Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Version 8.5 User' s Guide
Summary
This OpenManage guide provides comprehensive documentation for the product. The document includes detailed information about setup, configuration, operation, and maintenance of the desktop. It covers key features, specifications, installation procedures, troubleshooting steps, and best practices. The manual is designed for system administrators, IT professionals, and end users who need to deploy, manage, or operate the equipment effectively. Readers will find step-by-step instructions, technical diagrams, safety information, and reference materials to ensure proper usage and optimal performance.
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Dell Open Manage Server Administrator Version 8.5 User's Guide
November 2020 Rev. A01
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Dell Open Manage Server Administrator Version 8.5 User's Guide November 2020 Rev. A01
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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: Introduction................................................................................................................. Installation.............................................
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Global Navigation Bar................................................................................................................................................. System Tree.........................
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BMC/i DRAC platform events filter alert messages..................................................................................................62 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting............................
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Introduction Server Administrator provides a comprehensive, one-to-one systems management solution in two ways: from an integrated, web browser-based graphical user interface (GUI) and from a command ...
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Updating individual system components To update individual system components, use component-specific Dell Update Packages. Use the Dell Server Update Utility DVD to view the complete version report an...
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NOTE: Power Edge C6320P platform is not supported for Server Administrator Storage Management 8.5 Support for Java Runtime Environment 8 Update 112. SD card support for 32 GB and 64 GB. NOTE: C6320P p...
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the managed system, you can perform remote management functions from any system that has a supported Web browser and connection. Additionally, the Server Administrator home page provides an extensive,...
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Accessing support content from the Dell EMC support site Access supporting content related to an array of systems management tools using direct links, going to the Dell EMC support site, or using a se...
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Setup And Administration Server Administrator provides security through role- based access control (RBAC), authentication, and encryption for both the Web-based and command line interfaces. Topics: Ro...
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Table 3. Privileges Required To Manage Server Administrator Services (continued) Service User Privilege Level Required Instrumentation User, Power User, Administrator, Power User, Administrator, Eleva...
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Assigning User Privileges To ensure critical system component security, assign user privileges to all Dell Open Manage software users before installing Dell Open Manage software. New users can log in ...
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Creating Users With User Privileges 1. Run the following command from the command line: useradd -d <home-directory> -g <group> <username> where <group> is not root. NOTE: If &l...
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3. Save and close the file. Best practices while using the omarolemap file The following are the best practices to be considered while working with the omarolemap file: Do not delete the following def...
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the operating system was installed. In most cases, SNMP is installed as part of your operating system installation. An installed supported systems management protocol standard, such as SNMP, is requir...
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To edit a community name: a. Select a community name in the Accepted Community Names list and click Edit. The SNMP Service Configuration window is displayed. b. Edit the community name in the Communit...
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Creating a vew to the entire MIB tree by adding the following line if it does not exist: view all included Modifying the default access line to give read-only access to the entire MIB tree for the pub...
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Sever Administrator SNMP Install Actions Server Administrator SNMP communicates with the SNMP agent using the SMUX protocol. When Server Administrator SNMP connects to the SNMP agent, it sends an obje...
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VMware ESXi 5.X and ESXi 6.X as the required SNMP support is unavailable. The VMware v Sphere Command-Line Interface (CLI) is used to configure systems running VMware ESXi 5.X and ESXi 6.X to send SNM...
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4. Press <Tab> to go to Customize and press <Enter>. The Firewall Configuration-Customize screen appears. 5. Select whether to open an entire network interface or just the SNMP port on all...
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Using Server Administrator To start a Server Administrator session, double-click the Server Administrator icon on your desktop. The Server Administrator Log in screen is displayed. The default port fo...
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Server Administrator Managed System Login — Using the Desktop Icon This login is available only if the Server Administrator Web Server component is installed on the system. To log in to Server Adminis...
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certificate used must be from a trusted CA. For more information about X.509 Certificate Management, see X.509 Certificate Management. NOTE: To ensure system security, it is recommended that you impor...
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NOTE: If you have not configured your browser to enable the use of client-side scripting, you may see a receive a blank screen when logging in to Server Administrator. In this case, an error message i...
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The action tabs are divided into subcategories of all available secondary options for the action tabs based on the user's access privileges. The data area displays information for the selected system ...
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Figure 2. Sample Server Administrator home page — Modular System Clicking an object in the system tree opens a corresponding action window for that object. You can navigate in the action window by cli...
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Table 8. Server Administrator User Interface Differences Across Modular and Non- Modular Systems (continued) Features Modular System Non-Modular System Power Management Processors Remote Access Remova...
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version information for the system BIOS appears in the data area. The data area of the action window contains many common features, including status indicators, task buttons, underlined items, and gau...
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Figure 3. Gauge Indicator Using The Online Help Context-sensitive online help is available for every window of the Server Administrator home page. Clicking Help opens an independent help window that c...
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By default, the feature is disabled. Enabling the feature allows you to create an automatic backup of ESM Logs. After the backup is created, ESM logs of the Server Administrator and the SEL entries of...
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Webserver preferences Perform the following steps to set up your webserver preferences: 1. Click Preferences on the global navigation bar. The Preferences home page appears. 2. Click General Settings....
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Key Signing Algorithm (For Self-Signed Certificate) — Allows you to select a supported signing algorithm. If you select either SHA 512 or SHA 256, ensure that your operating system/browser supports th...
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SSL Server Certificates Server Administrator Web server is configured to use the industry-standard SSL security protocol to transfer encrypted data over a network. Built on an asymmetric encryption te...
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Using The Server Administrator Command Line Interface The Server Administrator command line interface (CLI) allows users to perform essential systems management tasks from the operating system command...
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Server Administrator services Server Administrator Instrumentation Service monitors the health of a system and provides rapid access to detailed fault and performance information gathered by industry-...
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are categorized by component type. When you expand the main object — Modular Enclosure — System/Server Module — the major categories of system components that may appear are, Main System Chassis/Main ...
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System/Server module properties The System/Server Module object contains three main system component groups: Main System Chassis/Main System, Software, and Storage. The Server Administrator home page ...
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Logs Subtabs: Hardware | Alert | Command Under the Logs tab, you can: View the Embedded System Management (ESM) log or the System Event Log (SEL) for a list of all events related to your system's hard...
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View session information for current users that have logged in to Server Administrator. Terminate user sessions. NOTE: Only users with Administrator privileges can view the Session Management page and...
Manual Details
| Brand | Server |
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| Pages | 68 |
| File Size | 1.09 MB |
| Published | June 28, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I configure SNMP traps for alerts?
Use esxcli commands: set --communities public, set --allowed-all true for firewall, set --enabled true, and set --enable true.
Why can't I detect the Emulex card on RHEL 5.9 32-bit?
The Emulex driver requires specific RPMs like kernel-headers, glibc-headers, and gcc. Missing these causes detection issues.
How do I replace PAM files for Kerberos authentication?
Replace /etc/pam.d/openwsman and /etc/pam.d/sfcb with auth and account required pam_stack.so service=system-auth commands.