate RPMs based on the options you choose.
NOTE: The Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system provides drivers for some of the RAID controllers listed in
the "RAID Controller Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions" section.
See the Dell OpenManage Server Administrator User's Guide for more information on Storage
Management Service.
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.
Table 2-1. Server Administrator Services Available With Supported Operating Systems
Operating System
Services Available
Server®
Microsoft Windows
2003 R2 Standard, Enterprise, and • Instrumentation
Datacenter x64 Editions with SP2
• Storage Management
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard and Enterprise
• Remote Access
Editions with SP2 (32-bit x86)
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Web Edition with SP2 (32-bit
x86)
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition with SP2 for
Itanium®-based Systems
Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 Standard
and Premium Editions
Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 Express,
Workgroup, Standard, and Enterprise x64 Editions
Microsoft Windows Unified Data Storage Server 2003 Gold
Standard and Enterprise x64 Editions
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server and Advanced Server with SP4 • Instrumentation
• Storage Management
• Remote Access
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Server Administrator Services
Table 2-1. Server Administrator Services Available With Supported Operating Systems (continued)
Operating System
Services Available
Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS, ES, and AS (version 4) (x86)
and (x86_64)
• Instrumentation
• Remote Access
• Storage Management Service (Dell PowerEdge
Installation and Server Management CD for
Dell OpenManage version 4.3 and later, or
Systems Management CD for Dell OpenManage
version 3.0 through 4.2)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5 (x86) and (x86_64)
• Instrumentation
• Remote Access
• Storage Management Service (Dell PowerEdge
Installation and Server Management CD for
Dell OpenManage version 5.2 and later)
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 (SP3) (x86_64)
• Instrumentation
• Remote Access
• Storage Management Service (Dell PowerEdge
Installation and Server Management CD for
Dell OpenManage version 5.0 and later)
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 (x86_64)
• Instrumentation
• Remote Access
• Storage Management Service (Dell PowerEdge
Installation and Server Management CD for
Dell OpenManage version 5.1 and later)
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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Server Administrator Services
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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: 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: See the Dell OpenManage Server Administrator readme file on the Dell PowerEdge Installation and
Server Management CD (or Systems Management CD) for information on SNMP security concerns, as well as
the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. You must apply updates from your operating system's master
SNMP agents to ensure that Dell's SNMP subagents are secure.
NOTE: After you install SNMP, it must be enabled. For more information on enabling SNMP-supported agents,
see the Server Administrator User's Guide.
If your system supports SNMP, you must install and enable the service on your operating system.
If SNMP services are available on your operating system, the Server Administrator installation
program installs the supporting agents for SNMP.
HTTPS is supported on all operating systems. Support for CIM and SNMP is operating system
dependent and, in some cases, operating system-version dependent.
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.
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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 2003 family and
Windows 2000 Server family
Available from the operating
system installation media
Always installed
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS, ES, and
WS (version 4) (x86) and (x86_64)
Available in net-snmp package
from the operating system
installation media
Unavailable
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server
(version 5) (x86) and (x86_64)
Available in net-snmp package
from the operating system
installation media
Unavailable
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
(versions 9 and 10)
Available in net-snmp package
from the operating system
installation media
Unavailable
®
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Systems Management Standards Availability
4
Server Administrator Supported Applications
and Systems
This section provides information on instrumentation, applications, and systems that are supported
by the Dell OpenManage Systems Management CD versions 3.0 through 4.2, and Dell PowerEdge
Installation and Server Management CD version 4.3 onwards.
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.
The Dell PowerEdge Installation and Server Management CD (or the Systems Management CD)
supports both, Dell OpenManage Server Administrator and Server Agent. For more information
about applications and systems supported by Server Agent, see "Server Agent Supported
Applications and Systems." Server Agent is referred to as the Instrumentation Service starting with
Systems Management CD 3.x. The Instrumentation Service is also called Hardware Instrumentation
Package (HIP) on older releases.
NOTE: The Systems Management CD version 3.0 and later does not fully support the following
Dell PowerEdge™ systems: 1300, 2100, 2200, 2300, 4100, 4200, 4300, 4350, 6100, 6300, and 6350.
NOTE: The Systems Management CD version 3.2.1 was not released.
Version Number Information
All software supporting the Dell PowerEdge systems and Dell PowerVault™ NAS systems are
delivered in Dell OpenManage stack releases that include the complete group of programs and that
are fully tested for the supported platforms. An example is the Dell OpenManage 3.4.2 release of the
Dell OpenManage software that supports most Dell systems from February 1998 through June 2003.
The version of the software is significant. In this example, the first number (3) represents the major
version number. You should upgrade your software any time Dell delivers a new major version.
The second number (4) 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 3.4.1,
there is no need to upgrade to version 3.4.2 for a platform refresh.
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems
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Compatible Systems and Applications by Installation and
Server Management CD Version
Table 4-1 shows compatible applications and Dell systems for the Dell PowerEdge Installation and
Server Management CD (version 5.2).
Table 4-1. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Installation and
Server Management CD Version 5.2
Installation and Server
Management CD Version
5.2
PowerEdge systems
600SC
(* Indicates new systems for 650
the given version of the CD) 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
20
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems
Table 4-1. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Installation and
Server Management CD Version 5.2 (continued)
Installation and Server
Management CD Version
5.2
Supported operating systems • 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 Edition with SP2 (32-bit x86)
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition with SP2 for
Itanium®-based Systems
• Microsoft Windows® Small Business Server 2003 R2 Standard and
Premium Editions
• Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 Express, Workgroup,
Standard, and Enterprise x64 Editions
• Microsoft Windows Unified Data Storage Server 2003 Gold Standard and
Enterprise x64 Editions
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional with SP2
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Server and Advanced Server with SP4
• Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® WS, ES, and AS (version 4) (x86)
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS, ES, and AS (version 4) (x86_64)
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS and AS (version 4) (ia64)
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5 (x86)
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5 (x86_64)
• SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server 9 (x86_64)
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 (x86_64)
NOTE: See the DRAC 4 and DRAC 5 readmes for the latest supported
operating systems. These readmes are available at the Dell Support website at
support.dell.com.
Server Administrator
5.2
Server Administrator
Framework
3.2
Instrumentation Service:
Server Agent
5.7
Diagnostic Service
NA
IT Assistant
8.0.1
Storage Management Service 2.2
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems
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Table 4-1. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Installation and
Server Management CD Version 5.2 (continued)
Installation and Server
Management CD Version
5.2
RAC Firmware
DRAC 5
1.20
DRAC 4
1.50
DRAC/MC
1.4
DRAC III, ERA, ERA/O,
ERA/XT
3.35
ERA/MC
1.44
BMC Firmware Version On
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PowerEdge 800
1.30 or later
PowerEdge 830
1.41 or later
PowerEdge 840
1.67 or later
PowerEdge 850
1.41 or later
PowerEdge 860
1.67 or later
PowerEdge 1425SC
1.30 or later
PowerEdge 1800
1.23 or later
PowerEdge 1850
1.23 or later
PowerEdge 1855
1.11 or later
PowerEdge 1900
1.27 or later
PowerEdge 1950
1.27 or later
PowerEdge 1955
1.23 or later
PowerEdge 2800
1.23 or later
PowerEdge 2850
1.23 or later
PowerEdge 2900
1.27 or later
PowerEdge 2950
1.27 or later
PowerEdge 2970
See the appropriate readme file for the latest information.
PowerEdge 6800
1.64 or later
PowerEdge 6850
1.64 or later
PowerEdge 6950
1.26 or later
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems
Table 4-2 shows compatible applications and Dell systems for the Dell PowerEdge Installation and
Server Management CD (versions 5.0 to 5.1.1)
Table 4-2. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Installation and Server Management CD
Version 5.0 to 5.1.1
Installation and Server
Management CD Version
5.0
PowerEdge systems
600SC
(* Indicates new systems for 650
the given version of the CD) 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
5.1
5.1.1
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
4600
6600
6650
6800
6850
6950*
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems
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Table 4-2. 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
Supported operating systems • Microsoft Windows
Server 2003 family
(includes Web,
Standard, Enterprise,
and x64 Editions) (SP1)
• Microsoft Windows
Small Business
Server 2003 (SP1)
• Microsoft Windows
Server 2003 R2
• Microsoft Windows
Storage Server 2003 R2
(includes Express,
Standard, Workgroup,
and Enterprise
editions)
• Microsoft Windows
• Microsoft Windows
Server 2003 family
Server 2003 family
(includes Web,
(Standard and Enterprise
Standard, Enterprise,
Editions [R2]) (32- and
and x64 Editions) (SP1)
64 bit)
• Microsoft Windows
Small Business
Server 2003 (SP1)
• Microsoft Windows
Server 2003 R2
• Microsoft Windows
Storage Server 2003 R2
(includes Express,
Standard, Workgroup,
and Enterprise
editions)
• Windows 2000 Server
family (includes
Windows 2000 Server,
Windows 2000
Advanced Server and
Microsoft Windows
Small Business
Server 2000)
• Windows 2000 Server
family (includes
Windows 2000 Server,
Windows 2000
Advanced Server and
Microsoft Windows
Small Business
Server 2000)
• Red Hat Enterprise
Linux AS, ES, and WS
• Red Hat Enterprise
Linux AS, ES, and WS
• Red Hat Enterprise
Linux version 4 (x86
and x86-64)
• Red Hat Enterprise
Linux version 4 (x86
and x86-64)
SUSE® Linux Enterprise
Server version 9 (SP3)
(x86-64)
SUSE Linux Enterprise
Server version 9 (SP3) and
10 (gold) (x86-64)
NOTE: SUSE Linux
Enterprise Server version
10 does not support the
DRAC 4 and DRAC 5 client
GUI.
version 3 (Update 6)
(x86 and x86-64)
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5.1.1
version 3 (Update 6)
(x86 and x86-64)
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux
AS version 4 (gold) (x86
and x86-64)
SUSE Linux Enterprise
Server version 10 (gold)
(x86-64)
NOTE: SUSE Linux
Enterprise Server version 10
does not support the DRAC 5
client GUI.
Table 4-2. 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
Server Administrator
5.0
5.1
5.1.1
Server Administrator
Framework
3.0
3.1
3.1
Instrumentation Service:
Server Agent
5.6
5.6
5.6
Diagnostic Service
3.6
NA
NA
IT Assistant
7.2
8.0
8.0
Storage Management Service 2.0
2.1
2.1
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
3.3.5
3.3.5
NA
ERA/MC
1.4.4
1.4.4
NA
PowerEdge 800
1.30 or later
1.30 or later
NA
PowerEdge 830
1.41 or later
1.41 or later
NA
PowerEdge 840
1.0 or later
1.0 or later
NA
PowerEdge 850
1.41 or later
1.41 or later
NA
PowerEdge 860
1.0 or later
1.0 or later
NA
PowerEdge 1425SC
1.30 or later
1.30 or later
NA
PowerEdge 1800
1.23 or later
1.23 or later
NA
PowerEdge 1850
1.23 or later
1.23 or later
NA
PowerEdge 1855
1.0 or later
1.0 or later
NA
PowerEdge 1950
1.0 or later
1.0 or later
NA
PowerEdge 1955
1.0 or later
1.0 or later
NA
PowerEdge 2800
1.23 or later
1.23 or later
NA
PowerEdge 2850
1.23 or later
1.23 or later
NA
PowerEdge 2900
1.0 or later
1.0 or later
NA
BMC Firmware Version On
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems
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Table 4-2. 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
PowerEdge 2950
1.0 or later
1.0 or later
NA
PowerEdge 6800
1.40 or later
1.40 or later
NA
PowerEdge 6850
1.40 or later
1.40 or later
NA
PowerEdge 6950
NA
NA
1.0 or later
Table 4-3 shows compatible applications and Dell systems for the Dell PowerEdge Installation and
Server Management CD (versions 4.3 to 4.5.1).
Table 4-3. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Installation and Server Management CD
Version 4.3 to 4.5.1
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4.3
Installation and
Server Management
CD Version
4.4
4.5
4.5.1a
PowerEdge systems
(* Indicates new
systems for the given
version of the CD)
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
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
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems
Table 4-3. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Installation and Server Management CD
Version 4.3 to 4.5.1 (continued)
Installation and
4.3
Server Management
CD Version
4.4
4.5
PowerEdge systems
(* Indicates new
systems for the given
version of the CD)
(continued)
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
4600
6400
6450
6600
6650
6800*
6850*
8450
750N
755N
770N
775N
4.5.1a
Supported operating • Microsoft Windows • Microsoft Windows • Microsoft Windows • Microsoft
Server 2003 family
Server 2003 family
Server 2003 family
Windows Server
systems
(includes Web,
(includes Web,
(includes Web,
2003 family
Standard, and
Standard,
Standard,
(includes Web,
Enterprise editions)
Enterprise, and
Enterprise, and
Standard,
x64 Editions) (SP1)
x64 Editions) (SP1)
Enterprise, and
• Microsoft Windows
x64 Editions) (SP1)
Small Business
• Microsoft Windows • Microsoft Windows
Server [SBS] 2003
Small Business
Small Business
• Microsoft Windows
Server 2003 (SP1)
Server 2003 (SP1)
Small Business
Server 2003 (SP1)
• Windows 2000
Server family
(includes
Windows 2000
Server, Windows
2000 Advanced
Server and
Windows Small
Business
Server 2000)
• Windows 2000
• Windows 2000
• Windows 2000
Server family
Server family
Server family
(includes
(includes
(includes
Windows 2000
Windows 2000
Windows 2000
Server, Windows
Server, Windows
Server, Windows
2000 Advanced
2000 Advanced
2000 Advanced
Server and
Server and
Server and
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows
Small Business
Small Business
Small Business
Server 2000)
Server 2000)
Server 2000)
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems
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Table 4-3. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Installation and Server Management CD
Version 4.3 to 4.5.1 (continued)
Installation and
4.3
Server Management
CD Version
4.4
4.5
4.5.1a
Supported operating • Novell® NetWare® • Novell NetWare 6.5 • Novell NetWare 6.5 • NA
systems
5.1 (Support Pack 7
(Support Pack 1 or
(Support Pack 1 or
(continued)
or later, plus hot
later, plus hot fixes)
later, plus hot fixes)
fixes)
• Novell NetWare 6.5
(Support Pack 1 or
later, plus hot fixes)
• Red Hat Enterprise • Red Hat Enterprise • Red Hat Enterprise • Red Hat Enterprise
Linux AS and ES
Linux AS, ES, and
Linux AS, ES, and
Linux AS, ES, and
(version 2.1)
WS version 3 (x86
WS version 3 (x86
WS version 3 (x86
and x86-64)
and x86-64)
and x86-64)
• Red Hat Enterprise
Linux AS, ES, and • Red Hat Enterprise • Red Hat Enterprise • Red Hat Enterprise
Linux version 4
Linux version 4
Linux version 4
WS version 3
(x86 and x86-64)
(x86 and x86-64)
(x86 and x86-64)
Server Administrator 2.0
2.1
2.2
2.3
Managed Node
Framework (MNF)
2.0
2.1
2.2
2.3
Instrumentation
Service: Server
Agent
5.3
5.3
5.3
5.5.1
Diagnostic Service
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.4.1
Server Administrator 2.0
Core
2.1
2.2
2.2
IT Assistant
7.0
7.0
7.1
7.1
Storage Management 3.7
Service: Array
Manager
3.7
3.7
3.7
enhanced Storage
Management
Service
1.1
1.2
1.2
1.4
DRAC 4
1.20
1.30
1.30
1.30
DRAC/MC
1.1
1.2
1.2
NA
RAC Firmware
28
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems
Table 4-3. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Installation and Server Management CD
Version 4.3 to 4.5.1 (continued)
Installation and
4.3
Server Management
CD Version
4.4
4.5
4.5.1a
DRACIII, ERA,
3.21
ERA/O, and ERA/XT
3.3
3.3
NA
RAC firmware:
DRAC II
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NOTE: The DRAC II
software is no longer
included on the
Systems Management
Consoles CD, but can
be obtained from
earlier releases or
support.dell.com.
ERA/MC
1.44
BMC Firmware Version On
PowerEdge 800
1.30 or later
1.30 or later
1.30 or later
NA
PowerEdge 830
NA
NA
1.41 or later
NA
PowerEdge 850
NA
NA
1.41 or later
NA
PowerEdge 1425SC 1.30 or later
1.30 or later
1.30 or later
NA
PowerEdge 1800
1.23 or later
1.23 or later
1.23 or later
NA
PowerEdge 1850
1.23 or later
1.23 or later
1.23 or later
1.23 or later
PowerEdge 1855
1.0 or later
1.0 or later
1.0 or later
NA
PowerEdge 2800
1.23 or later
1.23 or later
1.23 or later
NA
PowerEdge 2850
1.23 or later
1.23 or later
1.23 or later
1.23 or later
PowerEdge 6800
1.33 or later
1.33 or later
1.33 or later
1.40 or later
PowerEdge 6850
1.33 or later
1.33 or later
1.33 or later
1.40 or later
a.
Introduced SAS support for Dell PowerEdge 6800 and 6850.
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems
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Table 4-4 shows compatible applications and Dell systems for Systems Management CD version 4.1.3 to 4.2.
Table 4-4. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD Versions 4.1.3 to 4.2
Systems
Management CD
Version
4.1.3
PowerEdge systems 1855*
(* Indicates new
systems for the given
version of the CD)
30
4.1.4
4.2
1855
350
500SC
600SC
650
700
750
800
1400
1500SC
1550
1600SC
1650
1655MC
1750
1800
1850
1855
2400
2450
2500
2550
2600
2650
2800
2850
4400
4600
6400
6450
6600
6650
8450
750N
755N
770N
775N
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems
Table 4-4. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD Versions 4.1.3 to 4.2 (continued)
Systems
Management CD
Version
4.1.3
Supported operating Windows Server 2003 family
systems
(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)
4.1.4
4.2
Windows Server 2003 family
(includes Web, Standard, and
Enterprise editions) and
Microsoft Windows Small
Business Server [SBS] 2003
(supported by PowerEdge 2800
only)
Windows Server 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)
Windows 2000 Server family
(includes Windows 2000
Server, Windows 2000
Advanced Server, and
Windows 2000 SBS)
Novell NetWare 5.1 (Support Novell NetWare 5.1 (Support Novell NetWare 5.1 (Support
Pack 7 or later, plus hot fixes) Pack 7 or later, plus hot fixes) Pack 7 or later, plus hot fixes)
NOTE: Novell NetWare is not
supported on the
PowerEdge 650 system.
Novell NetWare 6.5 (Support Novell NetWare 6.5 (Support Novell NetWare 6.5 (Support
Pack 1 or later, plus hot fixes) Pack 1 or later, plus hot fixes) Pack 1 or later, plus hot fixes)
NOTE: Novell NetWare is not
supported on the
PowerEdge 650 system.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS
and ES version 2.1 and AS,
and ES version 2.1 and AS,
and ES version 2.1 and AS,
ES, and WS version 3
ES, and WS version 3
ES, and WS version 3
Server Administrator 1.9.1
1.9.1
1.9.2
Managed Node
Framework (MNF)
1.9
1.9
1.9
Instrumentation
Service: Server
Agent
5.2
5.2
5.2
Diagnostic Service
3.1.1
3.1.1
3.1
Update Service
1.9.2
NA
1.9.1
Server Administrator See "MNF" in this table.
Core
See "MNF" in this table.
See "MNF" in this table.
IT Assistant
6.5.3
6.5.3
6.5.3
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems
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Table 4-4. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD Versions 4.1.3 to 4.2 (continued)
Systems
Management CD
Version
4.1.3
4.1.4
4.2
Storage
Management
Service: Array
Manager
NA
NA
3.6
enhanced Storage
Management
Service
1.0
1.0.1
1.0
DRAC 4
1.0
1.1
1.1
DRAC/MC
1.0
NA
NA
DRACIII, ERA,
NA
ERA/O, and ERA/XT
NA
3.21
RAC Firmware
RAC firmware:
DRAC II
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.
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ERA/MC
NA
NA
1.44
BMC Firmware
Version
1.0
1.0.1
1.0.1
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems
Table 4-5 shows compatible applications and Dell systems for Systems Management CD version 4.0.1 to 4.1.2.
Table 4-5. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD Versions 4.0.1 to 4.1.2
Systems
Management CD
Version
4.0.1
PowerEdge systems 1850*
(* Indicates new
2800*
systems for the given 2850*
version of the CD)
4.1
4.1.1
4.1.2
350
500SC
600SC
650
700
750
1400
1500SC
1550
1600SC
1650
1655MC
1750
1850
2400
2450
2500
2550
2600
2650
2800
2850
4400
4600
6400
6450
6600
6650
8450
750N
755N
770N
775N
1800*
800*
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems
33
Table 4-5. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD Versions 4.0.1 to 4.1.2 (continued)
Systems
Management CD
Version
34
4.0.1
4.1
4.1.1
4.1.2
Supported operating Windows Server 2003
systems
family (includes Web,
Standard, and
Enterprise editions)
and Microsoft
Windows Small
Business Server [SBS]
2003 (supported by
PowerEdge 2800 only)
Windows Server 2003
family (includes Web,
Standard, and
Enterprise editions)
and Microsoft
Windows Small
Business Server
[SBS] 2003
Windows Server 2003
family (includes Web,
Standard, and
Enterprise editions)
and Microsoft
Windows Small
Business Server
[SBS] 2003
Windows Server 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)
Windows 2000 Server
family (includes
Windows 2000 Server,
Windows 2000
Advanced Server, and
Windows 2000 SBS)
Windows 2000 Server
family (includes
Windows 2000 Server,
Windows 2000
Advanced Server, and
Windows 2000 SBS)
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)
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 5.1
(Support Pack 7 or
later, plus hot fixes)
Novell NetWare 5.1
(Support Pack 7 or
later, plus hot fixes)
Novell NetWare 6.5
(Support Pack 1 or
later, plus hot fixes)
Novell NetWare 6.5
(Support Pack 1 or
later, plus hot fixes)
NOTE: Novell
NetWare is not
supported on the
PowerEdge 650
system.
Novell NetWare 6.5
(Support Pack 1 or
later, plus hot fixes)
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
Red Hat Enterprise
Linux AS and ES
version 2.1 and AS,
ES, and WS version 3
Red Hat Enterprise
Linux AS and ES
version 2.1 and AS,
ES, and WS version 3
Red Hat Enterprise
Linux AS and ES
version 2.1 and AS,
ES, and WS version 3
Server Administrator 1.8.1
1.9
1.9
1.9
Managed Node
Framework (MNF)
1.9
1.9
1.9
1.8.1
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems
Table 4-5. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD Versions 4.0.1 to 4.1.2 (continued)
Systems
Management CD
Version
4.0.1
4.1
4.1.1
4.1.2
Instrumentation
Service: Server
Agent
5.1.1
5.2
5.2
5.2
Remote Access
Service SW
4.0.0
3.30 (DRAC III)
NA
NA
BMC Firmware
Version
1.0
1.0.1
1.0.1
1.0.1
Diagnostic Service
3.0.1
3.1
3.1
3.1
Update Service
1.9
1.9.1
1.9.1
1.9.1
Server Administrator See "MNF" in
Core
this table.
See "MNF" in
this table.
See "MNF" in
this table.
See "MNF" in
this table.
IT Assistant
6.5.2
6.5.3
6.5.3
6.5.3
Storage
Management
Service: Array
Manager
3.5
3.6
3.6
3.6
enhanced Storage
NA
Management Service
1.0
1.0
1.0
4.0.0 (DRAC 4)
RAC Firmware
DRAC 4
1.0
1.0
NA
NA
RAC firmware:
DRAC II
NA
NA
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.
RAC firmware:
DRAC III
NA
3.12
NA
NA
RAC firmware:
DRAC III/XT
NA
3.12
NA
NA
RAC firmware: ERA NA
3.12
NA
NA
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems
35
Table 4-5. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD Versions 4.0.1 to 4.1.2 (continued)
Systems
Management CD
Version
4.0.1
4.1
4.1.1
4.1.2
RAC firmware:
ERA/O
NA
3.12
NA
NA
Table 4-6. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD
Versions 3.5 Through 3.8
36
Systems
Management CD
Version
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
PowerEdge systems
(* Indicates new
systems for the
given version of the
CD)
350
500SC
600SC
650
1400
1500SC
1550
1600SC
1650
1655MC
1750
2400
2450
2500
2550
2600
2650
4400
4600
6400
6450
6600
6650
8450
350
500SC
600SC
650
1400
1500SC
1550
1600SC
1650
1655MC
1750
2400
2450
2500
2550
2600
2650
4400
4600
6400
6450
6600
6650
8450
350
500SC
600SC
650
1400
1500SC
1550
1600SC
1650
1655MC
1750
2400
2450
2500
2550
2600
2650
4400
4600
6400
6450
6600
6650
8450
350
500SC
600SC
650
700*
750*
1400
1500SC
1550
1600SC
1650
1655MC
1750
2400
2450
2500
2550
2600
2650
4400
4600
6400
6450
6600
6650
8450
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems
Table 4-6. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD
Versions 3.5 Through 3.8 (continued)
Systems
Management CD
Version
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
Supported
operating systems
Microsoft Windows
Server 2003
Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2003
family
family
family (includes Web,
Standard, and
Enterprise editions)
and Microsoft
Windows Small
Business Server
[SBS] 2003
Windows 2000 Server Windows 2000 Server Windows 2000 Server Windows 2000 Server
family (SP3
family (SP3
family (SP3
family (includes
recommended)
recommended)
recommended)
Windows 2000 Server,
Windows 2000
Advanced Server, and
Windows 2000 SBS)
Novell NetWare 5.1
(SP4 or later)
NetWare 5.1 (SP5 or
later)
Novell NetWare 5.1
(Support Pack 6 or
later)
Novell NetWare 5.1
(Support Pack 6 or
later)
NetWare 6.0 (SP1 or
later)
NetWare 6.5
Novell NetWare 6.5
(Support Pack 1 or
later)
Novell NetWare 6.5
(Support Pack 1 or
later)
Red Hat Linux
Advanced Server 2.1
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 Enterprise
Linux AS version 2.1
and AS, ES, and WS
version 3
Red Hat Linux 9
Red Hat Linux 9
Red Hat Linux 9
NA
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
Managed Node
1.5
Framework (MNF)
1.6
1.7
1.8
Instrumentation
Service: Server
Agent
4.10.0
4.11
4.12
5.1
Diagnostic Service
2.5
2.6
2.7
3.0
Update Service
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
See "MNF" in this
table.
See "MNF" in this
table.
See "MNF" in this
table.
Server
Administrator
Server
See "MNF" in this
Administrator Core table.
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems
37
Table 4-6. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD
Versions 3.5 Through 3.8 (continued)
Systems
Management CD
Version
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
IT Assistant
6.4.4
6.5
6.5
6.5
Storage
Management
Service: Array
Manager
3.4
3.5
3.5
3.5
Remote Access
Service (RAS)
2.5
3.0
3.10
3.20
RAC firmware:
DRAC II
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
RAC firmware:
DRAC III
2.5
3.0
3.10
3.10
RAC firmware:
DRAC III/XT
2.5
3.0
3.10
3.10
RAC firmware: ERA 2.5
3.0
3.10
3.10
RAC firmware:
ERA/O
3.0
3.10
3.10
RAC Firmware
38
2.5
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems
Table 4-7 shows compatible applications and Dell systems for Systems Management CD versions 3.2.3
through 3.4.
Table 4-7. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD
Versions 3.2.3 Through 3.4
Systems Management
CD Version
3.2.3
3.3
3.3.3
3.4
PowerEdge systems
(* Indicates new
systems for the given
version of the CD)
300
350
500SC
600SC
1300
1400
1500SC
1550
1600SC
1650
1655MC*
2300
2400
2450
2500
2550
2600
2650
4300
4350
4400
4600
6300
6350
6400
6450
6600
6650
8450
300
350
500SC
600SC
1300
1400
1500SC
1550
1600SC
1650
2300
2400
2450
2500
2550
2600
2650
4300
4350
4400
4600
6300
6350
6400
6450
6600
6650
8450
300
350
500SC
600SC
650*
1300
1400
1500SC
1550
1600SC
1650
1655MC
1750*
2300
2400
2450
2500
2550
2600
2650
4300
4350
4400
4600
6300
6350
6400
6450
6600
6650
8450
300
350
500SC
600SC
650
1300
1400
1500SC
1550
1600SC
1650
1655MC
1750
2300
2400
2450
2500
2550
2600
2650
4300
4350
4400
4600
6300
6350
6400
6450
6600
6650
8450
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems
39
Table 4-7. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD
Versions 3.2.3 Through 3.4 (continued)
Systems Management
CD Version
3.2.3
3.3
3.3.3
Supported operating
systems
Microsoft Windows Microsoft Windows Windows NT 4.0
2000 Server Family NT® 4.0 Server
Server family
(SP3 recommended) family (SP6a or later) (SP6a or later)
3.4
Windows Server 2003
NetWare 5.1 (SP2 or Windows 2000 Server Windows 2000 Server Windows 2000 Server
later)
family (SP3
family (SP3
family (SP3
recommended)
recommended)
recommended)
NetWare 6.0 (SP1 or NetWare 5.1 (SP2 or NetWare 5.1 (SP2 or NetWare 5.1 (SP2 or
later)
later)
later)
later)
Red Hat Enterprise NetWare 6.0 (SP1 or NetWare 6.0 (SP1 or NetWare 6.0 (SP1 or
Linux
later)
later)
later)
Advanced Server 2.1
Red Hat Linux 7.3 Linux Advanced
(with the
Server 2.1
2.4.18-4smp kernel)
Linux 7.3 (with the
2.4.18-4smp kernel)
Linux Advanced
Server 2.1
Linux Advanced
Server 2.1
Linux 7.3 (with the
2.4.18-4smp kernel)
Linux 8.0 and Linux
9
Linux 8.0 (with the
Linux 8.0 (with the
2.4.18-14smp kernel) 2.4.18-14smp kernel)
40
Server Administrator
1.2.3
1.3
1.3.4
1.4
Managed Node
Framework (MNF)
1.2.3
1.3
1.3
1.4
Instrumentation
Service: Server Agent
4.7.2
4.8
4.8.1
4.9
Remote Access Service 1.3.1
(RAS)
2.0
2.1
2.2
RAC firmware: DRAC II 2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
RAC firmware: DRAC III 1.3
2.0
2.0
2.2
RAC firmware:
DRAC III/XT
NA
2.0
2.0
2.2
RAC firmware: ERA
1.2
2.0
2.1
2.2
RAC firmware: ERA/O
1.2
2.0
2.0
2.2
Diagnostic Service
2.2.1
2.3
2.3.1
2.4
Update Service
1.3
1.4
1.4.3
1.5
Server Administrator
Core
See "MNF" in this
table.
See "MNF" in this
table.
See "MNF" in this
table.
See "MNF" in this
table.
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems
Table 4-7. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD
Versions 3.2.3 Through 3.4 (continued)
Systems Management
CD Version
3.2.3
3.3
3.3.3
3.4
IT Assistant
6.4.2
6.4.3
6.4.3
6.4.4
Storage Management
Service: Array Manager
3.3
3.3
3.4
3.4
Table 4-8 shows supported elements for Systems Management CD versions 3.0 through 3.2.2.
Table 4-8. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD
Versions 3.0 Through 3.2.2
Systems
3.0
Management CD
Version
3.0.1
3.0.2
3.1
3.2
3.2.2
PowerEdge
systems
(* Indicates new
systems for the
given version of
the CD)
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
300
350
500SC
1300
1400
1500SC
1550
2300
2400
2450
2500
2550
4300
4350
4400
6300
6350
6400
6450
8450
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems
41
Table 4-8. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD
Versions 3.0 Through 3.2.2 (continued)
42
Systems
3.0
Management CD
Version
3.0.1
3.0.2
3.1
3.2
3.2.2
Supported
operating
systems
Windows NT
4.0 Server
family (SP6a or
later)
Windows NT
4.0 Server
family (SP6a
or later)
Windows NT
4.0 Server
family (SP6a
or later)
Windows NT
4.0 Server
family (SP6a
or later)
Windows NT
4.0 Server
family (SP6a
or later)
Windows 2000 Windows 2000
Server family Server family
(hot fixes rec.
for SNMP)
Windows 2000
Server family
(hot fixes rec.
for SNMP)
Windows 2000 Windows 2000 Windows 2000
Server family Server family Server family
(hot fixes rec. (SP3 rec.)
(SP3 rec.)
for SNMP)
Novell
NetWare 4.x,
5.x, or 6.x
NetWare 5.1
(SP2 or later)
NetWare 5.1
(SP2 or later)
NetWare 5.1
(SP2 or later)
NetWare 5.1
(SP2 or later)
NetWare 5.1
(SP2 or later)
Linux 7.1
NetWare 6.0
(SP1 or later)
NetWare 6.0
(SP1 or later)
NetWare 6.0
(SP1 or later)
NetWare 6.0
(SP1 or later)
NetWare 6.0
(SP1 or later)
Linux
Advanced
Server 2.1
Linux 7.1 (with Linux 7.1
latest ucd(with latest
snmp package) ucd-snmp
package)
Linux 7.1
(with latest
ucd-snmp
package)
Linux
Advanced
Server 2.1
Linux
Advanced
Server 2.1
Linux
Advanced
Server 2.1
Linux 7.3
(with the
2.4.18-4smp
kernel)
Linux 7.3
(with the
2.4.18-4smp
kernel)
Windows NT
4.0 with SP4
Server
Administrator
1.0
1.0.1
1.0.2
1.1
1.2
1.2.2
Managed Node
Framework
NA
NA
NA
NA
1.2
1.2.2
Instrumentation 4.5.1
Service: Server
Agent
4.5.1
4.5.2
4.5.1
4.5.2
4.6
NA
1.2.1
Remote Access
Service (RAS)
NA
NA
NA
NA
4.7
4.7.1
RAC firmware:
DRAC II
2.4.1
2.4.1
2.5
2.5
NA
1.3
RAC firmware:
DRAC III
NA
1.1
1.1
1.2
2.5
2.5
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems
Table 4-8. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD
Versions 3.0 Through 3.2.2 (continued)
Systems
3.0
Management CD
Version
3.0.1
3.0.2
3.1
3.2
3.2.2
RAC firmware:
DRAC III/XT
NA
NA
NA
NA
1.3
1.3
RAC firmware:
ERA
NA
NA
1.05
1.05
NA
1.0
RAC firmware:
ERA/O
NA
NA
NA
1.1
1.07
1.2
Diagnostic
Service
2.0
2.0.1
2.0.2
2.1
1.2
1.2
Update Service
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.2
1.2
1.2.1
Server
Administrator
Core
NA
NA
NA
1.10
1.3
1.3
IT Assistant
6.2
6.2
6.2
6.3
1.2
See "MNF" in
this table.
Storage
Management
Service: Array
Manager
3.1.1
3.1.2
3.1.2
3.1.3
3.2
3.3
Device Drivers and Red Hat Enterprise Linux Kernel Support
NOTE: The "Supported Operating Systems" section of Table 4-7 and Table 4-8 includes Red Hat Enterprise Linux
kernel versions. Updated or later versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux may require the use of dynamic kernel
support (see "Installing Server Administrator" in the Server Administrator User's Guide for an explanation of
this feature).
The Instrumentation Service provides device drivers for the precompiled kernels listed in Table 4-7 and
Table 4-8. When the Instrumentation Service detects that none of its prebuilt device drivers supports
the running kernel, it attempts to build a device driver for that kernel. This feature of Server
Administrator is called dynamic kernel support. Server Administrator's dynamic kernel support builds
a device driver when needed during the Instrumentation Service installation or start-up.
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems
43
44
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems
5
Server Agent Supported Applications and Systems
This section provides information on instrumentation, applications, and systems that are supported
by Dell OpenManage Applications CD versions 2.0 through 2.2. The Dell™ OpenManage™ Server
Agent was supported concurrently with the Dell OpenManage Hardware Instrumentation Package
(HIP) by the Applications CD versions 1.3 through 1.7.
For more information about applications and systems supported by HIP, see "Hardware
Instrumentation Package Supported Applications and Systems."
For more information about Server Administrator supported applications and systems, see "Server
Administrator Supported Applications and Systems."
NOTE: The 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 PowerEdge systems for each Applications CD, versions
2.0 through 2.2.
Table 5-1. Server Agent Versions, Applications, and Dell Systems
Applications
2.0
2.0.1
2.0.2
2.1
2.2
PowerEdge
systems
(* Indicates new
systems for the
given version of
the CD)
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
300
350
500SC
1300
1400
1500SC*
1550
2300
2400
2450
2500
2550
4300
4350
4400
6300
6350
6400
6450
8450
CD Version
Server Agent Supported Applications and Systems
45
Table 5-1. Server Agent Versions, Applications, and Dell Systems (continued)
Applications
2.0
2.0.1
2.0.2
2.1
2.2
CD Version
Windows NT 4.0 Windows NT 4.0 Windows NT 4.0 Windows NT 4.0
Supported
Microsoft®
operating systems Windows NT® 4.0 with SP4 or later with SP4 or later with SP 4 or later with SP4 or later
with SP4 or later
Windows® 2000
Server family
Windows 2000
Server family
Windows 2000
Server family
Windows 2000
Server family
Windows 2000
Server family
Novell®
NetWare® 4.x or
5.x
NetWare 4.x or
5.x
NetWare 4.x or
5.x
NetWare 4.x or
5.x
NetWare 4.x or 5.x
Linux 7.0 (kernel Linux 7.0 (kernel Linux 7.0
Red Hat®
Linux 7.0 (kernel version: 2.2.16) version: 2.2.16)
version: 2.2.16)
Linux 7.0
Instrumentation 4.3
Service: Server
Agent
4.3
4.4
4.4.1
4.5
Remote Access
2.3.2
Service: DRAC II
2.3.3
2.3.3
2.4
2.4
Remote Access
Service:
DRAC III
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Online
Diagnostics
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1.1
1.1.2
IT Assistant
6.0
6.0
6.0
6.0
6.0
Storage
Management
Service: Array
Manager
2.7
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.1
46
Server Agent Supported Applications and Systems
6
Hardware Instrumentation Package Supported
Applications and Systems
This section provides information about instrumentation, applications, and systems that are
supported by the Dell OpenManage Applications CD versions 1.1 through 1.7. Both the
Dell™ OpenManage™ Hardware Instrumentation Package (HIP) and the Dell OpenManage Server
Agent are supported by the Applications CD versions 1.3 through 1.7.
For more information about applications and systems supported by Server Agent, see "Server Agent
Supported Applications and Systems."
Table 6-1 shows compatible applications and Dell PowerEdge™ systems for the Applications
CD versions 1.1 through 1.7.
Table 6-1. HIP Versions, Applications, and Dell PowerEdge Systems
Applications CD
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
PowerEdge
systems
(* Indicates new
systems for the
given version of
the CD)
1300
2100
2200
2300
2400
2450
4100
4200
4300
4350
4400
6100
6300
6350
6400
6450
8450
1300
2100
2200
2300
2400
2450
4100
4200
4300
4350
4400
6100
6300
6350
6400
6450
8450
1300
2100
2200
2300
2400
2450
4100
4200
4300
4350
4400
6100
6300
6350
6400
6450
8450
1300
2100
2200
2300
2400
2450
4100
4200
4300
4350
4400
6100
6300
6350
6400
6450
8450
1300
1400*
2100
2200
2300
2400
2450
4100
4200
4300
4350
4400
6100
6300
6350
6400
6450
8450
300*
1300
1400
1550*
2300
2400
2450
4300
4350
4400
6300
6350
6400
6450
8450
300
350*
1300
1400
1550
2300
2400
2450
4300
4350
4400
6300
6350
6400
6450
8450
Version
Hardware Instrumentation Package Supported Applications and Systems
47
Table 6-1. HIP Versions, Applications, and Dell PowerEdge Systems (continued)
Applications CD
1.1
Supported
operating
systems
Microsoft® Windows
Windows
Windows
NT 4.0 with NT 4.0 with
NT® 4.0
SP3 or later SP4 or later
with SP3 or
later
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
Windows
NT 4.0
with SP4
or later
Windows
Windows
NT 4.0 with NT 4.0
SP4 or later with SP4
or later
1.7
Version
Windows
NT 4.0
with SP4
or later
Windows Windows
Windows® Windows Windows
2000 Server 2000 Server 2000 Server 2000 Server 2000 Server
family
family
family
family
family
Novell®
NetWare®
4.11 with
SP5 or later
Novell
NetWare
4.11 with
SP5 or later
NetWare 5.0 NetWare 5.0 NetWare 4.x NetWare
or 5.x
4.x or 5.x
48
NetWare
4.x or 5.x
NetWare
4.x or 5.x
NetWare
4.x or 5.x
Instrumentation 3.5.2
Service: HIP
3.5.2
3.5.2
3.5.2
3.5.2
3.5.2
3.5.2
Instrumentation NA
Service: Server
Agent
NA
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.2.1
4.2.2
Remote Access 2.2.1
Service: DRAC II
2.2.1
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3.1
2.3.1
Online
Diagnostics
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
1.0
IT Assistant
5.1
5.1
5.1
5.2
6.0
6.0
6.0
Storage
Management
Service: Array
Manager
1.5
1.5
2.0
2.0
2.5
2.5
2.7
Hardware Instrumentation Package Supported Applications and Systems
7
BIOS Update Requirements
Overview
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.
Prior to Dell OpenManage 4.3, Server Administrator Update Service provided the ability to update
system BIOS remotely from within the Server Administrator GUI. The Update Service also provided
interfaces for updating many firmware and driver packages. The remote BIOS update capability did
not require that you be logged in directly to the system whose BIOS you were updating. If the target
system had the minimum required BIOS version installed, you could update the BIOS to the latest
version remotely. The purpose of this section is to help you to identify the minimum prerequisite
BIOS version to update to the latest available BIOS for each supported Dell PowerEdge™ system.
You can use this method of BIOS update only if you are running Dell OpenManage Systems Management
CD version 4.2 or earlier.
NOTE: Starting with Dell OpenManage version 4.3, you can update your system’s BIOS, drivers, and firmware
from the Dell PowerEdge Server Update Utliity CD 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.
NOTE: This guide is updated only once per business quarter. To ensure that you have the latest BIOS version
available, always download the latest BIOS versions from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.
To locate the BIOS update files that you want, perform the steps in the following subsections.
Downloading the Latest BIOS Packages
1 Go to the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.
2 Register to log in if you have not logged in before.
3 Click log in.
4 Specify your system either by entering your Service Tag or by selecting the product model.
Click Go.
5 Under File Library, select Downloads.
BIOS Update Requirements
49
6 Under Select Your Download Category, select Flash BIOS Updates.
7 Under Select an Operating System, select Not Applicable.
8 Under Select an Operating System Language, select English.
9 Click Submit.
The download page for your system’s FlashBIOS appears.
10 Under Select a Device, select the device you want to update.
11 Continue to select the BIOS device until you reach the page where you select the format for the
FlashBIOS file you want to download.
Select a format that fits your intended installation method: floppy disk or operating system format.
12 Select download by HTTP or FTP.
NOTE: It is strongly recommended that you print out and follow the detailed installation instructions for your
BIOS provided on this Web page.
The Export Compliance Disclaimer appears.
13 Click I agree to continue.
The File Download window appears.
14 Specify where you want to save your FlashBIOS file and click OK.
A download complete popup appears.
15 Follow the installation instructions (appropriate for your file format) that appear on the
Download and Install page.
50
BIOS Update Requirements
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.
Table 7-1. PowerEdge Systems and Minimum BIOS Versions Required for Remote Flash Update
PowerEdge System
Minimum BIOS Required for Remote Flash Update
300
A00
350
BIOS update is not supported for PowerEdge 350
systems.
500SC
A05
600SC
A00
650
A01
700
A00
750
A00
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
BIOS Update Requirements
51
Table 7-1. PowerEdge Systems and Minimum BIOS Versions Required for Remote Flash Update (continued)
52
PowerEdge System
Minimum BIOS Required for Remote Flash Update
2650
A00
4300
A06
4350
A03
4400
A04
4600
A00
6300
A08
6350
A08
6400
A01
6450
A01
6600
A08
6650
A08
8450
A06
BIOS Update Requirements
8
RAID Controller Supported Servers,
Operating Systems, Firmware, and
Driver Versions
Overview
Starting with Dell™ OpenManage™ Server Administrator version 5.0, only the enhanced Storage
Management Service will be supported. The Storage Management Service allows you to configure
and manage your storage devices from within Server Administrator.
NOTE: The Storage Management Service mentioned in this guide refers to the enhanced Storage
Management Service. Server Administrator no longer supports the basic Storage Management Service
(also known as Array Manager).
NOTE: Starting with Dell OpenManage version 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.
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 with their latest installed operating system or Dell PowerEdge Installation and
Server Management CD (or Systems Management CD) 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 PowerEdge™ system
•
Firmware version number required for a particular controller
•
Supported operating systems, where each operating system requires a specific driver
For more information on Storage Management Services see the Dell OpenManage Server
Administrator User's Guide and the Dell OpenManage Storage Management User’s Guide either on
the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or on the Documentation CD.
RAID Controller Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions
53
Four 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, 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, SAS 5/iR Integrated, and CERC SATA 1.5/2S.
•
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 theDell 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).
PERC 4/DC
The PERC 4/DC supports the following PowerEdge systems: 650, 750, 1650, 1750, 1800, 1850, 2600,
2650, 2800, 2850, 4600, 6600, 6650, 6800, and 6850.
Table 8-1 shows the other elements supported by the PERC 4/DC.
Table 8-1. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4/DC
54
Storage
Dell
PERC
Microsoft®
Management OpenManage Firmware Windows®
Service
Version
Version 2000
Driver
Windows
Server®
2003
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux® 3
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux
Server 5
Driver
SUSE®
Linux
Enterprise
Server
(versions 9
and 10)
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
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)
2.10.7
2.20.4.4
NA
NA
RAID Controller Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions
Table 8-1. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4/DC (continued)
Storage
Dell
PERC
Microsoft®
Management OpenManage Firmware Windows®
Service
Version
Version 2000
Driver
Windows
Server®
2003
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux® 3
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux
Server 5
Driver
SUSE®
Linux
Enterprise
Server
(versions 9
and 10)
2.0
5.0
351X
(32-bit)
351S
(64-bit)
5.48
6.46.2.32
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)
2.10.10.1
2.20.4.4
NA
2.20.4.7
2.1
5.1
351X
(32-bit)
351S
(64-bit)
5.48
6.46.2.32
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)
2.10.10.1
2.20.4.4
NA
2.20.4.7
2.2
5.2
351S
(64-bit)
NA
6.46.3.64
NA
NA
NA
NA
PERC 4e/DC
The PERC 4e/DC supports the following PowerEdge systems: 800, 830, 850, 1800, 1850, 1900, 1950,
2800, 2850, 2900, 2950, 2970, 6800, and 6850.
Table 8-2 shows the other elements supported by the PERC 4e/DC.
Table 8-2. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4/e DC
Storage
Dell
PERC
Management OpenManage Firmware
Service
Version
Version
Windows Windows Red Hat
2000
Server 2003 Enterprise
Driver
Driver
Linux 3
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux
Server 5
Driver
SUSE Linux
Enterprise
Server
(version 9
and 10)
1.1
4.3
513T
5.46
6.41.2.32
2.10.7
NA
NA
NA
1.2
4.4
521Q
5.48
6.46.2.32
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)
2.10.7
2.20.4.4
NA
NA
2.0
5.0
521X
5.48
6.46.2.32
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)
2.10.10.1
2.20.4.4
NA
2.20.4.7
RAID Controller Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions
55
Table 8-2. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4/e DC (continued)
Storage
Dell
PERC
Management OpenManage Firmware
Service
Version
Version
Windows Windows Red Hat
2000
Server 2003 Enterprise
Driver
Driver
Linux 3
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux
Server 5
Driver
SUSE Linux
Enterprise
Server
(version 9
and 10)
2.1
5.1
521X
5.48
6.46.2.32
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)
2.10.10.1
2.20.4.4
NA
2.20.4.7
2.2
5.2
522A
NA
6.46.2.32
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)
NA
2.20.4.4
NA
2.20.4.7
PERC 3/DC
The PERC 3/DC supports the following PowerEdge systems: 1650, 2600, 2650, 4600, 6600, and 6650.
Table 8-3 shows the other elements supported by the PERC 3/DC.
Table 8-3. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 3/DC
56
Storage
Dell
PERC
Windows Windows
Red Hat
Management OpenManage Firmware 2000
Server 2003 Enterprise
Service
Version
Version Driver
Driver
Linux 3
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux
Server 5
Driver
SUSE Linux
Enterprise
Server
(version 9
and 10)
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
(32-bit)
6.41.2.64
(64-bit)
2.10.7
2.20.4.4
NA
NA
2.0
5.0
198X
5.48
6.46.2.32
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)
2.10.10.1
2.20.4.4
NA
NA
2.1
5.1
198X
5.48
6.46.2.32
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)
2.10.10.1
2.20.4.4
NA
NA
2.2
5.2
199A
NA
6.46.2.32
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)
NA
2.20.4.4
NA
NA
RAID Controller Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions
PERC 3/QC
The PERC 3/QC supports the following PowerEdge systems: 2600, 2650, 4600, 6600, and 6650.
Table 8-4 shows the other elements supported by the PERC 3/QC.
Table 8-4. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 3/QC
Storage
Dell
PERC
Windows Windows
Red Hat
Management OpenManage Firmware 2000
Server 2003 Enterprise
Service
Version
Version
Driver
Driver
Linux 3
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux
Server 5
Driver
SUSE Linux
Enterprise
Server
(version 9
and 10)
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
(32-bit)
6.41.2.64
(64-bit)
2.10.7
2.20.4.4
NA
NA
2.0
5.0
198X
5.48
6.46.2.32
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)
2.10.10.1
2.20.4.4
NA
NA
2.1
5.1
198X
5.48
6.46.2.32
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)
2.10.10.1
2.20.4.4
NA
NA
2.2
5.2
199A
NA
6.46.2.32
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)
NA
2.20.4.4
NA
NA
RAID Controller Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions
57
PERC 4/Di
The PERC 4/Di supports the following PowerEdge systems: 1750 and 2600.
Table 8-5 shows the other elements supported by the PERC 4/Di.
Table 8-5. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4/Di
Storage
Management
Service
58
Dell
PERC
Windows Windows Red Hat
OpenManage Firmware 2000
Server
Enterprise
Version
Version Driver
2003 Driver Linux 3
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux
Server 5
Driver
SUSE Linux
Enterprise
Server
(version 9
and 10)
1.1 on a
4.3
PowerEdge 1750
4130
5.46
6.41.2.32
2.10.7
NA
NA
NA
1.1 on a
4.3
PowerEdge 2600
2.500
5.46
6.41.2.32
2.10.7
NA
NA
NA
1.2 on a
4.4
PowerEdge 1750
421Q
5.48
6.46.2.32
(32-bit)
6.41.2.32
(64-bit)
2.10.7
2.20.4.4
NA
NA
1.2 on a
4.4
PowerEdge 2600
251Q
5.48
6.46.2.32
(32-bit)
6.41.2.32
(64-bit)
2.10.7
2.20.4.4
NA
NA
2.0 on a
5.0
PowerEdge 1750
421W
5.48
6.46.2.32
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)
2.10.10.1
2.20.4.4
NA
NA
2.0 on a
5.0
PowerEdge 2600
251X
5.48
6.46.2.32
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)
2.10.10.1
2.20.4.4
NA
NA
2.1 on a
5.1
PowerEdge 1750
421W
5.48
6.46.2.32
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)
2.10.10.1
2.20.4.4
NA
NA
2.1 on a
5.1
PowerEdge 2600
251X
5.48
6.46.2.32
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)
2.10.10.1
2.20.4.4
NA
NA
RAID Controller Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions
Table 8-5. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4/Di (continued)
Storage
Management
Service
Dell
PERC
Windows Windows Red Hat
OpenManage Firmware 2000
Server
Enterprise
Version
Version Driver
2003 Driver Linux 3
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux
Server 5
Driver
SUSE Linux
Enterprise
Server
(version 9
and 10)
2.2 on a
5.2
PowerEdge 2600
252A
NA
6.46.2.32
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)
NA
2.20.4.4
NA
NA
2.2 on a
5.2
PowerEdge 1750
422A
NA
6.46.2.32
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)
NA
2.20.4.4
NA
NA
CERC ATA 100 4/CH
The CERC ATA 100 4/CH supports the following PowerEdge systems: 600SC, 650, and 1600SC
Table 8-6 shows the other elements supported by the CERC ATA 100 4/CH.
Table 8-6. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: CERC ATA 100 4/CH
PERC
Windows Windows
Dell
Storage
Server
Management OpenManage Firmware 2000
2003
Driver
Service
Version
Version
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 3
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux
Server 5
Driver
SUSE Linux
Enterprise
Server
(version 9
and 10)
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
RAID Controller Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions
59
PERC 3/Di
The PERC 3/Di supports the following PowerEdge systems: 1650, 2650, and 4600.
Table 8-7 show the other elements supported by the PERC 3/Di.
Table 8-7. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 3/Di
Storage
Management
Service*
60
Dell
PERC
Windows
OpenManage Firmware 2000
Version
Version
Driver
Windows
Server
2003
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 3
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux
Server 5
Driver
SUSE
Linux
Enterprise
Server
(version 9
and 10)
2.8.0.6085
1.1 on a
4.3
PowerEdge 1650
2.8.0.6092 2.8.0.6085
1.1.4*
NA
NA
NA
1.1 on a
4.3
PowerEdge 2650
2.8.0.6092 2.8.0.6085* 2.8.0.6085* 1.1.4*
NA
NA
NA
1.1 on a
4.3
PowerEdge 4600
2.8.0.6092 2.8.0.6085* 2.8.0.6085* 1.1.4*
NA
NA
NA
1.2 on a
4.4
PowerEdge 1650
2.8.0.6092 2.8.0.6085* 2.8.0.6085
1.1.4*
1.1.5.237 NA
2
NA
1.2 on a
4.4
PowerEdge 2650
2.8.0.6092 2.8.0.6085* 2.8.0.6085* 1.1.4*
1.1.5.237 NA
2
NA
1.2 on a
4.4
PowerEdge 4600
2.8.0.6092 2.8.0.6085* 2.8.0.6085* 1.1.4*
1.1.5.237 NA
2
NA
2.0 on a
5.0
PowerEdge 1650
2.8.0.6098 2.8.0.6085* 2.8.0.6085* 1.1.4*
1.1.5.239 NA
2
NA
2.0 on a
5.0
PowerEdge 2650
2.8.0.6098 2.8.0.6085* 2.8.0.6085* 1.1.4*
1.1.5.239 NA
2
NA
2.0 on a
5.0
PowerEdge 4600
2.8.0.6098 2.8.0.6085* 2.8.0.6085* 1.1.4*
1.1.5.239 NA
2
NA
2.1 on a
5.1
PowerEdge 1650
2.8.0.6098 2.8.0.6085* 2.8.0.6085* 1.1.4*
1.1.5.239 NA
2
NA
2.1 on a
5.1
PowerEdge 2650
2.8.0.6098 2.8.0.6085* 2.8.0.6085* 1.1.4*
1.1.5.239 NA
2
NA
2.1 on a
5.1
PowerEdge 4600
2.8.0.6098 2.8.0.6085* 2.8.0.6085* 1.1.4*
1.1.5.239 NA
2
NA
2.2 on a
5.2
PowerEdge 1650
2.8.16098
1.1.5.237 NA
2.1
NA
NA
2.8.0.6084
NA
RAID Controller Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions
Table 8-7. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 3/Di (continued)
Storage
Management
Service*
Dell
PERC
Windows
OpenManage Firmware 2000
Version
Version
Driver
Windows
Server
2003
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 3
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux
Server 5
Driver
SUSE
Linux
Enterprise
Server
(version 9
and 10)
2.2on a
5.2
PowerEdge 2650
2.8.16098
NA
2.8.0.6084
NA
1.1.5.237 NA
2.1
NA
2.2 on a
5.2
PowerEdge 4600
2.8.16098
NA
2.8.0.6084
NA
1.1.5.237 NA
2.1
NA
* The 1.1.4 Linux driver is included in the Red Hat Package Manager (RPM) 2302.
PERC 4/IM
The PERC 4/IM supports the following PowerEdge systems: 1655MC and 1855.
Table 8-8 shows the other elements supported by the PERC 4/IM.
Table 8-8. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4/IM
Storage
Dell
PERC
Management OpenManage Firmware
Service
Version
Version
Windows Windows Red Hat
Red Hat
2000
Server
Enterprise Enterprise
Driver
2003
Linux 3
Linux 4
Driver
Driver
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux
Server 5
Driver
SUSE
Linux
Enterprise
Server
(version 9
and 10)
1.1 on
PowerEdge
1655MC
4.3
1.00.12.00
1.08.06
1.00.0c.00 Hex
1.08.18
(Native)
NA
NA
NA
NA
1.0.1 on
PowerEdge
1855
4.1.4
1.03.23.90
1.09.11
Native
NA
NA
NA
1.2 on
PowerEdge
1655MC
4.4
1.00.12.00
1.08.06
1.00.0c.00 Hex
1.08.18
(Native)
NA
NA
NA
NA
1.2 on
PowerEdge
1855
4.4
1.03.23.90
1.09.11
1.09.11
Native
Native
NA
NA
2.0 on
PowerEdge
1655MC
5.0
1.03.23.90
1.08.06
Native
NA
NA
NA
NA
1.09.11
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61
Table 8-8. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4/IM (continued)
Storage
Dell
PERC
Management OpenManage Firmware
Service
Version
Version
Windows Windows Red Hat
Red Hat
2000
Server
Enterprise Enterprise
Driver
2003
Linux 3
Linux 4
Driver
Driver
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux
Server 5
Driver
SUSE
Linux
Enterprise
Server
(version 9
and 10)
2.0 on
PowerEdge
1855
5.0
1.03.23.90
1.09.11
1.09.11
Native
Native
NA
NA
2.1 on
PowerEdge
1655MC
5.1
1.03.23.90
1.08.06
Native
NA
NA
NA
NA
2.1 on
PowerEdge
1855
5.1
1.03.23.90
1.09.11
1.09.11
Native
Native
NA
NA
2.2 on
PowerEdge
1655MC
5.2
1.03.23.90
NA
Native
NA
NA
NA
NA
2.2 on
PowerEdge
1855
5.2
1.03.23.90
NA
1.09.11
NA
Native
NA
NA
PERC 4/SC
The PERC 4/SC supports the following PowerEdge systems: 600SC, 650, 700, 750, 800, 830, 850,
1600SC, 1800, and 1850.
Table 8-9 shows the other elements supported by the PERC 4/SC.
Table 8-9. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4/SC
62
Storage
Dell
PERC
Windows Windows Red Hat
Management OpenManage Firmware 2000 Driver Server 2003 Enterprise
Service
Version
Version
Driver
Linux 3
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux
Server 5
Driver
SUSE Linux
Enterprise
Server
(version 9
and 10)
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
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)
2.10.7
2.20.4.4
NA
NA
RAID Controller Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions
Table 8-9. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4/SC (continued)
Storage
Dell
PERC
Windows Windows Red Hat
Management OpenManage Firmware 2000 Driver Server 2003 Enterprise
Service
Version
Version
Driver
Linux 3
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux
Server 5
Driver
SUSE Linux
Enterprise
Server
(version 9
and 10)
2.0
5.0
351X
5.48
6.46.2.32
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)
2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4
NA
NA
2.1
5.1
351X
5.48
6.46.2.32
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)
2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4
NA
NA
2.2
5.2
352B
NA
6.46.2.32
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)
NA
NA
NA
2.20.4.4
CERC SATA 1.5/6 Channel
The CERC SATA 1.5/6 Channel supports the following PowerEdge systems: 700, 750, 800, 830, 850, and 1800.
Table 8-10 shows the other elements supported by the CERC SATA 1.5/6 Channel.
Table 8-10. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: CERC SATA 1.5/6 Channel
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux
Server 5
Driver
SUSE Linux
Enterprise
Server
(version 9
and 10)
2.8.0.7010 2.8.0.7010 1.1.4*
NA
NA
NA
4.1.0.7406
4.1.0.7010 4.1.0.7010 1.1.4*
(32-bit)
4.1.1.7035
(64-bit)
NA
NA
NA
4.1.0.7417
4.1.0.7010 4.1.0.7010 1.1.4*
(32-bit)
4.1.1.7038
(64-bit)
1.1.5-2372 NA
NA
PERC
Storage
Dell
Management OpenManage Firmware
Version
Version
Service
Windows
2000
Driver
1.1
4.3
2.8.0.7403
1.2
4.4
2.0
5.0
Windows
Server
2003
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 3
Driver
RAID Controller Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions
63
Table 8-10. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: CERC SATA 1.5/6 Channel (continued)
Storage
Dell
PERC
Management OpenManage Firmware
Service
Version
Version
Windows
2000
Driver
Windows
Server
2003
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 3
Driver
2.1
5.1
4.1.0.7417
4.1.0.7010 4.1.0.7010 1.1.4*
(32-bit)
4.1.1.7038
(64-bit)
1.1.5-2372 NA
NA
2.2
5.2
4.1.0.7417
NA
1.1.5-2392 NA
NA
4.1.0.7010 NA
(32-bit)
4.1.1.7038
(64-bit)
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux
Server 5
Driver
SUSE Linux
Enterprise
Server
(version 9
and 10)
* The 1.1.4 Linux driver is included in the Red Hat Package Manager (RPM) 2302.
PERC 4e/Di
The PERC 4e/DI supports the following PowerEdge systems: 2800, 2850, 6800, and 6850.
Table 8-11 shows the other elements supported by the PERC 4e/Di.
Table 8-11. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4e/Di
64
Storage
Dell
PERC
Windows Windows
Management OpenManage Firmware 2000
Server
Service
Version
Version
Driver
2003
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 3
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux
Server 5
Driver
SUSE Linux
Enterprise
Server
(version 9
and 10)
1.1
4.3
5130
5.46
6.41.2.32
2.10.7
NA
NA
NA
1.2
4.4
521Q
5.48
6.46.2.32
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)
2.10.7
2.20.4.4
NA
NA
2.0
5.0
521X
5.48
6.46.2.32
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)
2.10.10.1
2.20.4.4
NA
2.20.4.7
RAID Controller Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions
Table 8-11. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4e/Di (continued)
Storage
Dell
PERC
Windows Windows
Management OpenManage Firmware 2000
Server
Service
Version
Version
Driver
2003
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 3
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux
Server 5
Driver
SUSE Linux
Enterprise
Server
(version 9
and 10)
2.1
5.1
521X
5.48
6.46.2.32
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)
2.10.10.1
2.20.4.4
NA
2.20.4.7
2.2
5.2
522A
NA
6.46.2.32
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)
NA
2.20.4.4
NA
2.20.4.7
PERC 4e/Si
The PERC 4e/Si supports the following PowerEdge system: 1850.
Table 8-12 show the other elements supported by the PERC 4e/Si.
Table 8-12. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4e/Si
PERC
Windows Windows
Dell
Storage
Server
Management OpenManage Firmware 2000
2003
Service
Version
Version Driver
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 3
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux
Server 5
Driver
SUSE Linux
Enterprise
Server
(version 9
and 10)
1.1
4.3
5130
5.46
6.41.2.32
2.10.7
NA
NA
NA
1.2
4.4
521Q
5.48
6.46.2.32
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)
2.10.7
2.20.4.4
NA
NA
2.0
5.0
521X
5.48
6.46.2.32
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)
2.10.10.1
2.20.4.4
NA
NA
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65
Table 8-12. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4e/Si (continued)
Storage
Dell
PERC
Windows Windows
Management OpenManage Firmware 2000
Server
Service
Version
Version Driver
2003
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 3
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux
Server 5
Driver
SUSE Linux
Enterprise
Server
(version 9
and 10)
2.1
5.1
521X
5.48
6.46.2.32
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)
2.10.10.1
2.20.4.4
NA
NA
2.2
5.2
522A
NA
6.46.2.32
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)
NA
2.20.4.4
NA
NA
PERC 5/E Adapter
The PERC 5/E Adapter supports the following PowerEdge systems: 840, 860, 1850, 1900, 1950, 2850,
2900, 2950, 2970, 6800, 6850, and 6950.
Table 8-13 shows the other elements supported by the PERC 5/E Adapter.
Table 8-13. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 5/E Adapter
Windows
PERC
Storage
Dell
Management OpenManage Firmware 2000
Version Driver
Version
Service
1.4
4.5.1
5.0.1
Windows
Server
2003
Driver
1.18.00.32 1.18.0.32
(32-bit)
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 3
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux
Server 5
Driver
SUSE Linux
Enterprise
Server
(version 9
and 10)
00.00.02.00
00.00.02.00 NA
00.00.02.00
00.00.02.03
00.00.02.03 NA
00.00.02.05
1.18.0.64
(64-bit)
2.0
66
5.0
5.0.1
1.18.00.32 1.18.0.32
(32-bit)
1.18.0.64
(64-bit)
RAID Controller Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions
Table 8-13. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 5/E Adapter (continued)
Storage
Dell
PERC
Windows
Management OpenManage Firmware 2000
Service
Version
Version Driver
Windows
Server
2003
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 3
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux
Server 5
Driver
SUSE Linux
Enterprise
Server
(version 9
and 10)
2.1
5.1
5.0.1
1.18.00.32 1.18.0.32
(32-bit)
1.18.0.64
(64-bit)
00.00.02.03
00.00.02.03 NA
2.2
5.2
5.1.1
2.8.0.32
NA
00.00.03.06 00.00.03.06 00.00.03.06
2.8.0.32
(32-bit)
2.8.0.64
(64-bit)
00.00.02.05
NOTE: The RAID cards support both 32- and 64-bit versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system.
However, ia64 versions are not supported. Also, the RAID cards support only 64-bit versions of the SUSE Linux
Enterprise Server operating systems.
PERC 5/i Adapter
The PERC 5/i Adapter supports the following PowerEdge systems: 840, 6850, and 6950.
Table 8-14 shows the other elements supported by the PERC 5/i Adapter.
Table 8-14. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 5/i Adapter
Storage
Dell
PERC
Windows
Management OpenManage Firmware 2000
Service
Version
Version
Driver
Windows
Server
2003
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 3
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux
Server 5
Driver
SUSE
Linux
Enterprise
Server
(version 9
and 10)
2.0
5.0
5.0.1
1.18.00.32 1.18.0.32
(32-bit)
1.18.0.64
(64-bit)
00.00.02.03 00.00.02.03 NA
00.00.02.05
2.1
5.1
5.0.1
1.18.00.32 1.18.0.32
(32-bit)
1.18.0.64
(64-bit)
00.00.02.03 00.00.02.03 NA
00.00.02.05
2.2
5.2
5.1.1
2.8.0.32
NA
2.8.0.32
(32-bit)
2.8.0.64
(64-bit)
00.00.03.06 00.00.03.06 00.00.03.06
RAID Controller Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions
67
PERC 5/i Integrated
The PERC 5/i Integrated supports the following PowerEdge systems: 1900, 1950, 2900, 2950, and 2970.
Table 8-15 shows the other elements supported by the PERC 5/i Integrated.
Table 8-15. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 5/i Integrated
Storage
Dell
PERC
Windows
Management OpenManage Firmware 2000
Service
Version
Version Driver
68
Windows
Server
2003
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 3
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux
Server 5
Driver
SUSE
Linux
Enterprise
Server
(version 9
and 10)
2.0
5.0
5.0.1
1.18.00.32 1.18.0.32 00.00.02.03 00.00.02.03 NA
(32-bit)
1.18.0.64
(64-bit)
00.00.02.05
2.1
5.1
5.0.1
1.18.00.32 1.18.0.32 00.00.02.03 00.00.02.03 NA
(32-bit)
1.18.0.64
(64-bit)
00.00.02.05
2.2
5.2
5.1.1
2.8.0.32
2.8.0.32
(32-bit)
2.8.0.64
(64-bit)
NA
00.00.03.06 00.00.03.06 00.00.03.06
RAID Controller Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions
SAS 5/iR Adapter
The SAS 5/iR Adapter supports the following PowerEdge systems: 840, 860, 1900, and 6950.
Table 8-16 shows the other elements supported by the SAS 5/iR Adapter.
Table 8-16. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: SAS 5/iR Adapter
Storage
Dell
PERC
Windows
Management OpenManage Firmware/BIOS 2000
Service
Version
Version
Driver
Windows
Server
2003
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 3
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux
Server 5
Driver
SUSE
Linux
Enterprise
Server
(version 9
and 10)
2.0
5.0
00.06.50.00/06. 1.21.08.00 1.21.08.00 02.06.32
06.00.02
03.02.63
NA
03.02.63
2.1
5.1
00.06.50.00/06. 1.21.08.00 1.21.08.00 02.06.32
06.00.02
03.02.63
NA
03.02.63
2.2
5.2
00.10.47.00.06. 1.24.0.2
12.02.00
03.02.83.12 4.00.00.0 03.02.83.12
0
(version 9)
4.00.00.00
(version 10)
1.24.0.2
NA
SAS 5/iR Integrated
The SAS 5/iR Integrated supports the following PowerEdge system: 1955.
Table 8-17 shows the other elements supported by the SAS 5/iR Integrated.
Table 8-17. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: SAS 5/iR Integrated
Storage
Dell
PERC
Management OpenManage FirmService
Version
ware/BIOS
Version
Windows
2000
Driver
Windows
Server
2003
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 3
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux
Server 5
Driver
SUSE
Linux
Enterprise
Server
(version 9
and 10)
2.0
5.0
00.06.50.00/ 1.21.08.00 1.21.08.00
06.06.00.02
2.06.32
3.02.63
NA
3.02.63
2.1
5.1
00.06.50.00/ 1.21.08.00 1.21.08.00
06.06.00.02
2.06.32
3.02.63
NA
3.02.63
2.2
5.2
00.10.47.00. 1.24.0.2
06.12.02.00
NA
3.02.83.12 4.00.00.00 03.02.83.12
(version 9)
4.00.00.00
(version 10)
1.24.0.2
RAID Controller Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions
69
SAS 5/i Integrated
The SAS 5/i Integrated controller supports the following PowerEdge systems: 1950, 2900, 2950, and 2970.
Table 8-18 shows the other elements supported by the SAS 5/i Integrated controller.
Table 8-18. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: SAS 5/i Integrated
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux
Server 5
Driver
SUSE
Linux
Enterprise
Server
(version 9
and 10)
00.06.40.00/ 1.21.08.00 1.21.08.00 02.06.32
06.06.00.01
03.02.63
NA
03.02.63
5.1
00.06.40.00/ 1.21.08.00 1.21.08.00 02.06.32
06.06.00.01
03.02.63
NA
03.02.63
5.2
00.10.47.00. 1.24.0.2
06.12.02.00
03.02.83.12 4.00.00.00 03.02.83.12
(version 9)
4.00.00.00
(version 10)
Storage
Management
Service
Dell
PERC
OpenManage FirmVersion
ware/BIOS
Version
2.0
5.0
2.1
2.2
Windows
2000
Driver
Windows
Server
2003
Driver
1.24.0.2
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 3
Driver
NA
SAS 5/E Adapter
The SAS 5/E Adapter supports the following PowerEdge systems: 1800, 1850, 1900, 1950, 2800, 2850,
2900, 2950, 2970, 6800, 6850, and 6950
Table 8-19 shows the other elements supported by the SAS 5/E Adapter.
Table 8-19. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: SAS 5/E Adapter
70
Storage Dell
Manage- OpenManage
ment
Version
Service
PERC
Firmware/BIOS
Version
Windows Windows Red Hat
2000
Server 2003 Enterprise
Driver
Driver
Linux 3
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux
Server 5
Driver
SUSE Linux
Enterprise
Server
(version 9
and 10)
2.0
5.0
00.06.40.00/ 1.21.08.00 1.21.08.00
06.06.00.01
02.06.32
03.02.63
NA
03.02.63
2.1
5.1
00.06.40.00/ 1.21.08.00 1.21.08.00
06.06.00.01
02.06.32
03.02.63
NA
03.02.63
2.2
5.2
00.10.47.00. 1.24.0.2
06.12.02.00
NA
03.02.83.12 4.00.00.00 03.02.83.12
(version 9)
4.00.00.00
(version 10)
1.24.0.2
RAID Controller Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions
LSI Logic 1020/1030 Ultra320 SCSI Adapter
LSI Logic 1020/1030 Ultra320 SCSI adapter supports the following PowerEdge system: 2970
Table 8-20 shows the other elements supported by LSI Logic 1020/1030 Ultra320 SCSI adapter.
Table 8-20. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: LSI Logic 1020/1030 Ultra320 SCSI Adapter
Storage Dell
Manage- OpenManage
ment
Version
Service
PERC
Firmware/BIOS
Version
Windows Windows
2000
Server 2003
Driver
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 3
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver
2.2
NOTE:
1.21.25.00 1.21.25.00
NA
3.02.83.01
5.2
See the
appropriate
readme file
for the latest
information.
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux
Server 5
Driver
SUSE Linux
Enterprise
Server
(version 9
and 10)
3.02.83.01
(version 9)
3.03.15
(version 10)
CERC SATA 1.5/2S
The CERC SATA 1.5/2s supports the following PowerEdge systems: 800 and 1800.
Table 8-21 show the other elements supported by the CERC SATA 1.5/2S.
Table 8-21. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: CERC SATA 1.5/2S
Storage
Dell
PERC
Windows Windows
Management OpenManage Firmware 2000
Server
Service*
Version
Version Driver
2003
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 3
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux
Server 5
Driver
SUSE
Linux
Enterprise
Server
(version 9 and
10)
1.1
4.3
NA
6.00.048
6.00.048
NA
NA
NA
NA
1.2
4.4
NA
6.00.050
6.00.050
NA
NA
NA
NA
2.0
5.0
NA
6.00.050
6.00.050
NA
NA
NA
NA
2.1
5.1
NA
6.00.050
6.00.050
NA
NA
NA
NA
2.2
5.2
NA
NA
6.0.50.5
NA
(32-bit)
6.0.3643.4
(64-bit)
NA
NA
NA
* The 1.1.4 Linux driver is included in the Red Hat Package Manager (RPM) 2302.
RAID Controller Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions
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LSI 1020/1030 Embedded SCSI Controller
This embedded SCSI controller is an onboard chip. It supports the following systems: 1600SC, 1750,
1800, 1850, 2600, 2650, 2800, 2850, 6800, 6850, and 7250.
Table 8-22 and Table 8-23 show the other elements supported by the LSI 1020/1030.
Table 8-22. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: LSI 1020
Storage
Dell
PERC
Management OpenManage Firmware
Service
Version
Version
Windows Windows Red Hat
2000
Server
Enterprise
Driver
2003
Linux 3
Driver
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux
Server 5
Driver
SUSE Linux
Enterprise
Server
(version 9
and 10)
NA
NA
NA
1.1 on a
PowerEdge
1600SC
4.3
1.03.04.00 1.08.19
1.08.18 NA
(Native)
1.2 on a
PowerEdge
1600SC
4.4
1.03.23
1.09.11
1.09.11 2.05.11.03 Native
(Native)
NA
NA
2.0 on a
PowerEdge
1600SC
5.0
1.03.23
1.09.11
1.09.11 2.05.11.03 Native
(Native)
NA
NA
2.1 on a
PowerEdge
1600SC
5.1
1.03.23
1.09.11
1.09.11 2.05.11.03 Native
(Native)
NA
NA
2.2 on a
PowerEdge
1600SC
5.2
1.03.23
NA
Native
NA
NA
NA
Native
Table 8-23. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: LSI 1030
Storage
Dell
PERC
Windows Windows
Management OpenManage Firmware 2000
Server
Service
Version
Version
Driver
2003
Driver
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Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 3
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux
Server 5
Driver
SUSE Linux
Enterprise
Server
(version 9
and 10)
1.1 on
PowerEdge
1750
4.3
1.01.61.00 1.08.19
1.08.18 NA
(Native)
NA
NA
NA
1.1 on
PowerEdge
2600
4.3
1.01.61.00 1.08.19
1.08.18 NA
(Native)
NA
NA
NA
RAID Controller Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions
Table 8-23. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: LSI 1030 (continued)
Storage
Dell
PERC
Windows Windows
Management OpenManage Firmware 2000
Server
Service
Version
Version
Driver
2003
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 3
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux
Server 5
Driver
SUSE Linux
Enterprise
Server
(version 9
and 10)
1.2 on a
PowerEdge
1750
4.4
1.03.23
1.09.11
1.09.11 2.05.11.03 Native
(Native)
NA
NA
1.2 on a
PowerEdge
2600
4.4
1.03.23
1.09.11
1.09.11 2.05.11.03 Native
(Native)
NA
NA
2.0 on a
PowerEdge
1750
5.0
1.03.23
1.09.11
1.09.11 2.05.11.03 Native
(Native)
NA
NA
2.0 on a
PowerEdge
2600
5.0
1.03.23
1.09.11
1.09.11 2.05.11.03 Native
(Native)
NA
NA
2.1 on a
PowerEdge
1750
5.1
1.03.23
1.09.11
1.09.11 2.05.11.03 Native
(Native)
NA
NA
2.1 on a
PowerEdge
2600
5.1
1.03.23
1.09.11
1.09.11 2.05.11.03 Native
(Native)
NA
NA
2.2 on a
PowerEdge
1750
5.2
1.01.61.00 NA
Native
NA
NA
NA
NA
2.2 on a
PowerEdge
2600
5.2
1.01.61.00 NA
Native
NA
NA
NA
NA
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9
Network Interface Controllers and Supported
Operating Systems
Overview
The drivers that are required for a Network Interface Card (NIC) depend on the operating system
that is installed on your system.
Table 9-1 shows the relationship between NICs supported by Dell™ OpenManage™ Server
Administrator and the drivers that they require on each supported operating system.
For a list of Server Administrator supported operating systems, see the tables in
"Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems."
NOTE: Starting with Dell™ OpenManage™ version 4.3, the Dell OpenManage 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.
NIC Drivers and Operating Systems
To determine required drivers for NIC systems management, locate your NIC manufacturer in
Table 9-1 and the operating system that is installed on your system.
In Table 9-1, "NA" indicates that the driver is supplied by the operating system rather than by the
manufacturer of the NIC.
Network Interface Controllers and Supported Operating Systems
75
Table 9-1. NIC Manufacturers and Drivers Required for Supported Operating Systems
Microsoft
Windows 2003
Red Hat®
Enterprise
Linux® 3
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux Server 5
SUSE® Linux
Enterprise
Server (version 9
and 10)
NA
3COM® 3C98x
Family of Adapters
NOTE: Dell no
longer supports this
NIC.
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Alteon ACEnic
NA
Copper Gigabit
NOTE: Dell no
longer supports this
NIC.
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NIC Product Name
Microsoft®
Windows®
2000
Broadcom
NetXtreme Family
of Adapters
7.100
7.100 (7.7 family 7.4.12
3.10 Broadcom See the
(7.7 family of of adapters)
(7.7 family of driver
appropriate
adapters)
adapters)
readme file for
the latest
information.
3.37
(Broadcom
Tigon3
ethernet
driver)
Intel®
EtherExpress®
Family of Adapters
6.0
3.4.14p1-NAPI
(Intel PRO/100
Network
Driver)
8.0.17
(Intel PRO/100
Adapters)
8.4.21
(Intel PRO/1000
Adapters)
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NA
NA (Intel
PRO/100
Adapters)
5.7.6.1(Intel
PRO/1000
Adapters)
Network Interface Controllers and Supported Operating Systems
See the
appropriate
readme file for
the latest
information.
6.2.15-NAPI
(Intel
PRO/1000
Network
Driver)
10
Remote Access Service Availability
Overview
Although all supported operating systems for Server Administrator support remote access, remote
access availability is system-dependent. The Remote Access Service is supported on the following
Dell™ PowerEdge™ systems only: 700, 750, 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, and 6950.
The Server Administrator GUI does not display any services on your system that are not available for
that system or for that system configuration.
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.
RAC Types
The remote access controller (RAC) cards that are available for specific Dell PowerEdge systems are:
DRAC III, DRAC III/XT, ERA, ERA/O, ERA/MC (for Dell PowerEdge 1655MC) DRAC 4/I (for
PowerEdge 1850, 2800, and 2850), DRAC 4/P (for PowerEdge 800, 830, 840, 850, 860, 1800, 6800,
and 6850), DRAC/MC (for PowerEdge 1855 and 1955), and DRAC 5 (for PowerEdge 1900, 1950,
2900, 2950, 2970, and 6950).
NOTE: The DRAC III occupies a PCI slot, and has a modem, a battery, and an external AC power connection
unlike the other RACs.
Availability of RACs on Specific PowerEdge Systems
Table 10-1 shows the RACs that are available on specific PowerEdge systems.
NOTE: The ERA/MC is supported only on PowerEdge 1655MC systems.
Table 10-1. RACs Availability on Specific PowerEdge Systems
PowerEdge System
DRAC III ERA
ERA/O
DRAC III/XT
700
X
750
X
800
DRAC 4
DRAC/MC
DRAC 5
X
Remote Access Service Availability
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Table 10-1. RACs Availability on Specific PowerEdge Systems (continued)
PowerEdge System
DRAC III ERA
ERA/O
DRAC III/XT
DRAC 4
830
X
840
X
850
X
860
X
1600SC
1650
DRAC 5
X
X
X
1750
X
1800
X
1850
X
1855
X
1900
X
1950
X
1955
X
2600
X
2650
X
2800
X
2850
X
2900
X
2950
X
2970
X
4600
X
6600
X
6650
X
6800
X
6850
X
6950
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DRAC/MC
X
Remote Access Service Availability
RAC Firmware Versions
Table 10-2 shows the firmware version required for each RAC that is offered on the corresponding
Systems Management CD.
Table 10-2. RAC Firmware Version by Systems Management CD Version
Systems
Management CD
Version
Firmware Version
DRAC III
ERA
ERA/O
DRAC III/XT
DRAC 4
3.0
1.10
NA
NA
NA
NA
3.0.1
1.10
NA
NA
NA
NA
3.0.2
1.10
1.05
NA
NA
NA
3.1
1.20
1.05
1.10
NA
NA
3.1.1
1.20
1.05
1.20
NA
NA
3.2
1.30
1.07
1.20
NA
NA
3.2.2
1.30
1.07
1.20
1.30
NA
NA
NA
1.21
NA
NA
NA
3.3
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
NA
3.4
2.2
2.2
2.2
2.2
NA
3.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
NA
3.6
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
NA
3.7
3.10
3.10
3.10
3.10
NA
3.8
3.12
3.12
3.12
3.12
NA
4.0.1
NA
NA
NA
NA
1.0
4.1
3.14
3.14
3.14
3.14
1.0
4.1.1
NA
NA
NA
NA
1.0
4.1.2
NA
NA
NA
NA
1.0
4.1.3
NA
NA
NA
NA
1.0
4.1.4
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
4.2
3.20
3.20
3.20
3.20
1.1
Remote Access Service Availability
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Table 10-3 shows the firmware version required for each RAC that is offered on the corresponding
Dell PowerEdge Server Update Utility CD.
Table 10-3. RAC Firmware Version by Server Update Utility CD Version
80
Server
Update
Utility CD
Version
Firmware Version
DRAC III
ERA
ERA/O
DRAC III/XT
DRAC 4
DRAC/MC
DRAC 5
4.3
3.2.1
3.20
3.20
3.20
1.2
1.1.0
NA
4.4
3.3.0
3.3.0
3.3.0
3.3.0
1.30
1.1.1
NA
4.5
3.3.0
3.3.0
3.3.0
3.3.0
1.30
1.2.0
NA
5.0
3.35
3.35
3.35
3.35
1.35
1.3
1.0
5.1
3.35
3.35
3.35
3.35
1.35
1.3
1.0
5.1.1
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
1.0
5.2
3.35
3.35
3.35
3.35
1.50
1.4
1.20
Remote Access Service Availability
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Historical Release Information for
Legacy Systems
Overview
The following sections contain historical information about releases of the Dell OpenManage™
Server Agent running on supported Microsoft® Windows®, Red Hat® Enterprise Linux, and
Novell® NetWare® operating systems. The following excerpts from previous readme.txt files show a
record of features and resolved issues for releases of Server Agent only. For the complete text of
readme.txt files, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.
You can find additional information on more recent systems management applications in the Server
Administrator readme.txt found on the Systems Management CDs, version 3.0 or later.
Server Agent 4.5
The following subsections contain requirements, features, and open issues for Server Agent version 4.5.
Release date: October 2001
Requirements
Supported systems: Dell™ PowerEdge™ 1500SC
Operating Systems
•
Microsoft Windows NT® Server 4.x with SP 4 or later
•
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server family (includes Windows 2000 Server and Windows 2000
Advanced Server)
•
Novell NetWare 5.x
•
Red Hat Linux® 7.1
NOTE: Server Agent is not supported on a PowerEdge 1500SC system running either the Red Hat Linux 7.0
operating system or the Novell NetWare 4.x operating system.
New in Server Agent Version 4.5
Support was added for the PowerEdge 1500SC system.
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Server Agent 4.4.1
The following subsections contain requirements, features, and open issues for Server Agent version 4.4.1.
Release date: September 2001
Requirements
Supported systems: Dell PowerEdge 300, 350, 500SC, 1300, 1400, 1550, 2300, 2400, 2450, 2500, 2550,
4300, 4350, 4400, 6300, 6350, 6400, 6450, and 8450
Operating Systems
•
Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.x with SP 4 or later
•
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server family (includes Windows 2000 Server and Windows 2000
Advanced Server)
•
Novell NetWare 4.x or 5.x
•
Red Hat Linux 7.0
NOTE: Server Agent is not supported on a PowerEdge 500SC system running the Red Hat Linux 7.0 operating system.
New in Server Agent Version 4.4.1
This release contains the following new features and changes:
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•
Support for Red Hat Linux 7.1 SBE (Kernels 2.4.3-6 and 2.4.3-12) with prebuilt device drivers
•
Dynamic Kernel Support for Red Hat Linux
•
Removal of support for the DMI management protocol
•
In the Server Agent MIB file 10892.mib, replacement of "Dell" by "Server" in the annotation TYPE
field for each trap
•
In the Server Agent event configuration file 10892evt.cfg, the changing of the OID_ALIAS value from
"Dell_Server3_Baseboard_Agent" to "Server_Agent," and replacement of "Dell" by "Server" in the
Short Descr field for each event
Historical Release Information for Legacy Systems
Server Agent 4.4.0
The following subsections contain requirements, features, and open issues for Server Agent version 4.4.0.
Release date: July 2001
Requirements
Supported systems: Dell PowerEdge 350, 500SC, and 1550
Operating Systems
•
Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.x with SP 4 or later
•
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server family (includes Windows 2000 Server and Windows 2000
Advanced Server)
•
Novell NetWare 4.x or 5.x
•
Red Hat Linux 7.0; Kernel version: 2.2.16; Red Hat Linux SNMP agent: ucd-snmp version 4.1.2-8smux
New in Server Agent Version 4.4.0
This release adds support for the following Dell systems and features:
•
PowerEdge 500SC
•
PowerEdge 1550 with the Intel® Pentium® III microprocessor
•
PowerEdge 350 watchdog support
Server Agent 4.3.0
Version 4.3.0 is the first release of Server Agent that combines supported operating systems for Microsoft
Windows, Novell NetWare, and Red Hat Linux. All of these supported operating systems are
documented in this readme.txt file.
Release date: March 2001
Requirements
Supported systems: Dell PowerEdge 300, 350, 1300, 1400, 1550, 2300, 2400, 2450, 2500, 2550, 4300,
4350, 4400, 6300, 6350, 6400, 6450, and 8450
Operating Systems
•
Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.x with SP 4 or later
•
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server family (includes Windows 2000 Server and Windows 2000
Advanced Server)
•
Novell NetWare 4.x or 5.x
•
Red Hat Linux 7.0; Kernel version: 2.2.16; Red Hat Linux SNMP agent: ucd-snmp version 4.1.2-8smux
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New in Server Agent Version 4.3.0
This release adds support for the following Dell systems:
•
PowerEdge 2500
•
PowerEdge 2550
Server Agent 4.3.0 Resolved Issues
•
Hung server alerts for PowerEdge 8450 systems
When you configure the hung server action for a Dell PowerEdge 8450 system, the system either
performs a system reset or a recycle system power action.
•
PowerEdge 350 issues
This release addressed the following Dell PowerEdge 350 issues that were originally addressed by
Dell OpenManage Server Agent 4.2.0 Update 1:
•
–
Changes thresholds for the -12 volt (V) voltage probe on the system board. These new thresholds
prevent erroneous probe failures and warnings.
–
Corrects erroneous fan failure reports in the event log.
–
Corrects system crashes at start-up caused by incorrect event log record length.
–
Disables the chassis identification feature.
Dell PowerVault™ 2xxS SCSI disk systems and SNMP
This release addresses the following PowerVault 2xxS SCSI disk system issue that was originally
addressed by Server Agent 4.2.0 Update 1:
–
Allows Dell PowerEdge systems attached to the PowerVault 2xxS SCSI disk system to respond to
SNMP requests for information. Under certain rare circumstances, some Dell systems with
PowerVault 2xxS attached were not responding to SNMP requests.
Server Agent 4.2.2
The following subsections contain requirements, features, and open issues for Server Agent version 4.2.2.
Release date: February 2001
Requirements
Supported systems: Dell PowerEdge 300, 350, 1300, 1400, 1550, 2300, 2400, 2450, 4300, 4350, 4400,
6300, 6350, 6400, 6450, and 8450
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Operating Systems
•
Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.x with SP 4 or later
•
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server family (includes Windows 2000 Server and Windows 2000
Advanced Server)
•
Novell NetWare 4.x or 5.x
New and Resolved Issues in Server Agent Version 4.2.2
Dell OpenManage Server Agent 4.2.2 now supports the Dell PowerEdge 350 system. In addition,
Dell OpenManage Server Agent 4.2.2 resolves the following issues:
•
Incorrect current sensor data
–
•
In rare circumstances Dell OpenManage Server Agent incorrectly reported data for current
(amperage) sensors. Incorrect amperage readings may have been reported for the following
PowerEdge systems: 4300, 4350, 4400, 6300, 6350, 6400, and 6450.
SNMP time-outs with PowerVault 2xxS SCSI disk systems
–
In rare circumstances the Dell OpenManage Server Agent SNMP interface stops responding when
a Dell PowerVault 2xxS storage system is attached to a system. The DMI and CIM interfaces may
also stop responding.
Server Agent 4.2.1
The following subsections contain requirements, features, and open issues for Server Agent version 4.2.1.
Release date: December 2000
Requirements
Supported systems: Dell PowerEdge 1300, 1400, 1550, 2300, 2400, 2450, 4300, 4350, 4400, 6300, 6350,
6400, 6450, and 8450
Operating Systems
•
Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.x with SP 4 or later
•
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server family (includes Windows 2000 Server and Windows 2000
Advanced Server)
•
Novell NetWare 4.x or 5.x
New in Server Agent Version 4.2.1
Added support for PowerEdge 1550 system
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85
Resolved Issues for Server Agent Version 4.2.1
Table 11-1. Resolved Issues for Server Agent Version 4.2.1
Problem
Solution
IT Assistant is unable to perform a remote flash
BIOS update for the PowerEdge 300 system.
Server Agent 4.2.1 enables IT Assistant to perform a remote
flash BIOS update for the PowerEdge 300 system.
Server Agent reports an error message that values Server Agent 4.2.1 reports correct CPU voltage threshold values.
are incorrect for CPU voltage threshold values for
the PowerEdge 8450 system on systems with a
CPU speed of 700 MHz and higher.
Server Agent 4.0 did not implement the 96 alert
parameter correctly in the local response agent.
Server Agent 4.2.1 correctly parses the %ALERT parameter.
The %ALERT parameter can now be located anywhere in the
command line and can optionally be enclosed in double quotes
when the user wants to pass the alert message to the command
line as a single string.
Intermittent incorrect fan probe readings of zero
RPMs cause faulty alerts to be generated. Invalid
fan probe readings also compromise the usability
of Server Agent.
Server Agent 4.2.1 prevents false alerts for fan probes based on
incorrect readings of fan RPM values. This update also
addresses usability issues caused by these incorrect fan RPM
values. The incorrect fan RPM readings originate on PowerEdge
systems that report systems management information to the
management console using Server Agent version 4.0.
Seven-character service tags display incorrectly.
Formerly, certain combinations of characters and numbers in the
seven-character service tag either did not display correctly or did
not display at all. Server Agent 4.2.1 displays service tags correctly.
False power supply fan readings. Server Agent
Server Agent 4.2.1 corrects the problem of false fan probe alerts.
reports high power supply fan RPM readings. The
readings exceed the upper failure threshold and
are reported as failures.
Server Agent 4.2.0
The following subsections contain requirements, features, and open issues for Server Agent version 4.2.0.
Release date: December 2000
Requirements
Supported systems: Dell PowerEdge 300, 1300, 1400, 1550, 2300, 2400, 2450, 4300, 4350, 4400, 6300,
6350, 6400, 6450, and 8450
Operating Systems
Red Hat Linux 7.0 (Kernel version: 2.2.16), Red Hat Linux SNMP agent: ucd-snmp version 4.1.2-8smux
or later
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Glossary
The following list defines or identifies technical
terms, abbreviations, and acronyms used in your
system documents.
A
Abbreviation for ampere(s).
AC
Abbreviation for alternating current.
AC power switch
A switch with two AC power inputs that provides
AC power redundancy by failing over to a standby
AC input in the event of a failure to the primary AC input.
access
Refers to the actions a user can take on a variable value.
Examples include read-only and read-write.
ACL
Abbreviation for access control list. ACL files are text
files that contain lists that define who can access
resources stored on a Novell® Web server.
adapter card
An expansion card that plugs into an expansion-card
connector on the system's system board. An adapter
card adds some specialized function to the system by
providing an interface between the expansion bus and
a peripheral device. Examples of adapter cards include
network cards, sound cards, and SCSI adapters.
ADB
Abbreviation for assign database.
AGP
Abbreviation for advanced graphics port.
ASCII
Acronym for American Standard Code for Information
Interchange. A text file containing only characters from
the ASCII character set (usually created with a text
editor, such as Notepad in Microsoft® Windows®), is
called an ASCII file.
ASIC
Acronym for application-specific integrated circuit.
ASPI
Acronym for advanced SCSI programming interface.
asset tag code
An individual code assigned to a system, usually by a
system administrator, for security or tracking purposes.
attribute
An attribute, or property, contains a specific piece of
information about a manageable component.
Attributes can be combined to form groups. If an
attribute is defined as read-write, it may be defined by
a management application.
autoexec.bat file
The autoexec.bat file is executed when you boot your
system (after executing any commands in the
config.sys file). This start-up file contains commands
that define the characteristics of each device connected
to your system, and it finds and executes programs
stored in locations other than the active directory.
backup
A copy of a program or data file. As a precaution, you
should back up your system's hard drive on a regular
basis. Before making a change to the configuration of
your system, you should back up important start-up
files from your operating system.
Glossary
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baud rate
A measurement of data transmission speed.
For example, modems are designed to transmit data at
one or more specified baud rate(s) through the COM
(serial) port of a system.
beep code
A diagnostic message in the form of a pattern of beeps
from your system's speaker. For example, one beep,
followed by a second beep, and then a burst of three
beeps is beep code 1-1-3.
BGA
Abbreviation for ball grid array, an integrated circuit
(IC) package that uses an array of solder balls, instead
of pins, to connect to a system board.
boot routine
When you start your system, it clears all memory,
initializes devices, and loads the operating system.
Unless the operating system fails to respond, you can
reboot (also called warm boot) your system by pressing
<Ctrl><Alt><Del>; otherwise, you must perform a
cold boot by pressing the reset button or by turning the
system off and then back on.
bootable diskette
You can start your system from a diskette. To make a
bootable diskette, insert a diskette in the diskette drive,
type sys a: at the command line prompt, and press
<Enter>. Use this bootable diskette if your system will
not boot from the hard drive.
bpi
Abbreviation for bits per inch.
binary
A base-2 numbering system that uses 0 and 1 to
represent information. The system performs
operations based on the ordering and calculation of
these numbers.
BIOS
Acronym for basic input/output system. Your system's
BIOS contains programs stored on a flash memory chip.
The BIOS controls the following:
•
Communications between the microprocessor and
peripheral devices, such as the keyboard and the
video adapter
•
Miscellaneous functions, such as system messages
bit
The smallest unit of information interpreted by
your system.
BMC
Abbreviation for baseboard management controller,
which is a controller that provides the intelligence in
the IPMI structure.
bps
Abbreviation for bits per second.
BTU
Abbreviation for British thermal unit.
bus
An information pathway between the components of a
system. Your system contains an expansion bus that
allows the microprocessor to communicate with
controllers for all the various peripheral devices
connected to the system. Your system also contains an
address bus and a data bus for communications
between the microprocessor and RAM.
byte
Eight contiguous bits of information, the basic data
unit used by your system.
C
Abbreviation for Celsius.
CA
Abbreviation for certification authority.
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cache
CIM
capability
CIMOM
A fast storage area that keeps a copy of data or
instructions for quicker data retrieval. For example,
your system's BIOS may cache ROM code in faster
RAM. Or, a disk-cache utility may reserve RAM in
which to store frequently accessed information from
your system's disk drives; when a program makes a
request to a disk drive for data that is in the cache, the
disk-cache utility can retrieve the data from RAM faster
than from the disk drive.
Refers to the actions that an object can perform, or
actions that can be taken on a managed object.
For example, if a card is hot-pluggable, it is capable of
being replaced while the system power is on.
CDRAM
Abbreviation for cached DRAM, which is a high-speed
DRAM memory chip developed by Mitsubishi that
includes a small SRAM cache.
CD-ROM
Acronym for Common Information Model, which is a
model for describing management information from
the DMTF. CIM is implementation independent,
allowing different management applications to collect
the required data from a variety of sources. CIM
includes schemas for systems, networks, applications
and devices, and new schemas will be added. It provides
mapping techniques for interchange of CIM data with
MIB data from SNMP agents.
Acronym for common information model object manager.
CI/O
Abbreviation for comprehensive input/output.
CLI
Abbreviation for command line interface.
cm
Abbreviation for centimeter(s).
Abbreviation for compact disc read-only memory.
CD drives use optical technology to read data from CDs.
CDs are read-only storage devices; you cannot write
new data to a CD with standard CD drives.
CMOS
CHAP
COMn
Acronym for Challenge-Handshake Authentication
Protocol, an authentication scheme used by PPP
servers to validate the identity of the originator of the
connection upon connection or any time later.
chip
A set of microminiaturized, electronic circuits that are
designed for use as processors and memory in systems.
Small chips can hold from a handful to tens of
thousands of transistors. They look like tiny chips of
aluminum, no more than 1/16 inch square by 1/30 inch
thick, which is where the term "chip" came from. Large
chips, which can be more than a half inch square, hold
millions of transistors. It is actually only the top one
thousandth of an inch of a chip's surface that holds the
circuits. The rest of it is just a base.
Acronym for complementary metal-oxide
semiconductor. In systems, CMOS memory chips are
often used for NVRAM storage.
The device names for the first through fourth serial
ports on your system are COM1, COM2, COM3, and
COM4. The default interrupt for COM1 and COM3
is IRQ4, and the default interrupt for COM2 and
COM4 is IRQ3. Therefore, you must be careful when
configuring software that runs a serial device so that
you don't create an interrupt conflict.
config.sys file
The config.sys file is executed when you boot your system
(before running any commands in the autoexec.bat
file). This start-up file contains commands that specify
which devices to install and which drivers to use. This
file also contains commands that determine how the
operating system uses memory and controls files.
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ConsoleOne
Novell ConsoleOne is a Java-based foundation for
graphical utilities that manage and administer network
resources from different locations and platforms.
ConsoleOne provides a single point of control for all
Novell and external products.
controller
A chip that controls the transfer of data between the
microprocessor and memory or between the
microprocessor and a peripheral device such as a disk
drive or the keyboard.
control panel
The part of the system that contains indicators and
controls, such as the power switch, hard drive access
indicator, and power indicator.
conventional memory
The first 640 KB of RAM. Conventional memory is
found in all systems. Unless they are specially designed,
MS-DOS® programs are limited to running in
conventional memory.
Abbreviation for characters per inch.
CPU
Abbreviation for central processing unit. See also
microprocessor.
CRC
Abbreviation for cyclic redundancy code, which is a
number derived from, and stored or transmitted with,
a block of data in order to detect corruption. By
recalculating the CRC and comparing it to the value
originally transmitted, the receiver can detect some
types of transmission errors.
CSR
Abbreviation for certificate signing request.
cursor
A marker, such as a block, underscore, or pointer that
represents the position at which the next keyboard or
mouse action will occur.
DAT
COO
Abbreviation for cost of ownership.
cooling unit
Sets of fans or other cooling devices in a system chassis.
coprocessor
A chip that relieves the system's microprocessor of
specific processing tasks. A math coprocessor, for
example, handles numeric processing. A graphics
coprocessor handles video rendering.
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cpi
Glossary
Acronym for digital audio tape.
dB
Abbreviation for decibel(s).
dBA
Abbreviation for adjusted decibel(s).
DBS
Abbreviation for Demand Based Switching. DBS is power
management performed by switching to a low power
state (frequency and voltage) when the processor
utilization is low. It maintains application performance
while lowering the average system power.
DC
Abbreviation for direct current.
Also, abbreviation for Dual Channel.
device driver
A program that allows the operating system or some
other program to interface correctly with a peripheral
device, such as a printer. Some device drivers—such as
network drivers—must be loaded from the config.sys
file (with a device= statement) or as memory-resident
programs (usually, from the autoexec.bat file).
Others—such as video drivers—must load when you
start the program for which they were designed.
DHCP
Abbreviation for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol,
a protocol that provides a means to dynamically
allocate IP addresses to computers on a LAN.
DIMM
Acronym for dual in-line memory module. A small
circuit board containing DRAM chips that connects to
the system board.
DIN
Acronym for Deutsche Industrie Norm which is the
standards-setting organization for Germany. A DIN
connector is a connector that conforms to one of the
many standards defined by DIN. DIN connectors are
used widely in personal computers. For example, the
keyboard connector for personal computers is a
DIN connector.
DIP
Acronym for dual in-line package. A circuit board, such
as a system board or expansion card, may contain DIP
switches for configuring the circuit board. DIP switches
are always toggle switches, with an on position and an
off position.
directory
Directories help keep related files organized on a disk
in a hierarchical, "inverted tree" structure. Each disk
has a "root" directory; for example, a C:\> prompt
normally indicates that you are at the root directory of
hard drive C. Additional directories that branch off of
the root directory are called subdirectories.
Subdirectories may contain additional directories
branching off of them.
display adapter
See video adapter.
DKS
Abbreviation for dynamic kernel support.
DMA
Abbreviation for direct memory access. A DMA
channel allows certain types of data transfer between
RAM and a device to bypass the microprocessor.
DMTF
Abbreviation for Distributed Management Task Force,
a consortium of companies representing hardware and
software providers.
dpi
Abbreviation for dots per inch.
DPMS
Abbreviation for Display Power Management
Signaling. A standard developed by the Video
Electronics Standards Association (VESA®) that
defines the hardware signals sent by a video controller
to activate power management states in a monitor.
A monitor is said to be DPMS-compliant when it is
designed to enter a power management state after
receiving the appropriate signal from a system's
video controller.
DRAC
Acronym for Dell™ Remote Access Controller.
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DRAM
Acronym for dynamic random-access memory. A
system's RAM is usually made up entirely of DRAM
chips. Because DRAM chips cannot store an electrical
charge indefinitely, your system continually refreshes
each DRAM chip in the system.
DRMK
Acronym for Dell Real Mode Kernel.
drive-type number
Your system can recognize a number of specific hard
drives. Each is assigned a drive-type number that is
stored in NVRAM. The hard drive(s) specified in your
system's System Setup program must match the actual
drive(s) installed in the system. The System Setup
program also allows you to specify physical parameters
(logical cylinders, logical heads, cylinder number, and
logical sectors per pack) for drives not included in the
table of drive types stored in NVRAM.
DTE
Abbreviation for data terminal equipment. Any device,
such as a computer system, that can send data in digital
form by means of a cable or communications line. The
DTE is connected to the cable or communications line
through a data communications equipment (DCE)
device, such as a modem.
ECC
Abbreviation for error checking and correction.
ECP
Abbreviation for Extended Capabilities Port.
EDO
Acronym for extended data output dynamic random
access memory which is a type of DRAM that is faster
than conventional DRAM. EDO RAM can start
fetching the next block of memory at the same time
that it sends the previous block to the microprocessor.
EEPROM
Acronym for electrically erasable programmable
read-only memory.
EIDE
Abbreviation for enhanced integrated drive electronics.
EIDE devices add one or more of the following
enhancements to the traditional IDE standard:
•
Data transfer rates of up to 16 MB/sec
•
Support for drives other than just hard drives, such
as CD and tape drives
•
Support for hard drives with capacities greater than
528 MB
•
Support for up to two controllers, each with up to
two devices attached
EISA
Acronym for Extended Industry-Standard Architecture,
a 32-bit expansion-bus design. The expansion-card
connectors in an EISA system are also compatible with
8- or 16-bit ISA expansion cards.
To avoid a configuration conflict when installing an
EISA expansion card, you must use the EISA
Configuration Utility. This utility allows you to specify
which expansion slot contains the card and obtains
information about the card's required system resources
from a corresponding EISA configuration file.
EMC
Abbreviation for electromagnetic compatibility.
EMI
Abbreviation for electromagnetic interference.
EMM
Abbreviation for expanded memory manager. A utility
that uses extended memory to emulate expanded
memory on systems with an x86 or higher
microprocessor.
EMS
Abbreviation for Expanded Memory Specification.
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EPP
Abbreviation for Enhanced Parallel Port which
provides improved bidirectional data transmission.
Many devices are designed to take advantage of the EPP
standard, especially devices, such as network or SCSI
adapters that connect to the parallel port of a
portable computer.
extended memory
RAM above 1 MB. Most software that can use it, such
as the Windows operating system, requires that
extended memory be under the control of an XMM.
external cache memory
EPROM
Acronym for erasable programmable read-only memory.
A RAM cache using SRAM chips. Because SRAM chips
operate at several times the speed of DRAM chips, the
microprocessor can retrieve data and instructions faster
from external cache memory than from RAM.
ERA
F
ERA/MC
FAT
Abbreviation for embedded remote access.
Abbreviation for embedded remote access modular
computer. See modular system.
ERA/O
Abbreviation for Fahrenheit.
Acronym for file allocation table. FAT and FAT32 are
file systems that are defined as follows:
•
FAT — A file system used by MS-DOS, Windows 3.x,
Windows 95, and Windows 98. Windows NT® and
Windows 2000 also can use the FAT file system.
The operating system maintains a table to keep
track of the status of various segments of disk space
used for file storage.
•
FAT32 — A derivative of the FAT file system. FAT32
supports smaller cluster sizes than FAT, thus providing
more efficient space allocation on FAT32 drives.
Abbreviation for embedded remote access option.
ESD
Abbreviation for electrostatic discharge.
ESM
Abbreviation for embedded systems management.
expanded memory
A technique for accessing RAM above 1 MB. To enable
expanded memory on your system, you must use an
EMM. You should configure your system to support
expanded memory only if you run application programs
that can use (or require) expanded memory.
expansion bus
Your system contains an expansion bus that allows the
microprocessor to communicate with controllers for
peripheral devices, such as a network card or an
internal modem.
expansion-card connector
A connector on the system's system board or riser board
for plugging in an expansion card.
FCC
Abbreviation for Federal Communications Commission.
FEPROM
Acronym for flash erasable programmable read-only
memory. Flash memory is a kind of nonvolatile storage
device similar to EEPROM, but the erasing is done only
in blocks or the entire chip.
Fibre Channel
A data transfer interface technology that allows for
high-speed I/O and networking functionality in a single
connectivity technology. The Fibre Channel Standard
supports several topologies, including Fibre Channel
Point-to-Point, Fibre Channel Fabric (generic
switching topology), and Fibre Channel Arbitrated
Loop (FC_AL).
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firmware
Software (programs or data) that has been written onto
read-only memory (ROM). Firmware can boot and
operate a device. Each controller contains firmware
which helps provide the controller's functionality.
GB
Abbreviation for gigabyte(s). A gigabyte equals
1024 megabytes or 1,073,741,824 bytes.
gcc
Abbreviation for gnu C compiler.
flash bios
A BIOS that is stored in flash memory rather than in
ROM. A flash BIOS chip can be updated in place,
whereas a ROM BIOS must be replaced with a
newer chip.
flash memory
A type of EEPROM chip that can be reprogrammed
from a utility on diskette while still installed in a
system; most EEPROM chips can only be rewritten
with special programming equipment.
graphics coprocessor
See coprocessor.
graphics mode
A video mode that can be defined as x horizontal by y
vertical pixels by z colors.
GUI
Acronym for graphical user interface.
h
format
FPBGA
Abbreviation for field programmable gate array, a
programmable logic chip (PLD) with a high density
of gates.
Abbreviation for hexadecimal. A base-16 numbering
system, often used in programming to identify
addresses in the system's RAM and I/O memory
addresses for devices. The sequence of decimal
numbers from 0 through 16, for example, is expressed
in hexadecimal notation as: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A,
B, C, D, E, F, 10. In text, hexadecimal numbers are
often followed by h.
FRU
HBA
To prepare a hard drive or diskette for storing files. An
unconditional format deletes all data stored on the disk.
Abbreviation for field replaceable unit.
ft
Abbreviation for feet.
FTP
Abbreviation for file transfer protocol.
Abbreviation for host bus adapter. A PCI adapter card
that resides in the system whose only function is to
convert data commands from PCI-bus format to
storage interconnect format (examples: SCSI, Fibre
Channel) and communicate directly with hard drives,
tape drives, CD drives, or other storage devices.
heat sink
g
Abbreviation for gram(s).
A metal plate with metal pegs or ribs that help dissipate
heat. Most microprocessors include a heat sink.
G
HMA
Abbreviation for gravities.
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Abbreviation for high memory area. The first 64 KB of
extended memory above 1 MB. A memory manager
that conforms to the XMS can make the HMA a direct
extension of conventional memory. Also see XMM.
host adapter
A host adapter implements communication between
the system's bus and the controller for a peripheral
device. (hard drive controller subsystems include
integrated host adapter circuitry.) To add a SCSI
expansion bus to your system, you must install or
connect the appropriate host adapter.
hot plug
The ability to remove and replace a redundant part
while the system is still running. Also called a "hot spare."
HPFS
Abbreviation for the High Performance File System
option in the Windows NT operating systems.
HTTP
Abbreviation for Hypertext Transfer Protocol. HTTP
is the client-server TCP/IP protocol used on the World
Wide Web for the exchange of HTML documents.
HTTPS
ID
Abbreviation for identification.
IDE
Abbreviation for Integrated Drive Electronics. IDE is
a computer system interface, used primarily for hard
drives and CDs.
I/O
Abbreviation for input/output. The keyboard is an
input device, and a printer is an output device. In
general, I/O activity can be differentiated from
computational activity. For example, when a program
sends a document to the printer, it is engaging in
output activity; when the program sorts a list of terms,
it is engaging in computational activity.
IHV
Abbreviation for independent hardware vendor. IHVs
often develop their own MIBs for components that they
manufacture.
Abbreviation for HyperText Transmission Protocol,
Secure. HTTPS is a variant of HTTP used by Web
browsers for handling secure transactions. HTTPS is a
unique protocol that is simply SSL underneath HTTP.
You need to use "https://" for HTTP URLs with SSL,
whereas you continue to use "http://" for HTTP URLs
without SSL.
interlacing
Hz
Abbreviation for hertz.
An instruction and data cache built in to the
microprocessor.
ICES
IP address
Abbreviation for Interface-Causing Equipment
Standard (in Canada).
ICMP
Abbreviation for Internet Control Message Protocol.
ICMP is a TCP/IP protocol used to send error and
control messages.
ICU
Abbreviation for ISA Configuration Utility.
A technique for increasing video resolution by only
updating alternate horizontal lines on the screen.
Because interlacing can result in noticeable screen
flicker, most users prefer noninterlaced video adapter
resolutions.
internal microprocessor cache
Abbreviation for Internet Protocol address. See TCP/IP.
IPMI
Abbreviation for Intelligent Platform Management
Interface, which is an industry standard for management
of peripherals used in enterprise computers based on
Intel architecture. The key characteristic of IPMI is
that inventory, monitoring, logging, and recovery
control functions are available independent of the
main processors, BIOS, and operating system.
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IPX
KB
IRQ
KB/sec
Abbreviation for internetwork packet exchange.
Abbreviation for interrupt request. A signal that data
is about to be sent to or received by a peripheral device
travels by an IRQ line to the microprocessor. Each
peripheral connection must be assigned an IRQ
number. For example, the first serial port in your
system (COM1) is assigned to IRQ4 by default. Two
devices can share the same IRQ assignment, but you
cannot operate both devices simultaneously.
Abbreviation for kilobyte(s), 1024 bytes.
Abbreviation for kilobyte(s) per second.
Kbit(s)
Abbreviation for kilobit(s), 1024 bits.
Kbit(s)/sec
Abbreviation for kilobit(s) per second.
key combination
ISA
Acronym for Industry-Standard Architecture. A 16-bit
expansion bus design. The expansion-card connectors
in an ISA system are also compatible with 8-bit ISA
expansion cards.
A command requiring you to press multiple keys at the
same time. For example, you can reboot your system
by pressing the <Ctrl><Alt><Del> key combination.
kg
Abbreviation for kilogram(s), 1000 grams.
ISV
Abbreviation for independent software vendor.
kHz
Abbreviation for kilohertz, 1000 hertz.
ITE
Abbreviation for information technology equipment.
LAN
A cross-platform programming language developed by
Sun Microsystems.
Acronym for local area network. A LAN system is
usually confined to the same building or a few nearby
buildings, with all equipment linked by wiring
dedicated specifically to the LAN.
JSSE
lb
Java
Abbreviation for Java Secure Socket Extension.
jumper
Jumpers are small blocks on a circuit board with two or
more pins emerging from them. Plastic plugs
containing a wire fit down over the pins. The wire
connects the pins and creates a circuit. Jumpers provide
a simple and reversible method of changing the
circuitry in a printed circuit board.
K
Abbreviation for kilo-, indicating 1000.
Abbreviation for pound(s).
LCC
Abbreviation for leaded or leadless chip carrier.
LIF
Acronym for low insertion force. Some systems use LIF
sockets and connectors to allow devices, such as the
microprocessor chip, to be installed or removed with
minimal stress to the device.
LED
Abbreviation for light-emitting diode. An electronic
device that lights up when a current is passed through it.
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local bus
On a system with local-bus expansion capability,
certain peripheral devices (such as the video adapter
circuitry) can be designed to run much faster than they
would with a traditional expansion bus. Some local-bus
designs allow peripherals to run at the same speed and
with the same width data path as the system's
microprocessor.
LPTn
The device names for the first through third parallel
printer ports on your system are LPT1, LPT2, and LPT3.
LRA
Abbreviation for local response agent.
m
Abbreviation for meter(s).
MB/sec
Abbreviation for megabytes per second.
Mbps
Abbreviation for megabits per second.
MBR
Abbreviation for master boot record.
MCA
Abbreviation for Micro Channel Architecture, which is
designed for multiprocessing. MCA eliminates
potential conflicts that arise when installing new
peripheral devices. MCA is not compatible with either
EISA or XT bus architecture, so older cards cannot be
used with it.
memory
Abbreviation for milliampere-hour(s).
A system can contain several different forms of
memory, such as RAM, ROM, and video memory.
Frequently, the word memory is used as a synonym for
RAM; for example, an unqualified statement such as
"a system with 16 MB of memory" refers to a system
with 16 MB of RAM.
managed system
memory address
mA
Abbreviation for milliampere(s).
mAh
A managed system is any system that is monitored and
managed using Server Administrator. Systems running
Server Administrator can be managed locally or
remotely through a supported Web browser. See
remote management system.
math coprocessor
See coprocessor.
A specific location, usually expressed as a hexadecimal
number, in the system's RAM.
memory manager
A utility that controls the implementation of memory
in addition to conventional memory, such as extended
or expanded memory.
memory module
Mb
Abbreviation for megabit.
A small circuit board containing DRAM chips that
connects to the system board.
MB
MHz
Abbreviation for megabyte(s). The term megabyte
means 1,048,576 bytes; however, when referring to hard
drive storage, the term is often rounded to mean
1,000,000 bytes.
Abbreviation for megahertz.
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MIB
Acronym for management information base. The MIB
is used to send detailed status/commands from or to an
SNMP managed device.
microprocessor
The primary computational chip inside the system that
controls the interpretation and execution of arithmetic
and logic functions. Software written for one
microprocessor must usually be revised to run on
another microprocessor. CPU is a synonym for
microprocessor.
MIDI
Acronym for musical instrument digital interface.
mm
Abbreviation for millimeter(s).
Acronym for Motion Picture Experts Group. MPEG is
a digital video file format.
ms
Abbreviation for millisecond(s).
MS-DOS
Acronym for Microsoft Disk Operating System.
MTBF
Abbreviation for mean time between failures.
multifrequency monitor
A monitor that supports several video standards.
A multifrequency monitor can adjust to the frequency
range of the signal from a variety of video adapters.
mV
modem
A device that allows your system to communicate with
other systems over telephone lines.
modular system
A system that can include multiple server modules.
Each server module functions as an individual system.
To function as a system, a server module is inserted
into a chassis which includes power supplies, fans, a
system management module, and at least one network
switch module. The power supplies, fans, system
management module, and network switch module are
shared resources of the server modules in the chassis.
See server module.
MOF
Acronym for managed object format, which is an ASCII
file that contains the formal definition of a CIM schema.
mouse
A pointing device that controls the movement of the
cursor on a screen. Mouse-aware software allows you to
activate commands by clicking a mouse button while
pointing at objects displayed on the screen.
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MPEG
Glossary
Abbreviation for millivolt(s).
name
The name of an object or variable is the exact string
that identifies it in an SNMP Management
Information Base (MIB) file or in a CIM Management
Object File (MOF).
NDIS
Abbreviation for Network Driver Interface
Specification.
NIC
Acronym for network interface controller.
NIF
Acronym for network interface function. This term is
equivalent to NIC.
NMI
Abbreviation for nonmaskable interrupt. A device
sends an NMI to signal the microprocessor about
hardware errors, such as a parity error.
noninterlaced
A technique for decreasing screen flicker by
sequentially refreshing each horizontal line on the
screen.
ns
Abbreviation for nanosecond(s), one billionth of a second.
NTFS
Abbreviation for the Windows NT File System option in
the Windows NT operating system. NTFS is an advanced
file system designed for use specifically within the
Windows NT operating system. It supports file system
recovery, extremely large storage media, and long file
names. It also supports object-oriented applications by
treating all files as objects with user-defined and systemdefined attributes. See also FAT and FAT32.
NTLM
Abbreviation for Windows NT LAN Manager. NTLM
is the security protocol for the Windows NT operating
system.
NuBus
Proprietary expansion bus used on Apple Macintosh
personal computers.
NVRAM
Acronym for nonvolatile random-access memory.
Memory that does not lose its contents when you turn
off your system. NVRAM is used for maintaining the
date, time, and system configuration information.
OID
Abbreviation for object identifier. An implementationspecific integer or pointer that uniquely identifies an
object.
online access service
A service that typically provides access to the Internet,
e-mail, bulletin boards, chat rooms, and file libraries.
OTP
PAM
Acronym for Pluggable Authentication Modules.
PAM allows system administrators to set an
authentication policy without having to recompile
authentication programs.
parallel port
An I/O port used most often to connect a parallel
printer to your system. You can usually identify a
parallel port on your system by its 25-hole connector.
parameter
A value or option that you specify to a program.
A parameter is sometimes called a switch or an argument.
partition
You can divide a hard drive into multiple physical
sections called partitions with the fdisk command.
Each partition can contain multiple logical drives.
After partitioning the hard drive, you must format each
logical drive with the format command.
PC card
A credit-card sized, removable module for portable
computers standardized by PCMCIA. PC Cards are
also known as "PCMCIA cards." PC Cards are 16-bit
devices that are used to attach modems, network
adapters, sound cards, radio transceivers, solid state
disks and hard disks to a portable computer. The PC
Card is a "plug and play" device, which is configured
automatically by the Card Services software.
PCI
Abbreviation for Peripheral Component Interconnect.
The predominant 32-bit or 64-bit local-bus standard
developed by Intel Corporation.
PCMCIA
Personal Computer Memory Card International
Association. An international trade association that has
developed standards for devices, such as modems and
external hard drives, that can be plugged into
portable computers.
Abbreviation for one-time programmable.
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PERC
Acronym for PowerEdge Expandable RAID controller.
peripheral device
PKIS
Abbreviation for Novell Public Key Infrastructure
Services.
An internal or external device—such as a printer, a disk
drive, or a keyboard—connected to a system.
PLCC
PGA
Plug and Play
Abbreviation for pin grid array, a type of
microprocessor socket that allows you to remove the
microprocessor chip.
physical memory array
The physical memory array is the entire physical
memory of a system. Variables for physical memory
array include maximum size, total number of memory
slots on the motherboard, and total number of
slots in use.
physical memory array mapped
The physical memory array mapped refers to the way
physical memory is divided.
Abbreviation for plastic leaded chip carrier.
An industry-standard specification that makes it easier
to add hardware devices to personal computers. Plug
and Play provides automatic installation and
configuration, compatibility with existing hardware,
and dynamic support of mobile
computing environments.
PME
Abbreviation for Power Management Event. A PME is
a pin on a peripheral component interconnect that
allows a PCI device to assert a wake event.
POST
For example, one mapped area may have 640 KB and
the other mapped area may have between 1 MB
and 127 MB.
Acronym for power-on self-test. Before the operating
system loads when you turn on your system, the POST
tests various system components such as RAM, the disk
drives, and the keyboard.
PIC
power supply
Acronym for programmable interrupt controller.
PIP
Acronym for peripheral interchange program.
power unit
pixel
A single point on a video display. Pixels are arranged in
rows and columns to create an image. A video
resolution, such as 640 x 480, is expressed as the
number of pixels across by the number of pixels up
and down.
A set of power supplies in a system chassis.
ppm
Abbreviation for pages per minute.
PPP
Abbreviation for Point-to-Point Protocol.
PKCS #7
Abbreviation for Public Key Cryptography Standard #7.
PKCS #7 is an RSA Data Security, Inc., standard for
encapsulating signed data such as a certificate chain.
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An electrical system that converts AC current from the
wall outlet into the DC currents required by the system
circuitry. The power supply in a personal computer
typically generates multiple voltages.
Glossary
PQFP
Abbreviation for plastic quad flat pack, a type of
microprocessor socket in which the microprocessor
chip is permanently mounted.
program diskette set
The set of diskettes from which you can perform a
complete installation of an operating system or
application program. When you reconfigure a program,
you often need its program diskette set.
protected mode
An operating mode supported by 80286 or higher
microprocessors, protected mode allows operating
systems to implement:
•
A memory address space of 16 MB (80286
microprocessor) to 4 GB (x86 or higher
microprocessor)
•
Multitasking
•
Virtual memory, a method for increasing addressable
memory by using the hard drive
The Windows NT, OS/2®, and UNIX® 32-bit
operating systems run in protected mode. MS-DOS
cannot run in protected mode; however, some
programs that you can start from MS-DOS, such as the
Windows operating system, are able to put the system
into protected mode.
provider
A provider is an extension of a CIM schema that
communicates with managed objects and accesses data
and event notifications from a variety of sources.
Providers forward this information to the CIM Object
Manager for integration and interpretation.
PS
Abbreviation for power supply.
PS/2
QFP
Abbreviation for quad flat pack.
RAC
Acronym for remote access controller.
RAID
Acronym for redundant array of independent drives.
RAM
Acronym for random-access memory. A system's
primary temporary storage area for program
instructions and data. Each location in RAM is
identified by a number called a memory address.
Any information stored in RAM is lost when you turn
off your system.
RAMDAC
Acronym for random-access memory
digital-to-analog converter.
RAW
Unprocessed. The term refers to data that is passed
along to an I/O device without being interpreted. In
contrast, cooked refers to data that is processed before
being passed to the I/O device. It often refers to
uncompressed text that is not stored in any proprietary
format. The term comes from UNIX, which supports
cooked and raw modes for data output to a terminal.
RBAC
Abbreviation for role-based access control.
RDRAM
Acronym for Rambus DRAM. A dynamic RAM chip
technology from Rambus, Inc. Direct RDRAMs are
used in systems. Direct RDRAM chips are housed in
RIMM modules, which are similar to DIMMs but have
different pin settings. The chips can be built with dual
channels, doubling the transfer rate to 3.2 GB/sec.
Abbreviation for Personal System/2.
PXE
Abbreviation for Pre-boot eXecution Environment.
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read-only file
A read-only file is one that you are prohibited from
editing or deleting. A file can have read-only status if:
•
Its read-only attribute is enabled.
•
It resides on a physically write-protected diskette or
on a diskette in a write-protected drive.
•
It is located on a network in a directory to which the
system administrator has assigned read-only rights
to you.
readme file
A text file included with a software package or hardware
product that contains information supplementing or
updating the documentation for the software or
hardware. Typically, readme files provide installation
information, describe new product enhancements or
corrections that have not yet been documented, and
list known problems or other things you need to be
aware of as you use the software or hardware.
real mode
An operating mode supported by 80286 or higher
microprocessors, real mode imitates the architecture of
an 8086 microprocessor.
refresh rate
The rate at which the monitor redraws the video image
on the monitor screen. More precisely, the refresh rate
is the frequency, measured in Hz, at which the screen's
horizontal lines are recharged (sometimes also referred
to as its vertical frequency). The higher the refresh rate,
the less video flicker can be seen by the human eye.
The higher refresh rates are also noninterlaced.
remote management system
A remote management system is any system that
accesses the Server Administrator home page on a
managed system from a remote location using a
supported Web browser. See managed system.
RFI
Abbreviation for radio frequency interference.
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RGB
Abbreviation for red/green/blue.
RIMM
Acronym for Rambus In-line Memory Module, which
is the Rambus equivalent of a DIMM module.
RMI
Acronym for Remote Method Invocation. RMI is a part
of the Java programming language library that enables
a Java program running on one system to access the
objects and methods of another Java program running
on a different system.
ROM
Acronym for read-only memory. Your system contains
some programs essential to its operation in ROM code.
Unlike RAM, a ROM chip retains its contents even
after you turn off your system. Examples of code in
ROM include the program that initiates your system's
boot routine and the POST.
rpm
Abbreviation for revolutions per minute.
RPM
Abbreviation for Red Hat® Package Manager.
RTC
Abbreviation for real-time clock. Battery-powered
clock circuitry inside the system that keeps the date
and time after you turn off the system.
SAN
Acronym for storage area network.
SAS
Acronym for Secure Authentication Services or Serialattached SCSI. When referring to security protocols or
authentication, SAS is Secure Authentication Services.
When referring to computer peripheral devices that
employ a serial (one bit at a time) means of digital data
transfer over thin cables, SAS is Serial-attached SCSI.
SCA
Abbreviation for single connector attachment.
schema
A collection of class definitions that describes managed
objects in a particular environment. A CIM schema is
a collection of class definitions used to represent
managed objects that are common to every
management environment, which is why CIM is called
the Common Information Model.
SCSI
Acronym for small computer system interface. An I/O
bus interface with faster data transmission rates than
standard ports. You can connect up to seven devices
(15 for some newer SCSI types) to one SCSI interface.
SEL
Acronym for system event log.
SDMS
Abbreviation for SCSI device management system.
sec
Abbreviation for second(s).
SEC
Abbreviation for single-edge contact.
secure port server
An application that makes Web pages available for
viewing by Web browsers using the HTTPS protocol.
See Web server.
serial port
An I/O port used most often to connect a modem to
your system. You can usually identify a serial port on
your system by its 9-pin connector.
settings
Settings are conditions of a manageable object help to
determine what happens when a certain value is
detected in a component. For example, a user can set
the upper critical threshold of a temperature probe to
75 degrees Celsius. If the probe reaches that
temperature, the setting results in an alert being sent
to the management system so that user intervention
can be taken. Some settings, when reached, can trigger
a system shutdown or other response that can prevent
damage to the system.
server module
A modular system component that functions as an
individual system. To function as a system, a server
module is inserted into a chassis which includes power
supplies, fans, a system management module, and at
least one network switch module. The power supplies,
fans, system management module, and network switch
module are shared resources of the server modules in
the chassis. See modular system.
service tag number
A bar code label that identifies each system in the
event that you need to call for customer or
technical support.
SGRAM
Acronym for synchronous graphics RAM.
shadowing
A computer's system and video BIOS code is usually
stored on ROM chips. Shadowing refers to the
performance-enhancement technique that copies
BIOS code to faster RAM chips in the upper memory
area (above 640 KB) during the boot routine.
SIMD
Abbreviation for Single Instruction Multiple Data.
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SIMM
SOIC
SIP
SOJ
Acronym for single in-line memory module. A small
circuit board containing DRAM chips that connects to
the system board.
Acronym for single in-line package, which is a type of
housing for electronic components in which the
connecting pins protrude from one side. A SIP is also
called a Single In-line Pin Package (SIPP).
SKU
Acronym for stock keeping unit.
SMART
Acronym for Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting
Technology. A technology that allows hard drives to
report errors and failures to the system BIOS, which
then displays an error message on the screen. To take
advantage of this technology, you must have a
SMART-compliant hard drive and the proper support
in the system BIOS.
SMBIOS
Acronym for system management BIOS.
Abbreviation for Small Outline IC, a small-dimension,
plastic, rectangular, surface mount chip package that
uses gull-wing pins extending outward.
Abbreviation for small outline package J-lead, a
small-dimension, plastic, rectangular surface mount
chip package with j-shaped pins on its two long sides.
SRAM
Abbreviation for static random-access memory.
Because SRAM chips do not require continual
refreshing, they are substantially faster than
DRAM chips.
SSL
Abbreviation for secure socket layer.
state
Refers to the condition of an object that can have more
than one condition. For example, an object may be in
the "not ready" state.
status
Abbreviation for Simple Mail Transfer Protocol.
Refers to the health or functioning of an object. For
example, a temperature probe can have the status
normal if the probe is measuring acceptable
temperatures. When the probe begins reading
temperatures that exceed limits set by the user, it
reports a critical status.
SNMP
SVGA
SODIMM
To display a program at a specific resolution, you must
install the appropriate video drivers and your monitor
must support the resolution. Similarly, the number of
colors that a program can display depends on the
capabilities of the monitor, the video driver, and the
amount of video memory installed in the system.
SMD
Abbreviation for surface mount device.
SMTP
Abbreviation for Simple Network Management Protocol.
SNMP, a popular network control and monitoring
protocol, is part of the original TCP/IP protocol suite.
SNMP provides the format in which vital information
about different network devices, such as network servers
or routers, can be sent to a management application.
Acronym for small outline-DIMM. A DIMM module with
a thinner profile due to the use of TSOP chip packages.
SODIMMs are commonly used in portable computers.
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Abbreviation for super video graphics array. VGA and
SVGA are video standards for video adapters with
greater resolution and color display capabilities than
previous standards.
switch
On a system board, switches control various circuits or
functions in your computer system. These switches are
known as DIP switches; they are normally packaged in
groups of two or more switches in a plastic case. Two
common DIP switches are used on system boards: slide
switches and rocker switches. The names of the
switches are based on how the settings (on and off) of
the switches are changed.
syntax
The rules that dictate how you must type a command
or instruction so that the system understands it.
A variable's syntax indicates its data type.
system board
As the main circuit board, the system board usually
contains most of your system's integral components,
such as the following:
•
Microprocessor
•
RAM
•
Controllers for standard peripheral devices, such as
the keyboard
•
Various ROM chips
Frequently used synonyms for system board are
motherboard and logic board.
system configuration information
Data stored in memory that tells a system what
hardware is installed and how the system should be
configured for operation.
system diskette
System diskette is a synonym for bootable diskette.
system memory
System memory is a synonym for RAM.
the System Setup program require that you reboot the
system (or the system may reboot automatically) in
order to make a hardware configuration change.
Because the System Setup program is stored in
NVRAM, any settings remain in effect until you change
them again.
system.ini file
A start-up file for the Windows operating system.
When you start Windows, it consults the system.ini
file to determine a variety of options for the Windows
operating environment. Among other things, the
system.ini file records which video, mouse, and
keyboard drivers are installed for Windows.
Running the Control Panel or Windows Setup program
may change options in the system.ini file. On other
occasions, you may need to change or add options to
the system.ini file manually with a text editor,
such as Notepad.
table
In SNMP MIBs, a table is a two dimensional array that
describes the variables that make up a managed object.
TCP/IP
Abbreviation for Transmission Control
Protocol/Internet Protocol. A system for transferring
information over a computer network containing
dissimilar systems, such as systems running Windows
and UNIX.
termination
Some devices (such as the last device at each end of a
SCSI cable) must be terminated to prevent reflections
and spurious signals in the cable. When such devices
are connected in a series, you may need to enable or
disable the termination on these devices by changing
jumper or switch settings on the devices or by changing
settings in the configuration software for the devices.
System Setup program
A BIOS-based program that allows you to configure
your system's hardware and customize the system's
operation by setting such features as password
protection and energy management. Some options in
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text editor
An application program for editing text files consisting
exclusively of ASCII characters. Windows Notepad is
a text editor, for example. Most word processors use
proprietary file formats containing binary characters,
although some can read and write text files.
TFTP
Abbreviation for Trivial File Transfer Protocol. TFTP
is a version of the TCP/IP FTP protocol that has no
directory or password capability.
text mode
A video mode that can be defined as x columns by y
rows of characters.
threshold values
Systems are normally equipped with various sensors
that monitor temperature, voltage, current, and fan
speed. The sensor's threshold values specify the ranges
(min and max values) for determining whether the
sensor is operating under normal, noncritical, critical
or fatal conditions. Server Administrator-supported
threshold values are
TSR
Abbreviation for terminate-and-stay-resident. A TSR
program runs "in the background." Most TSR programs
implement a predefined key combination (sometimes
referred to as a hot key) that allows you to activate the
TSR program's interface while running another
program. When you finish using the TSR program, you
can return to the other application program and leave
the TSR program resident in memory for later use. TSR
programs can sometimes cause memory conflicts.
When troubleshooting, rule out the possibility of such
a conflict by rebooting your system without starting any
TSR programs.
TSOP
Abbreviation for thin small outline package. A very
thin, plastic, rectangular surface mount chip package
with gull-wing pins on its two short sides.
UART
Acronym for universal asynchronous receiver
transmitter, the electronic circuit that makes up the
serial port.
UDP
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UpperThresholdFatal
•
UpperThresholdCritical
•
UpperThresholdNon-critical
•
Normal
Abbreviation for Underwriters Laboratories.
•
LowerThresholdNon-critical
•
LowerThresholdCritical
UMB
•
LowerThresholdFatal
Abbreviation for user datagram protocol.
UL
Abbreviation for upper memory blocks.
unicode
time-out
A specified period of system inactivity that must occur
before an energy conservation feature is activated.
A fixed width, 16-bit world wide character
encoding, developed and maintained by the
Unicode Consortium.
tpi
upper memory area
Abbreviation for tracks per inch.
TQFP
Abbreviation for thin quad flat pack.
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The 384 KB of RAM located between 640 KB and 1 MB.
If the system has an x86 or higher microprocessor, a
utility called a memory manager can create UMBs in
the upper memory area, in which you can load device
drivers and memory-resident programs.
UPS
Abbreviation for uninterruptible power supply.
A battery-powered unit that automatically supplies
power to your system in the event of an
electrical failure.
URL
Abbreviation for Uniform Resource Locator (formerly
Universal Resource Locator).
USB
Abbreviation for Universal Serial Bus. A USB connector
provides a single connection point for multiple
USB-compliant devices, such as mice, keyboards,
printers, and computer speakers. USB devices can also
be connected and disconnected while the system
is running.
utility
A program used to manage system resources—memory,
disk drives, or printers, for example.
utility partition
A bootable partition on the hard drive that provides
utilities and diagnostics for your hardware and software.
When activated, the partition boots and provides an
executable environment for the partition's utilities.
UTP
Abbreviation for unshielded twisted pair.
UUID
Abbreviation for Universal Unique Identification.
V
Abbreviation for volt(s).
VAC
Abbreviation for volt(s) alternating current.
varbind
An algorithm used to assign an object identifier (OID).
The varbind gives rules for arriving at the decimal prefix
that uniquely identifies an enterprise, as well as the
formula for specifying a unique identifier for the
objects defined in that enterprise's MIB.
variable
A component of a managed object. A temperature
probe, for example, has a variable to describe its
capabilities, its health or status, and certain indexes
that you can use to help you in locating the right
temperature probe.
VCCI
Abbreviation for Voluntary Control Council
for Interference.
VDC
Abbreviation for volt(s) direct current.
VESA
Acronym for Video Electronics Standards Association.
VGA
Abbreviation for video graphics array. VGA and SVGA
are video standards for video adapters with greater
resolution and color display capabilities than previous
standards. To display a program at a specific resolution,
you must install the appropriate video drivers and your
monitor must support the resolution. Similarly, the
number of colors that a program can display depends
on the capabilities of the monitor, the video driver, and
the amount of video memory installed for the
video adapter.
VGA feature connector
On some systems with a built-in VGA video adapter, a
VGA feature connector allows you to add an
enhancement adapter, such as a video accelerator, to
your system. A VGA feature connector can also be
called a VGA pass-through connector.
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video adapter
video resolution
On some systems, a video adapter is integrated into the
system board. Also available are many video adapter
cards that plug into an expansion-card connector.
virtual memory
The logical circuitry that provides—in combination
with the monitor—your system's video capabilities.
A video adapter may support more or fewer features
than a specific monitor offers. Typically, a video
adapter comes with video drivers for displaying popular
application programs and operating systems in a variety
of video modes.
Video adapters often include memory separate from
RAM on the system board. The amount of video
memory, along with the adapter's video drivers, may
affect the number of colors that can be simultaneously
displayed. Video adapters can also include their own
coprocessor for faster graphics rendering.
video driver
A program that allows graphics-mode application
programs and operating systems to display at a chosen
resolution with the desired number of colors.
A software package may include some "generic" video
drivers. Any additional video drivers may need to match
the video adapter installed in the system.
Video resolution—800 x 600, for example—is
expressed as the number of pixels across by the number
of pixels up and down. To display a program at a specific
graphics resolution, you must install the appropriate
video drivers and your monitor must support
the resolution.
A method for increasing addressable RAM by using the
hard drive. For example, in a system with 16 MB of RAM
and 16 MB of virtual memory set up on the hard drive,
the operating system would manage the system as
though it had 32 MB of physical RAM.
virus
A self-starting program designed to inconvenience you.
Virus programs have been known to corrupt the files
stored on a hard drive or to replicate themselves until
a computer system or network runs out of memory.
The most common way that virus programs move from
one system to another is through "infected" diskettes,
from which they copy themselves to the hard drive. To
guard against virus programs, you should do the
following:
•
Periodically run a virus-checking utility on your
system's hard drive
•
Always run a virus-checking utility on any
diskettes (including commercially sold software)
before using them
video memory
Most VGA and SVGA video adapters include memory
chips in addition to your system's RAM. The amount
of video memory installed primarily influences the
number of colors that a program can display (with the
appropriate video drivers and monitor capabilities).
video mode
Video adapters normally support multiple text and
graphics display modes. Character-based software
displays in text modes that can be defined as x columns
by y rows of characters. Graphics-based software
displays in graphics modes that can be defined as
x horizontal by y vertical pixels by z colors.
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VLSI
Abbreviation for very-large-scale integration.
VLVESA
Acronym for very low voltage enterprise
system architecture.
vpp
Abbreviation for peak-point voltage.
VRAM
Acronym for video random-access memory. Some
video adapters use VRAM chips (or a combination of
VRAM and DRAM) to improve video performance.
VRAM is dual-ported, allowing the video adapter to
update the screen and receive new image data at the
same time.
VRM
Abbreviation fro voltage regulator module.
W
Abbreviation for watt(s).
Wakeup on LAN
The ability for the power in a client station to be turned
on by the network. Remote wake-up enables software
upgrading and other management tasks to be
performed on users' systems after the work day is over.
It also enables remote users to gain access to machines
that have been turned off.
Web server
An application that makes Web pages available for
viewing by Web browsers using the HTTP protocol.
Windows 95
An integrated and complete Microsoft Windows
operating system that does not require MS-DOS and
that provides advanced operating system performance,
improved ease of use, enhanced workgroup functionality,
and simplified file management and browsing.
Windows NT
High-performance server and workstation operating
system software developed by Microsoft that is intended
for technical, engineering, and financial applications.
write-protected
Read-only files are said to be write-protected. You can
write-protect a 3.5-inch diskette by sliding its
write-protect tab to the open position or by setting the
write-protect feature in the System Setup program.
WMI
Acronym for Windows Management Instrumentation.
WMI provides CIM Object Manager services.
X.509 Certificate
Abbreviation for watt-hour(s).
An X.509 certificate binds a public encryption key to
the identity or other attribute of its principal. Principals
can be people, application code (such as a signed
applet) or any other uniquely identified entity (such as
a secure port server or Web server).
win.ini file
XMM
WH
A start-up file for the Windows operating system.
When you start Windows, it consults the win.ini file
to determine a variety of options for the Windows
operating environment. Among other things, the
win.ini file records what printer(s) and fonts are
installed for Windows. The win.ini file also usually
includes sections that contain optional settings for
Windows application programs that are installed on
the hard drive. Running the Control Panel or Windows
Setup program may change options in the win.ini file.
On other occasions, you may need to change or add
options to the win.ini file manually with a text editor
such as Notepad.
Abbreviation for extended memory manager, a utility
that allows application programs and operating systems
to use extended memory in accordance with the XMS.
XMS
Abbreviation for eXtended Memory Specification.
X Window System
The graphical user interface used in the Red Hat
Enterprise Linux environment.
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ZIF
Acronym for zero insertion force. Some systems use
ZIF sockets and connectors to allow devices such as the
microprocessor chip to be installed or removed with no
stress applied to the device.
ZIP
A 3.5-inch removable disk drive from Iomega. Originally,
it provided 100-MB removable cartridges. The drive is
bundled with software that can catalog the disks and lock
the files for security. A 250-MB version of the Zip drive
also reads and writes the 100-MB Zip cartridges.
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