Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Version 5.0 Read me
Summary
Manage your Dell PowerEdge and PowerVault infrastructure efficiently with OpenManage Server Administrator v5.1. This comprehensive resource guide is essential for system administrators needing to install, configure, and maintain robust server environments. The manual details minimum hardware/OS compatibility requirements (including Windows Server and enterprise Linux), installation steps, critical release highlights, and direct access to detailed usage guides (CLI, SNMP, User's Guide). Use this documentation for expert management of your mission-critical Dell servers.
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DELL OPENMANAGE(TM) SERVER ADMINISTRATOR VERSION 5.1 README
NOTE: This readme provides information for Dell Open Manage Server Administrator version 5.1.
This file contains updated information for your "Dell Open Manage Server Administrator User's Guide" and any other technical documentation included with Server Administrator.
NOTE: See the Dell Open Manage Install 5.1 readme ("readme_ins.txt"), which is located under the "readme" folder on the "Dell(TM) Power Edge(TM) Installation and Server Management" CD for the latest installation information and issues specifically related to Server Administrator.
NOTE: See the Dell Open Manage Storage Management readme (located in the "srvadmin\docs\readme" directory on the "Dell Power Edge Installation and Server Management" CD) for supplemental information regarding the Storage Management Service.
NOTE: Server Administrator versioning skipped major versions 3 and 4 so that the Server Administrator and Open Manage versions would match going forward.
The Server Administrator documentation includes the "User's Guide", "Messages Reference Guide", "CIM Reference Guide", "Command Line Interface (CLI) User's Guide", "SNMP Reference Guide", and "Compatibility Guide". You can access the documentation from the documentation CD or from the Dell support website at "support.dell.com".
This file contains the following sections:
* Criticality
* Minimum Requirements
* Release Highlights
* Installation
* User Notes
* Known Issues
CRITICALITY
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Manual Details
| Brand | Server |
|---|---|
| Pages | 27 |
| File Size | 69.73 KB |
| Published | June 02, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What specific Dell PowerEdge systems are compatible with Server Administrator 5.1?
Supported models include the 600SC, 650, 700, 750, 800 series, and several 1xxx, 2xxx, and larger models up to 6850.
Which operating systems are supported by Server Administrator version 5.1?
It supports various Microsoft Windows Server versions (like 2003 R2) and Red Hat/SUSE Linux Enterprise Server versions 9 or 10.
Where can I access the full range of technical documentation for Server Administrator 5.1?
You can find it on the documentation CD included, or online at support.dell.com.
What should I do if text windows lose focus when using Console Redirection?
To ensure proper input, click the mouse in the target text window's spacebar or top menu bar to re-establish focus.