Dell Server Administrator Version 8.1 - Release Notes
Summary
This comprehensive manual provides system administrators with advanced management oversight for Dell PowerEdge servers using Server Administrator. It covers essential guides—including CLI, SNMP, và Compatibility details—and offers crucial updates on supported hardware generations, operating systems, and network adapters. Designed for IT professionals, this resource ensures optimal compatibility and streamlined maintenance of your entire server infrastructure by detailing feature enhancements like Certificate Authority import and advanced RAID controller management.
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Server Administrator
8.1.0 Release Notes
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Server Administrator 8.1.0 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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• Support for the following network cards: o Emulex OCm14104-N1-D QP 4x10Gb r NDC Ethernet Network Adapter o Emulex OCm14102-N6-D DP 10Gb b NDC Ethernet Network Adapter o Emulex OCm14102-N1-D Dual-por...
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Important Notes Notes for Server Administrator On 12th generation or later Power Edge server with i DRAC7 1.30.30 and later versions, you can set the Platform Event Destination as IPv4, IPv6, or FQDN....
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Notes for Storage Management Service • Detailed information on the Storage Management Service is available in the Storage Management Service online help. After installing and launching Server Administ...
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2. Restart "syslog" by executing "/etc/init.d/syslog restart". • When using the Mozilla Firefox web browser on Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating systems, the font and type size on...
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• You may not have appropriate privileges on the Server Administrator GUI if you: o Belong to an Active Directory group that is part of another group. o Try to launch Server Administrator using the de...
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NOTE: This procedure may still prompt you to accept the certificate when you log in to Server Administrator, but will prevent the crypt32 errors from being logged to the Event log. • DF94201: Single s...
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any Server Administrator Web Server to that Windows 2008 R2 Managed Node will fail with local user or local power-user credentials. Only the credentials of a local Administrator or Domain user will wo...
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by performing the corresponding "omreport" command. • Some complex "omconfig" CLI commands that contain multiple set operations have been modified to avoid the above problem. While...
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• In Internet Explorer, on the menu bar, click "File" and clear the "Work Offline" option. When "Work Offline" is selected, a check mark is displayed to the left of the o...
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• The selection of default option for the front panel LCD in Server Administrator displays the Model Name whereas the default is a Service Tag on the physical LCD. • If Server Administrator does not r...
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• BITS050574: On 11th generation and 12th generation of Power Edge servers running the Linux OS, the omreport system summary command displays “RAC Command Interface” as 7.1.0. “RAC Command Interface” ...
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"racadm localauthenable" "omconfig rac authentication" • Due to fluctuations in the watchdog timer, the "Last Crash Screen" may not be captured when the Automatic System ...
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• 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 "...
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collector to run. • DF520449: On all versions of the ESX, the following USB connection error messages are generated. These messages can be ignored. The following is a typical message: Vendor: i DRAC M...
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Storage Management Service Known Limitations and Workarounds for Storage Management Service • With Chinese or Japanese language browser settings, using the Storage Management Service Advanced Create V...
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virtual disks in a single operation, however, the "Import Foreign Configuration" task may report successful completion even when inconsistent virtual disks are present and have not been impo...
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presence of multiple PCIe Extender cards on the system. • BITS124349: Firmware version for SAS 9207_8e, SAS 9206_16e, and SAS 9300_8e, will not be displayed on the Storage Management GUI and CLI. • BI...
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enclosures. This limitation is a platform independent issue and can be observed on all supported operating systems. • BITS131627: While resetting the temperature using the “Set Temperature Probe Wizar...
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• To allow Single Sign-on for Server Administrator, perform the following steps: 1. In Internet Explorer, navigate to "Tools". 2. Click "Internet Options". 3. Click the "Secur...
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DRAC/i DRAC when you request for it. Following are the Server Administrator GUI pages for which the response time may have increased: o Server Administrator home page on log in o Remote Access -> U...
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PERC H710 Mini Monolithic 21.2.0-0007 PERC H710P Adapter 21.2.0-0007 PERC H710P Mini Blades 21.2.0-0007 PERC H710P Mini Monolithic 21.2.0-0007 PERC H810 Adapter 21.2.0-0007 PERC S110 3.0.0.0139 PERC S...
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SAS 6/i R Modular 1.28.03.01 1.28.03.01 1.28.03. 52 Native LSI 1020 on a Power Edge Not Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable 1600SC Applicable LSI 1030 on a Power Edge Not Not Applicable Not A...
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PERC S120 4.0.0-0022 4.0.0-0022 4.0.0-0022 4.0.0-0022 PERC H730P Adapter 6.602.07.00 6.602.07.00 6.602.07.00 6.602.07.00 PERC H730P Mini Blades 6.602.07.00 6.602.07.00 6.602.07.00 6.602.07.00 PERC H73...
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SAS 6/i R Native Native Not Not Native Native Integrated Applicable Applicable SAS 6/i R Native Native Not Not Native Native Adapter Applicable Applicable SAS 6/int. Modular Native Native Not Not Nati...
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PERC H710P Native Native Native Native Native Native Mini Monolithic PERC H810 Native Native Native Native Native Native Adapter Internal Tape Native Native Native Native Native Native Adapter PERC S1...
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Installation and Configuration Notes N/A Copyright © 2015 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. This product is protected by U.S. and international copyright and intellectual property laws. Dell™ and the Del...
Manual Details
| Brand | Server |
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| Pages | 29 |
| File Size | 500.16 KB |
| Published | May 31, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum hardware requirements for Server Administrator?
You need a minimum of 2 GB RAM, 512 MB free hard drive space, administrator rights, and an optimal screen resolution of at least 1024 x 768.
What new features related to security management were added in this release?
The update provides CLI commands to generate CSRs and import signed certificates, plus GUI support for PKCS#12 certificate imports and automating CA upload.
Are there specific prerequisites regarding software installation?
Yes. You need a TCP/IP connection on both the managed and remote systems, and Microsoft Software Installer (MSI) version 3.1 or later.
What are the support highlights for high-end servers and storage?
It supports hot plug on PERC S130 controllers, all Spark SSDs, and allows changing the controller mode between RAID and HBA for PERC 9 family hardware controllers.