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Managing Devices
OpenManage Essentials lists devices based on their types. For example, Dell PowerEdge servers are listed under the device type Servers. OpenManage Essentials contains a defined list of device types. The devices you discover and inventory are included under these device types. Unclassified devices are listed under the device type Unknown. You can create device groups with combinations of the defined device types. However, you cannot create a new device types.
In the Devices page, you can:
• View devices types that are discovered on the network.
• View the inventory information for the devices.
• View all the alerts that were generated for a device.
• View the hardware logs for a device.
• Create device groups and include devices to that group based on your grouping preference. For example, you can create a group and include all devices present at a geographical location.
• Display and manage Dell PowerEdge VRTX devices using Map View.
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Adding Devices to an Existing Group
Viewing Devices
You can view a device that is discovered. For more information on discovering and inventorying a device, see
Discovering and Inventorying Devices .
To view devices, click Manage → Devices.
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Device Summary Page
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In the device summary page, expand the device types to view the devices. The following device types are displayed:
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• Citrix XenServers
• Clients
• High Availability (HA) clusters
• KVM
• Microsoft Virtualization
– Virtual machines
• Modular systems
– PowerEdge M1000e
– PowerEdge VRTX
• Network devices
– Switches
• OOB unclassified devices
– IPMI unclassified devices
• Power Devices
• PowerEdge C Servers
• Printers
• RAC
– PDU
– UPS
NOTE: If a DRAC or iDRAC is discovered, it is displayed under the RAC group and not under the Servers group. If both DRAC/iDRAC and corresponding server are discovered, they are correlated into a single device. The device is displayed in both the RAC and Servers group.
NOTE: If the RAC on a Dell PowerEdge C server is discovered using IPMI, it is displayed under OOB
Unclassified devices.
• Servers
• Storage Devices
– Dell|EMC Arrays
– EqualLogic arrays
– PowerVault MD Arrays
– Tape Devices
• Unknown
• VMware ESX servers
– Virtual machines
Use the refresh button to update the device tree with the current data. To update the device tree, right-click All Devices and select Refresh.
NOTE: The device tree auto-updates when changes are made. Some changes to the tree may appear after a brief delay depending on the performance of the managed servers because the information propagates from the SQL database to the user interface.
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Nodes and Symbols Description
Table 1. Nodes and Symbols Description
Node Symbol Description
Denotes that a device is critical and requires attention.
This information is rolled up to the parent device type. For example if a server is in critical state and requires attention the same symbol is assigned to the parent device type. Among server states, critical state is given the highest priority. That is, in a group, if different devices are in different states, and if one device is in critical state, then the state of the parent device type is set to critical.
Denotes that a device of this type is not discovered on the network or classified in the device tree.
Denotes that there is a deviation from the expected behavior, but the device is still manageable.
Denotes that the device is working as expected.
Denotes either the device type is unknown and it is classified as an unknown device or that the health status cannot be determined, because the device does not have proper instrumentation or the proper protocol was not used to discover the device.
Device Details
The device details, depending on the device type, may contain the following information:
• Device Summary
• OS Information
• Software Agent Information
• NIC Information
• Virtual Machine Host Product Information
• RAC Device Information
• Processor Information
• Memory Device Information
• Firmware Information
• Power Supply Information
• Embedded Device Information
• Device Card Information
• Controller Information
• Controller Battery Information
• Enclosure Information
• Physical Disk Information
• Virtual Disk Information
• Contact Information
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• Software Inventory Information
• Trusted Platform Module Information
• Slot Information
• Virtual Flash Information
• FRU Information
• Acquisition Information
• Depreciation Information
• Extended Warranty Information
• Ownership Information
• Outsource Information
• Maser Information
NOTE: Hardware inventory can be retrieved from iDRAC6/7 and ESXi if OpenManage Server Administrator VIB is installed using WS-Man protocol.
Viewing Device Inventory
To view inventory, click Manage → Devices, expand the device type and click the device.
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Viewing Alerts Summary
You can view all the alerts generated for a device. To view the alert summary:
1.
Click Manage → Devices.
2.
Expand the device type and click the device.
3.
In the details page, select Alerts.
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Viewing System Event Logs
1.
Click Manage → Devices.
2.
Expand the device type and select Hardware Logs.
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Searching for Devices
Right-click All Devices at the top of the device tree and click Search Devices. You can also search for devices using logical arguments and save the queries for later.
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For example, to create a query to search for a server in critical state with an IP address containing values 10.35, and the power status as Power Up:
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Click Manage → Device Search, then select Create New Query, in the adjacent text field enter a query name.
2.
From the first line after Where, select Device Type, Is, and then Server.
3.
In the next line select the check box, then select AND, Device Health, Is, and then select Critical.
4.
In the next line select the check box, then select AND, IP Address, Contains, and then in the adjacent field enter
10.35.
5.
In the next line select the check box, then select AND, Power Status, Is, and then select Power Up.
6.
Click Save Query.
NOTE: You can click Run Query to run the query immediately.
To run an existing query, select the query from the drop-down list and click Run Query. You can filter the results and export it to an HTML, TXT, or CSV file.
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Creating a New Group
1.
Click Manage → Devices.
2.
Right-click All Devices and select New Group.
3.
Enter the name and description for the group and click Next.
4.
In Device Selection, select any of the following:
– Select a query to create a dynamic group. Click New to create a new query or select an existing query from the drop-down list.
– Select the device(s) /group(s) from the tree below to create a static group.
5.
Click Next.
6.
Review the summary and click Finish.
You can right-click devices in the Details tab and add them either to a new group or an existing group. You can also create a new group from either the Home or Reports portal. Click Filter by and click Add New Group to launch the New
Group wizard. To know whether a group is static or dynamic, place the cursor on the group. For example, if you place the cursor on Servers, the group type is displayed as Servers (Dynamic | System).
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Adding Devices to a New Group
1.
Click Manage → Devices.
2.
Right-click the device(s) and select Add to New Group.
3.
In Group Configuration, enter the name and description. Click Next.
4.
In Device Selection, the selected devices are displayed. If required, add or remove additional devices. Click Next.
5.
Review the summary and click Finish.
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Adding Devices to an Existing Group
1.
Click Manage → Devices.
2.
Right-click the device(s) and select Add to Existing Group.
NOTE: If you are manually adding a device to a dynamic group, a message is displayed on the screen.
Manually adding a device to a dynamic group changes the group from dynamic to static, thereby removing the original dynamic query. If you want the group to remain dynamic, modify the query defining the group. Click Ok to continue or Cancel to stop the procedure.
3.
Click Ok.
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Hiding a Group
To hide a group, right-click the group and select Hide.
After a group is hidden, it is not displayed in any of the device group controls in the console. The devices in the hidden groups are not displayed in the reports and charts on the Home and Reports portals. Alerts for devices in hidden groups are also not displayed in the alerts portal.
If a parent group (along with child groups) is hidden, the child groups are also hidden in the device tree. However, the child groups are still present in the database and are displayed in other instances in the console.
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Deleting a Group
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Right-click the group and select Delete.
2.
In the Delete screen, click Yes.
NOTE: Deleting a parent group, removes the group from the device tree. The child groups and devices listed under the parent group are also removed from the device tree. However, the child groups and devices still remain in the database and appear in other instances in the console.
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Single Sign-On
If iDRAC or CMC devices are configured for Single Sign-On and you are logged on to OpenManage Essentials as a domain user, you can use open the iDRAC or CMC console through the Application Launch option or the agent link. For information on configuring iDRAC or CMC for Single Sign-On, see the:
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Configuring CMC For Single Sign-On Or Smart Card Login
section in the
Dell Chassis Management Controller
User’s Guide
at dell.com/support/manuals.
Configuring iDRAC7 for Single Sign-On or Smart Card Login
section in the
Integrated Dell Remote Access
Controller 7 User's Guide
at dell.com/support/manuals.
Integrating iDRAC7 With Microsoft Active Directory
white paper at DellTechCenter.com.
IDRAC6 Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 6 Security
white paper at DellTechCenter.com.
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Creating a Custom URL
NOTE: Custom URL cannot be assigned to parent device groups that create a child sub group in the device tree at the time of discovery. Examples of parent device groups are: HA Clusters, Microsoft Virtualization Servers,
PowerEdge M1000e, PowerEdge VRTX , or VMware ESX Servers. To assign a custom URL to a device in these parent device groups, add the device to a custom device group, and then assign a custom URL.
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Click Preferences → Custom URL Settings.
2.
Click the icon.
The Custom URL Launch screen is displayed.
3.
Type the name, URL, description, and select the device group from the drop-down list.
NOTE: You can click Test URL to verify if the URL specified is active.
4.
Click Ok.
The custom URL is created.
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Launching the Custom URL
1.
Click Manage → Devices and select the device from the tree.
2.
Right-click the device and select Application Launch.
3.
Click the URL name to access the site.
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Configuring Warranty Email Notifications
You can configure OpenManage Essentials to send a warranty notification of your devices at periodic intervals through email. For information about the options you can configure, see
Warranty Notification Settings .
To configure Warranty Email Notifications:
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Click Preferences → Warranty Notification Settings.
The Warranty Notification Settings page is displayed.
2.
Under Warranty Email Notifications, select Enable Warranty Email Notifications.
3.
In the To field, type the email addresses of the recipients.
NOTE: Multiple email addresses must be separated by using a semicolon.
4.
In the From field, type the email address from which the warranty notification email is to be sent.
NOTE: Only one email address must be provided in the From field.
5.
To set the criteria for the devices to be included in the warranty notification email, in the All Devices with x Days or less of warranty field, select the number of days.
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To set the frequency at which you want to receive the warranty notification email, in the Send email every x Days field, select the number of days.
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To include devices with expired warranty or no warranty information in the warranty notification email, select
Include Devices with Expired Warranties.
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In the Next Email will Send On field, select the date and time at which you want to receive the next warranty notification e-mail.
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If you want to configure the SMTP email server, click Email Settings.
The Email Settings page is displayed. For more information about Email Settings, see
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10. Click Apply.
OpenManage Essentials sends warranty notification emails based on your configuration. The warranty notification email provides a list of devices and appropriate links that you can click to renew the warranty of the devices.
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Warranty Notification Settings
Configuring Warranty Scoreboard Notifications
You can configure OpenManage Essentials to display a warranty scoreboard notification icon in the heading banner. For
information about the options you can configure, see Warranty Notification Settings
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To configure Warranty Scoreboard Notifications:
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Click Preferences → Warranty Notification Settings.
The Warranty Notification Settings page is displayed.
2.
Under Warranty Scoreboard Notifications, select Enable Warranty Scoreboard Notifications.
3.
To set the criteria for the devices to be included in the warranty notification scoreboard, in the All Devices with x
Days or less of warranty field, select the number of days.
4.
To include devices with expired warranty or no warranty information in the warranty notifications scoreboard, select Include Devices with Expired Warranties.
5.
Click Apply.
If any device meets the set criteria, the OpenManage Essentials heading banner displays the warranty scoreboard notification icon including the number of devices.
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Using the Warranty Scoreboard Notification Icon
Warranty Notification Settings
Using Map View
NOTE: The Map View feature is available only if you have discovered any Dell PowerEdge VRTX devices with an
Enterprise license, using the WS-Man protocol. If the PowerEdge VRTX device with an Enterprise license is discovered using the SNMP protocol, the Map View feature is not available. In this case, you must rediscover the
PowerEdge VRTX device using the WS-Man protocol.
NOTE: The map displayed in Map View should be considered
as is
from the map service provider. OpenManage
Essentials does not have any control over the accuracy of the map or address information.
NOTE: An Internet connection is required to perform some of the map functions such as zoom, address search, and so on. If you are not connected to the Internet, the following message is displayed on the map: Warning —
Unable to connect to the Internet!
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The Map View feature allows the display and management of licensed PowerEdge VRTX devices on an interactive geographic map. Licensed PowerEdge VRTX devices are represented as pins on the map. The health and connectivity status can be viewed for all licensed PowerEdge VRTX devices at a glance.
You can access Map View from the Home Portal or Manage → Devices portal page.
The Overlays menu at the top-right of the map allows you to overlay the health and connectivity status of the device on the pin. The Actions menu at the top-right of the map allows you to perform various functions on the map. The following is the list of available actions:
Action
Show All Map Locations
Go to Home View
Description
Displays all map locations.
Displays the home view, if saved earlier.
Save Current View as Home View
Add Licensed Device
Import Licensed Devices
Remove All Map Locations
Saves the current view as the home view.
Allows adding a licensed PowerEdge VRTX device.
Allows importing licensed PowerEdge VRTX devices
Allows removing all map locations.
Export
Settings
Edit Location Details
Allows exporting all map locations to a .csv file.
Opens the Map Settings dialog box.
Opens the Edit Location Details dialog box, that displays the device name, address, and contact information.
Allows removal of the selected device from the map.
Remove Location
Zoom to Street Level
NOTE: This option is displayed only when a device is selected on the map.
Allows zooming to the street level on the currently selected device location.
NOTE: The Edit Location Details, Remove Location, and Zoom to Street Level options in the Actions menu are device-specific. These options must be used after selecting a device on the map.
The Search for address box at the top-left of the map allows you to search for addresses.
The navigation toolbar displayed at the bottom of the map enables you to:
• Zoom in and out of the map
• Move the map up, down, right, or left
• Select the map provider type
Figure 3. Navigation Toolbar
The zoom level of the map can be identified by the scale that is displayed at the bottom-right of the map.
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Map View (Home) Portal Interface
General Navigation and Zooming
Map View (Devices) Tab Interface
Selecting a Device on Map View
Multiple Devices at the Same Location
Moving a Device Location Using the Edit Location Details Option
Adding a Device Using the Search Pin
Moving a Device Location Using the Search Pin
Exporting All Device Locations
Map Providers
You can select between MapQuest and Bing map providers using the icon in the navigation toolbar. By default, the map is displayed using the MapQuest provider. The following table provides information about the supported map providers.
MapQuest
Free
Bing
Requires a valid Bing maps key that must be purchased.
To get a valid Bing maps key, go to microsoft.com/maps/.
NOTE: For instructions on getting a Bing maps key, see “Getting a Bing Maps Key” at microsoft.com.
After getting a valid Bing maps key, you must provide the key in the Map Settings dialog box.
Accessing the first few zoom levels on the map does not require an Internet connection. Additional zoom levels and search functionality require an Internet connection.
Internet connection is mandatory to access any zoom level and to use the search functionality.
If your system connects to the Internet through a proxy server, the Proxy Settings configured in the OpenManage
Essentials Preferences → Console Settings page is used.
If your system connects to the Internet through a proxy server, the proxy settings configured in your web browser is used.
Two types of maps are available:
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MapQuest Bing
• Roads map — A simple, fast loading map with minimal details.
• Satellite map — Provides detailed satellite views of the world.
NOTE: The Bing map provider requires an Internet connection at all times to render the map. If the system connects to the Internet through a proxy server, the proxy settings configured in your web browser is used by the
Bing provider.
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Configuring Map Settings
NOTE: Only OpenManage Essentials Administrators and Power Users are permitted to configure Map Settings.
The Map Settings dialog box allows you to enable or disable the Internet connection status notification and to provide a valid Bing key required by the Bing map provider.
To configure the map settings:
1.
Perform one of the following:
– Click Home → Map View .
– Click Manage → Devices → Map View.
2.
On the Map View:
– Right-click anywhere on the map, and then click Settings.
– Move the mouse pointer over the Actions menu, and click Settings.
The Map Settings dialog box is displayed.
3.
Select Update map view on any device or device group selection if you want the map to display only the pin or pins that correspond to the device or device group selected in the device tree.
4.
Select Show internet connection warning when unable to connect to the internet if you want to display a warning on the map if an Internet connection is not available.
5.
In the Bing Key field, type a valid Bing key.
6.
Click Apply.
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General Navigation and Zooming
To move the map, click and drag the map in the desired direction or use the navigation arrows in the Navigation toolbar.
You can zoom in or zoom out of the map using any of the following methods:
• Double-click a pin to zoom in to street level around that pin. You can also zoom in to street level by:
– Right-clicking a pin, and then clicking Zoom to Street Level
– Moving the mouse pointer over the Actions menu, and then clicking Zoom to Street Level
• If a pin is displayed at street level, double-click the pin to zoom out to the world-level view
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• Double-click a location on the map to zoom-in one level at that location
• Move the mouse wheel up or down to quickly zoom out or in on the map
• Click the magnifying glass icon zoom out of the map in the navigation toolbar to display a slider that you can use to zoom in or
NOTE: Zoom level and the visible portion of the Map View (home) portal are not synchronized with the Map View tab accessible through the Devices portal.
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Home View
If you have saved a particular region of the map as your home view, by default, the map displays the home view when
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Tool Tip
Moving the mouse pointer over the pin displays a tool tip that contains the following information:
• Device name
• Description
• Address
• Contact
• Model
• Service Tag
• Asset Tag
• Global status
• Connection status
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Selecting a Device on Map View
To select a device on the map, click the appropriate pin. The corresponding device is highlighted in the device tree and all the other pins are hidden. When a device is selected in the device tree, it is also reflected on the map. If the Modular
Systems or PowerEdge VRTX group is selected in the device tree, then all the pins placed for those groups are displayed on the map.
NOTE: Hiding a device group in the device tree does not hide the corresponding pins on the map. For example, hiding the Modular Systems group in the device tree does not hide pins on the map that represent devices in the
Modular Systems group.
NOTE: Clicking a pin on the Map View (home) portal opens the Devices portal that displays details about the device.
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Health and Connection Status
The health and connection status of a device can also be displayed on the map. To overlay the pin with the health or connection status of the device, move the mouse pointer over the Overlays menu at the top-right of the map, and click
Health or Connectivity. The health or connection status is indicated by the color and the icon displayed within the pin.
The following table provides information about the health status and pin overlay:
Pin Color
Red
Icon Health Status
Critical
Yellow Warning
Green
Gray
Normal
Unknown
The following table provides information about the connection status and pin overlay:
Pin Color
Blue
Icon Connection Status
On
Grey Off
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Multiple Devices at the Same Location
It is possible for two or more licensed devices to be placed at an identical location. These devices are displayed as a multi-pin group on the map. If the devices are in a very close proximity on the map and the map is zoomed out, the pins are displayed together as a multi-pin group. To view the count and the name of the devices in a multi-pin group, move the mouse pointer over the multi-pin group. Double-click or right-click a multi-pin group and then select Details, to open the Devices at this location window that lists the devices available at the location. On the Devices at this location window, you can:
• Double-click a device to display only that device on the map.
• Right-click a device to view standard options for the devices, such as Referesh Inventory, Application Launch, and so on, and other map-specific options such as Edit Location Details, and so on.
NOTE: Only licensed devices can be placed on the map. Device groups cannot be placed on the map.
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Setting a Home View
If you typically manage devices in a certain geographic region, you can set that region as your home view. Each
OpenManage Essentials user can save a different view of the map as their home view. By default, the home view is displayed when you open Map View or when you select the Go to Home View option.
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Perform one of the following:
– Click Home → Map View .
– Click Manage → Devices → Map View.
2.
On the Map View, navigate and zoom until the current view is as desired.
3.
Perform one of the following:
– Right-click on the map, and then click Save Current View as Home View.
– Move the mouse pointer over the Actions menu, and then click Save Current View as Home View.
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Viewing All Map Locations
If a single device is selected, only that device is displayed on the map. To view all map locations that have been placed on the Map View:
• Right-click the map, and click Show All Map Locations.
• Move the mouser pointer over the Actions menu, and click Show All Map Locations.
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Adding a Device to the Map
NOTE: Only licensed Dell PowerEdge VRTX devices that are not already placed on the map can be added to the map.
NOTE: Only OpenManage Essentials Administrators and Power Users are permitted to add a device to the map.
To add a device on the map:
1.
Perform one of the following:
– Click Home → Map View .
– Click Manage → Devices → Map View.
2.
On the Map View:
– Right-click the map, and click Add Licensed Device.
– Move the mouser pointer over the Actions menu, and click Add Licensed Device.
The Device Location Details dialog box is displayed.
3.
From the Devices list, select the device you want to add.
4.
If required, in the Description field, type an appropriate description for the device.
5.
If you want to add the device at a location different from where you right-clicked on the map, in the Address field, type the address of the location. For example, Chicago.
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NOTE: Using the Address field to add a device on the map requires an Internet lookup through the map provider to resolve the provided address. The device is added to the most appropriate location available from the Internet lookup. If the map provider is not able to resolve the address, a message is displayed.
6.
If required, in the Contact field, type the contact information.
7.
Click Save.
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Adding a Device Using the Search Pin
Moving a Device Location Using the Edit Location Details Option
NOTE: Only OpenManage Essentials Administrators and Power Users are permitted to edit a map location.
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Perform one of the following:
– Click Home → Map View .
– Click Manage → Devices → Map View.
2.
Right-click a pin on the map, and select Edit Location Details.
The Device Location Details dialog box is displayed.
3.
In the Address field, type the location name or airport code. For example, New York.
NOTE: Using the Address field to move a device location requires an Internet lookup through the map provider to resolve the provided address. The device is moved to the most appropriate location available from the
Internet lookup. If the map provider is not able to resolve the address, a message is displayed, and the device remains at the current location.
4.
Click Save.
If the map provider is able to resolve the address or airport code, the pin is moved to the specified location on the map.
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Moving a Device Location Using the Search Pin
Importing Licensed Devices
NOTE: Only licensed Dell PowerEdge VRTX devices that are not already placed on the map can be imported to the map.
NOTE: Only OpenManage Essentials Administrators and Power Users are permitted to import licensed devices.
NOTE: You can only import a maximum of up to 500 devices at a time.
You can bulk import licensed devices on the map through a .csv file. An Export Template function is available, which creates a .csv file that is already populated with the names of the licensed PowerEdge VRTX devices that are currently discovered.
To import licensed devices:
1.
Perform one of the following:
– Click Home → Map View .
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– Click Manage → Devices → Map View.
2.
On the Map View:
– Right-click the map, and click Import Licensed Devices.
– Move the mouse pointer over the Actions menu, and click Import Licensed Devices.
The Import Licensed Devices dialog box is displayed.
3.
Click Export Template to download a .csv template that you can use for importing licensed PowerEdge VRTX devices.
NOTE: For more information about the template, see Template for Importing Devices .
The Save As dialog box is displayed.
4.
Browse to the location where you want to save the .csv file, type an appropriate file name, and click Save.
5.
Open the .csv file, and perform one of the following:
– In the Latitude and Longitude columns, type the latitude and longitude coordinates for each device.
– In the Address column, type the address for each device. For example, 1 dell way, round rock, TX.
NOTE: Before you import devices using the address, ensure that the system is connected to the
Internet. If the system connects to the Internet through a proxy server, verify if the proxy settings are configured in the Preferences → Console Settings page. Also, the Internet search provider may reject the address search request if you are attempting to import too many devices at a time. If this occurs, wait for some time and try importing again.
6.
Click Import.
The Open dialog box is displayed.
7.
Select the location where the updated .csv file is located, and click Open.
The Import Summary dialog box is displayed.
8.
Click Ok.
NOTE: Any errors that may occur during the import process are displayed in Logs → UI Logs.
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Template for Importing Devices
Template for Importing Devices
The template for importing licensed PowerEdge VRTX devices is a .csv file that you can use to provide details about devices that you want to import to the map. The following are the fields available in the template:
Field
Name
Description
The name of a licensed PowerEdge VRTX device. This field is already populated with the currently discovered licensed PowerEdge VRTX devices that are not already placed on the map.
Latitude
Longitude
Address
The latitude coordinate of the device location.
The longitude coordinate of the device location.
The address of the device location. If both latitude and longitude coordinates are specified, the address need not be specified.
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Field
Description (Optional)
Contact (Optional)
Description
Any information that you want to include about the device.
Any contact information that you want to include for the device..
To import the licensed PowerEdge VRTX devices to the map, you must update the .csv file with one of the following:
• Latitude and Longitude
• Address
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Using the Map View Search Bar
NOTE: The map providers may not be able to resolve all addresses or airport codes correctly.
The search bar on Map View enables you to search for locations on the map using an address or airport code. To search for a location, type the location name or airport code (for example, New York or JFK) in the search bar, and either press <Enter> or click the arrow icon. If the map provider is able to resolve the address or airport code, a search pin is displayed at the specified location on the map.
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Search Pin
The search pin is a larger pin that represents the search result on the map. The following are the characteristics of the search pin:
• At any instance, only one search pin can be located on the map. The search pin is displayed on the map at a location until you remove it or perform a new search. To remove the search pin, right-click the search pin and click Remove.
• Unlike the device pin, the search pin does not overlay any status.
• Double-clicking the search pin allows you to zoom in and zoom out of the location.
• Move the mouse pointer over the search pin to display a tool tip that includes the address of the location.
• You can add or move a licensed PowerEdge VRTX device at the search pin location.
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Adding a Device Using the Search Pin
NOTE: Only licensed Dell PowerEdge VRTX devices that are not already placed on the map can be added to the map.
NOTE: Only OpenManage Essentials Administrators and Power Users are permitted to add a device to the map.
1.
Perform one of the following:
– Click Home → Map View .
– Click Manage → Devices → Map View.
2.
Type the address or airport code (for example, New York or JFK) in the search bar, and either press <Enter> or click the arrow icon.
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If the map provider is able to resolve the address or airport code, a search pin is displayed at the location on the map.
3.
Right-click the search pin and click Add Licensed Device Here.
The Device Location Details dialog box is displayed.
4.
From the Devices list, select the device you want to add.
5.
Click Save.
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Moving a Device Location Using the Search Pin
NOTE: Only OpenManage Essentials Administrators and Power Users are permitted to add a device to the map.
To move a device location:
1.
Perform one of the following:
– Click Home → Map View .
– Click Manage → Devices → Map View.
2.
Select the pin for a licensed PowerEdge VRTX device on the map.
3.
Type the address or airport code (for example, New York or JFK) in the search bar, and either press <Enter> or click the arrow icon.
If the map provider is able to resolve the address or airport code, a search pin is displayed at the location on the map.
4.
Right-click the search pin and click Move Selected Device Here.
5.
On the Move Device confirmation dialog box, click Yes.
The selected device is moved to the location of the search pin.
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Moving a Device Location Using the Edit Location Details Option
Removing All Map Locations
NOTE: Only OpenManage Essentials Administrators and Power Users are permitted to remove all map locations.
To remove all map locations:
1.
Perform one of the following:
– Click Home → Map View .
– Click Manage → Devices → Map View.
2.
On the Map View:
– Right-click the map, and click Remove All Map Locations.
– Move the mouser pointer over the Actions menu, and click Remove All Map Locations.
The Remove All Map Items dialog box is displayed prompting for your confirmation.
3.
Click Yes.
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Editing a Map Location
NOTE: Only OpenManage Essentials Administrators and Power Users are permitted to edit a map location.
To edit a map location:
1.
Right-click a pin on the map, and select Edit Location Details.
The Device Location Details dialog box is displayed.
2.
In the Description field, edit the description as required.
3.
If you want to move the device to a new location, in the Address field, type the location name.
4.
In the Contact field, edit the contact information as required.
5.
Click Save.
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Removing a Map Location
NOTE: Only OpenManage Essentials Administrators and Power Users are permitted to remove a map location.
To remove a location on the map:
1.
Perform one of the following:
– Click Home → Map View .
– Click Manage → Devices → Map View.
2.
On the Map View, right-click the location you want to remove and select Remove Location.
The Delete Location dialog box is displayed prompting for your confirmation.
3.
Click Yes.
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Exporting All Device Locations
Exporting all device locations allows you to save the information about the devices and their latitude and longitude coordinates as a .csv file. If the address is known for a pin, it is included in the Description field of the .csv
file. Using this file, you can import the device locations at any time.
NOTE: By default, the latitude and longitude coordinates of each device is saved to the .csv
file, even if the latitude and longitude coordinates were not provided previously.
To export all device locations currently placed on the map:
1.
On the Map View, move the mouse pointer over the Actions menu, and then click Export.
The Save As dialog box is displayed.
2.
Browse to the location where you want to save the .csv file, type an appropriate file name, and click Save.
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