Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Version 6.5 Readme

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This resource provides comprehensive information for managing Dell PowerEdge servers using OpenManage Server Administrator. The manual details key features of version 6.5, including expanded support for multiple operating systems (ESXi, Windows), new hardware platforms, and technical enhancements like Double Device Data Correction. System administrators can use this guide to ensure proper installation, overcome deployment challenges—like port conflicts and browser scripting setup—and maximize their server management capabilities. Ideal for IT professionals maintaining complex Dell infrastructure environments.

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Dell Open Manage Server

Administrator Version 6.5 Release Notes

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Page 1 Dell Open Manage Server Administrator Version 6.5 Release Notes

Page 2 What’s New The release highlights of Open Manage Server Administrator 6.5: • Added support for the following operating systems: VMware ESX 4.0 U3 VMware ESX 4.1 U1 VMware ESXi 4.1 U1 VMware ESXi 4.0 U...

Page 3 2. Under Tools, click "Internet Options". 3. Under "Internet Options", click the "Security" tab. 4. Select the security zone that the system running Server Administrator ...

Page 4 • Server Administrator GUI and CLI Response Time On Dell Power Edge x8xx and later systems, the response time for some parts of the Dell Open Manage Server Administrator GUI and CLI have increased to ...

Page 5 • When using the Storage Management Service, Stop the DSM SA Data Manager Services before updating the Adaptec(R) Controllers. • Detailed information on the Storage Management Service is available in ...

Page 6 login failure message is displayed. To resolve this issue, you must apply Microsoft KB909425. The KB is available at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/909425/ • Misleading title in Setting Alert Actions...

Page 7 When Server Administrator is installed on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.0 operating system, inventory collector service fails and the following error message is displayed: libstdc++.so.5 is required to r...

Page 8 • After configuring BIOS settings on certain systems, a second reboot may be required for updated BIOS settings to be properly displayed by Server Administrator. • If you import an invalid root certif...

Page 9 The issue will be more prevalent in systems that have only one CPU with hyper-threading unsupported /disabled or systems that are subjected to persistent stressful conditions, such as resource depleti...

Page 10 For some xx1x systems, warning threshold on the System Board System Level current sensor is not configurable. Changing this value in the Server Administrator UI or CLI fails and the following error me...

Page 11 1. Find and select "Tools" from the menu. 2. Select "Internet Options" and click the "Security" tab. 3. Click "Custom level" button and scroll down to "Use...

Page 12 2. Restart "syslog" by executing "/etc/init.d/syslog restart". • When using the Mozilla browser on Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating systems, the font and type size on the Server ...

Page 13 "racadm localauthenable" "omconfig rac authentication" • Due to fluctuations in the watchdog timer, the "Last Crash Screen" may not be captured when the Automatic System ...

Page 14 • Depending on your network and proxy configurations and whether you are using Mozilla browser, you may need to enter the exact IP address of the RAC controller you are trying to access in the "N...

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Brand	Server
Pages	15
File Size	180.28 KB
Published	June 01, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the default port used by Server Administrator, and what caution should I take during installation?

The default port is 1311. You must ensure that no other application is configured to run on port 1311 before installing Server Administrator.

Which older platforms or operating systems are deprecated in this version?

Deprecated OS include Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.x, VMware ESX 4.0 U2, and Citrix XenServer 5.6.

How can I utilize the new memory redundancy mode support with Server Administrator?

OpenManage Server Administrator now supports Double Device Data Correction (DDDC).

What prerequisites are needed on the client machine to run Server Administrator correctly?

You must enable client-side scripting in Internet Explorer and set the security zone to 'Trusted sites'.