www.dell.com | support.dell.comDell™ OpenManage™Server Administrator Version 5.3Compatibility Guide
10 IntroductionWhat’s New in Dell OpenManage Version 5.3?The following changes in Dell OpenManage version 5.3 (Dell OpenManage Server Administrator ve
100 RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver VersionsPERC 6/i Integrated and AdapterThe PERC 6/i Integrated and Adapter support
RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions 101PERC 6/E AdapterThe PERC 6/E Adapter supports the following Dell systems:
102 RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver VersionsSAS 6/iR Integrated and AdapterThe SAS 6/iR Integrated supports the follow
RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions 103LSI Logic 1020/1030 Ultra320 SCSI AdapterLSI Logic 1020/1030 Ultra320 SCSI
104 RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver VersionsCERC SATA 1.5/2SThe CERC SATA 1.5/2s supports the following Dell systems:
RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions 105Table 8-39. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: LSI 1020Storage
106 RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions1.2 on a PowerEdge 17504.4 1.03.23 1.09.11 1.09.11 (Native)2.05.11.03 Nati
Network Interface Controllers and Supported Operating 9Network Interface Controllers and Supported Operating SystemsOverviewThe drivers required for a
108 Network Interface Controllers and Supported Operating SystemsTable 9-1. NIC Manufacturers and Drivers Required for Supported Operating SystemsNIC
Remote Access Service Availability 10910Remote Access Service AvailabilityOverviewAlthough all supported operating systems for Server Administrator su
Introduction 11Update of Compatibility GuideThe Server Administrator Compatibility Guide is updated with each major OpenManage release. It summarizes
110 Remote Access Service Availability NOTE: The DRAC III occupies a PCI slot, and has a modem, a battery, and an external AC power connection unlike
Remote Access Service Availability 1112900X2950X2970X4600 X 6600 X 6650X6800X6850X6950XR200XM600XM605XR805XR900XPowerVault 100XPowerVault 500XPowerVau
112 Remote Access Service AvailabilityRAC Firmware VersionsTable 10-2 shows the firmware version required for each RAC that is offered on the correspo
Remote Access Service Availability 113Table 10-3 shows the firmware version required for each RAC that is offered on the corresponding Dell PowerEdge
114 Remote Access Service Availability
Historical Release Information for Legacy Systems 11511Historical Release Information for Legacy SystemsOverviewThe following sections contain histori
116 Historical Release Information for Legacy SystemsNew in Server Agent Version 4.5Support was added for the PowerEdge 1500SC system.Server Agent 4.4
Historical Release Information for Legacy Systems 117Server Agent 4.4.0The following subsections contain requirements, features, and open issues for S
118 Historical Release Information for Legacy SystemsOperating Systems • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.x with SP 4 or later • Microsoft Windows 2000 S
Historical Release Information for Legacy Systems 119Server Agent 4.2.2The following subsections contain requirements, features, and open issues for S
12 IntroductionSupported Operating SystemsServer Administrator supports major operating systems offered by Microsoft, Novell®, and Red Hat. See the ta
120 Historical Release Information for Legacy SystemsRequirements Supported systems: Dell PowerEdge 1300, 1400, 1550, 2300, 2400, 2450, 4300, 4350, 44
Historical Release Information for Legacy Systems 121Server Agent 4.2.0The following subsections contain requirements, and features for Server Agent v
122 Historical Release Information for Legacy Systems
Glossary 123GlossaryThe following list defines or identifies technical terms, abbreviations, and acronyms used in your system documents.AAbbreviation
124 GlossaryASCIIAcronym for American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A text file containing only characters from the ASCII character set (
Glossary 125BGAAbbreviation for ball grid array, an integrated circuit (IC) package that uses an array of solder balls, instead of pins, to connect to
126 GlossaryBTUAbbreviation for British thermal unit.busAn information pathway between the components of a system. Your system contains an expansion b
Glossary 127CHAPAcronym for Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol, an authentication scheme used by PPP servers to validate the identity of the
128 GlossaryCOMnThe device names for the first through fourth serial ports on your system are COM1, COM2, COM3, and COM4. The default interrupt for CO
Glossary 129coprocessorA chip that relieves the system's microprocessor of specific processing tasks. A math coprocessor, for example, handles nu
Introduction 13For precise operating system, application, firmware, and other requirements, see the table that lists the systems management software C
130 GlossaryDCAbbreviation for direct current.Also, abbreviation for Dual Channel.device driverA program that allows the operating system or some othe
Glossary 131DKSAbbreviation for dynamic kernel support.DMAAbbreviation for direct memory access. A DMA channel allows certain types of data transfer b
132 GlossaryDTEAbbreviation for data terminal equipment. Any device, such as a computer system, that can send data in digital form by means of a cable
Glossary 133EMCAbbreviation for electromagnetic compatibility.EMIAbbreviation for electromagnetic interference.EMMAbbreviation for expanded memory man
134 Glossaryexpanded memoryA technique for accessing RAM above 1 MB. To enable expanded memory on your system, you must use an EMM. You should configu
Glossary 135FEPROMAcronym for flash erasable programmable read-only memory. Flash memory is a kind of nonvolatile storage device similar to EEPROM, bu
136 GlossaryFTPAbbreviation for file transfer protocol.gAbbreviation for gram(s).GAbbreviation for gravities.GBAbbreviation for gigabyte(s). A gigabyt
Glossary 137HMAAbbreviation for high memory area. The first 64 KB of extended memory above 1 MB. A memory manager that conforms to the XMS can make th
138 GlossaryICUAbbreviation for ISA Configuration Utility.IDAbbreviation for identification.IDEAbbreviation for Integrated Drive Electronics. IDE is a
Glossary 139IRQAbbreviation for interrupt request. A signal that data is about to be sent to or received by a peripheral device travels by an IRQ line
14 IntroductionOther Documents You Might NeedIn addition to this Compatibility Guide, you can find the following guides either on the Dell Support web
140 GlossaryKbit(s)Abbreviation for kilobit(s), 1024 bits.Kbit(s)/secAbbreviation for kilobit(s) per second.key combinationA command requiring you to
Glossary 141LPTnThe device names for the first through third parallel printer ports on your system are LPT1, LPT2, and LPT3.LRAAbbreviation for local
142 GlossaryMCAAbbreviation for Micro Channel Architecture, which is designed for multiprocessing. MCA eliminates potential conflicts that arise when
Glossary 143modemA device that allows your system to communicate with other systems over telephone lines.modular systemA system that can include multi
144 GlossarynameThe 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
Glossary 145NVRAMAcronym for nonvolatile random-access memory. Memory that does not lose its contents when you turn off your system. NVRAM is used for
146 GlossaryPCIAbbreviation for Peripheral Component Interconnect. The predominant 32-bit or 64-bit local-bus standard developed by Intel Corporation.
Glossary 147PKCS #7 Abbreviation for Public Key Cryptography Standard #7. PKCS #7 is an RSA Data Security, Inc., standard for encapsulating signed dat
148 GlossaryPQFPAbbreviation for plastic quad flat pack, a type of microprocessor socket in which the microprocessor chip is permanently mounted.progr
Glossary 149RACAcronym for remote access controller.RAIDAcronym for redundant array of independent drives.RAMAcronym for random-access memory. A syste
Introduction 15•The Dell OpenManage Server Administrator User’s Guide describes the installation and use of Server Administrator. Server Administrator
150 Glossaryreadme fileA text file included with a software package or hardware product that contains information supplementing or updating the docume
Glossary 151ROMAcronym for read-only memory. Your system contains some programs essential to its operation in ROM code. Unlike RAM, a ROM chip retains
152 GlossarySELAcronym for system event log.SDMSAbbreviation for SCSI device management system.secAbbreviation for second(s).SECAbbreviation for singl
Glossary 153SGRAMAcronym for synchronous graphics RAM.shadowingA computer's system and video BIOS code is usually stored on ROM chips. Shadowing
154 GlossarySNMPAbbreviation for Simple Network Management Protocol. SNMP, a popular network control and monitoring protocol, is part of the original
Glossary 155SVGAAbbreviation for super video graphics array. VGA and SVGA are video standards for video adapters with greater resolution and color dis
156 GlossarySystem Setup programA BIOS-based program that allows you to configure your system's hardware and customize the system's operatio
Glossary 157TFTPAbbreviation for Trivial File Transfer Protocol. TFTP is a version of the TCP/IP FTP protocol that has no directory or password capabi
158 GlossaryTSOPAbbreviation for thin small outline package. A very thin, plastic, rectangular surface mount chip package with gull-wing pins on its t
Glossary 159utilityA program used to manage system resources—memory, disk drives, or printers, for example.utility partitionA bootable partition on th
16 Introduction•The Dell Remote Access Controller Modular Chassis User's Guide provides complete information about configuring and using the DRAC
160 GlossaryVGAAbbreviation for video graphics array. VGA and SVGA are video standards for video adapters with greater resolution and color display ca
Glossary 161video modeVideo adapters normally support multiple text and graphics display modes. Character-based software displays in text modes that c
162 GlossaryVRAMAcronym for video random-access memory. Some video adapters use VRAM chips (or a combination of VRAM and DRAM) to improve video perfor
Glossary 163Windows NTHigh-performance server and workstation operating system software developed by Microsoft that is intended for technical, enginee
164 Glossary
Server Administrator Services 172Server Administrator ServicesOverviewDell™ OpenManage™ Server Administrator has a modular architecture that allows yo
18 Server Administrator ServicesStorage Management ServiceExpress Setup installs the Storage Management Service (earlier known as the enhanced Storage
Server Administrator Services 19Table 2-1. Server Administrator Services Available With SupportedOperating SystemsOperating System Services Available•
Notes and Notices NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: NOTICE indicates either poten
20 Server Administrator ServicesRed Hat Enterprise Linux WS, ES, and AS (version 4.5) (x86) and (x86_64)• Instrumentation • Remote Access• Storage Man
Systems Management Standards Availability 213Systems Management Standards AvailabilityOverviewDell™ OpenManage™ Server Administrator supports the foll
22 Systems Management Standards AvailabilityOn supported Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® and SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server operating systems, Server Admini
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 234Server Administrator Supported Applications and SystemsThis section provides information on
24 Server Administrator Supported Applications and SystemsCompatible Systems and Applications by Installation and Server Management CD VersionTable 4-
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 2528002850290029502970460066006650680068506950R200*M600*M605*R805*R900*PowerVault 100*PowerVau
26 Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard, Enterprise, and Datacenter x64 Editions with SP
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 27Server Administrator 5.3Server Administrator Framework3.3Instrumentation Service: Server Age
28 Server Administrator Supported Applications and SystemsTable 4-2 shows compatible applications and Dell systems for the Dell PowerEdge Installation
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 29Table 4-2. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Installation and Server Management C
Contents 3Contents1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Where
30 Server Administrator Supported Applications and SystemsSupported operating systems •Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard, Enterprise, and Data
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 31• Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS, ES, and AS (version 4) (x86_64)• Red Hat Enterprise Linux Ser
32 Server Administrator Supported Applications and SystemsTable 4-3 shows compatible applications and Dell systems for the Dell PowerEdge Installation
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 33Table 4-3. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Installation and Server Management C
34 Server Administrator Supported Applications and SystemsSupported operating systems •Microsoft Windows Server 2003 family (includes Web, Standard, E
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 35•Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS, ES, and WS version 3 (Update 6) (x86 and x86_64)•Red Hat Enter
36 Server Administrator Supported Applications and SystemsRAC FirmwareDRAC 5 1.0 1.0 1.0DRAC 4 1.35 1.35 NADRAC/MC 1.3 1.3 NADRAC III, ERA, ERA/O, ERA
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 37Table 4-4 shows compatible applications and Dell systems for the Dell PowerEdge Installation
38 Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems4600 64006450660066506800*6850*8450750N755N770N775N4600 6400645066006650680068508450750N755N
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 39•Windows 2000 Server family (includes Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000 Advanced Server, and
4 Contents2 Server Administrator Services . . . . . . . . 17Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Descriptions of Server Ad
40 Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems•Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS, ES, and WS version 3•Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 4 (x86 a
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 41RAC FirmwareDRAC 4 1.20 1.30 1.30 1.30DRAC/MC 1.1 1.2 1.2 NADRACIII, ERA, ERA/O, and ERA/XT3
42 Server Administrator Supported Applications and SystemsTable 4-5 shows compatible applications and Dell systems for Systems Management CD version 4
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 43Table 4-5. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD Versions 4.1.3
44 Server Administrator Supported Applications and SystemsSupported operating systems Windows Server 2003 family (includes Web, Standard, and Enterpri
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 45Server Administrator 1.9.1 1.9.1 1.9.2Managed Node Framework (MNF)1.9 1.9 1.9Instrumentation
46 Server Administrator Supported Applications and SystemsTable 4-6 shows compatible applications and Dell systems for Systems Management CD version 4
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 47Table 4-6. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD Versions 4.0.1
48 Server Administrator Supported Applications and SystemsSupported operating systems Windows Server 2003 family (includes Web, Standard, and Enterpri
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 49Novell NetWare 6.5 (Support Pack 1 or later, plus hot fixes)Novell NetWare 6.5 (Support Pack
Contents 55 Server Agent Supported Applications and Systems . . . . . . . . . . . 636 Hardware Instrumentation Package Supported Applications and Sys
50 Server Administrator Supported Applications and SystemsIT Assistant 6.5.2 6.5.3 6.5.3 6.5.3Storage Management Service: Array Manager3.5 3.6 3.6 3.6
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 51Table 4-7 shows compatible applications and Dell systems for Systems Management CD version 3
52 Server Administrator Supported Applications and SystemsSupported operating systems Microsoft Windows Server 2003Windows Server 2003 familyWindows S
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 53Server Administrator 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8Managed Node Framework (MNF)1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8Instrumentati
54 Server Administrator Supported Applications and SystemsTable 4-8 shows compatible applications and Dell systems for Systems Management CD versions
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 55Table 4-8. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD Versions 3.2.3
56 Server Administrator Supported Applications and SystemsSupported operating systems Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Family (SP3 recommended)Microsoft
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 57Table 4-9 shows supported elements for Systems Management CD versions 3.0 through 3.2.2.Inst
58 Server Administrator Supported Applications and SystemsTable 4-9. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD Versions 3.0 T
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 59Supported operating systems Windows NT 4.0 with SP4Windows NT 4.0 Server family (SP6a or lat
6 ContentsPERC 3/Di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81PERC 4/IM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84PERC 4/SC . . .
60 Server Administrator Supported Applications and SystemsManaged Node Framework NA NA NA NA 1.2 1.2.2 Instrumentation Service: Server Agent4.5.1 4.
Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems 61Device Drivers and Red Hat Enterprise Linux Kernel Support NOTE: The "Supported Operat
62 Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems
Server Agent Supported Applications and Systems 635Server Agent Supported Applications and SystemsThis section provides information on instrumentation
64 Server Agent Supported Applications and SystemsTable 5-1. Server Agent Versions, Applications, and Dell SystemsApplications CD Version2.0 2.0.1 2.0
Server Agent Supported Applications and Systems 65Instrumentation Service: Server Agent4.3 4.3 4.4 4.4.1 4.5 Remote Access Service: DRAC II2.3.2 2.3.
66 Server Agent Supported Applications and Systems
Hardware Instrumentation Package Supported Applications and Systems 676Hardware Instrumentation Package Supported Applications and SystemsThis section
68 Hardware Instrumentation Package Supported Applications and SystemsSupported operating systemsMicrosoft® Windows NT® 4.0 with SP3 or laterWindows N
BIOS Update Requirements 697BIOS Update RequirementsOverview NOTE: Starting with Dell™ OpenManage™ version 4.3, the Systems Management CD has been re
Contents 79 Network Interface Controllers and Supported Operating Systems . . . . . . . 107Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
70 BIOS Update RequirementsDownloading the Latest BIOS Packages1Go to the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 2Click Drivers and Downloads under
BIOS Update Requirements 71800 A001300 A04 1400/1400SC A00 1500SC A04 1550 A01 1600SC A001650 A05 1655MC A00 1750 A051800 A001850 A001855 A002300 A09
72 BIOS Update Requirements6450 A01 6600 A08 6650 A08 8450 A06Table 7-1. PowerEdge Systems and Minimum BIOS Versions Required for Remote Flash Update
RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions 738RAID Controller Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver
74 RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions• Firmware version number required for a particular controller• Supported o
RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions 75PERC 4/DCThe PERC 4/DC supports the following Dell systems: 650, 750, 1650,
76 RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver VersionsPERC 4e/DCThe PERC 4e/DC supports the following Dell systems: 800, 830, 850
RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions 77PERC 3/DCThe PERC 3/DC supports the following Dell systems: 1650, 2600, 265
78 RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver VersionsPERC 3/QCThe PERC 3/QC supports the following Dell systems: 2600, 2650, 460
RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions 79PERC 4/DiThe PERC 4/Di supports the following Dell systems: 1750 and 2600.T
8 ContentsServer Agent 4.3.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117New in Server Agent V
80 RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions2.1 on a PowerEdge 26005.1 251X 5.48 6.46.2.32(32-bit)6.46.3.64(64-bit)2.10
RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions 81CERC ATA 100 4/CHThe CERC ATA 100 4/CH supports the following Dell systems:
82 RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions1.2 on a PowerEdge 16504.42.8.0.6092 2.8.0.6085* 2.8.0.6085 NA1.2 on a Powe
RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions 83Table 8-8. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 3/DiStorage
84 RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver VersionsPERC 4/IMThe PERC 4/IM supports the following Dell systems: 1655MC and 1855
RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions 852.1 on PowerEdge 18555.1 1.03.23.90 1.09.11 1.09.11 NA2.2 on PowerEdge 1655
86 RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions2.0 on PowerEdge 18555.0 1.03.23.90 Native Native NA NA2.1 on PowerEdge 165
RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions 87PERC 4/SCThe PERC 4/SC supports the following Dell systems: 600SC, 650, 700
88 RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver VersionsCERC SATA 1.5/6 ChannelThe CERC SATA 1.5/6 Channel supports the following D
RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions 89PERC 4e/DiThe PERC 4e/DI supports the following Dell systems: 2800, 2850, 6
Introduction 91IntroductionOverviewDell™ OpenManage™ Server Administrator provides a powerful, integrated set of systems management applications for k
90 RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions2.1 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
RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions 91PERC 4e/SiThe PERC 4e/Si supports the following Dell system: 1850.Table 8-1
92 RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver VersionsPERC 5/E AdapterThe PERC 5/E Adapter supports the following Dell systems: 8
RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions 93PERC 5/i AdapterThe PERC 5/i Adapter supports the following Dell systems: 8
94 RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver VersionsPERC 5/i IntegratedThe PERC 5/i Integrated supports the following Dell syst
RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions 95Table 8-20. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 5/i Integra
96 RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver VersionsSAS 5/iR AdapterThe SAS 5/iR Adapter supports the following Dell systems: 4
RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions 97SAS 5/iR IntegratedThe SAS 5/iR Integrated supports the following Dell syst
98 RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver VersionsSAS 5/i IntegratedThe SAS 5/i Integrated controller supports the following
RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions 99SAS 5/E AdapterThe SAS 5/E Adapter supports the following Dell systems: 180
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