Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Version 7.3 Server Administrator Release Notes
Summary
Essential system management software documentation for efficiently administering Dell PowerEdge servers. This guide provides comprehensive updates on Server Administrator Version 7.3, detailing new OS support (e.g., RHEL 6.4, Windows Server 2012), critical security fixes, and enhanced storage capabilities. It is designed for IT System Administrators who manage large server environments needing reliable, up-to-date tools for remote monitoring, maintenance, and performance optimization.
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Server Administrator Release Notes
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Release Type and Definition Server Administrator This document contains updated information for the "Server Administrator User's Guide" and any other technical documentation included with Se...
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Software Requirements Supported operating system and web browser. TCP/IP connection on the managed system and the remote system to facilitate remote system management. Supported systems manageme...
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On 12G systems with i DRAC7 1.30.30 and later, you can set Platform Event Destination as IPv4, IPv6, or FQDN Storage Management Service: PCIe SSD support for ESXi 5.1 U1 Remaining Rated Write En...
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On certain systems, user-defined thresholds set under Server Administrator become the default thresholds after uninstalling Server Administrator. If you change the threshold value of a probe on ce...
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Known Issues This section provides information on open issues and resolutions with this release of Server Administrator. Issues for Server Administrator running on VMware ESX Operating Systems DF374...
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o Embedded Video Controller: Server Administrator provides options to enable or disable, but in F2 bios the option is greyed out. o TPM Security: Server Administrator does not allow to change the sett...
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"keystore.db" file, use both the basic operating system commands and the Server Administrator Command Line Instrumentation (CLI). Perform the following steps from your operating system comma...
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instead of a kernel-level timer, heavy resource stress on the system may result in an inaccurate measurement of a short keep alive interval (less than 120 seconds), and the configured action may be tr...
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DF315853: Some Server Administrator CLI commands functions properly only when run from the elevated console window. It is recommended that you use the elevated console for running the CLI. Due to ...
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o Rename the keystore.db.bak at /opt/dell/srvadmin/lib/openmanage/apache- tomcat/conf to keystore.db For 64-bit OS o Delete the keystore.db file at /opt/dell/srvadmin/lib64/openmanage/apache- tomcat...
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Issues for Server Administrator Running on Microsoft Windows 2003 Operating Systems You can ignore the following warning message: A provider, omprov, has been registered in the WMI namespace, Root\C...
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When Server Administrator is installed on Microsoft Windows Server 2008, the DSM Server Administrator Data Manager Service is installed as a non-interactive service, which means that it is configured ...
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Issues for Remote Access NOTE: The Remote Access Service is supported on 11G systems only. The following subsections list the currently known issues regarding implementation and operation of your RAC ...
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previous versions of the firmware or using Server Administrator that is running version 2.0 firmware on the managed system. Use one of these methods to correct this issue: o Change your passwords befo...
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known issue and Microsoft has provided an article and fix. The Knowledge Base article number is KB933006 and the fix is provided as security update 933566 (MS07- 033):Cumulative Security Update for In...
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3. Configure Net DMA to disable state by running following command: netsh int tcp set global Net DMA=disabled Limitations Known Limitations and Workarounds for Storage Management Service With Chines...
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If Storage Management displays a path failure message for a Logical Connector after a reboot, use the "Clear Redundant Path View", provided in the "Change Controller Properties" ...
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DF152362: Storage Management may not display controllers installed with the Service and Diagnostics utility. Description: Storage Management may not recognize devices that are installed after Storag...
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This section provides information to enhance your experience with Server Administrator implementations and environments. To install Server Administrator on Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Core and Window...
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Solution: If you are using thttpd, upgrade to version 2.0. Else, contact the vendor for a patch or change the web server. CVE on this one is CAN-2000-0359". Enabling Integrated Windows Authenti...
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SAS 5/i R Adapter 00.10.51.00/ 06.12.05.00 SAS 5/i Integrated 00.10.51.00/ 06.12.05.00 SAS 5/E Adapter 00.10.51.00/ 06.12.05.00 PERC 6/E Adapter 6.3.1-0003 PERC 6/i Integrated 6.3.1-0003 PERC 6/i Adap...
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Controller Windows Windows Windows Server Windows Server Server 2008 Server 2008 2008 R2 Driver 2012 Driver 32-bit Driver 64-bit Driver PERC 5/E 2.24.0.32 2.24.0.64 4.5.0.64 Native PERC 5/i Integrated...
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PERC H310 Mini Blades 5.1.118.32 5.1.118.64 5.1.118.64 5.1.118.64 PERC H710 Adapter 5.1.90.32 5.1.118.64 5.1.118.64 5.1.118.64 PERC H710 Mini Blades 5.1.118.32 5.1.118.64 5.1.118.64 5.1.118.64 PERC H7...
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Adapter PERC 6/E Native Native Native Native Adapter PERC 6/i Native Native Native Native Integrated PERC 6/i Native Native Native Native Adapter SAS 6/i R Native Native Native Native Integrated SAS 6...
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Adapter PERC H710P Native Native Native Native Mini Blades PERC H710P Native 00.00.05.38 Native Native Mini Monolithic PERC H810 Native Native Native Native Adapter Internal type Native 5.2.220.64 Nat...
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| File Size | 512.41 KB |
| Published | June 02, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What operating systems have been added to Server Administrator?
It now supports Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.9 and 6.4, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Essentials, VMware ESXi (5.1 U1, 5.0 U2), and Citrix Xenserver 6.2.
Are there minimum hardware requirements for setup?
You need a minimum of 2 GB RAM, 512 MB free hard drive space, administrator rights, and a monitor of at least 800 x 600 pixels.
Is remote access functionality supported on older Windows versions?
No. Microsoft Windows 2003 is not supported when using 12G systems.
How do I check for compatibility details?
For a complete list of supported operating systems and platforms, consult the Systems Management - Software Support Matrix or the Dell Systems Software Support Matrix online.