Dell EMC OpenManage Integration Version 2.1 with Microsoft Windows Admin Center Installation Guide
Summary
Streamline enterprise IT management with Dell EMC OpenManage Integration for Windows Admin Center. This powerful solution enables administrators to remotely oversee and manage PowerEdge servers, Failover Clusters, and Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI). The comprehensive manual guides users through every step—from initial installation and upgrading to managing cluster expansion and optimizing CPU core configurations. It is an essential resource for enterprise IT administrators looking to simplify the entire infrastructure lifecycle and maximize performance across complex virtualized environments.
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Dell EMC Open Manage Integration Version 2.1 with Microsoft Windows Admin Center Installation Guide
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Dell EMC Open Manage Integration Version 2.1 with Microsoft Windows Admin Center Installation Guide August 2021 Rev. A02
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Notes, cautions, and warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of d...
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Contents Chapter 1: Overview of Open Manage Integration with Microsoft Windows Admin Center.............. Chapter 2: Open Manage Integration with Microsoft Windows Admin Center Licensing.................
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Overview of Open Manage Integration with Microsoft Windows Admin Center Dell EMC Open Manage Integration with Microsoft Windows Admin Center (OMIMSWAC) enables IT administrators to manage Power Edge s...
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Dell EMC HCI Solutions for Microsoft Windows Server (also known as Windows Server HCI or WS HCI) created using Storage Spaces Direct Ready Nodes or combinations of AX nodes and Storage Spaces Direct R...
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Open Manage Integration with Microsoft Windows Admin Center Licensing This section provides licensing guidance for Open Manage Integration with Microsoft Windows Admin Center (OMIMSWAC). Overview Inst...
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NOTE: Licenses must be purchased for the corresponding Azure Stack HCI or Power Edge Servers in a cluster as follows where you want to use the premium feature. As, mixing the licenses will not be supp...
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Compatibility matrix The following table lists the supported Microsoft Windows Admin Center version, browser, operating system, supported software, and supported hardware required for OMIMSWAC. Table ...
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Table 1. Compatibility matrix (continued) Supported software and hardware Version Health and Inventory information of Accelerators YX4X models of Power Edge servers with i DRAC9 (Recommended firmware ...
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Installing Dell EMC Open Manage Integration with Microsoft Windows Admin Center The Dell EMC Open Manage Integration with Microsoft Windows Admin Center can be installed in one of the following method...
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Install Dell EMC Open Manage Integration with Microsoft Windows Admin Center by using the official Microsoft Nu Get feed Prerequisites Before you install Dell EMC Open Manage Integration extension in ...
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5. Click Add. If the extension is successfully added, the extension is listed under the Available Extensions tab. 6. Select Dell EMC Open Manage Integration extension, click Install, and then click Co...
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Next steps After the OMIMSWAC extension version 2.0 or above is installed, while deploying or updating an Azure Stack HCI cluster, select Get updates in the Install hardware updates page or Hardware u...
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Upgrading Open Manage Integration with Microsoft Windows Admin Center Before you upgrade to OMIMSWAC version 2.1, ensure that you have installed the Windows Admin Center 2103.2 GA. You can upgrade the...
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Upgrade Dell EMC Open Manage Integration with Microsoft Windows Admin Center by using local path or network file share Prerequisites Before you upgrade the Dell EMC Open Manage Integration extension i...
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Launching Open Manage Integration with Microsoft Windows Admin Center Before you launch Dell EMC Open Manage Integration extension in Windows Admin Center, ensure that you have: Logged in to Windows A...
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Uninstall Dell EMC Open Manage Integration with Microsoft Windows Admin Center Steps 1. In the Windows Admin Center application, in the upper right corner, select Settings. 2. Under GATEWAY, click Ext...
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Identifying the generation of your Dell EMC Power Edge server To cover a range of server models, the Power Edge servers are now be referred to using the generic naming convention and not their generat...
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Additional resources Table 3. Additional resources Document Description Availability Dell EMC Open Manage Provides information about using 1. Go to Dell.com/Open Manage Manuals. Integration with Micro...
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Contacting Dell EMC About this task Dell EMC provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available...
Manual Details
| Brand | Integration |
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| Pages | 20 |
| File Size | 168.96 KB |
| Published | May 23, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of infrastructure can OMIMSWAC manage?
It manages PowerEdge servers as hosts, Microsoft Failover Clusters, and Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI) solutions for Windows Server or Azure Stack HCI.
How do I install the OpenManage Integration extension?
You can use the official Microsoft NuGet feed, local path, or a network file share to perform the installation.
What does the 'CPU core management' feature allow users to do?
It allows configuration of CPU cores for nodes in an HCI cluster or individual nodes to balance power and performance optimally.
Which PowerEdge servers support OpenManage Integration?
The integration supports R450, R550, and R650 models.