Dell 2.3 manual Advanced Host Management Using vCenter

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2.In the Time text box, type the time in HH:MM, and then click Finish.

NOTE: The time is the local timezone where your client is physically located. Invalid time values result in a blocked update.

Viewing Firmware Update Status for Clusters and Datacenters

For information to display on this page, run a firmware update for a cluster or a datacenter. This page only displays information about firmware updates for clusters and datacenters. See, Running the Update Firmware Wizard for Clusters and Datacenters.

On this page you can refresh, purge, or abort your firmware update jobs.

1.From the Dell Management Center, select Job Queue → Firmware Update Jobs.

2.To display the most recent information, click Refresh.

3.View the status in the datagrid. This grid offers the following information about firmware update jobs:

•Status

•Scheduled Time

•Name

•Description

•Collection Size

The collection size is the number of servers on this firmware inventory job.

•Progress Summary

The progress summary lists the progress details of this firmware update.

4.To see more details about a particular job, in the datagrid for a particular job, click Details. Here you can find the following details:

•Service Tag

•iDRAC IP

•Status

•Warnings

•Firmware Update Job Details

•Start Time

•End Time.

5.If you want to abort a scheduled firmware update that is not running, in the same line as the job you want to abort, click Abort.

6.If you want to purge scheduled firmware updates, click Purge Job Queue. You can only purge jobs that are completed or scheduled.

7.Select the Older than date and job Status, and click Apply. The selected jobs are then cleared from the queue.

Advanced Host Management Using vCenter

The advanced host management tasks are host system-based actions that let an administrator identify a physical server in the datacenter environment, launch server-based management tools, and display server warranty information. All of these actions are initiated from the OpenManage Integration tab in vCenter or by right-clicking the host in Host & Clusters view for an individual host system.

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Contents Page Page Contents Hardware Management End-To-End Hardware ManagementViewing Or Editing Hypervisor Profiles Console AdministrationConfiguring Network Settings Troubleshooting101 104 Dell platforms Key FeaturesOpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter InventoryOpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter Features Data Integrity Security Roles and PermissionsDell.Inventory Access Control Authentication, Authorization, And RolesDell Operation Role Dell Infrastructure Deployment RoleDell.Deploy Understanding PrivilegesPage Page Configuration Tasks Using the Configuration Wizard Configuration Wizard Welcome OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter HomeCreating a New Connection Profile Wizard Configuring Events And Alarms Wizard Setting Up a Proxy Server Wizard Scheduling Inventory Jobs WizardEnter the Proxy Port number Configuring the Deployment Credentials Wizard Running a Warranty Retrieval Job WizardEnabling The Omsa Link Wizard Setting The Default Firmware Update Repository WizardConfiguring NFS Shares Settings OverviewGeneral Settings Overview Enabling The Omsa Link Outside the Configuration Wizard Enable or Disable Server Warranty Expiration NotificationCreating a New Connection Profile To create a new connection profile Configuring Events And Alarms Setting Up a Proxy Server About Proxy ConfigurationRunning Inventory Jobs Running a Warranty Retrieval JobUsing The Http Proxy For Retrieving Web Based Data Dell Management Center, select Settings → Warranty ScheduleClick Begin Test Setting Up The Firmware RepositoryViewing or Editing Deployment Credentials Dell Online Shared Network FolderServer Security Settings For Deployment Enabling a Deployable Server White ListAdding Deployable Servers To a White List Related Information About Host, Bare Metal, and iDRAC Compliance IssuesRunning The Fix Non-Compliant vSphere Hosts Wizard Deleting Deployable Servers From a White ListRunning The Fix Non-Compliant Bare Metal Server Wizard Downloading An ISO For Manual Firmware Updates IDRAC License ComplianceRe-checking Bare Metal Server Compliance Upgrading OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter About OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter LicensingUpgrading From a Trial Version To a Full Product Version Event Description Understanding Events And AlarmsConfigure Snmp Omsa trap destinations, if needed Monitoring the Datacenter And Host SystemDeploying the Omsa Agent onto an ESX System Understanding Omsa For 11th Generation Dell PowerEdge HostsClick Apply Changes Deploying The Omsa Agent Onto An ESXi SystemVSphere Client Host Overview Viewing EventsHost Information Dell Online Services Host ActionsManagement Consoles Modifying An Inventory Job Schedule Resetting iDRACUnder Host Actions, select iDRAC Reset About Inventory ScheduleDisplaying The Inventory For a Single Host System in vCenter To update the Details of Last Inventory Job, click RefreshInventory And Licensing Viewing Storage Inventory Viewing Host Power MonitoringManaging Connection Profiles Viewing Or Editing An Existing Connection Profile Deleting a Connection Profile Testing a Connection ProfileUnderstanding System Event Logs In vSphere Client Host View Refreshing a Connection ProfileDisplaying Logs in Dell Management Center Shared Network About Firmware UpdatesDisplaying The Event Logs For An Individual Host Dell ftp.dell.com Firmware Versions Older than July 29 Running The Firmware Update Wizard Select Update from repository Firmware Versions After October 14Enter maintenance mode, apply updates, and restart Apply updates on next rebootUpdating Older Firmware Versions Click Update Firmware Viewing Firmware Update Status for Clusters and Datacenters Advanced Host Management Using vCenterServer Based Management Tools Setting Up Physical Server Front Indicator LightWarranty Retrieval Under Host Actions, select Blink Indicator LightViewing Server Warranty Information For a Single Host Prerequisites Hardware ManagementProvisioning Overview Understanding Deployment Job TimesServer States Within The Deployment Sequence Downloading Custom Dell ISO Images Understanding How To Configure a Hardware ProfileCreating a New Hardware Profile ConfigurationPage Remotely Cloning a Hardware ProfileEnabling Csior On a Reference Server LocallyRenaming a Hardware Profile About Managing Hardware ProfilesViewing Or Editing a Hardware Profile Duplicating a Hardware ProfileCreating a New Hypervisor Profile Refreshing An Updated Hardware ProfileVlan Support Managing Hypervisor ProfilesDuplicating a Hypervisor Profiles Viewing Or Editing Hypervisor ProfilesRefreshing Hypervisor Profiles Building a New Deployment TemplateRenaming Hypervisor Profile Deleting a Hypervisor ProfileRenaming a Deployment Template Running The Deployment WizardDuplicating Deployment Templates Deleting a Deployment TemplateDeployment Wizard Global Settings Deployment Wizard Select ServersDeployment Wizard Deployment Templates Deployment Wizard Server Identification Click Schedule servers for deployment Deployment Wizard Connection ProfileDeployment Wizard Scheduling Jobs Understanding Job QueueManaging Deployment Jobs Using The Deployment Job Queue Adding a Server ManuallyOn the Select Server tab, click Add Server Removing a Bare Metal Server On the Select Servers tab, click Remove ServersClick Remove Selected Servers Web-based Administration Console Managing vCenter Server ConnectionsRegistering a vCenter Server VCenter sSupport OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter RequirementsClick Register Versions of ESXi that should be supported on hosts managedUpdating The SSL Certificates For Registered vCenter Servers Modifying The vCenter Administrator LoginVirtual Appliance Management Restarting The Virtual ApplianceUpdating a Repository Location And Virtual Appliance Updating the Virtual Appliance Software Version Downloading the Troubleshooting BundleSetting Up The Http Proxy Setting Up the NTP ServersUploading an Https Certificate Restoring the Default Https CertificateClick Restore Default Certificate for Https Certificates Generating a Certificate Signing RequestSetting up Global Alerts Managing Backup And RestoreConfiguring Backup And Restore Click Backup Now Scheduling Automatic BackupsPerforming An Immediate Backup Restoring The Database From a BackupUnderstanding the vSphere Client Console Configuring Network SettingsChanging The Virtual Appliance Password Enter the Current Admin Password and press EnterRefreshing the Console View Setting The Local Time ZoneRebooting Virtual Appliance Resetting The Virtual Appliance To Factory SettingsMigration Path to migrate from 1.6/1.7 to Power on the OpenManage Integration version 2.3 applianceFrequently Asked Questions FAQ TroubleshootingVersion Affected All Firmware link communication error FTP TCP Rmcp UDP/TCP Select Temperatures under Main System Chassis Select the Enable Platform Event Filter Alerts check boxWhen I tried to use lockdown mode, it failed Set UserVars.CIMoemProviderEnabled to How Do I Force Removal of the Virtual Appliance?Go to https//vcenterserverIPAddress/mob My vCenter Registration Failed. What Can I Do? My Firmware Update Failed. What Do I Do?Auto-Discovery and Handshake Prerequisites Bare Metal Deployment IssuesHardware Configuration Failure Enabling Auto-Discovery On a Newly Purchased SystemContacting Dell Event Name Description Severity Virtualization-related Events For Dell PowerEdge ServersNo action Dell Memory Device Dell Processor sensor Error Threshold value Independent error condition Dell Storage Controller Dell Storage Array disk Array disk warning Dell Watchdog Power Watchdog Power cycle Error Module information Information Dell Integrated Dual SD Auto-Discovery Prerequisites Understanding Auto-DiscoveryYou must have the iDRAC and host IP addresses Log in to the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller GUIEnter the iDRAC IP address into a browser You must have the iDRAC and host IP addresses