Dell OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter 2.0 Manuel d'utilisateur

OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenterUser's Guide Version 2.0

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32Viewing Hardware: Memory Details for Datacenters and ClustersView the memory details for a datacenter or cluster on the Dell Datacenter/Cluster Info

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33Viewing Hardware: NICs Details for Datacenters and ClustersView the Network Interface Card (NIC) details for a datacenter or cluster on the Dell Dat

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34Viewing Hardware: PCI Slot Details for Datacenters and ClustersView the PCI slot details for a datacenter or cluster on the Dell Datacenter/Cluster

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35Viewing Hardware: Remote Access Card DetailsView the Remote Access Card details for a datacenter or cluster on the Dell Datacenter/Cluster Informati

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36Viewing Storage: Physical Disks for Datacenters and ClustersView the physical storage details for a datacenter or cluster on the Dell Datacenter/Clu

2Understanding How to Configure or Edit the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenterAfter you complete the basic installation of the OpenManage Integ

Host Displays the host name.Last Inventory Displays the day, month, and time of the last inventory that was run.Status Displays the host status.Contro

37Viewing Storage: Virtual Disk Details for Datacenters and ClustersView the virtual storage details for a datacenter or cluster on the Dell Datacente

Stripe Size The stripe size refers to the amount of space that each stripe consumes on a single disk.Default Read Policy The default read policy suppo

38Viewing Firmware Details for Datacenters and ClustersView the firmware details for datacenters or clusters on the Dell Host tab. For information to

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39Viewing Warranty Summary Details for Datacenters and ClustersYou must have run a warranty job to view a warranty summary. See Running a Warranty Job

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40Viewing Power Monitoring for Datacenters and ClustersView the power monitoring details for a datacenter or cluster on the Dell Datacenter/Cluster In

System Peak Amps Displays the hosts peak Amps.System Peak Amps Start DateDisplays the beginning date and time of the host peak amps.System Peak Amps E

41TroubleshootingUse this section to find answers to troubleshooting questions. This section includes:• Frequently asked questions (FAQ)• Bare metal d

Creating A New Connection Profile using the Initial Configuration WizardA connection profile stores the credentials that the virtual appliance uses to

On trying a firmware update with an invalid DUP, the hardware update job status on the vCenter console neither fails nor times-out for hours, though t

Why is the Installation date showing up as 12/31/1969 for some of the firmware on the firmware page.In the Web Client, the installation date is showin

I get an exception whenever I click finish after editing a connection profile through Web Client. Why?This happens when the vCenter server is register

NOTE: Just opening a new Internet Explorer window is not enough. Restart the Internet Explorer browser.What generation of Dell servers does the OpenMa

Port Number Protocols Port Type Max. Encryption LevelDirection Usage Configurable2049 NFS UDP None All Public Share No4001–4004 NFS UDP None All Publi

What are the Minimum requirements for successful installation and operation of the virtual appliance?The following settings outline the minimum applia

and reboot host. If the CISOR was already enabled, then login to the iDRAC console, reset iDRAC, wait for few minutes, and then refresh the Firmware U

Inventory is Failing on Hosts ESXi 4.0 Update2 and ESXi Update 3 in Lockdown Mode after a Reboot.Lockdown Mode requires ESXi 4.1 or later. If you are

Why are My Hypervisor Deployments Failing on my Dell PowerEdge R210 II Machines?A timeout issue on Dell PowerEdge R210 II systems produces a hyperviso

My Firmware Update Failed. What Do I Do?Check the virtual appliance logs to see if the tasks timed out. If so, iDRAC needs to be reset by performing a

* In the Verify Password text box, type the password again.* In the Certificate Check box, select one of the following:• To download and store the iDR

Auto-Discovery and Handshake Prerequisites• Prior to running auto-discovery and handshake, make sure that iDRAC and Lifecycle Controller firmware and

42Virtualization—Related EventsThe following table contains the virtualization-related critical and warning events, including event name, description

Dell - Power supply sensor detected a non-recoverable valueA power supply sensor in the specified system detected an error from which it cannot recove

configuration error, or experienced a thermal trip.Dell - Processor sensor detected a non-recoverable valueA processor sensor in the specified system

Dell - Temperature sensor detected a failure valueA temperature sensor on the backplane board, system board, or drive carrier in the specified system

Dell - Storage: Controller warningA portion of the physical disk is damaged.Warning No actionDell - Storage: Controller failureA portion of the physic

ASecurity Roles and PermissionsThe OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter stores user credentials in an encrypted format. It does not provide any p

AData IntegrityCommunication between the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter , Administration Console, and vCenter is accomplished using SSL/HTT

AAccess Control Authentication, Authorization, and RolesThe OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter uses the web Client's current user session

ADell Operation RoleContains the privileges/groups to accomplish appliance and vCenter server tasks including firmware updates, hardware inventory, re

NOTE: To make sure that the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter continues to display updated information, it is recommended that you schedule a

ADell Infrastructure Deployment RoleThis role contains the privileges specifically related to the hypervisor deployment features.The privileges this r

AUnderstanding PrivilegesEvery action performed by the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter is associated with a privilege. The following section

– Query firmware inventory– Configure firmware repository settings– Configure staging folder and perform update using the staging feature– Test the ne

BUnderstanding Auto-DiscoveryAuto-Discovery is the process of adding a Dell PowerEdge 11th or 12th Generation bare-metal server into a pool of availab

• Network connectivity: The server’s iDRAC must have network connectivity and must communicate with the provisioning server over port 4433. You can ob

NOTE: If for some reason the Auto-Discovery did not complete successfully, there is no way to connect to the iDRAC remotely. Remote connection would r

18. To Exit, on your keyboard, press ESC.19. Use the arrow keys to select LAN User Configuration.20. Use the arrow Keys to select Provisioning Server.

15. Press ESC.16. In the Warning Screen, to confirm Exit, click Yes.147

– Post only Virtualization-Related Critical and Warning Events - Post only virtualization-related critical and warning events; this is the default eve

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3About VMware vCenter Web Client NavigationNavigating around VMware vCenter is easy. When you log in to VMware vCenter and land on the home page and H

Icon Button DefinitionUse this icon to abort a job.Use this icon to collapse a list.Use this icon to expand a list.Use this icon to delete an object.U

LicensingHost Licenses– Licenses AvailableDisplays the number of available licenses.– Licenses In UseDisplays the number of licenses in use.vCenter Li

Notes, Cautions, and WarningsNOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates

• OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter Product Page• Dell Help and Support Home• Dell TechCenterSupport Call Tips Offers tips on how to contact D

4Connection ProfilesThe Connection Profiles tab lets you manage and configure connection profiles. A connection profile stores the credentials that th

NOTE: The vCenter hosts that display during this procedure have authenticated using the same Single Sign On (SSO). If you do not see a vCenter host, i

NOTE: The OMSA credentials are the same credentials as those used for ESX and ESXi hosts.* In the Verify Password text box, type the password again.*

* Enable Certificate Check: The default is a cleared check box. To download and store the iDRAC certificate and validate it during all future connecti

3. On the Delete Confirmation message, to remove the profile, click Yes , or click No to cancel the delete action.Testing a Connection Profile1. In th

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5Inventory HistoryInventory Jobs are set up using the Settings tab or the Initial Configuration wizard. Use the Inventory History tab to view your inv

– Successful– Failed– In Progress– ScheduledDuration (MM:SS) Displays the duration of the job in minutes and seconds.Start Date and Time Displays the

6Warranty HistoryWarranty jobs are set up using the Configuration Wizard. View your warranty job history on this tab. Tasks you can do on this tab inc

Contents1 Introduction...

Modifying a Warranty Job ScheduleHardware warranty information is retrieved from Dell Online and displayed by the OpenManage Integration for VMware vC

7Console AdministrationAdministration of the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter and its virtual environment is achieved by using two additional

6. Click Register.Modifying The vCenter Administrator Login1. In OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, on the Summary tab, use the link to open t

NOTE: If the license file is modified or edited in any way, the appliance views it as corrupted and the file will not work. You can add licenses if yo

Updating the Virtual Appliance Software VersionTo prevent data loss, perform an appliance backup prior to beginning the software update.1. In OpenMana

Setting Up the NTP ServersUse the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to synchronize the virtual appliance clocks to that of a NTP server.1. In OpenManage Int

Restoring the Default HTTPS Certificate1. In OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, on the Summary tab, use the link to open the Administration Co

c) In the Password text box, type the password.d) Under Enter the password used to encrypt backups, type the encrypted password in the text box.The en

5. In the Restore Now dialog box, enter a File Location (CIFS/NFS Format).6. Enter the User Name, Password, and Encryption Password for the backup fil

5. Enter the Current Admin Password and press <ENTER>.Admin passwords include one special character, one number, one uppercase, one lowercase, a

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have made to this appliance will be Lost. Are you sure you wish to Reset this Appliance to Factory Settings?6. Enter y to reset or n to cancel. The ap

NOTE: It is recommended that you run the inventory on all the hosts managed by the plug-in again after the upgrade. For more information, see the sect

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8About LogsYou can view user actions on the Monitor → Log tab of the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter.You can sort the content on this page u

Category Displays the category type.Date and Time Displays the date and time of the user action.Description Displays a description of the user action.

9SettingsThe Settings tab is used to do the following:• Editing the OMSA Link• Viewing Warranty Expiration Notification Settings• Configuring Warranty

• Editing the OMSA LinkDeploying The OMSA Agent Onto An ESXi SystemInstall the OMSA VIB on an ESXi system to gather inventory and alert information fr

3. Select Alert Actions and make sure that any events to be monitored have the Broadcast Message option set, so that the events are sent out.4. At the

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10Viewing Warranty Expiration Notification Settings1. In the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, on the Manage → Settings tab, under Appliance

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11About Firmware UpdatesThe location where servers receive firmware updates is a global setting that is available in the OpenManage Integration for VM

– Dell OnlineDefault firmware repository (ftp.dell.com) with a staging folder. The OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter downloads selected firmwa

9. Click Next. The Schedule Firmware Update screen is displayed.– Enter the job name in the Firmware Update Job Name field and description in the Firm

7. Click Next. The Select Components screen is displayed. This screen displays the details of components such as model name, host name, service tag, c

12Understanding Events And AlarmsYou can edit events and alarms from the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter within Manage → Settings tab. From

If you ever need to restore the default alarm settings, you can do so with the Reset Default Alarm button. This button is a convenience to restore the

Viewing EventsConfigure events before you can view them in the Events tab, see Configuring Events and Alarms.View the events for a host, cluster or da

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13Monitoring a Single HostThe OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter lets you view detailed information for a single host. You can access hosts in

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Summary InformationAt the top of this page, in the upper left corner is a summary list of information for this host.Alerting system If there are alert

Displays the asset tag.– Warranty Days LeftDisplays the days left for the warranty.– Last Inventory ScanDisplays the date and time of the last invento

Launching the Remote Access Console (iDRAC)You can launch the iDRAC user interface from the Dell Server Management Portlet.1. In the OpenManage Integr

14Buying and Uploading a Software LicenseYou are running a trial license until you upgrade to a full product version. Use a Buy License link from the

NOTE: The standard license period is for 3 years only and the additional licenses will be appended to the existing license and not over written. You c

15Viewing Hardware: FRU Details for a Single HostView the Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) details for a single host on the Dell Host Information tab. For

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16Viewing Hardware: Processor Details for a Single HostView the processor details for a single host on the Dell Host Information tab. For information

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17Viewing Hardware: Power Supply Details for a Single HostView the virtual power supply details for a single host on the Dell Host Information tab. Fo

Using OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter to update an Intel Network card with the firmware version of 13.5.2 is not supported...

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18Viewing Hardware: Memory Details for a Single HostView the memory details for a single host on the Dell Host Information tab. For information to app

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19View Hardware: NICs Details for a Single HostView the Network Interface Card (NIC) details for a single host on the Dell Host Information tab. For i

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20Viewing Hardware: PCI Slots for a Single HostView the PCI slot details for a single host on the Dell Host Information tab. For information to appear

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21Viewing Hardware: Remote Access Card Details for a Single HostView the Remote Access Card details for a single host on the Dell Host nformation tab.

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22Viewing Storage Details for a Single HostView the storage details for a single host on the Dell Host Information tab. For information to appear on t

Why Do I See Auto-discovered Systems Without Model Information in the Deployment Wizard...128The NFS Share is Set Up With the ESX/ESXI IS

Bus ProtocolThis displays the technology that the physical disks included in the virtual disk are using. Possible values are:– SCSI– SAS– SATADefault

– REBUILDING– INCOMPATIBLE– REMOVED– CLEARED– SMART ALERT DETECTED– UNKNOWN– FOREIGN– UNSUPPORTEDConfigured Displays whether the disk is configured.Ho

Firmware Version Displays the firmware version.Minimum Required FirmwareDisplays the minimum required firmware.Driver Version Displays the driver vers

23Viewing Firmware Details for a Single HostView the firmware details for a single host on the Dell Host Information tab. For information to appear on

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24Viewing Power Monitoring for a Single HostView the power monitoring details for a single host on the Dell Host Information tab. For information to a

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25Viewing Warranty Status for a Single HostYou must have run a warranty job to view a warranty status. See Running a Warranty Job Now.View the warrant

Renewing Host WarrantyRenew Host Warranty from the Host Warranty Details page.1. In OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, in the Navigator, click

26Quickly Viewing Only Dell HostsWhen you want to quickly view only Dell hosts, you can do this from within OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter,

1IntroductionVMware vCenter is the primary console used by IT administrators to manage and monitor VMware vSphere ESX/ESXi hosts. In a standard virtua

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27Monitoring Hosts on Clusters and DatacentersThe OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter lets you view detailed information for all hosts included

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28Viewing Overview Details for Datacenters and ClustersView the host details for datacenters or clusters on the Dell Datacenter/Cluster Information ta

Asset Tag Displays the Asset Tag, if configured.Chassis Service TagDisplays the chassis Service Tag, if applicable.OS Version Displays the ESXi or ESX

29Viewing Hardware: FRUs for Datacenters or ClustersView the Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) details for a datacenter or cluster on the Dell Datacenter/C

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30Viewing Hardware: Processor Details for Datacenters or ClustersView the processor details for a datacenter or cluster on the Dell Datacenter/Cluster

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31Viewing Hardware: Power Supply Details for Datacenters and ClustersView the virtual power supply details for a datacenter or cluster on the Dell Dat