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Dell™ OpenManage™
Server Administrator Version 6.0.1

Compatibility Guide

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of
your computer.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if
instructions are not followed.

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January

2009

Contents
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Introduction .
Overview

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Where Can I Find The Server
Administrator Application? .
Purpose of This Guide .

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Supported Operating Systems .
Supported Browsers

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Supported GUI Languages

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Other Documents You Might Need

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Server Administrator Services
Overview

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Update of Compatibility Guide
Supported Instrumentation

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Descriptions of Server Administrator Services

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Instrumentation Service

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Remote Access Service

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Storage Management Service
Logs

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Available Services on Supported
Operating Systems . . . . . . .

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Systems Management Standards
Availability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview .

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Availability on Supported Systems

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Availability on Supported Operating
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Server Administrator Supported
Applications and Systems . . . . .
Version Number Information

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Device Drivers and Red Hat Enterprise
Linux Kernel Support . . . . . . . . .

Server Agent Supported
Applications and Systems

Hardware Instrumentation
Package Supported
Applications and Systems .

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Compatible Systems and Applications by
Installation and Server Management
CD/DVD Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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BIOS Update Requirements
Overview

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Minimum Requirements for BIOS
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Downloading the Latest BIOS Packages
Minimum Required and Latest
Available BIOS for Update by System .

RAID Controller Supported
Servers, Operating Systems,
Firmware, and Driver Versions
Overview

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PERC 3/DC

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PERC 3/QC

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PERC 4/Di

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Key to Table Footnotes
PERC 4/DC
PERC 4e/DC

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PERC 3/Di

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PERC 4/IM

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PERC 4/SC

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CERC ATA 100 4/CH

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CERC SATA 1.5/6 Channel
PERC 4e/Di .

Contents

PERC 4e/Si

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PERC 5/E Adapter

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PERC 5/i Adapter .

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PERC 5/i Integrated

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CERC 6/i Integrated

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SAS 5/iR Adapter

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SAS 5/iR Integrated
SAS 5/i Integrated
SAS 5/E Adapter

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PERC 6/i Integrated and Adapter
PERC 6/E Adapter

SAS 6/iR Integrated and Adapter

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CERC SATA 1.5/2S

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LSI 1020/1030 Embedded SCSI Controller
LSI Logic 2032 Card

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Network Interface Controllers
and Supported Operating
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview .

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NIC Drivers and Operating Systems .

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LSI Logic 1020/1030 Ultra320 SCSI Adapter

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10 Remote Access Service
Availability . . . . . . . . . .

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Overview

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RAC Types

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Availability of RACs on Specific Dell
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RAC Firmware Versions

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11 Historical Release Information
for Legacy Systems . . . . . . . .
Overview

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Server Agent 4.5

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Requirements

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New in Server Agent Version 4.5
Server Agent 4.4.1
Requirements

Requirements

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New in Server Agent Version 4.4.0 .
Server Agent 4.3.0

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New in Server Agent Version 4.4.1 .
Server Agent 4.4.0

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New in Server Agent Version 4.3.0 .

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Server Agent 4.3.0 Resolved Issues

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Server Agent 4.2.2

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Requirements .

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New and Resolved Issues in
Server Agent Version 4.2.2 .
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Requirements .

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New in Server Agent Version 4.2.1
Resolved Issues for Server
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Server Agent 4.2.0

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Requirements .

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Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Contents

Introduction
Overview

Dell™ OpenManage™ Server Administrator provides a powerful, integrated set
of systems management applications for keeping the systems on your network
healthy. Server Administrator provides fault management information,
prefailure information, and asset and inventory information to management
applications. In addition to supporting systems management industry standards,
Server Administrator also provides additional systems management information
about the components of your specific system. Server Administrator can also
configure BIOS and system settings. Server Administrator's integrated security
draws on the system's operating system security. Server Administrator uses the
secure socket layer (SSL) encryption protocol. For more information on SSL,
see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.

Where Can I Find The Server Administrator
Application?
Depending on the version of Dell OpenManage you are using, the Server
Administrator is available on different CDs and DVDs. See Table 1-1 for
more information.
Table 1-1. Server Administrator and Corresponding Media
Dell OpenManage Version Available on Media
2.2 and earlier

Applications CD

3.0–4.2

Systems Management CD

4.3–5.2.3

Dell PowerEdge Installation and Server Management CD

5.3–5.3.2

Dell Systems Console and Agent CD or the Dell Systems
Management Tools and Documentation DVD

5.4

Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD

5.5

Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD

6.0.1

Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD
Introduction

Purpose of This Guide
Server Administrator operates on many Dell hardware platforms (hereafter
called systems) with operating systems such as Microsoft® Windows®,
SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux. To use the
systems management features of Server Administrator fully, you must
understand which features of Server Administrator match your system's
hardware configuration and operating system.

Update of Compatibility Guide
The Server Administrator Compatibility Guide is updated with each major
OpenManage release. It summarizes all systems management releases that
precede the current release date. Always see the Dell Systems Software
Support Matrix available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com for
each release for the most current information on compatible systems
management elements. See Table 1-1 for information on where you can find
the systems management software.

Supported Instrumentation
Each supported systems management software contains instrumentation for
your Dell system. The sections of this guide are organized around the primary
instrumentation product names and show the relationship among the
following variables:

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Systems management software

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Supported operating systems

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Instrumentation service

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Dell system (for example, M610)

Introduction

In Table 1-2, the instrumentation product names are associated with a range
of systems management software CD/DVD version.
Table 1-2. Systems Management Product Name and Corresponding
Version Numbers
Instrumentation Product
Names

Media Version

Section in This Guide

Dell OpenManage
Server
Administrator

• 5.4 through 6.0.1
(Dell Systems
Management Tools and
Documentation DVD)

• Server Administrator
Supported Applications and
Systems

• 5.3 through 5.3.2
(Dell Systems Console
and Agent CD or Dell
Systems Management
Tools and
Documentation DVD)

• Server Administrator
Supported Applications and
Systems

• 4.3 through 5.2
(Installation and Server
Management CD)
• 3.0 through 4.2
(Systems Management
CD)

• Server Administrator
Supported Applications and
Systems
• Server Administrator
Supported Applications and
Systems

Dell OpenManage
Server Agent

2.0 through 2.2
(Applications CD)

Server Agent Supported
Applications and Systems

Dell OpenManage
Hardware
Instrumentation
Package (HIP)

1.2 through 1.7
(Applications CD)

Hardware Instrumentation
Package Supported Applications
and Systems

Introduction

Supported Operating Systems
Server Administrator supports major operating systems offered by Microsoft,
Novell®, and Red Hat. See the tables in "Server Administrator Supported
Applications and Systems" to find the operating system that matches the
configuration of your Dell system and applications that you are installing
or upgrading.
NOTE: Each systems management software CD supports specific operating
system versions, service packs, support packs, and kernels.
NOTE: For Dell OpenManage information specific to VMware®, see the latest
Installation Guide, Release Notes, and the VMware Software Compatibility Matrix for
Dell systems at www.dell.com/vmware, under the Resource Archive section.
For precise operating system, application, firmware, and other requirements,
see the table that lists the systems management software CD version for the
system that you are configuring. The tables in the following sections of this
guide are a good place to begin:
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Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

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Server Agent Supported Applications and Systems

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Hardware Instrumentation Package Supported Applications and Systems

Operating system version numbers, support packs, service packs, and kernel
versions can vary with each systems management software version and cannot
be accurately generalized. For example, a particular systems management
software version may support only a version of the Red Hat Enterprise Linux
operating system with a specific kernel. Some systems management
applications are available only on specific operating systems.
NOTE: To address any Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) security
vulnerabilities associated with an operating system, see the appropriate website
for your system's operating system (for example, www.microsoft.com,
www.redhat.com, or www.novell.com).

Introduction

Supported Browsers
Server Administrator supports Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) versions 6.0 SP2
and 7.0, and Mozilla Firefox™ version 2.0 and 3.0 open-source Web browsers.
NOTE: Windows 2000 supports only Internet Explorer version 6.0 SP1.
NOTE: Server Administrator versions 4.3 and later do not support Netscape
Navigator.

Supported GUI Languages
Dell OpenManage is localized into French, German, Spanish, Japanese, and
Simplified Chinese. Dell OpenManage software is localized according to the
matrix in the following table. Dell OpenManage does not support languages
outside of this table.
Table 1-3 plots the language of the Dell OpenManage GUI against the
operating system languages.
Table 1-3. Supported Dell OpenManage GUI Languages
Dell OpenManage
GUI
Language

English
Operating
System

German
French
Operating Operating
System
System

Spanish
Operating
System

Simplified
Chinese
Operating
System

Japanese
Operating
System

English

French
German
Spanish
Simplified
Chinese

X
X
X
X

Japanese

Introduction

Other Documents You Might Need
In addition to this Compatibility Guide, you can find the following guides
either on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or on the Dell Systems
Tools and Documentation DVD:

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The Dell OpenManage Installation and Security User's Guide provides
complete information on installation procedures and step-by-step
instructions for installing, upgrading, and uninstalling Server
Administrator for each supported operating system.

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The Dell OpenManage Software Quick Installation Guide provides an
overview of applications that you can install on your management station
(console) and on your managed systems and procedures for installing your
console and managed system applications on systems running supported
operating systems.

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The Dell Systems Software Support Matrix allows you to identify
operating systems and Dell OpenManage software that your Dell system
supports.

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The Dell OpenManage Server Administrator User’s Guide describes the
installation and use of Server Administrator. Server Administrator is a
suite of management agents, installed on the managed system, that
provide fault management information, prefailure information, and asset
inventory information to management console applications such as Server
Administrator and IT Assistant. This guide also provides information
about configuring your remote access controller (RAC).

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The Dell OpenManage Server Administrator SNMP Reference Guide
documents the SNMP management information base (MIB). The SNMP
MIB files define variables that extend the standard MIB to cover the
capabilities of systems management agents.

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The Dell OpenManage Server Administrator CIM Reference Guide
documents the Common Information Model (CIM) provider, an
extension of the standard management object format (MOF) file. The
CIM provider MOF documents supported classes of management objects.

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The Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Messages Reference Guide lists the
messages that are displayed in your Server Administrator home page Alert log
or on your operating system’s event viewer. This guide explains the text,
severity, and cause of each alert message that Server Administrator issues.

Introduction

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The Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Command Line Interface
User's Guide documents the complete command line interface (CLI) for
Server Administrator, including an explanation of CLI commands to view
system status, access logs, create reports, configure various component
parameters, and set critical thresholds.

•

The Dell Remote Access Controller Installation and Setup Guide provides
complete information about installing and configuring a DRAC III, DRAC
III/XT, and an ERA/O controller, configuring an ERA controller, and using
a RAC to remotely access an inoperable system.

•

The Dell OpenManage Baseboard Management Controller Utilities User’s
Guide provides information about installing and using the baseboard
management controller.

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The Dell Remote Access Controller 4 User’s Guide provides complete
information about installing and configuring a DRAC 4 controller and
using DRAC 4 to remotely access an inoperable system.

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The Dell Remote Access Controller Modular Chassis User's Guide provides
complete information about configuring and using the DRAC/MC to
remotely manage and monitor your modular system and its shared
resources through a network.

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The Dell Remote Access Controller 5 User’s Guide provides complete
information about installing and configuring a DRAC 5 controller and
using DRAC 5 to remotely access an inoperable system.

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The Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide provides
complete information about installing and configuring an iDRAC and
using it to remotely access an inoperable system.

•

The Chassis Management Controller User’s Guide provides complete
information about installing and configuring the CMC and using it to
remotely access an inoperable system. The Dell Chassis Management
Controller (CMC) is a hot-pluggable systems management hardware and
software solution designed to provide remote management capabilities
and power control functions for the Dell M1000e chassis systems.

Introduction

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The Dell OpenManage Remote Install User's Guide provides information
about unattended, simultaneous provisioning and configuration solutions
of PowerEdge 1655MC only over the network by leveraging image-based
technology.

•

The Dell Update Packages User's Guide provides information about obtaining
and using Dell Update Packages as part of your system update strategy.

•

The Server Update Utility User's Guide provides information about obtaining
and using the Server Update Utility (SUU) to update your Dell system or to
view the updates available for any system listed in the Repository.

See Table 1-1 for information on which media you can find a readme file for
Server Administrator and additional readme files for most applications on the
systems management media.

Introduction

Server Administrator Services

Overview
Dell™ OpenManage™ Server Administrator has a modular architecture that
allows you to select and install the functions most needed in your particular
IT environment. The available services vary from one operating system to
another. The following sections describe the contribution of each service to
your systems management capabilities.

Descriptions of Server Administrator Services
Each service provides a functionally related set of systems management tasks
that you can use to manage your system.

Instrumentation Service
The Instrumentation Service provides rapid access to detailed fault and
performance information gathered by industry-standard systems management
agents. The instrumentation service allows remote administration of
monitored systems, including shutdown, start-up, and security.

Remote Access Service
The Remote Access Service provides a complete remote systems management
solution for systems equipped with a remote access controller (RAC)
solution. The Remote Access Service provides remote access to an inoperable
system, allowing the system administrator to get the system up and running
as quickly as possible. The Remote Access Service also provides alert
notification when a system is down and allows the system administrator to
restart a system remotely. Additionally, the Remote Access Service logs the
probable cause of system crashes and saves the most recent crash screen.

Server Administrator Services

Storage Management Service
Express Setup installs the Storage Management Service (earlier known as the
enhanced Storage Management Service) by default on Microsoft®
Windows®. On Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® and SUSE® Linux Enterprise
Server systems, you can either install the Storage Management Service
through the Red Hat Package Manager (RPM) or use the srvadmininstall.sh script — a menu driven script that installs the appropriate
RPMs based on the options you choose.
NOTE: The Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system provides drivers for some of
the RAID controllers listed in the "RAID Controller Supported Servers,
Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions" section.
See the Dell OpenManage Server Administrator User's Guide for more
information on Storage Management Service.

Logs
Server Administrator displays logs of commands issued to or by the system,
monitored hardware events, POST events, and system alerts. You can view
logs on the home page, print or save them as reports, and send them by e-mail
to a designated service contact.

Available Services on Supported
Operating Systems
Table 2-1 summarizes the services that are available for each supported
operating system.
NOTE: See the Dell Systems Software Support Matrix on the Dell Support website
at support.dell.com, or the Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation
DVD to identify the operating systems that your Dell PowerEdge™ system supports.

Server Administrator Services

Table 2-1. Server Administrator Services Available With Supported
Operating Systems
Operating System

Services Available
®

• Microsoft Windows Server 2008

• Instrumentation

• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2
Standard, Enterprise, and Datacenter x64
Editions with SP2

• Storage Management
• Remote Access

• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2
Standard and Enterprise Editions with SP2
(32-bit x86)
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Web and
Enterprise Editions with SP2 (32-bit x86)
• Microsoft Windows Essential Business Server
2008 Standard and Premium Editions
• Microsoft Windows Small Business Server
2008 Standard and Premium Editions
• Microsoft Windows Small Business Server
2003 R2 Standard and Premium Editions
Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS, ES, and AS
Version 4.7 (x86) and (x86_64)

• Instrumentation
• Remote Access
• Storage Management Service
(This service is part of the Server
Administrator. See Table 1-1 for
information on where you can find
Server Administrator)

Server Administrator Services

Table 2-1. Server Administrator Services Available With Supported
Operating Systems (continued)
Operating System

Services Available

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.2 server (x86) and • Instrumentation
(x86_64) Gold
• Remote Access
• Storage Management Service
(This service is part of the Server
Administrator. See Table 1-1 for
information on where you can find
Server Administrator)
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 (SP2)
(x86_64)

• Instrumentation
• Remote Access
• Storage Management Service
(This service is part of the Server
Administrator. See Table 1-1 for
information on where you can find
Server Administrator)

NOTE: The Storage Management Service refers to the enhanced Storage Management
Service. Server Administrator no longer supports the basic Storage Management
Service (also known as Array Manager).

Server Administrator Services

Systems Management Standards
Availability

Overview
Dell™ OpenManage™ Server Administrator supports the following major
systems management protocols:
•

HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS)

•

Common Information Model (CIM)

•

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
NOTE: See Table 1-1 for information on where you can find the Server
Administrator application.
NOTE: See the Dell OpenManage Server Administrator readme file (packaged with
the Server Administrator application) as well as the Dell Support website at
support.dell.com for information on SNMP security concerns. You must apply
updates from your operating system's master SNMP agents to ensure that Dell's
SNMP subagents are secure.

If your system supports SNMP, you must install and enable the service on
your operating system. If SNMP services are available on your operating
system, the Server Administrator installation program installs the supporting
agents for SNMP.
NOTE: After you install SNMP, it must be enabled. For more information on enabling
SNMP-supported agents, see the Server Administrator User's Guide.
HTTPS is supported on all operating systems. Support for CIM and SNMP
is operating system dependent and, in some cases, operating system-version
dependent.

Systems Management Standards Availability

Availability on Supported Systems
On supported Microsoft® Windows® operating systems, Server
Administrator supports two systems management standards: CIM/WMI
and SNMP.
On supported Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® and SUSE® Linux Enterprise
Server operating systems, Server Administrator supports the SNMP systems
management standard.
Server Administrator adds considerable security to these systems management
standards. All set operations for attributes (for example, changing the value of
an asset tag) must be performed with Dell OpenManage IT Assistant while
logged in with the required authority. As a result of the added security that
IT Assistant offers for systems management, IT Assistant is the only
management console that you can use to change attributes.

Availability on Supported Operating Systems
Table 3-1 shows the availability of the systems management standards for
each supported operating system.
Table 3-1. Availability of Systems Management Standard by
Operating System
Operating System
Server®

SNMP

CIM

Windows
2008 family and
Windows Server 2003 family

Available from the operating Always installed
system installation media

Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS, ES,
and WS Version 4.7 (x86) and
(x86_64)

Available in the net-snmp
package from the operating
system installation media

Unavailable

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.2 Server Available in the net-snmp
(x86) and (x86_64)
package from the operating
system installation media

Unavailable

Available in the net-snmp
package from the operating
system installation media

Unavailable

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
version 10 SP2

Systems Management Standards Availability

Server Administrator Supported
Applications and Systems

This section provides information on instrumentation, applications, and
systems that are supported by the systems management software.

Version Number Information
All software supporting the Dell™ systems and Dell PowerVault™ appliances
are delivered in Dell OpenManage™ stack releases that include the complete
group of programs and that are fully tested for the supported platforms.
An example is the Dell OpenManage 5.3.2 release of the Dell OpenManage
software that supports most Dell systems from February 2002 through
March 2008. The version of the software is significant. In this example,
the first number (5) represents the major version number. You should upgrade
your software any time Dell delivers a new major version. The second number (3)
is the release number. A new release may have some minor features and fixes
associated with it. You do not need to upgrade to the latest release unless that
release is enabling your specific hardware or solving an issue you may be
experiencing. You may skip releases as needed. The last number (2) is the
hardware platform refresh number. This indicates that the software has been
updated to support a new system. For example, if you have older systems
running version 5.2.1, there is no need to upgrade to version 5.2.2 for a
platform refresh.

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

Compatible Systems and Applications by
Installation and Server Management
CD/DVD Version
Table 4-1 shows compatible applications and Dell systems for the
Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD.
Table 4-1. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for the Dell Systems
Management Tools and Documentation DVD for
Dell OpenManage 6.0.1, 5. 5, and 5.4
Dell Systems
Management Tools
and Documentation
DVD

Supported
System/Version Number
for Dell OpenManage
6.0.1

Dell systems
R610*
(* indicates new
R710*
systems for the given
version of the DVD) T610*
M610*
M710*

Supported
System/Version
Number for Dell
OpenManage 5.5

Supported System/
Version Number for
Dell
OpenManage 5.4

600SC
650
700
750
750N
755N
770N
775N
800
830
840
850
860
1600SC
1650
1655MC
1750
1800
1850
1855
1900
1950
1955
2600
2650

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

Table 4-1. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for the Dell Systems
Management Tools and Documentation DVD for
Dell OpenManage 6.0.1, 5. 5, and 5.4 (continued)
Dell Systems
Management Tools
and Documentation
DVD

Supported
System/Version Number
for Dell OpenManage
6.0.1

Supported
System/Version
Number for Dell
OpenManage 5.5

Supported System/
Version Number for
Dell
OpenManage 5.4

2800
2850
2900
2950
2970
4600
6600
6650
6800
6850
6950
T300
R200
R300
M600
M605
T605
R900

2800
2850
2900
2950
2970
4600
6600
6650
6800
6850
6950
T300*
R200
R300*
M600
M605
T605
R900
MD1120*
PowerVault 100
PowerVault 500
PowerVault 600
PowerVault
NX1950

M805*
M905*
T100*

MD1120
PowerVault 100
PowerVault 500
PowerVault 600
PowerVault
NX1950

PowerVault
DL2000*

NOTE: T100 does not support Dell OpenManage Server Administrator. However, you can
use Dell Systems Build and Update Utility to install operating system.

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

Supported
System/Version Number
for Dell OpenManage
6.0.1

Supported
System/Version
Number for Dell
OpenManage 5.5

Supported System/
Version Number for
Dell
OpenManage 5.4

Supported operating
systems

• Microsoft® Windows • Microsoft
• Microsoft
Server® 2008 Web,
Windows
Windows Server
Standard, Enterprise,
Server 2008
2008 Web,
Web,
and Core Edition
Standard,
(x86).
Standard,
Enterprise, and
Enterprise,
Core Edition
• Microsoft Windows
and
Core
(x86).
Server 2008
Edition (x86). • Microsoft
Standard, Enterprise,
DataCenter, and
• Microsoft
Windows Server
Windows
Core Edition (x64).
2008 Standard,
Server
2008
Enterprise,
• Microsoft Windows
Standard,
DataCenter,
Server 2003 R2
Enterprise,
and Core
Standard, Enterprise,
DataCenter,
Edition (x64).
and Datacenter x64
and
Core
Editions with SP2
• Microsoft
Edition (x64).
Windows Server
• Microsoft Windows
•
Microsoft
2003 R2
Server 2003 R2
Windows
Standard,
Standard and
Server
2003
Enterprise, and
Enterprise Editions
R2 Standard,
Datacenter x64
with SP2 (32-bit x86)
Enterprise,
Editions with
• Microsoft Windows
and
SP2
Server 2003 Web and
Datacenter
• Microsoft
Enterprise Editions
x64 Editions
Windows Server
with SP2 (32-bit x86)
with SP2
2003 R2

• Microsoft
• Microsoft
Windows Essential
Windows
Business Server
Server 2003
R2 Standard
2008 Standard and
and
Premium Editions

Enterprise
Editions with
SP2 (32-bit
x86)

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

Standard and
Enterprise
Editions with
SP2 (32-bit x86)

Supported
System/Version Number
for Dell OpenManage
6.0.1

Supported
System/Version
Number for Dell
OpenManage 5.5

• Microsoft
• Microsoft
Windows
Windows Small
Server 2003
Business Server
Web and
2008 Standard and
Enterprise
Premium Editions

Editions with
• Microsoft Windows
SP2 (32-bit
Small Business Server
x86)
2003 R2 Standard
• Microsoft
and Premium
Windows
Editions
• Microsoft Windows
XP Professional with
SP2
• Red Hat® Enterprise
Linux® WS, ES, and
AS (Version 4.7)
(x86)
• Red Hat Enterprise
Linux WS, ES, and
AS (Version 4.7)
(x86_64)
• Red Hat Enterprise
Linux 5.2 server
(x86)
• Red Hat Enterprise
Linux 5.2 server
(x86_64)

Small
Business
Server 2008
Standard
and
Premium
Editions

• Microsoft
Windows
Small
Business
Server 2003
R2 Standard
and Premium
Editions

Supported System/
Version Number for
Dell
OpenManage 5.4
• Microsoft
Windows Server
2003 Web and
Enterprise
Editions with
SP2 (32-bit x86)
• Microsoft
Windows®
Small Business
Server 2003 R2
Standard and
Premium
Editions
• Microsoft
Windows
Storage Server
2003 R2
Express,
Workgroup,
Standard, and
Enterprise x64
Editions
• Microsoft
Windows
Unified Data
Storage Server
2003 Gold
Standard and
Enterprise x64
Editions

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

Supported
System/Version Number
for Dell OpenManage
6.0.1

Supported
System/Version
Number for Dell
OpenManage 5.5

Supported System/
Version Number for
Dell
OpenManage 5.4

• SUSE Linux
Enterprise Server 10
SP2 (x86_64)

• Microsoft
• Microsoft
Windows
Windows XP
Storage Server
Professional
with SP2
2003 R2
®
• VMware ESX
Express,
• Microsoft
Version 3.5
Workgroup,
Windows 2000
Update 4
Standard, and
Server and
Enterprise x64
• Microsoft HyperAdvanced Server
Editions
V™ and Hyper-V
with SP4
Server
• Microsoft
• Red Hat
Windows
• Citrix™ XenServer™
Enterprise
Unified Data
5.0 Hotfix 2 HDD
Linux WS, ES,
Storage Server
and AS
2003 Gold
(Version 4.5)
Standard and
(x86)
Enterprise x64
•
Red Hat
Editions
Enterprise
• Microsoft
Linux WS, ES,
Windows XP
and AS
Professional
(Version 4.5)
with SP2
(x86_64)

• Microsoft
Windows
Server 2003
Compute
Cluster
Edition
• Microsoft

Windows
Server HPC
2008

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

• Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 5 server
(x86)
• Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 5 server
(x86_64)

Supported
System/Version Number
for Dell OpenManage
6.0.1

Supported
System/Version
Number for Dell
OpenManage 5.5

Supported System/
Version Number for
Dell
OpenManage 5.4

• Microsoft
• SUSE Linux
Windows
Enterprise
2000 Server
Server 9 SP4
and Advanced
(x86_64)
Server with
• SUSE Linux
SP4
Enterprise
• Red Hat
Server 10
Enterprise
(x86_64)
Linux WS,
ES, and AS
(Version 4.5)
(x86)
• Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux WS,
ES, and AS
(Version 4.5)
(x86_64)
• Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 5.2
server (x86)
• Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 5.2
server
(x86_64)
• SUSE Linux
Enterprise
Server 9 SP4
(x86_64)

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

Supported
System/Version Number
for Dell OpenManage
6.0.1

Supported
System/Version
Number for Dell
OpenManage 5.5

Supported System/
Version Number for
Dell
OpenManage 5.4

• SUSE Linux
Enterprise
Server 10 SP2
(x86_64)
• Citrix
XenServer
Dell Edition
5.0 Flash and
HDD Image

• VMware
ESX Version
3.5 Update 2
• Microsoft
Hyper-V and
Hyper-V
Server
NOTE: See the Dell Systems Software Support Matrix on the Dell Support website at
support.dell.com for the latest information on supported operating systems.
Server Administrator 6.0.1

5.5

5.4

Server Administrator 4.0
Framework

3.5

3.4

Instrumentation
6.0
Service: Server Agent

5.9.5

5.8

Diagnostic Service

IT Assistant

8.4

8.3

8.2

3.0

2.4

Storage Management 3.0.2
Service

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

Supported
System/Version Number
for Dell OpenManage
6.0.1

Supported
System/Version
Number for Dell
OpenManage 5.5

Supported System/
Version Number for
Dell
OpenManage 5.4

CMC

1.0

iDRAC6

1.0

iDRAC

1.0/2.0

1.2

1.0

DRAC 5

1.40

1.3.3

DRAC 4

1.61

1.6.1

DRAC/MC

1.50

1.4

DRAC III, DRAC
III/XT, ERA, ERA/O,
ERA/XT

3.38

3.3.8

ERA/MC

1.44

800

1.30 or later

830

1.44 or later

1.41 or later

840

1.67 or later

850

1.44 or later

1.41 or later

860

1.67 or later

1425SC

1.30 or later

1800

1.23 or later

1850

1.23 or later

1855

1.11 or later

1900

1.29 or later

1.27 or later

1950

1.29 or later

1.27 or later

1955

1.10 or later

RAC Firmware

BMC Firmware Version On Dell Systems

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

Supported
System/Version
Number for Dell
OpenManage 5.5

Supported System/
Version Number for
Dell
OpenManage 5.4

2800

1.23 or later

2850

1.23 or later

2900

1.29 or later

1.27 or later

2950

1.29 or later

1.27 or later

2970

See the appropriate readme file for
the latest information.

6800

1.64 or later

6850

1.64 or later

6950

1.29 or later

1.26 or later

T300

3.0 or later

R200

3.0 or later

R300

3.0 or later

T605

3.0 or later

R900

3.0 or later

M805

3.0 or later

M905

3.0 or later

PowerVault 100

3.0 or later

PowerVault 500

3.0 or later

PowerVault 600

3.0 or later

PowerVault NX1950

3.0 or later

PowerVault DL2000

3.0 or later

Supported
System/Version Number
for Dell OpenManage
6.0.1

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

Supported
System/Version Number
for Dell OpenManage
6.0.1

R610

1.0 (iDRAC firmware)

R710

1.0 (iDRAC firmware)

T610

1.0 (iDRAC firmware)

M610 (CMC)

2.0 (iDRAC firmware)

M710 (CMC)

2.0 (iDRAC firmware)

Supported
System/Version
Number for Dell
OpenManage 5.5

Supported System/
Version Number for
Dell
OpenManage 5.4

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

Table 4-2 shows compatible applications and Dell systems for the Dell
Systems Console and Agent CD (version 5.3) or Dell Systems Management
Tools and Documentation DVD.
Table 4-2. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Dell Systems Console and
Agent CD Version 5.3 and 5.3.0.1
Dell Systems Console and
Agent CD Component

5.3

5.3.0.1

Dell systems
(* indicates new systems
for the given version of the
CD)

600SC
650
700
750
750N
755N
770N
775N
800
830
840
850
860
1600SC
1650
1655MC
1750
1800
1850
1855
1900
1950
1955
2600
2650

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

Table 4-2. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Dell Systems Console and
Agent CD Version 5.3 and 5.3.0.1 (continued)
Dell Systems Console and
Agent CD Component

Supported operating
systems

5.3

5.3.0.1

2800
2850
2900
2950
2970
4600
6600
6650
6800
6850
6950
R200
M600
M605
R900
PowerVault 100
PowerVault 500
PowerVault 600
PowerVault NX1950

• Microsoft Windows
• Microsoft Windows Server
Server 2008 Web,
2008 Web, Standard,
Standard, Enterprise,
Enterprise, and Core
and Core Edition (x86).
Edition (x86).
• Microsoft Windows
• Microsoft Windows Server
Server 2008 Standard,
2008 Standard, Enterprise,
Enterprise, DataCenter,
DataCenter, and Core
and Core Edition (x64).
Edition (x64).
• Microsoft Windows
Server 2003 R2
Standard, Enterprise,
and Datacenter x64
Editions with SP2

• Microsoft Windows Server
2003 R2 Standard,
Enterprise, and
Datacenter x64 Editions
with SP2

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

Table 4-2. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Dell Systems Console and
Agent CD Version 5.3 and 5.3.0.1 (continued)
Dell Systems Console and
Agent CD Component

5.3

5.3.0.1

• Microsoft Windows
• Microsoft Windows Server
Server 2003 R2 Standard
2003 R2 Standard and
and Enterprise Editions
Enterprise Editions with
with SP2 (32-bit x86)
SP2 (32-bit x86)
• Microsoft Windows
• Microsoft Windows Server
Server 2003 Web and
2003 Web and Enterprise
Enterprise Editions with
Editions with SP2 (32-bit
SP2 (32-bit x86)
x86)
• Microsoft Windows
Small Business Server
2003 R2 Standard and
Premium Editions

• Microsoft Windows Small
Business Server 2003 R2
Standard and Premium
Editions

• Microsoft Windows
Storage Server 2003 R2
Express, Workgroup,
Standard, and
Enterprise x64 Editions

• Microsoft Windows
Storage Server 2003 R2
Express, Workgroup,
Standard, and Enterprise
x64 Editions

• Microsoft Windows
• Microsoft Windows Unified
Unified Data Storage
Data Storage Server 2003
Server 2003 Gold
Gold Standard and
Standard and Enterprise
Enterprise x64 Editions
x64 Editions
• Microsoft Windows XP
• Microsoft Windows XP
Professional with SP2
Professional with SP2
• Microsoft Windows 2000
• Microsoft Windows
2000 Server and
Advanced Server
with SP4
• Red Hat Enterprise
Linux 5 server (x86)
• Red Hat Enterprise
Linux 5 server (x86_64)

Server and Advanced
Server with SP4

• Red Hat Enterprise
Linux 5 server (x86)
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux
5 server (x86_64)

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

Table 4-2. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Dell Systems Console and
Agent CD Version 5.3 and 5.3.0.1 (continued)
Dell Systems Console and
Agent CD Component

5.3

5.3.0.1

• SUSE Linux Enterprise
Server 9 SP3(x86_64)

• SUSE Linux Enterprise
Server 10 (x86_64)

NOTE: See the Dell Systems Software Support Matrix on the Dell Support website at
support.dell.com for the latest information on supported operating systems.
Server Administrator

5.3

5.3.0.1

Server Administrator
Framework

3.3

Instrumentation Service:
Server Agent

5.8

Diagnostic Service

IT Assistant

8.1

Storage Management
Service

2.3

CMC

1.0

iDRAC

1.0

DRAC 5

1.30

DRAC 4

1.60

DRAC/MC

1.4

DRAC III, ERA, ERA/O,
ERA/XT

3.35

ERA/MC

1.44

RAC Firmware

BMC Firmware Version On Dell Systems

R900

3.0 or later

PowerVault 100

3.0 or later

PowerVault 500

3.0 or later

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

Table 4-2. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Dell Systems Console and
Agent CD Version 5.3 and 5.3.0.1 (continued)
Dell Systems Console and
Agent CD Component

5.3

5.3.0.1

PowerVault 600

3.0 or later

PowerVault NX1950

3.0 or later

800

1.30 or later

830

1.41 or later

840

1.67 or later

850

1.41 or later

860

1.67 or later

1425SC

1.30 or later

1800

1.23 or later

1850

1.23 or later

1855

1.11 or later

1900

1.27 or later

1950

1.27 or later

1955

1.23 or later

2800

1.23 or later

2850

1.23 or later

2900

1.27 or later

2950

1.27 or later

2970

See the appropriate readme file for the latest
information.

6800

1.64 or later

6850

1.64 or later

6950

1.26 or later

Table 4-3 shows compatible applications and Dell systems for the Dell
PowerEdge Installation and Server Management CD (versions 5.2 and 5.2.1).

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

Table 4-3. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Installation and
Server Management CD Version 5.2 and 5.2.1
Installation and Server
5.2
Management CD Version

5.2.1

Dell PowerEdge systems
(* Indicates new systems
for the given version of
the CD)

R200*

600SC
650
700
750
750N
755N
770N
775N
800
830
840
850
860
1600SC
1650
1655MC
1750
1800
1850
1855
1900
1950
1955
2600
2650
2800
2850
2900
2950
2970*
4600
6600
6650
6800
6850
6950

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

Table 4-3. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Installation and
Server Management CD Version 5.2 and 5.2.1 (continued)
Installation and Server
5.2
Management CD Version

5.2.1

Supported operating
systems

• Microsoft Windows
Server 2003 R2 Standard,
Enterprise, and
Datacenter x64 Editions
with SP2

• Microsoft Windows Server
2003 R2 Standard,
Enterprise, and
Datacenter x64 Editions
with SP2

• Microsoft Windows
Server 2003 R2 Standard
and Enterprise Editions
with SP2 (32-bit x86)

• Microsoft Windows Server
2003 R2 Standard and
Enterprise Editions with
SP2 (32-bit x86)

• Microsoft Windows
Server 2003 Web and
Enterprise Editions with
SP2 (32-bit x86)

• Microsoft Windows Server
2003 Web and Enterprise
Editions with SP2
(32-bit x86)

• Microsoft Windows Small • Microsoft Windows Small
Business Server 2003 R2
Business Server 2003 R2
Standard and Premium
Standard and Premium
Editions
Editions
• Microsoft Windows
Storage Server 2003 R2
Express, Workgroup,
Standard, and Enterprise
x64 Editions

• Microsoft Windows
Storage Server 2003 R2
Express, Workgroup,
Standard, and Enterprise
x64 Editions

• Microsoft Windows
Unified Data Storage
Server 2003 Gold
Standard and Enterprise
x64 Editions

• Microsoft Windows XP
Professional with SP2

• Microsoft Windows 2000
Server and Advanced
Server with SP4

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
WS, ES, and AS (version 4)
WS, ES, and AS (version 4)
(x86)
(x86)

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

Table 4-3. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Installation and
Server Management CD Version 5.2 and 5.2.1 (continued)
Installation and Server
5.2
Management CD Version

5.2.1

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
WS, ES, and AS (version 4)
WS, ES, and AS (version 4)
(x86_64)
(x86_64)
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
5 server (x86)
5 server (x86)
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
5 server (x86_64)
5 server (x86_64)
• SUSE Linux Enterprise
Server 9 SP3 (x86_64)

• SUSE Linux Enterprise
Server 9 (x86_64)

• SUSE Linux Enterprise
Server 10 Gold (x86_64)

• SUSE Linux Enterprise
Server 10 (x86_64)

Server Administrator

5.2

5.2.1

Server Administrator
Framework

3.2

Instrumentation Service: 5.7
Server Agent

5.7

Diagnostic Service

IT Assistant

8.0.1

Storage Management
Service

2.2

DRAC 5

1.20

DRAC 4

1.50

DRAC/MC

1.4

RAC Firmware

1.4

DRAC III, ERA, ERA/O, 3.35
ERA/XT

3.35

ERA/MC

1.44

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

Table 4-3. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Installation and
Server Management CD Version 5.2 and 5.2.1 (continued)
Installation and Server
5.2
Management CD Version

5.2.1

BMC Firmware Version On Dell Systems
800

1.30 or later

830

1.41 or later

840

1.67 or later

850

1.41 or later

860

1.67 or later

1425SC

1.30 or later

1800

1.23 or later

1850

1.23 or later

1855

1.11 or later

1900

1.27 or later

1950

1.27 or later

1955

1.23 or later

2800

1.23 or later

2850

1.23 or later

2900

1.27 or later

2950

1.27 or later

2970

See the appropriate readme file for the latest information.

6800

1.64 or later

6850

1.64 or later

6950

1.26 or later

R200

2.1 or later

Table 4-4 shows compatible applications and Dell systems for the Dell
PowerEdge Installation and Server Management CD (versions 5.0 to 5.1.1).

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

Table 4-4. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Installation and Server
Management CD Version 5.0 to 5.1.1
Installation and
5.0
Server Management
CD Version

5.1

5.1.1

Dell PowerEdge
systems
(* Indicates new
systems for the
given version of the
CD)

600SC
650
700
750
750N
755N
770N
775N
800
830
840*
850
860*
1600SC
1650
1655MC
1750
1800
1850
1855
1900
1950
1955
2600
2650
2800
2850
2900
2950
4600
6600
6650
6800
6850

6950*

600SC
650
700
750
750N
755N
770N
775N
800
830
850
1600SC
1650
1655MC
1750
1800
1850
1855
1950*
1955*
2600
2650
2800
2850
2900*
2950*
4600
6600
6650
6800
6850

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

Table 4-4. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Installation and Server
Management CD Version 5.0 to 5.1.1 (continued)
Installation and
5.0
Server Management
CD Version

5.1

5.1.1

Supported
operating systems

• Microsoft
Windows Server
2003 family
(includes Web,
Standard,
Enterprise, and
x64 Editions)
(SP1)

• Microsoft
Windows Server
2003 family
(Standard and
Enterprise
Editions [R2])
(32- and 64 bit)

• Microsoft
Windows Server
2003 family
(includes Web,
Standard,
Enterprise, and
x64 Editions)
(SP1)

• Microsoft
• Microsoft
Windows Small
Windows Small
Business
Business
Server 2003 (SP1)
Server 2003 (SP1)
• Microsoft
Windows Server
2003 R2

• Microsoft
Windows Server
2003 R2

• Microsoft
• Microsoft
Windows Storage
Windows Storage
Server 2003 R2
Server 2003 R2
(includes Express,
(includes Express,
Standard,
Standard,
Workgroup, and
Workgroup, and
Enterprise
Enterprise
editions)
editions)
• Windows 2000
Server family
(includes
Windows 2000
Server, Windows
2000 Advanced
Server and
Microsoft
Windows Small
Business
Server 2000)

• Windows 2000
Server family
(includes
Windows 2000
Server, Windows
2000 Advanced
Server and
Microsoft
Windows Small
Business
Server 2000)

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

Table 4-4. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Installation and Server
Management CD Version 5.0 to 5.1.1 (continued)
Installation and
5.0
Server Management
CD Version

5.1

5.1.1

• Red Hat
Enterprise Linux
AS, ES, and WS

• Red Hat
Enterprise Linux
version 4 (x86
and x86_64)

• SUSE Linux
Enterprise Server
version 9 (SP3)
(x86_64)

• SUSE Linux
Enterprise Server
version 9 (SP3)
and 10 (Gold)
(x86_64)

version 3
(Update 6) (x86
and x86_64)

• Red Hat
Enterprise Linux
AS version 4
version 3
(Gold) (x86 and
(Update 6) (x86
x86_64)
and x86_64)

• SUSE Linux
Enterprise Server
version 10 (Gold)
(x86_64)

NOTE: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
version 10 does not support the DRAC 4 and
DRAC 5 client GUI.
Server
Administrator

5.0

5.1

5.1.1

Server
Administrator
Framework

3.0

3.1

3.1.1

Instrumentation
Service: Server
Agent

5.6

Diagnostic Service

3.6

IT Assistant

7.2

8.0

Storage
2.0
Management Service

2.1

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

Table 4-4. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Installation and Server
Management CD Version 5.0 to 5.1.1 (continued)
Installation and
5.0
Server Management
CD Version

5.1

5.1.1

RAC Firmware
DRAC 5

1.0

DRAC 4

1.35

DRAC/MC

1.3

DRAC III, ERA,
ERA/O, ERA/XT

3.3.5

ERA/MC

1.4.4

BMC Firmware Version On
800

1.30 or later

830

1.41 or later

840

1.0 or later

850

1.41 or later

860

1.0 or later

1425SC

1.30 or later

1800

1.23 or later

1850

1.23 or later

1855

1.0 or later

1950

1.0 or later

1955

1.0 or later

2800

1.23 or later

2850

1.23 or later

2900

1.0 or later

2950

1.0 or later

6800

1.40 or later

6850

1.40 or later

6950

1.0 or later

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

Table 4-5 shows compatible applications and Dell systems for the Dell
PowerEdge Installation and Server Management CD (versions 4.3 to 4.5.1).
Table 4-5. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Installation and Server
Management CD Version 4.3 to 4.5.1
Installation and 4.3
Server
Management
CD Version

4.4

4.5

4.5.1a

Dell
PowerEdge
systems
(* indicates
new systems
for the given
version of the
CD)

350
500SC
600SC
650
700
750
800
1400
1500SC
1550
1600SC
1650
1655MC
1750
1800
1850
1855
2400
2450
2500
2550
2600
2650
2800
2850
4400

350
500SC
600SC
650
700
750
800
830*
850*
1400
1500SC
1550
1600SC
1650
1655MC
1750
1800
1850
1855
2400
2450
2500
2550
2600
2650
2800

1850
2850
6800
6850

350
500SC
600SC
650
700
750
800
1400
1500SC
1550
1600SC
1650
1655MC
1750
1800
1850
1855
2400
2450
2500
2550
2600
2650
2800
2850
4400

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

Table 4-5. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Installation and Server
Management CD Version 4.3 to 4.5.1 (continued)
Installation and 4.3
Server
Management
CD Version

Supported
operating
systems

4.5.1a

4.4

4.5

4600
6400
6450
6600
6650
6800*
6850*
8450
750N
755N
770N
775N

4600
6400
6450
6600
6650
6800
6850
8450
750N
755N
770N
775N

2850
4400
4600
6400
6450
6600
6650
6800
6850
8450
750N
755N
770N
775N

• Microsoft
Windows
Server 2003
family
(includes
Web,
Standard,
and
Enterprise
editions)

• Microsoft
• Microsoft
• Microsoft
Windows
Windows
Windows
Server 2003
Server 2003
Server 2003
family
family
family
(includes
(includes
(includes
Web,
Web,
Web,
Standard,
Standard,
Standard,
Enterprise,
Enterprise,
Enterprise,
and
and
and
x64 Editions)
x64 Editions)
x64 Editions)
(SP1)
(SP1)
(SP1)

• Microsoft
Windows
Small
Business
Server [SBS]
2003

• Microsoft
Windows
Small
Business
Server 2003
(SP1)

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

• Microsoft
Windows
Small
Business
Server 2003
(SP1)

Table 4-5. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Installation and Server
Management CD Version 4.3 to 4.5.1 (continued)
Installation and 4.3
Server
Management
CD Version
• Windows
2000 Server
family
(includes
Windows
2000 Server,
Windows
2000
Advanced
Server, and
Windows
Small
Business
Server 2000)

4.4

4.5

4.5.1a

• Windows
2000 Server
family
(includes
Windows
2000 Server,
Windows
2000
Advanced
Server, and
Microsoft
Windows
Small
Business
Server 2000)

• Novell
• Novell
• NA
• Novell®
NetWare®
NetWare 6.5
NetWare 6.5
(Support Pack
(Support Pack
5.1 (Support
Pack 7 or later,
1 or later, plus
1 or later, plus
plus hot fixes)
hot fixes)
hot fixes)
• Novell
NetWare 6.5
(Support
Pack 1 or
later, plus hot
fixes)
• Red Hat
• Red Hat
• Red Hat
• Red Hat
Enterprise
Enterprise
Enterprise
Enterprise
Linux AS and
Linux AS, ES,
Linux AS, ES,
Linux AS,
ES
and WS
and WS
ES, and WS
version 3
version 3
version 3
(version 2.1)
(x86 and
(x86 and
(x86 and
x86_64)
x86_64)
x86_64)

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

Table 4-5. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Installation and Server
Management CD Version 4.3 to 4.5.1 (continued)
Installation and 4.3
Server
Management
CD Version

4.4

4.5

4.5.1a

• Red Hat
• Red Hat
• Red Hat
• Red Hat
Enterprise
Enterprise
Enterprise
Enterprise
Linux AS, ES,
Linux
Linux
Linux
and WS
version 4 (x86
version 4 (x86
version 4
version 3
and x86_64)
and x86_64)
(x86 and
x86_64)
Server
2.0
Administrator

2.1

2.2

2.3

Managed Node 2.0
Framework
(MNF)

2.1

2.2

2.3

Instrumentatio 5.3
n Service:
Server Agent

5.3

5.5.1

Diagnostic
Service

3.2

3.3

3.4

3.4.1

Server
2.0
Administrator
Core

2.1

2.2

IT Assistant

7.0

7.1

Storage
Management
Service: Array
Manager

3.7

Enhanced
Storage
Management
Service

1.1

1.2

1.4

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

Table 4-5. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Installation and Server
Management CD Version 4.3 to 4.5.1 (continued)
Installation and 4.3
Server
Management
CD Version

4.4

4.5

4.5.1a

RAC Firmware
DRAC 4

1.20

1.30

DRAC/MC

1.1

1.2

DRACIII,
ERA, ERA/O,
and ERA/XT

3.21

3.3

RAC firmware: NOTE: The DRAC II software is no longer included on the Dell Systems
Management Consoles CD, but can be obtained from earlier releases or
DRAC II
support.dell.com
ERA/MC

1.44

BMC Firmware Version On Dell Systems
800

1.30 or later

830

1.41 or later

850

1.41 or later

1425SC

1.30 or later

1800

1.23 or later

1850

1.23 or later

1855

1.0 or later

2800

1.23 or later

2850

1.23 or later

6800

1.33 or later

1.40 or later

6850

1.33 or later

1.40 or later

Introduced SAS support for these Dell systems: 6800 and 6850.

Table 4-6 shows compatible applications and Dell systems for Systems
Management CD version 4.1.3 to 4.2.

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

Table 4-6. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD
Versions 4.1.3 to 4.2
Systems
Management
CD Version

4.1.3

4.1.4

4.2

Dell
PowerEdge
systems
(* indicates
new systems
for the given
version of the
CD)

1855*

1855

350
500SC
600SC
650
700
750
800
1400
1500SC
1550
1600SC
1650
1655MC
1750
1800
1850
1855
2400
2450
2500
2550
2600
2650
2800
2850
4400
4600
6400
6450
6600
6650
8450
750N
755N
770N
775N

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

Table 4-6. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD
Versions 4.1.3 to 4.2 (continued)
Systems
Management
CD Version

4.1.3

4.1.4

4.2

Supported
operating
systems

Windows Server 2003
family (includes Web,
Standard, and
Enterprise editions)
and Microsoft
Windows Small
Business Server [SBS]
2003 (supported by
PowerEdge 2800 only)

Windows Server 2003
family (includes Web,
Standard, and
Enterprise editions)
and Microsoft
Windows Small
Business Server [SBS]
2003

Windows 2000 Server
family (includes
Windows 2000 Server,
Windows 2000
Advanced Server)

Windows 2000 Server
family (includes
Windows 2000 Server,
Windows 2000
Advanced Server, and
Windows 2000 SBS)

Novell NetWare 5.1
(Support Pack 7 or
later, plus hot fixes)

NOTE: Novell NetWare
is not supported on the
PowerEdge 650 system.
Novell NetWare 6.5
(Support Pack 1 or
later, plus hot fixes)

Novell NetWare 6.5
(Support Pack 1 or
later, plus hot fixes)

NOTE: Novell NetWare
is not supported on the
PowerEdge 650 system.
Red Hat Enterprise
Linux AS and ES
version 2.1 and AS,
ES, and WS version 3

Red Hat Enterprise
Linux AS and ES
version 2.1 and AS,
ES, and WS version 3

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

Table 4-6. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD
Versions 4.1.3 to 4.2 (continued)
Systems
Management
CD Version

4.1.3

4.1.4

4.2

Server
1.9.1
Administrator

1.9.1

1.9.2

Managed Node 1.9
Framework
(MNF)

1.9

Instrumentation 5.2
Service: Server
Agent

5.2

Diagnostic
Service

3.1.1

3.1

Update Service 1.9.2

1.9.1

Server
See "MNF" in this
Administrator table.
Core

See "MNF" in this
table.

IT Assistant

6.5.3

Storage
Management
Service: Array
Manager

3.6

enhanced
Storage
Management
Service

1.0

1.0.1

1.0

DRAC 4

1.0

1.1

DRAC/MC

1.0

DRACIII,
ERA, ERA/O,
and ERA/XT

3.21

3.1.1

RAC Firmware

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

Table 4-6. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD
Versions 4.1.3 to 4.2 (continued)
Systems
Management
CD Version

4.1.3

4.1.4

RAC firmware: NA
DRAC II

4.2

NOTE: The DRAC II

software is no longer
included on the
Systems Management
CD, but can be
obtained from earlier
releases or
support.dell.com.
ERA/MC

1.44

BMC
Firmware
Version

1.0

1.0.1

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

Table 4-7 shows compatible applications and Dell systems for Systems
Management CD version 4.0.1 to 4.1.2.
Table 4-7. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD
Versions 4.0.1 to 4.1.2
Systems
Management
CD Version

4.0.1

4.1

4.1.1

4.1.2

Dell
PowerEdge
systems
(* indicates
new systems
for the given
version of the
CD)

1850*
2800*
2850*

350
500SC
600SC
650
700
750
1400
1500SC
1550
1600SC
1650
1655MC
1750
1850
2400
2450
2500
2550
2600
2650
2800
2850
4400
4600
6400
6450
6600
6650
8450
750N
755N
770N
775N

1800*

800*

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

Table 4-7. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD
Versions 4.0.1 to 4.1.2 (continued)
Systems
Management
CD Version

4.0.1

4.1

4.1.1

4.1.2

Supported
operating
systems

Windows Server
2003 family
(includes Web,
Standard, and
Enterprise
editions) and
Microsoft
Windows Small
Business Server
[SBS] 2003
(supported by
PowerEdge 2800
only)

Windows Server
2003 family
(includes Web,
Standard, and
Enterprise
editions) and
Microsoft
Windows Small
Business Server
[SBS] 2003

Windows 2000
Server family
(includes
Windows 2000
Server,
Windows 2000
Advanced
Server)

Windows 2000
Server family
(includes
Windows 2000
Server,
Windows 2000
Advanced
Server, and
Windows 2000
SBS)

Novell
NetWare 5.1
(Support Pack 7
or later, plus hot
fixes)

NOTE: Novell
NetWare is not
supported on the
PowerEdge 650
system.

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

Table 4-7. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD
Versions 4.0.1 to 4.1.2 (continued)
Systems
Management
CD Version

4.0.1

4.1

4.1.1

4.1.2

Novell
NetWare 6.5
(Support Pack 1
or later, plus hot
fixes)

Novell NetWare
6.5 (Support
Pack 1 or later,
plus hot fixes)

NOTE: Novell

Novell
NetWare 6.5
(Support Pack 1
or later, plus hot
fixes)

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux AS and
ES version 2.1
and AS, ES, and
WS version 3

Server
1.8.1
Administrator

1.9

Managed Node 1.8.1
Framework
(MNF)

1.9

Instrumentation 5.1.1
Service: Server
Agent

5.2

Remote Access 4.0.0
Service SW

3.30 (DRAC III) NA
4.0.0 (DRAC 4)

BMC Firmware 1.0
Version

1.0.1

Diagnostic
Service

3.1

NetWare is not
supported on the
PowerEdge 650
system.
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux AS and
ES version 2.1
and AS, ES, and
WS version 3

3.0.1

Update Service 1.9

1.9.1

Server
See "MNF" in
Administrator this table.
Core

See "MNF" in
this table.

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

Table 4-7. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD
Versions 4.0.1 to 4.1.2 (continued)
Systems
Management
CD Version

4.0.1

4.1

4.1.1

4.1.2

IT Assistant

6.5.2

6.5.3

Storage
Management
Service: Array
Manager

3.5

3.6

enhanced
Storage
Management
Service

1.0

RAC firmware: NA
DRAC II

RAC Firmware
DRAC 4

NOTE: The

DRAC II software
is no longer
included on the
Systems
Management CD,
but can be
obtained from
earlier releases or
support.dell.com
RAC firmware: NA
DRAC III

3.12

RAC firmware: NA
DRAC III/XT

3.12

RAC firmware: NA
ERA

3.12

RAC firmware: NA
ERA/O

3.12

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

Table 4-8 shows compatible applications and Dell systems for Systems
Management CD version 3.5 to 3.8.
Table 4-8. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD
Versions 3.5 Through 3.8
Systems
Management
CD Version

3.5

3.6

3.7

3.8

Dell
PowerEdge
systems
(* indicates
new systems
for the given
version of the
CD)

350
500SC
600SC
650
1400
1500SC
1550
1600SC
1650
1655MC
1750
2400
2450
2500
2550
2600
2650
4400
4600
6400
6450
6600
6650
8450

350
500SC
600SC
650
700*
750*
1400
1500SC
1550
1600SC
1650
1655MC
1750
2400
2450
2500
2550
2600
2650
4400
4600
6400
6450
6600
6650
8450

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

Table 4-8. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD
Versions 3.5 Through 3.8 (continued)
Systems
Management
CD Version

3.5

3.6

3.7

3.8

Supported
operating
systems

Microsoft
Windows Server Windows Server Windows Server
Windows Server 2003 family
2003 family
2003 family
2003
(includes Web,
Standard, and
Enterprise
editions) and
Microsoft
Windows Small
Business Server
[SBS] 2003
Windows 2000
Server family
(SP3
recommended)

Windows 2000
Server family
(SP3
recommended)

Windows 2000
Server family
(includes
Windows 2000
Server, Windows
2000 Advanced
Server, and
Windows 2000
SBS)

Novell
NetWare 5.1
(SP4 or later)

Novell
NetWare 5.1
(SP5 or later)

Novell
NetWare 5.1
(Support Pack 6
or later)

NetWare 6.0
(SP1 or later)

NetWare 6.5

Novell NetWare Novell NetWare
6.5 (Support
6.5 (Support
Pack 1 or later) Pack 1 or later)

Red Hat Linux
Advanced
Server 2.1

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux AS
version 2.1

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux AS and
ES versions 2.1
and 3, and WS
version 3

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux AS
version 2.1 and
AS, ES, and WS
version 3

Red Hat
Linux 9

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

Table 4-8. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD
Versions 3.5 Through 3.8 (continued)
Systems
Management
CD Version

3.5

3.6

3.7

3.8

Server
1.5
Administrator

1.6

1.7

1.8

Managed
Node
Framework
(MNF)

1.6

1.7

1.8

Instrumentati 4.10.0
on Service:
Server Agent

4.11

4.12

5.1

Diagnostic
Service

2.5

2.6

2.7

3.0

Update
Service

1.6

1.7

1.8

1.9

Server
See "MNF" in
Administrator this table.
Core

See "MNF" in
this table.

IT Assistant

6.5

3.5

1.5

6.4.4

Storage
3.4
Management
Service: Array
Manager

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

Table 4-8. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD
Versions 3.5 Through 3.8 (continued)
Systems
Management
CD Version

3.5

3.6

3.7

3.8

Remote
2.5
Access Service
(RAS)

3.0

3.10

3.20

RAC
firmware:
DRAC II

2.5

RAC
firmware:
DRAC III

2.5

3.0

3.10

RAC
2.5
firmware:
DRAC III/XT

3.0

3.10

RAC
2.5
firmware: ERA

3.0

3.10

RAC
firmware:
ERA/O

3.0

3.10

RAC Firmware

2.5

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

Table 4-9 shows compatible applications and Dell systems for Systems
Management CD versions 3.2.3 through 3.4.
Table 4-9. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD
Versions 3.2.3 Through 3.4
Systems
3.2.3
Management CD
Version

3.3

3.3.3

3.4

Dell PowerEdge
systems
(* Indicates new
systems for the
given version of
the CD)

300
350
500SC
600SC
1300
1400
1500SC
1550
1600SC
1650
2300
2400
2450
2500
2550
2600
2650
4300
4350
4400
4600
6300
6350
6400
6450
6600
6650
8450

300
350
500SC
600SC
650*
1300
1400
1500SC
1550
1600SC
1650
1655MC
1750*
2300
2400
2450
2500
2550
2600
2650
4300
4350
4400
4600
6300
6350
6400
6450
6600
6650
8450

300
350
500SC
600SC
650
1300
1400
1500SC
1550
1600SC
1650
1655MC
1750
2300
2400
2450
2500
2550
2600
2650
4300
4350
4400
4600
6300
6350
6400
6450
6600
6650
8450

300
350
500SC
600SC
1300
1400
1500SC
1550
1600SC
1650
1655MC*
2300
2400
2450
2500
2550
2600
2650
4300
4350
4400
4600
6300
6350
6400
6450
6600
6650
8450

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

Table 4-9. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD
Versions 3.2.3 Through 3.4 (continued)
Systems
3.2.3
Management CD
Version

3.3

3.3.3

Supported
operating
systems

Microsoft
Windows 2000
Server Family
(SP3
recommended)

Microsoft
Windows NT®
4.0 Server
family (SP6a or
later)

Windows NT Windows
4.0 Server
Server 2003
family (SP6a or
later)

NetWare 5.1
(SP2 or later)

Windows 2000
Server family
(SP3
recommended)

NetWare 6.0
(SP1 or later)

NetWare 5.1
(SP2 or later)

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux
Advanced
Server 2.1

NetWare 6.0
(SP1 or later)

Linux
Advanced
Server 2.1

Red Hat Linux Linux
7.3 (with the Advanced
2.4.18-4smp
Server 2.1
kernel)
Linux 7.3 (with
the 2.4.18-4smp
kernel)

3.4

Linux 7.3 (with Linux 8.0 and
the 2.4.18-4smp Linux 9
kernel)

Linux 8.0 (with Linux 8.0 (with
the 2.4.18the 2.4.1814smp kernel) 14smp kernel)
Server
Administrator

1.2.3

1.3

1.3.4

1.4

Managed Node
Framework
(MNF)

1.2.3

1.3

1.4

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

Table 4-9. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD
Versions 3.2.3 Through 3.4 (continued)
Systems
3.2.3
Management CD
Version

3.3

3.3.3

3.4

Instrumentation 4.7.2
Service: Server
Agent

4.8

4.8.1

4.9

Remote Access
Service (RAS)

1.3.1

2.0

2.1

2.2

RAC firmware:
DRAC II

2.5

RAC firmware:
DRAC III

1.3

2.0

2.2

RAC firmware:
DRAC III/XT

2.0

2.2

RAC firmware:
ERA

1.2

2.0

2.1

2.2

RAC firmware:
ERA/O

1.2

2.0

2.2

Diagnostic
Service

2.2.1

2.3

2.3.1

2.4

Update Service

1.3

1.4

1.4.3

1.5

Server
Administrator
Core

See "MNF" in See "MNF" in
this table.
this table.

See "MNF" in
this table.

IT Assistant

6.4.2

6.4.3

6.4.4

Storage
Management
Service: Array
Manager

3.3

3.4

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

Table 4-10 shows supported elements for Systems Management CD versions
3.0 through 3.2.2.
Table 4-10.

Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD
Versions 3.0 Through 3.2.2

Systems
3.0
Management CD
Version

3.0.1

3.0.2

3.1

3.2

3.2.2

Dell PowerEdge
systems
(* Indicates new
systems for the
given version of
the CD)

300
350
500SC
1300
1400
1500SC
1550
1650*
2300
2400
2450
2500
2550
4300
4350
4400
4600*
6300
6350
6400
6450
8450

300
350
500SC
1300
1400
1500SC
1550
1650
2300
2400
2450
2500
2550
2650*
4300
4350
4400
4600
6300
6350
6400
6450
6600*
6650*
8450

300
350
500SC
1300
1400
1500SC
1550
1650
2300
2400
2450
2500
2550
2650
4300
4350
4400
4600
6300
6350
6400
6450
6600
6650
8450

300
350
500SC
600SC*
1300
1400
1500SC
1550
1650
2300
2400
2450
2500
2550
2600*
2650
4300
4350
4400
4600
6300
6350
6400
6450
6600
6650
8450

300
350
500SC
600SC
1300
1400
1500SC
1550
1600SC*
1650
2300
2400
2450
2500
2550
2600
2650
4300
4350
4400
4600
6300
6350
6400
6450
6600
6650
8450

300
350
500SC
1300
1400
1500SC
1550
2300
2400
2450
2500
2550
4300
4350
4400
6300
6350
6400
6450
8450

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

Table 4-10. Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD
Versions 3.0 Through 3.2.2 (continued)
Systems
3.0
Management CD
Version
Supported
operating
systems

3.0.1

3.0.2

3.1

3.2

3.2.2

Windows Windows Windows
NT 4.0
NT 4.0
NT 4.0
with SP4 Server
Server
family
family
(SP6a or (SP6a or
later)
later)

Windows
NT 4.0
Server
family
(SP6a or
later)

Windows
2000
Server
family

Windows
2000
Server
family
(hot fixes
rec. for
SNMP)

Windows
2000
Server
family
(SP3 rec.
)

Windows
2000
Server
family
(SP3 rec.)

Novell
NetWare
4.x, 5.x, or
6.x

Novell
NetWare
5.1 (SP2
or later)

Novell
NetWare
5.1 (SP2 or
later)

Linux 7.1 NetWare NetWare NetWare NetWare NetWare
6.0 (SP1 6.0 (SP1 6.0 (SP1 6.0 (SP1 6.0 (SP1 or
or later) or later) or later) or later) later)
Linux
Linux 7.1
Advanced (with
Server 2.1 latest
ucd-snmp
package)

Server
Administrator

1.0

1.0.1

Linux 7.1
(with
latest
ucd-snmp
package)

1.0.2

Linux
Linux 7.1 Linux
Advanced Advanced
(with
Server 2.1 Server 2.1
latest
ucd-snmp
package)
Linux
Advance
d Server
2.1

Linux 7.3
(with the
2.4.184smp
kernel)

1.1

1.2

1.2.2

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

Table 4-10.

Compatible Dell Systems and Applications for Systems Management CD
Versions 3.0 Through 3.2.2 (continued)

Systems
3.0
Management CD
Version

3.0.1

3.0.2

3.1

3.2

3.2.2

Managed Node
Framework

1.2

1.2.2

Instrumentation 4.5.1
Service: Server
Agent

4.5.1
4.5.2

4.6

1.2.1

Remote Access
Service (RAS)

4.7

4.7.1

RAC firmware:
DRAC II

2.4.1

2.5

1.3

RAC firmware:
DRAC III

1.1

1.2

2.5

RAC firmware:
DRAC III/XT

1.3

RAC firmware:
ERA

1.05

1.0

RAC firmware:
ERA/O

1.1

1.07

1.2

Diagnostic
Service

2.0

2.0.1

2.0.2

2.1

1.2

Update Service

1.1

1.2

1.2.1

Server
Administrator
Core

1.10

1.3

IT Assistant

6.2

6.3

1.2

See "MNF"
in this table.

Storage
Management
Service: Array
Manager

3.1.1

3.1.2

3.1.3

3.2

3.3

NOTE: The Systems Management CD versions 3.0 and later do not fully support the
following Dell systems: 1300, 2100, 2200, 2300, 4100, 4200, 4300, 4350, 6100, 6300, and 6350.

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

Device Drivers and Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Kernel Support
NOTE: The "Supported Operating Systems" section of Table 4-9 and Table 4-10
includes Red Hat Enterprise Linux kernel versions. Updated or later versions of Red
Hat Enterprise Linux may require the use of dynamic kernel support (see Dell
OpenManage Installation and Security User’s Guide for an explanation of
this feature).
The Instrumentation Service provides device drivers for the precompiled
kernels listed in Table 4-9 and Table 4-10. When the Instrumentation
Service detects that none of its prebuilt device drivers supports the running
kernel, it attempts to build a device driver for that kernel. This feature of
Server Administrator is called dynamic kernel support. Server Administrator's
dynamic kernel support builds a device driver when needed during the
Instrumentation Service installation or start-up.

Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems

Server Agent Supported Applications
and Systems

This section provides information on instrumentation, applications, and
systems that are supported by Dell OpenManage Applications CD versions 2.0
through 2.2. The Dell™ OpenManage™ Server Agent was supported
concurrently with the Dell OpenManage Hardware Instrumentation Package
(HIP) by the Applications CD versions 1.3 through 1.7.
For more information about applications and systems supported by HIP, see
"Hardware Instrumentation Package Supported Applications and Systems."
For more information about Server Administrator supported applications and
systems, see "Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems."
NOTE: The Applications CD version 2.0.1 and later does not fully support the
following Dell PowerEdge ™ systems: 1300, 2100, 2200, 2300, 4100, 4200, 4300, 4350,
6100, 6300, and 6350.
Table 5-1 shows compatible applications and Dell PowerEdge systems for
each Applications CD, versions 2.0 through 2.2.

Server Agent Supported Applications and Systems

Table 5-1. Server Agent Versions, Applications, and Dell Systems

Applications 2.0

2.0.1

2.0.2

2.1

2.2

Dell
PowerEdge
systems
(* indicates
new systems
for the given
version of
the CD)

300
350
1300
1400
1550
2300
2400
2450
2500*
2550*
4300
4350
4400
6300
6350
6400
6450
8450

300SC
350
1400SC
1550
2400
2450
2500
2500SC
2550
4400
6400
6450
8450

350
500SC*
1550

300
350
500SC
1300
1400
1550
2300
2400
2450
2500
2550
4300
4350
4400
6300
6350
6400
6450
8450

300
350
500SC
1300
1400
1500SC*
1550
2300
2400
2450
2500
2550
4300
4350
4400
6300
6350
6400
6450
8450

Supported
operating
systems

Windows
Windows
Windows NT
Microsoft® Windows
NT 4.0 with NT 4.0 with NT 4.0 with 4.0 with SP4
Windows
NT® 4.0 with SP4 or later SP4 or later SP 4 or later or later
SP4 or later

CD Version

Windows®
2000 Server
family

Windows
Windows
Windows
Windows
2000 Server 2000 Server 2000 Server 2000 Server
family
family
family
family

Novell®
NetWare®
4.x or 5.x

NetWare 4.x NetWare 4.x NetWare 4.x NetWare 4.x
or 5.x
or 5.x
or 5.x
or 5.x

Red Hat®
Linux 7.0
(kernel
version:
2.2.16)

Linux 7.0
(kernel
version:
2.2.16)

Linux 7.0

Server Agent Supported Applications and Systems

Linux 7.0

Table 5-1. Server Agent Versions, Applications, and Dell Systems (continued)

Applications 2.0

2.0.1

2.0.2

2.1

2.2

Instrumenta 4.3
tion Service:
Server Agent

4.3

4.4

4.4.1

4.5

CD Version

Remote
Access
Service:
DRAC II

2.3.2

2.3.3

2.4

Remote
Access
Service:
DRAC III

Online
Diagnostics

1.1

1.1.1

1.1.2

IT Assistant 6.0

6.0

2.7
Storage
Management
Service:
Array
Manager

3.0

3.1

Server Agent Supported Applications and Systems

Hardware Instrumentation Package
Supported Applications and
Systems
This section provides information about instrumentation, applications, and
systems that are supported by the Dell OpenManage Applications CD
versions 1.1 through 1.7. Both the Dell™ OpenManage™ Hardware
Instrumentation Package (HIP) and the Dell OpenManage Server Agent are
supported by the Applications CD versions 1.3 through 1.7.
For more information about applications and systems supported by Server
Agent, see "Server Agent Supported Applications and Systems."
Table 6-1 shows compatible applications and Dell PowerEdge™ systems for
the Applications CD versions 1.1 through 1.7.
Table 6-1. HIP Versions, Applications, and Dell PowerEdge Systems

Applications 1.1

1.2

1.3

1.4

1.5

1.6

1.7

1300
2100
2200
2300
2400
2450
4100
4200
4300
4350
4400
6100
6300
6350
6400
6450
8450

1300
1400*
2100
2200
2300
2400
2450
4100
4200
4300
4350
4400
6100
6300
6350
6400
6450
8450

300*
1300
1400
1550*
2300
2400
2450
4300
4350
4400
6300
6350
6400
6450
8450

300
350*
1300
1400
1550
2300
2400
2450
4300
4350
4400
6300
6350
6400
6450
8450

CD Version

PowerEdge
systems
(* Indicates
new systems for
the given
version of the
CD)

1300
2100
2200
2300
2400
2450
4100
4200
4300
4350
4400
6100
6300
6350
6400
6450
8450

Hardware Instrumentation Package Supported Applications and Systems

Table 6-1. HIP Versions, Applications, and Dell PowerEdge Systems (continued)

Applications 1.1

1.2

1.3

1.4

1.5

1.6

1.7

Windows
NT 4.0
with SP3 or
later

Windows
NT 4.0
with SP4 or
later

Windows
NT 4.0
with SP4
or later

Windows® Windows Windows
2000
2000 Server 2000
Server
Server
family
family
family

Windows
2000
Server
family

CD Version

Microsoft®
Windows
NT® 4.0
with SP3 or
later

Supported
operating
systems

Novell®
NetWare®
4.11 with
SP5 or later

Novell
NetWare
4.11 with
SP5 or later

NetWare
5.0

NetWare
4.x or 5.x

Instrumentation 3.5.2
Service: HIP

3.5.2

Instrumentation NA
Service: Server
Agent

4.0

4.2.1

4.2.2

Remote Access 2.2.1
Service: DRAC II

2.2.1

2.3

2.3.1

Online
Diagnostics

1.0

IT Assistant

5.1

5.2

6.0

Storage
Management
Service: Array
Manager

1.5

2.0

2.5

2.7

Hardware Instrumentation Package Supported Applications and Systems

BIOS Update Requirements

Overview
Prior to Dell OpenManage 4.3, Server Administrator Update Service provided
the ability to update system BIOS remotely from within the Server
Administrator GUI. The Update Service also provided interfaces for updating
many firmware and driver packages. The remote BIOS update capability did
not require that you be logged in directly to the system whose BIOS you were
updating. If the target system had the minimum required BIOS version
installed, you could update the BIOS to the latest version remotely. The
purpose of this section is to help you to identify the minimum prerequisite
BIOS version to update to the latest available BIOS for each supported
Dell™ PowerEdge™ system. You can use this method of BIOS update only if
you are running Dell OpenManage™ Systems Management CD version 4.2 or
earlier.
NOTE: Starting with Dell OpenManage version 4.3, the Systems Management CD
has been replaced by the Dell PowerEdge Installation and Server Management CD.
References in this guide to the Systems Management CD are for Dell OpenManage
versions 3.0 through 4.2.
NOTE: Starting with Dell OpenManage version 4.3, you can update your system’s
BIOS, drivers, and firmware from the Dell PowerEdge Server Update Utility CD or
the Dell Server Updates DVD or from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.

Minimum Requirements for BIOS Update Support
This section lists the minimum BIOS requirements for upgrading to the
latest BIOS version available for each Dell PowerEdge system supported by
Server Administrator. You can download the latest BIOS versions from the
Dell Support website at support.dell.com.
To locate the BIOS update files that you want, perform the steps in the
following subsections.

BIOS Update Requirements

Downloading the Latest BIOS Packages
1 Go to the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.
2 Click I'm looking for drivers and downloads.
3 Specify your system either by entering your Service Tag or by selecting the
product model. Click Confirm.
4 Expand Bios and click Download Now.
The File Download window appears.
5 Specify where you want to save your FlashBIOS file and click OK.
A download complete pop-up window appears.
6 Follow the installation instructions (appropriate for your file format) that
appear on the Download and Install page.

Minimum Required and Latest Available BIOS for
Update by System
Table 7-1 lists the minimum version of the BIOS that must be installed on
each system for the latest FlashBIOS package to be applied by remote update.
For the latest available BIOS version for each system that Server
Administrator supports, see the Dell PowerEdge Server Update Utility CD or
the Dell Server Updates DVD.
Table 7-1. PowerEdge Systems and Minimum BIOS Versions Required for
Remote Flash Update
PowerEdge System

Minimum BIOS Required for Remote Flash Update

300

A00

350

BIOS update is not supported for PowerEdge 350 systems.

500SC

A05

600SC

A00

650

A01

700

A00

BIOS Update Requirements

Table 7-1. PowerEdge Systems and Minimum BIOS Versions Required for
Remote Flash Update (continued)
PowerEdge System

Minimum BIOS Required for Remote Flash Update

750

A00

800

A00

1300

A04

1400/1400SC

A00

1500SC

A04

1550

A01

1600SC

A00

1650

A05

1655MC

A00

1750

A05

1800

A00

1850

A00

1855

A00

2300

A09

2400

A01

2450

A02

2500/2500SC

A00

2550

A06

2600

A01

2650

A00

4300

A06

4350

A03

4400

A04

4600

A00

BIOS Update Requirements

Table 7-1. PowerEdge Systems and Minimum BIOS Versions Required for
Remote Flash Update (continued)
PowerEdge System

Minimum BIOS Required for Remote Flash Update

6300

A08

6350

A08

6400

A01

6450

A01

6600

A08

6650

A08

8450

A06

BIOS Update Requirements

RAID Controller Supported Servers,
Operating Systems, Firmware, and
Driver Versions
Overview
Starting with Dell™ OpenManage™ Server Administrator version 5.0, only
the enhanced Storage Management Service will be supported. The Storage
Management Service allows you to configure and manage your storage
devices from within Server Administrator.

NOTE: Suppport for SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server (versions 9) operating system

is removed in Dell OpenManage version 6.0.1.

NOTE: The Storage Management Service mentioned in this guide refers to the
enhanced Storage Management Service. Server Administrator no longer supports
the basic Storage Management Service (also known as Array Manager).
NOTE: See Table 1-1 for information on where you can find the systems
management software.
Most versions of the systems management CD support management of RAID
controllers in the form of PERC cards, and some systems management
releases also support CERC IDE and SATA controllers. System
administrators responsible for monitoring the compatibility of their systems'
storage devices need a clear matrix that shows the elements that are
compatible with a particular storage controller. Each storage controller
version in turn supports a specific array of elements, including:
•

Version of the Storage Management Service

•

Dell system

•

Firmware version number required for a particular controller

•

Supported operating systems, where each operating system requires a
specific driver

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

For more information on Storage Management Services see the Dell
OpenManage Server Administrator User's Guide and the Dell OpenManage
Storage Management User’s Guide either on the Dell Support website at
support.dell.com or on the Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation
DVD.
Five types of controllers are included in this section:
•

The RAID controller card group contains the following controllers:
PERC 3/DC, PERC 3/SC, PERC 3/QC, PERC 4/SC, PERC 4/DC,
PERC 4e/DC, PERC 5/E, PERC 5/i Adapter, PERC 5/i Integrated,
SAS 5/iR Adapter, SAS 6/iR Integrated, PERC 6/E, PERC 6/i Adapter,
PERC 6/i Integrated, SAS 6/iR Adapter, CERC 6/i Integrated,
CERC ATA 100/4 Channel, and CERC SATA 1.5/6 Channel.

•

The RAID on motherboard (ROMB) group includes the following
controllers: PERC 3/Di, PERC 4/Di, PERC 4e/Di, PERC 4e/Si,
CERC SATA 1.5/2S, and SAS 5/iR Integrated.

•

The internal mirroring group, provided through the system BIOS, includes
the PERC 4/IM controller.

•

The LSI 1020/1030 embedded SCSI controller.

•

The SAS 5/i Integrated and SAS 5/E controller.
NOTE: The firmware and drivers listed in this section refer to the minimum
supported version as of the publication date of this document. Later versions of the
firmware and drivers may also be supported or required. For the most recent driver
and firmware requirements, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com for
the Storage Management Service.

Key to Table Footnotes
Some drivers in the following tables are marked with an asterisk. You can
refer to the following paragraph for more information:
Linux Driver Included in RPM*

The 1.1.4 Linux driver is included in RPM 2302 (Red Hat®
Package Manager 2302).

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

PERC 4/DC
The PERC 4/DC supports the following Dell PowerEdge™ systems: 650, 750,
800, 1650, 1750, 1800, 1850, 2500, 2550, 2600, 2650, 2800, 2850, 4400, 4600,
6400, 6450, 6600, 6650, 6800, 6850, and 8450.
The PERC 4/DC supports the following Dell PowerVault systems: PV745N,
PV770N, and PV775N.
Table 8-1 shows the other elements supported by the PERC 4/DC.
Table 8-1. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4/DC
Microsoft®
PERC
Storage
Dell
Management OpenManage Firmware Windows®
Version 2000
Service
Version
Driver

Windows
Server®
2003
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 5
server
Driver

SUSE® Linux
Enterprise
Server
(versions 9
and 10)

1.1

4.3

3500

5.46

6.41.2.32 2.10.7

1.2

4.4

351Q

5.48

6.46.2.32 2.10.7
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

2.20.4.4 NA

2.0

5.0

5.48
351X
(32-bit)
351S
(64-bit)

6.46.2.32 2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4 NA
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

2.20.4.7

2.1

5.1

5.48
351X
(32-bit)
351S
(64-bit)

6.46.2.32 2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4 NA
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

2.20.4.7

2.2

5.2

351S
NA
(64-bit)

6.46.3.64 NA

2.3

5.3

352D 5.48
(64-bit)

6.46.2.32 2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4 NA
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

2.4

5.4

352D 5.48
(64-bit)

6.46.2.32 2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4 NA
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux® 3
Driver

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

Table 8-1. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4/DC (continued)
Microsoft®
PERC
Storage
Dell
Management OpenManage Firmware Windows®
Version 2000
Service
Version
Driver

Windows
Server®
2003
Driver

3.0

5.5

352D 5.48
(64-bit)

6.46.2.32 2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4 NA
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

3.0.2

6.0.1

352D 5.48
(64-bit)

6.46.2.32 2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4 NA
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux® 3
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 5
server
Driver

SUSE® Linux
Enterprise
Server
(versions 9
and 10)

PERC 4e/DC
The PERC 4e/DC supports the following Dell PowerEdge systems: 830, 850,
1800, 1850, 1900, 1950, 2800, 2850, 2900, 2950, 2970, 6800, and 6850.
Table 8-2 shows the other elements supported by the PERC 4e/DC.
Table 8-2. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4/e DC
Storage
Management
Service

Dell OpenManage
Version

PERC Firmware Windows 2000 Windows Server Windows Server
Version
Driver
2003 Driver
2008 Driver

1.1

4.3

513T

5.46

6.41.2.32

1.2

4.4

521Q

5.48

6.46.2.32
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

2.0

5.0

521X

5.48

6.46.2.32
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

Table 8-2. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4/e DC (continued)
Storage
Management
Service

Dell OpenManage
Version

PERC Firmware Windows 2000 Windows Server Windows Server
Version
Driver
2003 Driver
2008 Driver

2.1

5.1

521X

5.48

6.46.2.32
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

2.2

5.2

522A

6.46.2.32
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

2.3

5.3

5A2D

6.46.2.32
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

Native

2.4

5.4

5A2D

6.46.2.32
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

Native

3.0

5.5

5B2D

6.46.2.32
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

Native

3.0.2

6.0.1

5B2D

6.46.2.32
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

Native

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

Table 8-3. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4/e DC
Storage
Management
Service

Dell OpenManage PERC
Version
Firmware
Version

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 3
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 5 server
Driver

SUSE Linux
Enterprise
Server
(versions 9 and
10)

1.1

4.3

513T

2.10.7

1.2

4.4

521Q

2.10.7

2.20.4.4

2.0

5.0

521X

2.10.10.1

2.20.4.4

2.20.4.7

2.1

5.1

521X

2.10.10.1

2.20.4.4

2.20.4.7

2.2

5.2

522A

2.10.10.1

2.20.4.4

2.20.4.7

2.3

5.3

5A2D

2.10.10.1

2.20.4.4

2.20.4.7

2.4

5.4

5A2D

2.10.10.1

2.20.4.4

2.20.4.7

3.0

5.5

5B2D

2.10.10.1

2.20.4.4

2.20.4.7

3.0.2

6.0.1

5B2D

2.10.10.1

2.20.4.4

2.20.4.7

Dell OpenManage version 5.3 supports only Update 5 of Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 4 and
only SP3 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 9. Dell OpenManage version 5.4 supports only
Gold for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server, SP4 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 9, and
Gold for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 10. Dell OpenManage version 5.5 supports only
Update 5 of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, Update 2 of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server, SP4 for SUSE
Linux Enterprise Server version 9, and SP2 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 10. Dell
Open-Manage version 6.0.1 supports only Update 7 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, Update 2 for Red
Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server, and SP2 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 10.

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

PERC 3/DC
The PERC 3/DC supports the following Dell PowerEdge systems: 1550, 1650,
1750, 2400, 2450, 2500, 2550, 2600, 2650, 4400, 4600, 6400, 6450, 6600, 6650,
7150, and 8450.
The PERC 3/DC supports the following Dell PowerVault systems: PV735N,
PV750N, PV755N, PV770N, and PV775N.
Table 8-4 shows the other elements supported by the PERC 3/DC.
Table 8-4. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 3/DC
Windows Windows Red Hat
PERC
Dell
Storage
Server 2003 Enterprise
Management OpenManage Firmware 2000
Linux 3
Driver
Version Driver
Version
Service
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 5
server
Driver

SUSE Linux
Enterprise
Server
(versions 9
and 10)

1.1

4.3

1970

5.46

6.41.2.32

2.10.7

1.2

4.4

198Q

5.48

6.46.2.32
(32-bit)
6.41.2.64
(64-bit)

2.10.7

2.20.4.4

2.0

5.0

198X

5.48

6.46.2.32
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4

2.1

5.1

198X

5.48

6.46.2.32
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4

2.2

5.2

199A

6.46.2.32
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

2.20.4.4

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

Table 8-4. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 3/DC (continued)
Windows Windows Red Hat
PERC
Dell
Storage
Server 2003 Enterprise
Management OpenManage Firmware 2000
Linux 3
Driver
Version Driver
Version
Service
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 5
server
Driver

SUSE Linux
Enterprise
Server
(versions 9
and 10)

2.3

5.3

199D

5.48

6.46.2.32
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4

2.4

5.4

199D

5.48

6.46.2.32
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4

3.0

5.5

199D

5.48

6.46.2.32
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4

3.0.2

6.0.1

199D

5.48

6.46.2.32
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4

Dell OpenManage version 5.3 supports only Update 5 of Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 4 and only
SP3 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 9. Dell OpenManage version 5.4 supports only Gold for
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server, SP4 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 9, and Gold for
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 10. Dell OpenManage version 5.5 supports only Update 5 for
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, Update 2 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server, SP4 for SUSE Linux
Enterprise Server version 9, and SP2 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 10. Dell OpenManage
version 6.0.1 supports only Update 7 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, Update 2 for Red Hat Enterprise
Linux 5 server, and SP2 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 10.

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

PERC 3/QC
The PERC 3/QC supports the following Dell PowerEdge systems: 2400, 2450,
2500, 2550, 2600, 2650, 4400, 4600, 6400, 6450, 6600, 6650, 7150, and 8450.
The PERC 3/QC supports the following Dell PowerVault systems: PV735N
PV750N, PV755N, PV770N, and PV775N.
Table 8-5 shows the other elements supported by the PERC 3/QC.
Table 8-5. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 3/QC
Windo Windows
PERC
Dell
Storage
Managemen OpenManage Firmware ws 2000 Server 2003
Version Driver Driver
Version
t Service

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 3
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 5
server
Driver

SUSE
Linux
Enterpris
e Server
(versions
9 and 10)

1.1

4.3

1970

5.46

6.41.2.32

2.10.7

1.2

4.4

198Q

5.48

6.46.2.32
(32-bit)
6.41.2.64
(64-bit)

2.10.7

2.20.4.4

2.0

5.0

198X

5.48

6.46.2.32
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4

2.1

5.1

198X

5.48

6.46.2.32
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4

2.2

5.2

199A

6.46.2.32
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

2.20.4.4

2.3

5.3

199D

5.48

6.46.2.32(32- 2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4
bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

Table 8-5. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 3/QC (continued)
Windo Windows
PERC
Dell
Storage
Managemen OpenManage Firmware ws 2000 Server 2003
Version Driver Driver
Version
t Service

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 3
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 5
server
Driver

SUSE
Linux
Enterpris
e Server
(versions
9 and 10)

2.4

5.4

199D

5.48

6.46.2.32(32- 2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4
bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

3.0

5.5

199D

5.48

6.46.2.32(32- 2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4
bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

3.0.2

6.0.1

199D

5.48

6.46.2.32(32- 2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4
bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

PERC 4/Di
The PERC 4/Di supports the following Dell PowerEdge systems: 1750 and
2600.
Table 8-6 shows the other elements supported by the PERC 4/Di.
Table 8-6. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4/Di
Windows Windows
PERC
Dell
Storage
Server
Management OpenManage Firmware 2000
2003
Version Driver
Version
Service
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 3
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 5
server
Driver

SUSE
Linux
Enterprise
Server
(versions 9
and 10)

4.3
1.1 on a
PowerEdge™
1750

4130

5.46

6.41.2.32 2.10.7

4.3

2.500

5.46

6.41.2.32 2.10.7

1.1 on a
PowerEdge
2600

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

Table 8-6. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4/Di (continued)
Windows Windows
PERC
Dell
Storage
Server
Management OpenManage Firmware 2000
2003
Version Driver
Version
Service
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 3
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 5
server
Driver

SUSE
Linux
Enterprise
Server
(versions 9
and 10)

1.2 on a
PowerEdge
1750

4.4

421Q

5.48

6.46.2.32 2.10.7
(32-bit)
6.41.2.32
(64-bit)

2.20.4.4

1.2 on a
PowerEdge
2600

4.4

251Q

5.48

6.46.2.32 2.10.7
(32-bit)
6.41.2.32
(64-bit)

2.20.4.4

2.0 on a
PowerEdge
1750

5.0

421W

5.48

6.46.2.32 2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

2.0 on a
PowerEdge
2600

5.0

251X

5.48

6.46.2.32 2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

2.1 on a
PowerEdge
1750

5.1

421W

5.48

6.46.2.32 2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

2.1 on a
PowerEdge
2600

5.1

251X

5.48

6.46.2.32 2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

2.2 on a
PowerEdge
2600

5.2

252A

6.46.2.32 NA
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

2.20.4.4

2.2 on a
PowerEdge
1750

5.2

422A

6.46.2.32 NA
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

2.20.4.4

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

Table 8-6. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4/Di (continued)
Windows Windows
PERC
Dell
Storage
Server
Management OpenManage Firmware 2000
2003
Version Driver
Version
Service
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 3
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 5
server
Driver

SUSE
Linux
Enterprise
Server
(versions 9
and 10)

2.3 on a
PowerEdge
2600

5.3

252D

5.48

6.46.2.32 2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

2.3 on a
PowerEdge
1750

5.3

422D

5.48

6.46.2.32 2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

2.4 on a
PowerEdge
2600

5.4

252D

5.48

6.46.2.32 2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

2.4 on a
PowerEdge
1750

5.4

422D

5.48

6.46.2.32 2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

3.0 on a
PowerEdge
2600

5.5

252D

5.48

6.46.2.32 2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

3.0 on a
PowerEdge
1750

5.5

422D

5.48

6.46.2.32 2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

CERC ATA 100 4/CH
The CERC ATA 100 4/CH supports the following Dell PowerEdge systems:
400, 500SC, 600SC, 650, 1400SC, and 1600SC.
The CERC ATA 100 4/CH supports the following Dell PowerVault system:
PV725N.

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

Table 8-7 shows the other elements supported by the CERC ATA 100 4/CH.
Table 8-7. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: CERC ATA 100 4/CH
Windows Windows
PERC
Dell
Storage
Server
Management OpenManage Firmware 2000
2003
Version Driver
Version
Service
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 3
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 5
server
Driver

SUSE Linux
Enterprise
Server
(versions 9
and 10)

1.1

4.3

6.62

5.46

6.41.2.32 Native

1.2

4.4

6.62

5.46

6.41.2.32 2.10.1

2.10.1

2.0

5.0

6.62

5.46

6.41.2.32 2.10.1

2.10.1

2.1

5.1

6.62

5.46

6.41.2.32 2.10.1

2.10.1

2.2

5.2

6.62

6.41.2.32 NA

2.10.1

2.3

5.3

6.62

6.41.2.32 NA

2.10.1

2.4

5.4

6.62

6.41.2.32 NA

2.10.1

3.0

5.5

6.62

6.41.2.32 NA

2.10.1

3.0.2

6.0.1

6.62

6.41.2.32 NA

2.10.1

PERC 3/Di
The PERC 3/Di supports the following Dell PowerEdge systems: 1650, 2500,
2550, 2650, 4400, and 4600.
Table 8-8 and Table 8-9 show the other elements supported by the
PERC 3/Di.
Table 8-8. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 3/Di
Storage
Management
Service*

Dell OpenManage PERC
Version
Firmware
Version

Windows 2000
Driver

Windows
Server® 2003
Driver

Windows Server
2008

1.1 on a
PowerEdge 1650

4.3

2.8.0.6092

2.8.0.6085

1.1 on a
PowerEdge 2650

4.3

2.8.0.6092

2.8.0.6085*

1.1 on a
PowerEdge 4600

4.3

2.8.0.6092

2.8.0.6085*

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

Table 8-8. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 3/Di (continued)
Storage
Management
Service*

Dell OpenManage PERC
Version
Firmware
Version

Windows 2000
Driver

Windows
Server® 2003
Driver

Windows Server
2008

1.2 on a
PowerEdge 1650

4.4

2.8.0.6092

2.8.0.6085*

2.8.0.6085

1.2 on a
PowerEdge 2650

4.4

2.8.0.6092

2.8.0.6085*

1.2 on a
PowerEdge 4600

4.4

2.8.0.6092

2.8.0.6085*

2.0 on a
PowerEdge 1650

5.0

2.8.1-6098

2.8.0.6085*

2.0 on a
PowerEdge 2650

5.0

2.8.1-6098

2.8.0.6085*

2.0 on a
PowerEdge 4600

5.0

2.8.1-6098

2.8.0.6085*

2.1 on a
PowerEdge 1650

5.1

2.8.1-6098

2.8.0.6085*

2.1 on a
PowerEdge 2650

5.1

2.8.1-6098

2.8.0.6085*

2.1 on a
PowerEdge 4600

5.1

2.8.1-6098

2.8.0.6085*

2.2 on a
PowerEdge 1650

5.2

2.8.1-6098

2.8.0.6084

2.2 on a
PowerEdge 2650

5.2

2.8.1-6098

2.8.0.6084

2.2 on a
PowerEdge 4600

5.2

2.8.1-6098

2.8.0.6084

2.3 on a
PowerEdge 1650

5.3

2.8.1-7692

2.8.0.6084

2.8.1.7691

2.3 on a
PowerEdge 2650

5.3

2.8.1-7692

2.8.0.6084

2.8.1.7691

2.3 on a
PowerEdge 4600

5.3

2.8.1-7692

2.8.0.6084

2.8.1.7691

2.4 on a
PowerEdge 1650

5.4

2.8.1-7692

2.8.0.6084

2.8.1.7691

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

Table 8-8. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 3/Di (continued)
Storage
Management
Service*

Dell OpenManage PERC
Version
Firmware
Version

Windows 2000
Driver

Windows
Server® 2003
Driver

Windows Server
2008

2.4 on a
PowerEdge 2650

5.4

2.8.1-7692

2.8.0.6084

2.8.1.7691

2.4 on a
PowerEdge 4600

5.4

2.8.1-7692

2.8.0.6084

2.8.1.7691

3.0

5.5

2.8.1-7692

2.8.0.6084

2.8.1.7691

3.0.2

6.0.1

2.8.1-7692

2.8.0.6084

2.8.1.7691

* The 1.1.4 Linux driver is included in the Red Hat Package Manager (RPM) 2302.

Table 8-9. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 3/Di
PERC
Firmware
Version

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 3
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 5
server
Driver

SUSE Linux
Enterprise
Server
(versions 9
and 10)

1.1 on a
4.3
PowerEdge 1650

2.8.0.6092

1.1.4*

1.1 on a
4.3
PowerEdge 2650

2.8.0.6092

1.1.4*

1.1 on a
4.3
PowerEdge 4600

2.8.0.6092

1.1.4*

1.2 on a
4.4
PowerEdge 1650

2.8.0.6092

1.1.4*

1.1.5.2372

1.2 on a
4.4
PowerEdge 2650

2.8.0.6092

1.1.4*

1.1.5.2372

1.2 on a
4.4
PowerEdge 4600

2.8.0.6092

1.1.4*

1.1.5.2372

2.0 on a
5.0
PowerEdge 1650

2.8.1-6098

1.1.4*

1.1.5.2392

2.0 on a
5.0
PowerEdge 2650

2.8.1-6098

1.1.4*

1.1.5.2392

2.0 on a
5.0
PowerEdge 4600

2.8.1-6098

1.1.4*

1.1.5.2392

Storage
Management
Service*

Dell
OpenManage
Version

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

Table 8-9. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 3/Di (continued)
PERC
Firmware
Version

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 3
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 5
server
Driver

SUSE Linux
Enterprise
Server
(versions 9
and 10)

2.1 on a
5.1
PowerEdge 1650

2.8.1-6098

1.1.4*

1.1.5.2392

2.1 on a
5.1
PowerEdge 2650

2.8.1-6098

1.1.4*

1.1.5.2392

2.1 on a
5.1
PowerEdge 4600

2.8.1-6098

1.1.4*

1.1.5.2392

2.2 on a
5.2
PowerEdge 1650

2.8.1-6098

1.1.5.2372.1 NA

2.2on a
5.2
PowerEdge 2650

2.8.1-6098

1.1.5.2372.1 NA

2.2 on a
5.2
PowerEdge 4600

2.8.1-6098

1.1.5.2372.1 NA

2.3 on a
5.3
PowerEdge 1650

2.8.1-7692

1.1.5.2372.1 NA

2.3 on a
5.3
PowerEdge 2650

2.8.1-7692

1.1.5.2372.1 NA

2.3 on a
5.3
PowerEdge 4600

2.8.1-7692

1.1.5.2372.1 NA

2.4 on a
5.4
PowerEdge 1650

2.8.1-7692

1.1.5.2372.1 NA

2.4 on a
5.4
PowerEdge 2650

2.8.1-7692

1.1.5.2372.1 NA

2.4 on a
5.4
PowerEdge 4600

2.8.1-7692

1.1.5.2372.1 NA

3.0

5.5

2.8.1-7692

1.1.5.2372.1 NA

3.0.2

6.0.1

2.8.1-7692

1.1.5.2372.1 NA

Storage
Management
Service*

Dell
OpenManage
Version

* The 1.1.4 Linux driver is included in the Red Hat Package Manager (RPM) 2302.

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

PERC 4/IM
The PERC 4/IM supports the following Dell PowerEdge systems: 1655MC
and 1855.
Table 8-10 and Table 8-11 show the other elements supported by the PERC
4/IM.
Table 8-10.

Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4/IM
PERC
Firmware Version

Windows 2000 Windows
Driver
Server 2003
Driver

Windows
Server 2008

1.1 on PowerEdge 4.3
1655MC

1.00.12.00
1.00.0c.00 Hex

1.08.06

1.08.18
(Native)

1.0.1 on
PowerEdge 1855

1.03.23.90

1.09.11

1.2 on PowerEdge 4.4
1655MC

1.00.12.00
1.00.0c.00 Hex

1.08.06

1.08.18
(Native)

1.2 on PowerEdge 4.4
1855

1.03.23.90

1.09.11

2.0 on PowerEdge 5.0
1655MC

1.03.23.90

1.08.06

Native

2.0 on PowerEdge 5.0
1855

1.03.23.90

1.09.11

2.1 on PowerEdge 5.1
1655MC

1.03.23.90

1.08.06

Native

2.1 on PowerEdge 5.1
1855

1.03.23.90

1.09.11

2.2 on PowerEdge 5.2
1655MC

1.03.23.90

Native

2.2 on PowerEdge 5.2
1855

1.03.23.90

1.09.11

2.3 on PowerEdge 5.3
1655MC

1.00.12.00

1.08.06

Native

2.3 on PowerEdge 5.3
1855

1.03.23.90

1.09.11

Native

2.4 on PowerEdge 5.4
1655MC

1.00.12.00

1.08.06

Native

Storage
Management
Service

Dell OpenManage
Version

4.1.4

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

Table 8-10. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4/IM (continued)
PERC
Firmware Version

Windows 2000 Windows
Driver
Server 2003
Driver

Windows
Server 2008

2.4 on PowerEdge 5.4
1855

1.03.23.90

1.09.11

Native

3.0 on PowerEdge 5.5
1655MC

1.00.12.00

1.08.06

Native

3.0 on PowerEdge 5.5
1855

1.03.23.90

1.09.11

Native

Storage
Management
Service

Dell OpenManage
Version

Table 8-11. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4/IM
Storage
Management
Service

PERC
Red Hat
Dell
OpenManage Firmware Version Enterprise
Linux 3
Version
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 5 server
Driver

SUSE Linux
Enterprise
Server
(versions 9
and 10)

1.1 on
PowerEdge
1655MC

4.3

1.00.12.00
1.00.0c.00 Hex

1.0.1 on
PowerEdge
1855

4.1.4

1.03.23.90

Native

1.2 on
PowerEdge
1655MC

4.4

1.00.12.00
1.00.0c.00 Hex

1.2 on
PowerEdge
1855

4.4

1.03.23.90

Native

2.0 on
PowerEdge
1655MC

5.0

1.03.23.90

2.0 on
PowerEdge
1855

5.0

1.03.23.90

Native

2.1 on
PowerEdge
1655MC

5.1

1.03.23.90

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

Table 8-11.

Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4/IM (continued)

Storage
Management
Service

PERC
Red Hat
Dell
OpenManage Firmware Version Enterprise
Linux 3
Version
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 5 server
Driver

SUSE Linux
Enterprise
Server
(versions 9
and 10)

2.1 on
PowerEdge
1855

5.1

1.03.23.90

Native

2.2 on
PowerEdge
1655MC

5.2

1.03.23.90

2.2 on
PowerEdge
1855

5.2

1.03.23.90

Native

2.3 on
PowerEdge
1655MC

5.3

1.00.12.00

2.3 on
PowerEdge
1855

5.3

1.03.23.90

2.05.16

Native

2.4 on
PowerEdge
1655MC

5.4

1.00.12.00

2.4 on
PowerEdge
1855

5.4

1.03.23.90

2.05.16

Native

3.0 on
PowerEdge
1655MC

5.5

1.00.12.00

3.0 on
PowerEdge
1855

5.5

1.03.23.90

2.05.16

Native

PERC 4/SC
The PERC 4/SC supports the following Dell PowerEdge systems: 500SC,
600SC, 650, 700, 750, 800, 830, 850, 1400SC, 1500SC, 1600SC, 1800, and 1850.
Table 8-12 shows the other elements supported by the PERC 4/SC.
RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

Table 8-12. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4/SC
Windows Windows
PERC
Dell
Storage
Server
Management OpenManage Firmware 2000
2003
Version Driver
Version
Service
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 3
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 5
server
Driver

SUSE Linux
Enterprise
Server
(versions 9
and 10)

1.1

4.3

3500

5.46

6.41.2.32 2.10.7

1.2

4.4

351Q

5.48

6.46.2.32 2.10.7
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

2.20.4.4

2.0

5.0

351X

5.48

6.46.2.32 2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

2.1

5.1

351X

5.48

6.46.2.32 2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

2.2

5.2

352B

6.46.2.32 NA
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

2.3

5.3

352D
5.48
(64-bit)

6.46.2.32 2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4 NA
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

2.4

5.4

352D
5.48
(64-bit)

6.46.2.32 2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4 NA
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

3.0

5.5

352D
5.48
(64-bit)

6.46.2.32 2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4 NA
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

3.0.2

6.0.1

352D
5.48
(64-bit)

6.46.2.32 2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4 NA
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

100

2.20.4.4

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

CERC SATA 1.5/6 Channel
The CERC SATA 1.5/6 Channel supports the following Dell PowerEdge systems:
700, 750, 800, 830, 850, 1420SC, and 1800.
The CERC SATA 1.5/6 Channel supports the following Dell PowerVault system:
PV745N.
Table 8-13 and Table 8-14 show the other elements supported by the CERC
SATA 1.5/6 Channel.
Table 8-13.

Storage Management Service Supported Elements:
CERC SATA 1.5/6 Channel

Storage
Management
Service

Dell OpenManage
Version

PERC Firmware
Version

Windows 2000
Driver

Windows
Server 2003
Driver

Windows
Server 2008

1.1

4.3

4.1.0-7403

4.1.0-7010

1.2

4.4

4.1.0.7406

4.1.0.7010

4.1.0.7010
(32-bit)
4.1.1.7035
(64-bit)

2.0

5.0

4.1.0.7417

4.1.0.7010

4.1.0.7010
(32-bit)
4.1.1.7038
(64-bit)

2.1

5.1

4.1.0.7417

4.1.0.7010

4.1.0.7010
(32-bit)
4.1.1.7038
(64-bit)

2.2

5.2

4.1.0.7417

4.1.0.7010
(32-bit)
4.1.1.7038
(64-bit)

2.3

5.3

4.1.0.7419

4.1.1.7040

2.4

5.4

4.1.0.7419

4.1.1.7040

4.1.1.7043

4.1.1.7040

3.0

5.5

4.1.0.7419

4.1.1.7040

4.1.1.7043

4.1.1.7040

3.0.2

6.0.1

4.1.0.7419

4.1.1.7040

4.1.1.7043

4.1.1.7040

* The 1.1.4 Linux driver is included in the Red Hat Package Manager (RPM) 2302.

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

101

Table 8-14. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: CERC SATA 1.5/6
Channel
Storage
Management
Service

PERC
Dell
OpenManage Firmware
Version
Version

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 3
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 5 server
Driver

SUSE Linux
Enterprise Server
(versions 9 and 10)

1.1

4.3

4.1.0-7403

1.1.4*

1.2

4.4

4.1.0.7406

1.1.4*

2.0

5.0

4.1.0.7417

1.1.4*

1.1.5-2372

2.1

5.1

4.1.0.7417

1.1.4*

1.1.5-2372

2.2

5.2

4.1.0.7417

1.1.5-2392

2.3

5.3

4.1.0.7419

1.1.5-2392

2.4

5.4

4.1.0.7419

1.1.5-2392

3.0

5.5

4.1.0.7419

1.1.5-2392

3.0.2

6.0.1

4.1.0.7419

1.1.5-2392

* The 1.1.4 Linux driver is included in the Red Hat Package Manager (RPM) 2302.

102

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

PERC 4e/Di
The PERC 4e/DI supports the following Dell PowerEdge systems: 2800, 2850,
6800, and 6850.
Table 8-15 shows the other elements supported by the PERC 4e/Di.
Table 8-15.

Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4e/Di

Windows Windows
PERC
Dell
Storage
Server
Management OpenManage Firmware 2000
2003
Version Driver
Version
Service
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 3
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 5
server
Driver

SUSE
Linux
Enterprise
Server
(versions
9 and 10)

1.1

4.3

5130

5.46

6.41.2.32 2.10.7

1.2

4.4

521Q

5.48

6.46.2.32 2.10.7
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

2.20.4.4

2.0

5.0

521X

5.48

6.46.2.32 2.10.10.1
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

2.20.4.4

2.20.4.7

2.1

5.1

521X

5.48

6.46.2.32 2.10.10.1
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

2.20.4.4

2.20.4.7

2.2

5.2

522A

6.46.2.32 NA
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

2.20.4.4

2.20.4.7

2.3 on
PowerEdge
2850

5.3

5A2D

5.48

6.46.2.32 2.10.10.1
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

2.20.4.4

2.20.4.7

2.3 on
PowerEdge
6850

5.3

5A2D

5.48

6.46.2.32 2.10.10.1
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

2.20.4.4

2.20.4.7

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

103

Table 8-15. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4e/Di (continued)
Windows Windows
PERC
Dell
Storage
Server
Management OpenManage Firmware 2000
2003
Version Driver
Version
Service
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 3
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 5
server
Driver

SUSE
Linux
Enterprise
Server
(versions
9 and 10)

2.4 on
PowerEdge
2850

5.4

5A2D

5.48

6.46.2.32 2.10.10.1
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

2.20.4.4

2.20.4.7

2.4 on
PowerEdge
6850

5.4

5A2D

5.48

6.46.2.32 2.10.10.1
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

2.20.4.4

2.20.4.7

3.0 on
PowerEdge
2850

5.5

5B2D

5.48

6.46.2.32 2.10.10.1
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

2.20.4.4

2.20.4.7

3.0 on
PowerEdge
6850

5.5

5B2D

5.48

6.46.2.32 2.10.10.1
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

2.20.4.4

2.20.4.7

Dell OpenManage version 5.3 supports only Update 5 of Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 4 and only
SP3 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 9. Dell OpenManage version 5.4 supports only Gold for
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server, SP4 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 9, and Gold for
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 10. Dell OpenManage version 5.5 supports only Update 5 for
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, Update 2 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server, SP4 for SUSE Linux
Enterprise Server version 9, and SP2 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 10. Dell OpenManage
version 6.0.1 supports only Update 7 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, Update 2 for Red Hat Enterprise
Linux 5 server, and SP2 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 10.

104

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

PERC 4e/Si
The PERC 4e/Si supports the following Dell PowerEdge system: 1850.
Table 8-16 show the other elements supported by the PERC 4e/Si.
Table 8-16.

Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4e/Si

Windows Windows
PERC
Dell
Storage
Server
Management OpenManage Firmware 2000
2003
Version Driver
Version
Service
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 3
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 5
server
Driver

SUSE Linux
Enterprise
Server
(versions 9
and 10)

1.1

4.3

5130

5.46

6.41.2.32 2.10.7

1.2

4.4

521Q

5.48

6.46.2.32 2.10.7
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

2.20.4.4

2.0

5.0

521X

5.48

6.46.2.32 2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

2.1

5.1

521X

5.48

6.46.2.32 2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

2.2

5.2

522A

6.46.2.32 NA
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

2.20.4.4

2.3

5.3

5A2D

5.48

6.46.2.32 2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

Native

2.4

5.4

5A2D

5.48

6.46.2.32 2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

Native

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

105

Table 8-16. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 4e/Si (continued)
Windows Windows
PERC
Dell
Storage
Server
Management OpenManage Firmware 2000
2003
Version Driver
Version
Service
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 3
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 5
server
Driver

SUSE Linux
Enterprise
Server
(versions 9
and 10)

3.0

5.5

5B2D

5.48

6.46.2.32 2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

Native

3.0.2

6.0.1

5B2D

5.48

6.46.2.32 2.10.10.1 2.20.4.4
(32-bit)
6.46.3.64
(64-bit)

Native

Dell OpenManage version 5.3 supports only Update 5 of Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 4 and only
SP3 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 9. Dell OpenManage version 5.4 supports only Gold for
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server, SP4 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 9, and Gold for
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 10. Dell OpenManage version 5.5 supports only Update 5 for
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, Update 2 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server, SP4 for SUSE Linux
Enterprise Server version 9, and SP2 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 10. Dell OpenManage
version 6.0.1 supports only Update 7 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, Update 2 for Red Hat Enterprise
Linux 5 server, and SP2 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 10.

PERC 5/E Adapter
The PERC 5/E Adapter supports the following Dell PowerEdge systems: 840,
860, 1850, 1900, 1950, 2850, 2900, 2950, 2970, 6800, 6850, 6950, and R805.
The PERC 5/E Adapter supports the following Dell PowerVault systems:
PowerVault 100, PowerVault 500, PowerVault 600, and PowerVault DL2000.
Table 8-17 and Table 8-18 show the other elements supported by the
PERC 5/E Adapter.
NOTE: The RAID cards support both 32- and 64-bit versions of Red Hat Enterprise
Linux operating systems and only 64-bit versions of the SUSE Linux Enterprise
Server operating systems. However, ia64 versions of any operating system are not
supported.

106

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

Table 8-17.

Storage Management Service Supported Elements:
PERC 5/E Adapter
Windows Server
2008

Storage
Management
Service

Dell OpenManage
Version

PERC
Firmware
Version

Windows
2000
Driver

Windows Server
2003
Driver

1.4

4.5.1

5.0.1

1.18.00.32

1.18.0.32 (32-bit) NA
1.18.0.64 (64-bit)

2.0

5.0

5.0.1

1.18.00.32

1.18.0.32 (32-bit) NA
1.18.0.64 (64-bit)

2.1

5.1

5.0.1

1.18.00.32

1.18.0.32 (32-bit) NA
1.18.0.64 (64-bit)

2.2

5.2

5.1.1

2.8.0.32

2.8.0.32 (32-bit)
2.8.0.64 64-bit)

2.3

5.3

5.2.1-0066

2.14.0.32

2.14.0.32 (32-bit) NA
2.14.0.64 (64-bit)

2.4

5.4

5.2.1-0066

2.14.0.32

2.14.0.32 (32-bit) Native
2.14.0.64 (64-bit)

3.0

5.5

5.2.2-0072

2.14.0.32

2.23.0.32 (32-bit) 2.23.0.32 (32-bit)
2.23.0.64 (64-bit) 2.23.0.64 (64-bit)

3.0.2

6.0.1

5.2.2-0076

2.14.0.32

2.23.0.32 (32-bit) 2.23.0.32 (32-bit)
2.23.0.64 (64-bit) 2.23.0.64 (64-bit)

Table 8-18.

Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 5/E Adapter

Storage
Management
Service

Dell
OpenManage
Version

PERC
Firmware
Version

Red Hat
Red Hat
Red Hat
Enterprise
Enterprise
Enterprise
Linux 3 Driver Linux 4 Driver Linux 5 server
Driver

SUSE
Linux
Enterprise
Server
(versions 9
and 10)

2.0

5.0

5.0.1

00.00.02.03

00.00.02.05

2.1

5.1

5.0.1

00.00.02.03

00.00.02.05

2.2

5.2

5.1.1

00.00.03.06

2.3

5.3

5.2.1-0066

00.00.03.13

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

107

Table 8-18. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 5/E Adapter
Storage
Management
Service

Dell
OpenManage
Version

PERC
Firmware
Version

Red Hat
Red Hat
Red Hat
Enterprise
Enterprise
Enterprise
Linux 3 Driver Linux 4 Driver Linux 5 server
Driver

SUSE
Linux
Enterprise
Server
(versions 9
and 10)

2.4

5.4

5.2.1-0066

00.00.03.13

00.00.03.16

3.0

5.5

5.2.2-0072

00.00.03.21

3.0.2

6.0.1

5.2.2-0076

00.00.03.21

Dell OpenManage version 5.3 supports only Update 5 of Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 4 and only
SP3 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 9. Dell OpenManage version 5.4 supports only Gold for
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server, SP4 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 9, and Gold for
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 10. Dell OpenManage version 5.5 supports only Update 5 for
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, Update 2 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server, SP4 for SUSE Linux
Enterprise Server version 9, and SP2 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 10. Dell OpenManage
version 6.0.1 supports only Update 7 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, Update 2 for Red Hat Enterprise
Linux 5 server, and SP2 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 10.

PERC 5/i Adapter
The PERC 5/i Adapter supports the following Dell PowerEdge systems: 840,
6850, 6950, and 1430SC.
The PERC 5/i Adapter supports the following Dell PowerVault system:
PowerVault 100.
Table 8-19 and Table 8-20 show the other elements supported by the
PERC 5/i Adapter.

108

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

Table 8-19.

Storage Management Service Supported Elements:
PERC 5/i Adapter

Storage
Management
Service

Dell
OpenManage
Version

PERC
Firmware
Version

Windows 2000
Driver

Windows
Server
2003
Driver

Windows
Server 2008
Driver

2.0

5.0

5.0.1

1.18.00.32

1.18.0.32
(32-bit)
1.18.0.64
(64-bit)

2.1

5.1

5.0.1

1.18.00.32

1.18.0.32
(32-bit)
1.18.0.64
(64-bit)

2.2

5.2

5.1.1

2.8.0.32

2.8.0.32
(32-bit)
2.8.0.64
(64-bit)

2.3

5.3

5.2.1-0066

2.14.0.32

2.14.0.32
(32-bit)
2.14.0.64
(64-bit)

2.4

5.4

5.2.1-0066

2.14.0.32

2.14.0.32
(32-bit)
2.14.0.64
(64-bit)

Native

3.0

5.5

5.2.2-0072

2.14.0.32

2.23.0.32
(32-bit)
2.23.0.64
(64-bit)

3.0.2

6.0.1

5.2.2-0072

2.14.0.32

2.23.0.32
(32-bit)
2.23.0.64
(64-bit)

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

109

Table 8-20. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 5/i Adapter
Storage
Management
Service

Dell
OpenManage
Version

PERC
Firmware
Version

Red Hat
Red Hat
Red Hat
Enterprise
Enterprise
Enterprise
Linux 3 Driver Linux 4 Driver Linux 5 server
Driver

SUSE
Linux
Enterprise
Server
(versions 9
and 10)

2.0

5.0

5.0.1

00.00.02.03

00.00.02.05

2.1

5.1

5.0.1

00.00.02.03

00.00.02.05

2.2

5.2

5.1.1

00.00.03.06

2.3

5.3

5.2.1-0066

00.00.03.16

2.4

5.4

5.2.1-0066

00.00.03.16

3.0

5.5

5.2.2-0072

00.00.03.21

3.0.2

6.0.1

5.2.2-0072

00.00.03.21

Dell OpenManage version 5.3 supports only Update 5 of Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 4 and only
SP3 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 9. Dell OpenManage version 5.4 supports only Gold
for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server, SP4 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 9, and Gold for
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 10. Dell OpenManage version 5.5 supports only Update 5 for
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, Update 2 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server, SP4 for SUSE Linux
Enterprise Server version 9, and SP2 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 10. Dell OpenManage
version 6.0.1 supports only Update 7 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, Update 2 for Red Hat Enterprise
Linux 5 server, and SP2 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 10.

PERC 5/i Integrated
The PERC 5/i Integrated supports the following Dell PowerEdge systems:
1900, 1950, 2900, 2950, and 2970.
The PERC 5/i Integrated supports the following Dell PowerVault system:
PowerVault NX1950.
Table 8-21 and Table 8-22 show the other elements supported by the
PERC 5/i Integrated.

110

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

Table 8-21.

Storage Management Service Supported Elements:
PERC 5/i Integrated

Storage
Dell OpenManage
Management Service Version

PERC Firmware
Version

Windows 2000
Driver

Windows
Server 2003
Driver

Windows Serer
2008

2.0

5.0

5.0.1

1.18.00.32

1.18.0.32
(32-bit)
1.18.0.64
(64-bit)

2.1

5.1

5.0.1

1.18.00.32

1.18.0.32
(32-bit)
1.18.0.64
(64-bit)

2.2

5.2

5.1.1

2.8.0.32

2.8.0.32
(32-bit)
2.8.0.64
(64-bit)

2.3

5.3

5.2.1-0067

2.14.0.32

2.14.0.32
(32-bit)
2.14.0.64
(64-bit)

2.4

5.4

5.2.1-0067

2.14.0.32

2.14.0.32
(32-bit)
2.14.0.64
(64-bit)

Native

3.0

5.5

5.2.2-0072

2.14.0.32

2.23.0.32
(32-bit)
2.23.0.64
(64-bit)

3.0.2

6.0.1

5.2.2-0072

2.14.0.32

2.23.0.32
(32-bit)
2.23.0.64
(64-bit)

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

111

Table 8-22. Storage Management Service Supported Elements:
PERC 5/i Integrated
Storage
Management
Service

Dell
OpenManage
Version

PERC
Firmware
Version

Red Hat
Red Hat
Red Hat
Enterprise
Enterprise
Enterprise
Linux 3 Driver Linux 4 Driver Linux 5server
Driver

SUSE
Linux
Enterprise Server
(versions 9 and 10)

2.0

5.0

5.0.1

00.00.02.03

00.00.02.05

2.1

5.1

5.0.1

00.00.02.03

00.00.02.05

2.2

5.2

5.1.1

00.00.03.06

2.3

5.3

5.2.1-0067

00.00.03.16

2.4

5.4

5.2.1-0067

00.00.03.16

3.0

5.5

5.2.2-0072

00.00.03.21

3.0.2

6.0.1

5.2.2-0072

00.00.03.21

Dell OpenManage version 5.3 supports only Update 5 of Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 4 and only
SP3 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 9. Dell OpenManage version 5.4 supports only Gold
for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server, SP4 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 9, and Gold for
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 10. Dell OpenManage version 5.5 supports only Update 5 for
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, Update 2 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server, SP4 for SUSE Linux
Enterprise Server version 9, and SP2 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 10. Dell OpenManage version 6.0.1 supports only Update 7 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, Update 2 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server, and SP2 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 10.

112

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

CERC 6/i Integrated
The CERC 6/i Integrated supports the following Dell PowerEdge systems:
M600, M605, M805, and M905.
Table 8-25 and Table 8-26 show the other elements supported by the
CERC 6/i Integrated.
Table 8-23.

Storage Management Service Supported Elements: CERC 6/i Integrated

Dell
Storage
Management OpenManage
Version
Service

SAS
Firmware/
BIOS Version

Windows Server 2003
Driver

Windows Server 2008

2.3

5.3

2.4

5.4

6.0.2-0002

2.14.0.32 (32-bit)
2.14.0.64 (64-bit)

Native

3.0

5.5

6.1.1-0045

2.23.0.32 (32-bit)
2.23.0.64 (64-bit)

3.0.2

6.0.1

6.1.1-0047

2.23.0.32 (32-bit)
2.23.0.64 (64-bit)

Table 8-24.

Storage Management Service Supported Elements: CERC 6/i Integrated

Storage
Management
Service

Dell
OpenManage
Version

SAS
Firmware/
BIOS Version

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 3
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4 Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 5 server
Driver

SUSE
Linux
Enterprise
Server
(versions 9
and 10)

2.3

5.3

2.4

5.4

6.0.2-0002

00.00.03.16

3.0

5.5

6.1.1-0045

00.00.03.21

3.0.2

6.0.1

6.1.1-0047

00.00.03.21

Dell OpenManage version 5.3 supports only Update 5 of Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 4 and only
SP3 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 9. Dell OpenManage version 5.4 supports only Gold
for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server, SP4 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 9, and Gold for
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 10. Dell OpenManage version 5.5 supports only Update 5 for
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, Update 2 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server, SP4 for SUSE Linux
Enterprise Server version 9, and SP2 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 10. Dell OpenManage version 6.0.1 supports only Update 7 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, Update 2 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server, and SP2 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 10.

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

113

SAS 5/iR Adapter
The SAS 5/iR Adapter supports the following Dell PowerEdge systems:
440SC, 1435SC, 1430SC, 840, 860, 1900, 2900, 6950, T605, and T610.
The SAS 5/iR Adapter supports the following Dell PowerVault systems:
PowerVault 600, and PowerVault 100.
Table 8-25 and Table 8-26 show the other elements supported by the
SAS 5/iR Adapter.
Table 8-25. Storage Management Service Supported Elements:
SAS 5/iR Adapter
Dell
Storage
Management OpenManage
Version
Service

SAS
Firmware/
BIOS Version

Windows 2000
Driver

Windows
Server 2003
Driver

Windows
Server 2008

2.0

5.0

00.06.50.00/
06.06.00.02

1.21.08.00

2.1

5.1

00.06.50.00/
06.06.00.02

1.21.08.00

2.2

5.2

00.10.47.00/
06.12.02.00

1.24.0.2

2.3

5.3

00.10.51.00.06.12.05.00

1.24.4.0

1.24.04.00

2.4

5.4

00.10.51.00.06.12.05.00

1.24.04.40

1.26.05.00

3.0

5.5

00.10.51.00.06.12.05.00

1.24.04.40

1.28.03.01

3.0.2

6.0.1

00.10.51.00.06.12.05.00

1.24.04.40

1.28.03.01

Table 8-26. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: SAS 5/iR Adapter
Storage
Management
Service

Dell
OpenManage
Version

SAS
Firmware/
BIOS Version

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 3
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4 Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 5 server
Driver

SUSE
Linux
Enterprise
Server
(versions 9
and 10)

2.0

5.0

00.06.50.00/
06.06.00.02

2.06.32

3.02.63

2.1

5.1

00.06.50.00/
06.06.00.02

2.06.32

3.02.63

114

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

Table 8-26.

Storage Management Service Supported Elements: SAS 5/iR Adapter

Storage
Management
Service

Dell
OpenManage
Version

SAS
Firmware/
BIOS Version

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 3
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4 Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 5 server
Driver

SUSE
Linux
Enterprise
Server
(versions 9
and 10)

2.2

5.2

00.10.47.00/
06.12.02.00

3.02.83.12

4.00.00.00

3.02.83.12
(version 9)
4.00.00.00
(version 10)

2.3

5.3

00.10.51.00.06 NA
.12.05.00

3.02.83.12-7

4.00.07.00-2

3.02.83.12-7
(version 9)
4.00.07.00-2
(version 10)

2.4

5.4

00.10.51.00.06 NA
.12.05.00

3.02.83.12-7

4.00.07.00-2

3.02.83.12-7
(version 9)
Native
(version 9
SP4)
4.00.07.00-2
(version 10)

3.0

5.5

00.10.51.00.06 NA
.12.05.00

3.12.29.00-4

4.00.38.02-2

3.02.29.00-4
(version 9)
4.00.38.02-2
(version 10)

3.0.2

6.0.1

00.10.51.00.06 NA
.12.05.00

3.12.29.00-4

4.00.38.02-2

4.00.38.02-2
(version 10)

Dell OpenManage version 5.3 supports only Update 5 of Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 4 and only
SP3 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 9. Dell OpenManage version 5.4 supports only Gold
for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server, SP4 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 9, and Gold for
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 10. Dell OpenManage version 5.5 supports only Update 5 for
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, Update 2 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server, SP4 for SUSE Linux
Enterprise Server version 9, and SP2 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 10. Dell OpenManage version 6.0.1 supports only Update 7 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, Update 2 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server, and SP2 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 10.

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

115

SAS 5/iR Integrated
The SAS 5/iR Integrated supports the following Dell PowerEdge system:
1955.
Table 8-27 and Table 8-28 show the other elements supported by the
SAS 5/iR Integrated.
Table 8-27. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: SAS 5/iR Integrated
Storage
Management
Service

Dell
OpenManage
Version

SAS
Firmware/
BIOS Version

Windows
2000
Driver

Windows
Server
2003
Driver

Windows
Server 2008

2.0

5.0

00.06.50.00/
06.06.00.02

1.21.08.00

2.1

5.1

00.06.50.00/
06.06.00.02

1.21.08.00

2.2

5.2

00.10.47.00.06.12.02.00

1.24.0.2

2.3

5.3

00.10.51.00.06.12.05.00

1.24.04.00

2.4

5.4

00.10.51.00.06.12.05.00

1.24.04.40

1.26.05.00

3.0

5.5

00.10.51.00.06.12.05.00

1.24.04.40

1.28.03.01

3.0.2

6.0.1

00.10.51.00.06.12.05.00

1.24.04.40

1.28.03.01

Table 8-28. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: SAS 5/iR Integrated
Storage
Management
Service

SAS
Dell
OpenManage Firmware/
BIOS Version
Version

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 3
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4 Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 5 server
Driver

SUSE
Linux
Enterprise
Server
(versions 9
and 10)

2.0

5.0

00.06.50.00/
06.06.00.02

2.06.32

3.02.63

2.1

5.1

00.06.50.00/
06.06.00.02

2.06.32

3.02.63

2.2

5.2

00.10.47.00.06. NA
12.02.00

3.02.83.12

4.00.00.00

3.02.83.12
(version 9)
4.00.00.00
(version 10)

116

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

Table 8-28.

Storage Management Service Supported Elements: SAS 5/iR Integrated

Storage
Management
Service

SAS
Dell
OpenManage Firmware/
BIOS Version
Version

2.3

5.3

2.4

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4 Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 5 server
Driver

SUSE
Linux
Enterprise
Server
(versions 9
and 10)

00.10.51.00.06. NA
12.05.00

3.02.83.12-7

4.00.07.00-2

3.02.83.12-7
(version 9)
4.00.07.00-2
(version 10)

5.4

00.10.51.00.06. NA
12.05.00

3.02.83.12-7

4.00.07.00-2

3.02.83.12-7
(version 9)
Native
(version 9
SP4)
4.00.07.00-2
(version 10)

3.0

5.5

00.10.51.00.06. NA
12.05.00

3.12.29.00-4

4.00.38.02-2

3.02.29.00-4
(version 9)
4.00.38.02-2
(version 10)

3.0.2

6.0.1

00.10.51.00.06. NA
12.05.00

3.12.29.00-4

4.00.38.02-2

4.00.38.02-2
(version 10)

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 3
Driver

Dell OpenManage version 5.3 supports only Update 5 of Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 4 and
only SP3 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 9. Dell OpenManage version 5.4 supports only
Gold for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server, SP4 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 9, and
Gold for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 10. Dell OpenManage version 5.5 supports only
Update 5 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, Update 2 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server, SP4 for
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 9, and SP2 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 10. Dell
OpenManage version 6.0.1 supports only Update 7 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, Update 2 for Red
Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server, and SP2 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 10.

SAS 5/i Integrated
The SAS 5/i Integrated controller supports the following Dell PowerEdge
systems: 1950, 2900, 2950, and 2970.
Table 8-29 and Table 8-30 show the other elements supported by the
SAS 5/i Integrated controller.

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

117

Table 8-29. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: SAS 5/i Integrated
Dell OpenManage SAS Firmware/
Storage
BIOS Version
Management Version
Service

Windows 2000 Windows
Driver
Server 2003
Driver

Windows
Server 2008

2.0

5.0

00.06.40.00/06.06.00.01

1.21.08.00

2.1

5.1

00.06.40.00/06.06.00.01

1.21.08.00

2.2

5.2

00.10.47.00.06.12.02.00

1.24.0.2

2.3

5.3

00.10.51.00.06.12.05.00

1.24.04.00

2.4

5.4

00.10.51.00.06.12.05.00

1.24.04.40

1.26.05.00

3.0

5.5

00.10.51.00.06.12.05.00

1.24.04.40

1.28.03.01

3.0.2

6.0.1

00.10.51.00.06.12.05.00

1.24.04.40

1.28.03.01

1.21.08.00

Table 8-30. Storage Management Service Supported Elements:
SAS 5/i Integrated
Storage
Management
Service

Red Hat
SAS
Dell
Enterprise
OpenManage Firmware/
BIOS Version Linux 3
Version
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 5
server Driver

SUSE
Linux
Enterprise
Server
(versions 9
and 10)

2.0

5.0

00.06.40.00/ 2.06.32
06.06.00.01

3.02.63

2.1

5.1

00.06.40.00/ 2.06.32
06.06.00.01

3.02.63

2.2

5.2

00.10.47.00. NA
06.12.02.00

3.02.83.12

4.00.00.00

3.02.83.12
(version 9)
4.00.00.00
(version 10)

2.3

5.3

00.10.51.00. 2.06.48.02-2 3.02.83.12-7 4.00.07.00-2
06.12.05.00

118

3.02.83.12-7
(version 9)
4.00.07.00-2
(version 10)

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

Table 8-30. Storage Management Service Supported Elements:
SAS 5/i Integrated (continued)
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 5
server Driver

SUSE
Linux
Enterprise
Server
(versions 9
and 10)

Storage
Management
Service

Red Hat
SAS
Dell
Enterprise
OpenManage Firmware/
BIOS Version Linux 3
Version
Driver

2.4

5.4

00.10.51.00. 2.06.48.02-2 3.02.83.12-7 4.00.07.00-2
06.12.05.00

3.02.83.12-7
(version 9)
Native
(version 9
SP4)
4.00.07.00-2
(version 10)

3.0

5.5

00.10.51.00. 2.06.48.02-2 3.12.29.00-4 4.00.38.02-2
06.12.05.00

3.02.29.00-4
(version 9)
4.00.38.02-2
(version 10)

3.0.2

6.0.1

00.10.51.00. 2.06.48.02-2 3.12.29.00-4 4.00.38.02-2
06.12.05.00

4.00.38.02-2
(version 10)

Dell OpenManage version 5.3 supports only Update 5 of Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 4 and
only SP3 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 9. Dell OpenManage version 5.4 supports only
Gold for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server, SP4 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 9, and
Gold for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 10. Dell OpenManage version 5.5 supports only
Update 5 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, Update 2 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server, SP4 for
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 9, and SP2 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 10. Dell
OpenManage version 6.0.1 supports only Update 7 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, Update 2 for Red
Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server, and SP2 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 10.

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

119

SAS 5/E Adapter
The SAS 5/E Adapter supports the following Dell PowerEdge systems: 1800,
1850, 1900, 1950, 2800, 2850, 2900, 2950, 2970, 6800, 6850, 6950, R900,
T300, T605, R200, R300, R805, R905, and R610, R710, and T610.
The SAS 5/E Adapter supports the following Dell PowerVault systems:
PowerVault NX1950, PowerVault 500, PowerVault 600, and PowerVault
DL2000.
Table 8-31 and Table 8-32 show the other elements supported by the
SAS 5/E Adapter.
Table 8-31. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: SAS 5/E Adapter
Storage
Management
Service

Dell
OpenManage
Version

SAS
Firmware/
BIOS Version

Windows 2000
Driver

Windows Windows
Server 2003 Server 2008
Driver

2.0

5.0

00.06.40.00/06.06.00.01

1.21.08.00

1.21.08.00 NA

2.1

5.1

00.06.40.00/06.06.00.01

1.21.08.00

1.21.08.00 NA

2.2

5.2

00.10.47.00.06.12.02.00

1.24.0.2

2.3

5.3

00.10.51.00.06.12.05.00 1.24.04.00

1.24.04.00 NA

2.4

5.4

00.10.51.00.06.12.05.00 1.24.04.40

1.24.04.40 1.26.05.00

3.0

5.5

00.10.51.00.06.12.05.00 1.24.04.40

1.28.03.01 1.28.03.01

3.0.2

6.0.1

00.10.51.00.06.12.05.00 1.24.04.40

1.28.03.01 1.28.03.01

Table 8-32. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: SAS 5/E Adapter
Storage
Management
Service

Dell
OpenManage
Version

Red Hat
SAS
Enterprise
Firmware/
BIOS Version Linux 3
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 5 server
Driver

SUSE Linux
Enterprise Server
(versions 9
and 10)

2.0

5.0

00.06.40.00/
06.06.00.01

2.06.32

3.02.63

2.1

5.1

00.06.40.00/
06.06.00.01

2.06.32

3.02.63

120

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

Table 8-32.

Storage Management Service Supported Elements: SAS 5/E Adapter

Storage
Management
Service

Dell
OpenManage
Version

Red Hat
SAS
Enterprise
Firmware/
BIOS Version Linux 3
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 5 server
Driver

SUSE Linux
Enterprise Server
(versions 9
and 10)

2.2

5.2

00.10.47.00.0 NA
6.12.02.00

3.02.83.12

4.00.00.00

3.02.83.12
(version 9)
4.00.00.00
(version 10)

2.3

5.3

00.10.51.00. 2.06.48.02-2 3.02.83.12-7 4.00.07.00-2
06.12.05.00

3.02.83.12-7
(version 9)
4.00.07.00-2
(version 10)

2.4

5.4

00.10.51.00. 2.06.48.02-2 3.02.83.12-7 4.00.07.00-2
06.12.05.00

3.02.83.12-7
(version 9)
Native
(version 9 SP4)
4.00.07.00-2
(version 10)

3.0

5.5

00.10.51.00. 2.06.48.02-2 3.12.29.00-4 4.00.38.02-2
06.12.05.00

3.02.29.00-4
(version 9)
4.00.38.02-2
(version 10)

3.0.2

6.0.1

00.10.51.00. 2.06.48.02-2 3.12.29.00-4 4.00.38.02-2
06.12.05.00

4.00.38.02-2
(version 10)

Dell OpenManage version 5.3 supports only Update 5 of Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 4 and only
SP3 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 9. Dell OpenManage version 5.4 supports only Gold for
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server, SP4 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 9, and Gold for
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 10. Dell OpenManage version 5.5 supports only Update 5 for
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, Update 2 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server, SP4 for SUSE Linux
Enterprise Server version 9, and SP2 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 10. Dell OpenManage
version 6.0.1 supports only Update 7 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, Update 2 for Red Hat Enterprise
Linux 5 server, and SP2 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 10.

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

121

PERC 6/i Integrated and Adapter
The PERC 6/i Integrated supports the following Dell PowerEdge systems:
1950, 2900, 2950, 2970, R805, 900, T610, R610, R710, M610, and M710 .
The PERC 6/i Integrated supports the following Dell PowerVault systems:
PowerVault 500, PowerVault NX1950, and PowerVault 600.
The PERC 6/i Adapter supports the following Dell PowerEdge systems: R905,
T300, and T605.
Table 8-33 and Table 8-34 show the other elements supported by the
PERC 6/i Integrated and Adapter.
Table 8-33. Storage Management Service Supported Elements:
PERC 6/i Integrated and Adapter
Storage
Management Service

Dell
OpenManage Version

PERC
Firmware

Windows Server
2003 Driver

Windows Server
2008

2.3

5.3

6.0.1-0080

2.14.0.32
(32-bit)

2.14.0.64
(64-bit)

2.4

5.4

6.0.2-0002

2.14.0.32
(32-bit)

Native

2.14.0.64
(64-bit)

3.0

3.0.2

122

5.5

6.0.1

6.1.1-0045

6.1.1-0047

2.23.0.32
(32-bit)

2.23.0.64
(64-bit)

2.23.0.32
(32-bit)

2.23.0.64
(64-bit)

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

Table 8-34.

Storage Management Service Supported Elements:
PERC 6/i Integrated and Adapter

Storage
Management
Service

Dell
OpenManage
Version

PERC
Firmware

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4.5
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 5 server
Driver

SUSE Linux
Enterprise Server
(version 10)

2.3

5.3

6.0.1-0080

00.00.03.16

2.4

5.4

6.0.2-0002

00.00.03.16

3.0

5.5

6.1.1-0045

00.00.03.21

3.0.2

6.0.1

6.1.1-0047

00.00.03.21

Dell OpenManage version 5.3 supports only Update 5 of Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 4 and only
SP3 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 9. Dell OpenManage version 5.4 supports only Gold
for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server, SP4 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 9, and Gold for
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 10. Dell OpenManage version 5.5 supports only Update 5 for
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, Update 2 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server, SP4 for SUSE Linux
Enterprise Server version 9, and SP2 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 10. Dell OpenManage version 6.0.1 supports only Update 7 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, Update 2 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server, and SP2 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 10.

PERC 6/E Adapter
The PERC 6/E Adapter supports the following Dell PowerEdge systems:
1950, 2900, 2950, 2970, 6950, R200, R300, R805, R900, R905, T300, T610,
R610, and R710.
The PERC 6/E Adapter supports the following Dell PowerVault systems:
PowerVault 500, PowerVault 600, and PowerVault DL2000.

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Table 8-35 and Table 8-36 show the other elements supported by the
PERC 6/E Adapter.
Table 8-35. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 6/E Adapter
Storage
Management
Service

Dell OpenManage PERC
Version
Firmware

2.3

5.3

6.0.1-0080

Windows Server 2003
Driver

Windows Server 2008

2.14.0.32 (32-bit)

2.14.0.64 (64-bit)

2.4

5.4

6.0.2-0002

2.14.0.32 (32-bit)

Native

2.14.0.64 (64-bit)

3.0
3.0.2

5.5
6.0.1

6.1.1-0045
6.1.1-0047

2.23.0.32 (32-bit)

2.23.0.64 (64-bit)

2.23.0.32 (32-bit)

2.23.0.64 (64-bit)

Table 8-36. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: PERC 6/E Adapter
Dell OpenManage
Storage
Management Version
Service

PERC
Firmware

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4.5
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 5 server
Driver

SUSE Linux
Enterprise
Server
(version 10)

2.3

5.3

6.0.1-0080

00.00.03.16

2.4

5.4

6.0.2-0002

00.00.03.16

3.0

5.5

6.1.1-0045

00.00.03.21

3.0.2

6.0.1

6.1.1-0047

00.00.03.21

Dell OpenManage version 5.3 supports only Update 5 of Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 4 and only
SP3 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 9. Dell OpenManage version 5.4 supports only Gold
for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server, SP4 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 9, and Gold for
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 10. Dell OpenManage version 5.5 supports only Update 5 for
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, Update 2 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server, SP4 for SUSE Linux
Enterprise Server version 9, and SP2 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 10. Dell OpenManage version 6.0.1 supports only Update 7 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, Update 2 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server, and SP2 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 10.

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RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

SAS 6/iR Integrated and Adapter
The SAS 6/iR Integrated supports the following Dell PowerVault systems:
PowerVault 500, PowerVault 600, and PowerVault DL2000.
The SAS 6/iR Integrated also supports the following Dell PowerEdge systems:
1950, 2900, 2950, 2970, R805, R900, M600, M605, M805, M905, T610, R610,
R710, M610, and M710.
The SAS 6/iR Adapter supports the following Dell PowerEdge systems: R200,
R300, T105, T300, R905, T100, and T605.
Table 8-37 shows the other elements supported by the SAS 6/iR Integrated
and Adapter.
Table 8-37.

Storage Management Service Supported Elements:
SAS 6/iR Integrated and Adapter

Storage
Management
Service

Dell OpenManage SAS Firmware/
Version
BIOS Version

Windows
Server 2003
Driver

Windows
Server 2008

2.3

5.3

00.20.46.00.06.14.10.00

1.24.04.00

2.4

5.4

00.20.48.00.06.14.10.00

1.24.04.40

1.26.05.00

3.0

5.5

00.25.47.00.06.22.03.00

1.28.03.01

3.0.2

6.0.1

00.25.47.00.06.22.03.00

1.28.03.01

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

125

Table 8-38. Storage Management Service Supported Elements:
SAS 6/iR Integrated and Adapter
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 5 server
Driver

SUSE Linux
Enterprise Server
(versions 9 and 10)

00.20.46.00.06.14.10.00 3.02.83.12-7

4.00.07.00-2

3.02.83.12-7
(version 9)
4.00.07.00-2
(version 10)

5.4

00.20.48.00.06.14.10.00 3.02.83.12-7

4.00.07.00-2

3.02.83.12-7
(version 9)
Native
(version 9 SP4)
4.00.07.00-2
(version 10)

3.0

5.5

00.25.47.00.06.22.03.00 3.12.29.00-4

4.00.38.02-2

3.12.29.00-4
(version 9)
4.00.38.02-2
(version 10)

3.0.2

6.0.1

00.25.47.00.06.22.03.00 3.12.29.00-4

4.00.38.02-2

4.00.38.02-2
(version 10)

Storage
Management
Service

SAS
Dell
OpenManage Firmware/
BIOS Version
Version

2.3

5.3

2.4

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4.5
Driver

Dell OpenManage version 5.3 supports only Update 5 of Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 4 and only
SP3 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 9. Dell OpenManage version 5.4 supports only Gold
for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server, SP4 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 9, and Gold for
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 10. Dell OpenManage version 5.5 supports only Update 5 for
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, Update 2 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server, SP4 for SUSE Linux
Enterprise Server version 9, and SP2 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 10. Dell OpenManage version 6.0.1 supports only Update 7 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, Update 2 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server, and SP2 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 10.

126

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

LSI Logic 1020/1030 Ultra320 SCSI Adapter
LSI Logic 1020/1030 Ultra320 SCSI adapter supports the following Dell
PowerEdge systems: 1950, 2950, 2970, 6950, R200, R300, R900, R805, R905,
T100, T105, T300, and T605.
LSI Logic 1020/1030 Ultra320 SCSI adapter supports the following
Dell PowerVault systems: PowerVault NX1950 and PowerVault 500.
Table 8-39 and Table 8-40 show the other elements supported by LSI Logic
1020/1030 Ultra320 SCSI adapter.
Table 8-39.

Storage Management Service Supported Elements: LSI Logic 1020/1030
Ultra320 SCSI Adapter

Storage
Management Service

Dell OpenManage
Version

PERC Firmware/
BIOS Version

Windows 2000 Windows Server
Driver
2003 Driver

2.2

5.2

NOTE: See the appropriate

1.21.25.00

2.3

5.3

1.03.27.00.5.10.08.00.12

1.21.25.00

2.4

5.4

1.03.27.00.5.10.08.00.12

1.21.25.00

3.0

5.5

1.03.27.00.5.10.08.00.12

1.21.25.00

3.0.2

6.0.1

1.03.27.00.5.10.08.00.12

1.21.25.00

readme file for the latest
information.

Table 8-40.

Storage Management Service Supported Elements: LSI Logic 1020/1030
Ultra320 SCSI Adapter

Storage
Management
Service

Dell OpenManage PERC
Version
Firmware/
BIOS Version

2.2

5.2

2.3

5.3

NOTE:

See the
appropriate
readme file for
the latest
information.

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 3
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 5 server
Driver

SUSE Linux
Enterprise Server
(versions 9 and
10)

3.02.83.01

3.02.83.01
(version 9)
3.03.15
(version 10)

1.03.27.00.5. NA
10.08.00.12

3.02.83.12-5 NA

3.02.83.12-5
(version 9 only)

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127

Table 8-40. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: LSI Logic 1020/1030
Ultra320 SCSI Adapter (continued)
Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 3
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 5 server
Driver

SUSE Linux
Enterprise Server
(versions 9 and
10)

Storage
Management
Service

Dell OpenManage PERC
Version
Firmware/
BIOS Version

2.4

5.4

1.03.27.00.5. NA
10.08.00.12

3.02.83.12-5 NA

3.02.83.12-5
(version 9 only)

3.0

5.5

1.03.27.00.5. NA
10.08.00.12

3.02.83.12-5 NA

3.02.83.12-5
(version 9 only)

3.0.2

6.0.1

1.03.27.00.5. NA
10.08.00.12

3.02.83.12-5 NA

Dell OpenManage version 5.3 supports only Update 5 of Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 4 and only
SP3 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 9. Dell OpenManage version 5.4 supports only Gold
for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server, SP4 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 9, and Gold for
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 10. Dell OpenManage version 5.5 supports only Update 5 for
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, Update 2 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server, SP4 for SUSE Linux
Enterprise Server version 9, and SP2 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 10. Dell OpenManage version 6.0.1 supports only Update 7 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, Update 2 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server, and SP2 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 10.

CERC SATA 1.5/2S
The CERC SATA 1.5/2s supports the following Dell PowerEdge systems: 800,
1425, 1420SC, 420SC, and 1800.
Table 8-41 show the other elements supported by the CERC SATA 1.5/2S.
Table 8-41. Storage Management Service Supported Elements:
CERC SATA 1.5/2S
Windows Windows
PERC
Dell
Storage
Server
Management OpenManage Firmware 2000
2003
Version Driver
Version
Service*
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 3
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 5
server
Driver

SUSE
Linux
Enterprise
Server
(versions 9
and 10)

1.1

4.3

6.00.048 6.00.048

1.2

4.4

6.00.050 6.00.050

2.0

5.0

6.00.050 6.00.050

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RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

Table 8-41.

Storage Management Service Supported Elements:
CERC SATA 1.5/2S (continued)

Windows Windows
PERC
Dell
Storage
Server
Management OpenManage Firmware 2000
2003
Version Driver
Version
Service*
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 3
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 5
server
Driver

SUSE
Linux
Enterprise
Server
(versions 9
and 10)

2.1

5.1

6.00.050 6.00.050

2.2

5.2

NA
6.0.50.5
(32-bit)
6.0.3643.4
(64-bit)

2.3

5.3

NA
6.0.50.5
(32-bit)
6.0.3643.4
(64-bit)

2.4

5.4

NA
6.0.50.5
(32-bit)
6.0.3643.4
(64-bit)

3.0

5.5

NA
6.0.50.5
(32-bit)
6.0.3643.4
(64-bit)

3.0.2

6.0.1

NA
6.0.50.5
(32-bit)
6.0.3643.4
(64-bit)

* The 1.1.4 Linux driver is included in the Red Hat Package Manager (RPM) 2302.

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

129

LSI 1020/1030 Embedded SCSI Controller
This embedded SCSI controller is an onboard chip. It supports the following
systems: 1600SC, 1750, 1800, 1850, 2600, 2800, 2850, 6800, and 6850.
Table 8-42 and Table 8-43 show the other elements supported by the
LSI 1020/1030.
Table 8-42. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: LSI 1020
PERC
Dell
Storage
Management OpenManage Firmware
Version
Version
Service

Red Hat
Windows Windows Red Hat
Enterprise Enterprise
Server
2000
Linux 4
Linux 3
2003
Driver
Driver
Driver
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 5
server
Driver

SUSE
Linux
Enterprise
Server
(version 9
and 10)

4.3
1.1 on a
PowerEdge
1600SC

1.03.04.00 1.08.19

1.08.18 NA
(Native)

4.4
1.2 on a
PowerEdge
1600SC

1.03.23

1.09.11

1.09.11 2.05.11.03 Native
(Native)

5.0
2.0 on a
PowerEdge
1600SC

1.03.23

1.09.11

1.09.11 2.05.11.03 Native
(Native)

5.1
2.1 on a
PowerEdge
1600SC

1.03.23

1.09.11

1.09.11 2.05.11.03 Native
(Native)

5.2
2.2 on a
PowerEdge
1600SC

1.03.23

Native

5.3
2.3 on a
PowerEdge
1600SC

1.03.23

Native

5.4
2.4 on a
PowerEdge
1600SC

1.03.23

Native

5.5
3.0 on a
PowerEdge
1600SC

1.03.23

Native

130

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

Table 8-43.

Storage Management Service Supported Elements: LSI 1030

PERC
Dell
Storage
Management OpenManage Firmware
Version
Version
Service

Red Hat
Window Windows Red Hat
Enterprise Enterprise
Server
s 2000
Linux 4
Linux 3
2003
Driver
Driver
Driver
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 5
server
Driver

SUSE Linux
Enterprise
Server
(version 9
and 10)

1.1 on
PowerEdge
1750

4.3

1.01.61.00 1.08.19

1.08.18 NA
(Native)

1.1 on
PowerEdge
2600

4.3

1.01.61.00 1.08.19

1.08.18 NA
(Native)

1.2 on a
PowerEdge
1750

4.4

1.03.23

1.09.11

1.09.11 2.05.11.03 Native
(Native)

1.2 on a
PowerEdge
2600

4.4

1.03.23

1.09.11

1.09.11 2.05.11.03 Native
(Native)

2.0 on a
PowerEdge
1750

5.0

1.03.23

1.09.11

1.09.11 2.05.11.03 Native
(Native)

2.0 on a
PowerEdge
2600

5.0

1.03.23

1.09.11

1.09.11 2.05.11.03 Native
(Native)

2.1 on a
PowerEdge
1750

5.1

1.03.23

1.09.11

1.09.11 2.05.11.03 Native
(Native)

2.1 on a
PowerEdge
2600

5.1

1.03.23

1.09.11

1.09.11 2.05.11.03 Native
(Native)

2.2 on a
PowerEdge
1750

5.2

1.01.61.00 NA

Native

2.2 on a
PowerEdge
2600

5.2

1.01.61.00 NA

Native

2.3 on a
PowerEdge
1750

5.3

1.01.61.00 NA

Native

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

131

Table 8-43. Storage Management Service Supported Elements: LSI 1030 (continued)
PERC
Dell
Storage
Management OpenManage Firmware
Version
Version
Service

Red Hat
Window Windows Red Hat
Enterprise Enterprise
Server
s 2000
Linux 4
Linux 3
2003
Driver
Driver
Driver
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 5
server
Driver

SUSE Linux
Enterprise
Server
(version 9
and 10)

2.3 on a
PowerEdge
2600

5.3

1.01.61.00 NA

Native

2.4 on a
PowerEdge
1750

5.4

1.01.61.00 NA

Native

2.4 on a
PowerEdge
2600

5.4

1.01.61.00 NA

Native

3.0 on a
PowerEdge
1750

5.5

1.01.61.00 NA

Native

3.0 on a
PowerEdge
2600

5.5

1.01.61.00 NA

Native

132

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

LSI Logic 2032 Card
The LSI Logic 2032 card supports the following Dell PowerEdge systems:
R610, R710, and T610.
The LSI Logic 2032 card supports the following Dell PowerVault systems:
PowerVault DL2000.
Table 8-44 and Table 8-45 show the other elements supported by LSI Logic
2032 card.
Table 8-44.

Storage Management Service Supported Elements: LSI Logic 2032 Card

Storage
Management Service

Dell OpenManage
Version

PERC Firmware/
BIOS Version

Windows 2000 Windows Server
Driver
2003 Driver

3.0.2

6.0.1

1.03.27.00.5.10.08.00.12

1.21.25.00

Table 8-45.

Storage Management Service Supported Elements: LSI Logic 2032 Card

Storage
Management
Service

Dell OpenManage PERC
Version
Firmware/
BIOS Version

3.0.2

6.0.1

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 3
Driver

1.03.27.00.5. NA
10.08.00.12

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 4
Driver

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux 5 server
Driver

3.02.83.12-5 NA

SUSE Linux
Enterprise Server
(versions 9 and
10)
NA

Dell OpenManage version 6.0.1 supports only Update 7 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, Update 2 for
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server, and SP2 for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server version 10.

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

133

134

RAID Supported Servers, Operating Systems, Firmware, and Driver Versions

Network Interface Controllers and
Supported Operating Systems
Overview
The drivers required for a Network Interface Card (NIC) depend on the
operating system installed on your system.
Table 9-1 shows the relationship between NICs supported by Dell™
OpenManage™ Server Administrator and the drivers that they require on
each supported operating system.

NIC Drivers and Operating Systems
To determine required drivers for NIC systems management, locate your NIC
manufacturer in Table 9-1 and the operating system that is installed on your
system.

Network Interface Controllers and Supported Operating Systems

135

In Table 9-1, "NA" indicates that the driver is supplied by the operating
system rather than by the manufacturer of the NIC.
Table 9-1. NIC Manufacturers and Drivers Required for Supported
Operating Systems
NIC Product
Name

Microsoft® Microsoft Microsoft Red
Red Hat
Windows® Windows Windows Hat®
Enterprise
2008
2003
2000
Enterpri Linux 4
se
Linux® 3

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux
Server 5

SUSE®
Linux
Enterprise
Server
(version 10)

NA
Broadcom
NetXtreme
Family of
Adapters
(5721, 5722)

11.4

3.92e

NA
Broadcom
NetXtreme II
Family of
Adapters
(BCM5708,
BCM5709)

4.4

1.7.6b

NA
Broadcom
NetXtreme II
Family of
Adapter
10GbE
(BCM57710)

4.4

1.44.14

6.0
Intel®
EtherExpress
® Family of
Adapters

NA
8.0.17
(Intel
PRO/100
Adapters)

NA (Intel
PRO/100
Adapters)

136

8.4.21
(Intel
PRO/100
0
Adapters)

See the
appropria
te readme
file for the
5.7.6.1(Int latest
informati
el
PRO/1000 on.
Adapters)

Network Interface Controllers and Supported Operating Systems

3.4.14p1NAPI (Intel
PRO/100
Network
Driver)
6.2.15NAPI (Intel
PRO/1000
Network
Driver)

Table 9-1. NIC Manufacturers and Drivers Required for Supported
Operating Systems (continued)
NIC Product
Name

Microsoft® Microsoft Microsoft Red
Red Hat
Windows® Windows Windows Hat®
Enterprise
2008
2003
2000
Enterpri Linux 4
se
Linux® 3

Red Hat
Enterprise
Linux
Server 5

SUSE®
Linux
Enterprise
Server
(version 10)

3COM®
3C98x
Family
of Adapters.

Alteon™
ACEnic™
Copper
Gigabit

NOTE: Dell no longer supports 3COM® 3C98x Family of Adapters and Alteon™ ACEnic™
Copper Gigabit NICs

Network Interface Controllers and Supported Operating Systems

137

138

Network Interface Controllers and Supported Operating Systems

Remote Access Service Availability
Overview
Although all supported operating systems for Server Administrator support
remote access, remote access availability is system-dependent. The Remote
Access Service is supported only on the following Dell™ PowerEdge™
systems: 700, 750, 800, 830, 840, 850, 860, 1600SC, 1650, 1655MC, 1750,
1800, 1850, 1855, 1900, 1950, 1955, 2600, 2650, 2800, 2850, 2900, 2950, 2970,
4600, 6600, 6650, 6800, 6850, 6950, T300, R200, R300, M600, M605, T605,
R805, R900, R905, M805, M905, T100, R710, R610, T610, M610, M710, and on
the following Dell PowerVault™ systems:PowerVault100, PowerVault 500,
PowerVault 600, PowerVault NX1950, and PowerVault DL2000.
The Server Administrator GUI does not display any services on your system
that are not available for that system or for that system configuration.
NOTE: See Table 1-1 for information on where you can find the systems
management software.

RAC Types
The remote access controller (RAC) cards that are available for specific
Dell systems are: DRAC III, DRAC III/XT, ERA, ERA/O, ERA/MC (for Dell
PowerEdge 1655MC) DRAC 4/I (for PowerEdge 1850, 2800, and 2850),
DRAC 4/P (for PowerEdge 800, 830, 840, 850, 860, 1800, 6800, 6850, R200,
PowerVault 100), DRAC/MC (for PowerEdge 1855 and 1955), DRAC 5 (for
PowerEdge 1900, 1950, 2900, 2950, 2970, 6950, T300, R300, T605, R805, R900,
R905, T100, PowerVault 500, PowerVault 600, and PowerVault DL2000), and
iDRAC6 (for PowerEdge R610, R710, T610, M610, and M710 systems) and
iDRAC supports the PowerEdge M600, M605, M805, and M905 systems in the
Dell PowerEdge M1000e system enclosure).
NOTE: The DRAC III occupies a PCI slot, and has a modem, a battery, and an
external AC power connection unlike the other RACs.

Remote Access Service Availability

139

Availability of RACs on Specific Dell Systems
Table 10-1 shows the RACs that are available on specific Dell systems.
NOTE: The ERA/MC is supported only on PowerEdge 1655MC systems.
Table 10-1. Availability of RACs on Specific Dell Systems
Dell
System

DRAC III ERA ERA/O DRAC
III/XT

700

750

DRAC 4 DRAC/MC DRAC 5 iDRAC iDRAC6

800

830

840

850

860

X
X

1600SC
1650

X
X

1750
1800

1850

X
X

1855
1900

1950

X
X

1955

2600
2650

2800

2850

2900

2950

140

Remote Access Service Availability

Table 10-1.

Availability of RACs on Specific Dell Systems (continued)

Dell
System

DRAC III ERA ERA/O DRAC
III/XT

DRAC 4 DRAC/MC DRAC 5 iDRAC iDRAC6
X

2970
4600

6600

6650

6800

6850

X
X

6950
R200

T300

R300

M600

M605

T605

R805

R900

R905

T100

M805

M905

X
X

PowerVault
DL2000
PowerVault
100

PowerVault
500

PowerVault
600

X
X

R610

Remote Access Service Availability

141

Table 10-1. Availability of RACs on Specific Dell Systems (continued)
Dell
System

DRAC III ERA ERA/O DRAC
III/XT

DRAC 4 DRAC/MC DRAC 5 iDRAC iDRAC6

R710

T610

M610

M710

RAC Firmware Versions
Table 10-2 shows the firmware version required for each RAC that is offered
on the corresponding Systems Management CD.
Table 10-2. RAC Firmware Version by Systems Management CD Version
Systems
Management
CD Version

Firmware Version
DRAC III

ERA

ERA/O

DRAC III/XT DRAC 4

3.0

1.10

3.0.1

1.10

3.0.2

1.10

1.05

3.1

1.20

1.05

1.10

3.1.1

1.20

1.05

1.20

3.2

1.30

1.07

1.20

3.2.2

1.30

1.07

1.20

1.30

1.21

3.3

2.0

3.4

2.2

3.5

2.5

3.6

3.0

3.7

3.10

3.8

3.12

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Table 10-2.

RAC Firmware Version by Systems Management CD Version (continued)

Systems
Management
CD Version

Firmware Version
DRAC III

ERA

ERA/O

DRAC III/XT DRAC 4

4.0.1

1.0

4.1

3.14

1.0

4.1.1

1.0

4.1.2

1.0

4.1.3

1.0

4.1.4

4.2

3.20

1.1

Table 10-3 shows the firmware version required for each RAC that is offered
on the corresponding Dell PowerEdge Server Update Utility CD or Dell
Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD.
Table 10-3.

RAC Firmware Version by Server Update Utility Media Version
Firmware Version

Dell
Server
OpenManage Update
Version
Utility
Media
Version

DRAC
III

ERA

4.3

1.0

3.2.1

3.20 3.20

4.4

1.1

3.3.0

4.5

1.2

5.0

ERA/O DRAC
III/XT

1.2

1.1.0

3.3.0 3.3.0 3.3.0

1.30

1.1.1

3.3.0

3.3.0 3.3.0 3.3.0

1.30

1.2.0

1.3

3.35

3.35 3.35

3.35

1.35

1.3

1.0

5.1

1.4

3.35

3.35 3.35

3.35

1.35

1.3

1.0

5.1.1

1.5

1.0

5.2

1.5

3.35

3.35 3.35

3.35

1.50

1.4

1.20

5.3

1.6

3.3.5

3.3.5 3.3.5 3.3.5

1.6

1.5

1.30

1.0

5.4

1.7

3.3.8

3.3.5 3.3.5 3.3.5

1.6.1

1.5

1.3.3

1.0

5.5

1.8.1

3.38

3.38 3.38

3.38

1.61

1.5

1.40

1.2

6.0.1

1.8.2

1.0

3.20

DRAC 4 DRAC/ DRAC 5 iDRA iDRA
MC
C
C6

Remote Access Service Availability

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Historical Release Information for
Legacy Systems
Overview

The following sections contain historical information about releases of the
Dell™ OpenManage™ Server Agent running on supported Microsoft® Windows®,
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux®, and Novell® NetWare® operating systems.
The following excerpts from previous readme.txt files show a record of
features and resolved issues for releases of Server Agent only. For the complete
text of readme.txt files, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.
You can find additional information on more recent systems management
applications in the Server Administrator readme.txt found on the Systems
Management CDs, version 3.0 or later.

Server Agent 4.5
The following subsections contain requirements, features, and open issues for
Server Agent version 4.5.
Release date: October 2001

Requirements
Supported systems: Dell PowerEdge™ 1500SC
Operating Systems

•

Microsoft Windows NT® Server 4.x with SP 4 or later

•

Microsoft Windows 2000 Server family (includes Windows 2000 Server
and Windows 2000 Advanced Server)

•

Novell NetWare 5.x

•

Red Hat Linux® 7.1
NOTE: Server Agent is not supported on a PowerEdge 1500SC system running either
the Red Hat Linux 7.0 operating system or the Novell NetWare 4.x operating system.
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New in Server Agent Version 4.5
Support was added for the PowerEdge 1500SC system.

Server Agent 4.4.1
The following subsections contain requirements, features, and open issues for
Server Agent version 4.4.1.
Release date: September 2001

Requirements
Supported systems: Dell PowerEdge 300, 350, 500SC, 1300, 1400, 1550, 2300,
2400, 2450, 2500, 2550, 4300, 4350, 4400, 6300, 6350, 6400, 6450, and 8450
Operating Systems

•

Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.x with SP 4 or later

•

Microsoft Windows 2000 Server family (includes Windows 2000 Server
and Windows 2000 Advanced Server)

•

Novell NetWare 4.x or 5.x

•

Red Hat Linux 7.0
NOTE: Server Agent is not supported on a PowerEdge 500SC system running the Red
Hat Linux 7.0 operating system.

New in Server Agent Version 4.4.1
This release contains the following new features and changes:

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•

Support for Red Hat Linux 7.1 SBE (Kernels 2.4.3-6 and 2.4.3-12) with
prebuilt device drivers

•

Dynamic Kernel Support for Red Hat Linux

•

Removal of support for the DMI management protocol

•

In the Server Agent MIB file 10892.mib, replacement of "Dell" by "Server"
in the annotation TYPE field for each trap

•

In the Server Agent event configuration file 10892evt.cfg, the changing of
the OID_ALIAS value from "Dell_Server3_Baseboard_Agent" to
"Server_Agent," and replacement of "Dell" by "Server" in the Short Descr
field for each event
Historical Release Information for Legacy Systems

Server Agent 4.4.0
The following subsections contain requirements, features, and open issues for
Server Agent version 4.4.0.
Release date: July 2001

Requirements
Supported systems: Dell PowerEdge 350, 500SC, and 1550
Operating Systems

•

Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.x with SP 4 or later

•

Microsoft Windows 2000 Server family (includes Windows 2000 Server
and Windows 2000 Advanced Server)

•

Novell NetWare 4.x or 5.x

•

Red Hat Linux 7.0; Kernel version: 2.2.16; Red Hat Linux SNMP agent:
ucd-snmp version 4.1.2-8smux

New in Server Agent Version 4.4.0
This release adds support for the following Dell systems and features:
•

PowerEdge 500SC

•

PowerEdge 1550 with the Intel® Pentium® III microprocessor

•

PowerEdge 350 watchdog support

Server Agent 4.3.0
Version 4.3.0 is the first release of Server Agent that combines supported
operating systems for Microsoft Windows, Novell NetWare, and Red Hat
Linux. All of these supported operating systems are documented in this
readme.txt file.
Release date: March 2001

Requirements
Supported systems: Dell PowerEdge 300, 350, 1300, 1400, 1550, 2300, 2400,
2450, 2500, 2550, 4300, 4350, 4400, 6300, 6350, 6400, 6450, and 8450

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Operating Systems

•

Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.x with SP 4 or later

•

Microsoft Windows 2000 Server family (includes Windows 2000 Server
and Windows 2000 Advanced Server)

•

Novell NetWare 4.x or 5.x

•

Red Hat Linux 7.0; Kernel version: 2.2.16; Red Hat Linux SNMP agent:
ucd-snmp version 4.1.2-8smux

New in Server Agent Version 4.3.0
This release adds support for the following Dell systems:
•

PowerEdge 2500

•

PowerEdge 2550

Server Agent 4.3.0 Resolved Issues
•

Hung server alerts for PowerEdge 8450 systems
When you configure the hung server action for a Dell PowerEdge 8450 system,
the system either performs a system reset or a recycle system power action.

•

PowerEdge 350 issues
This release addressed the following Dell PowerEdge 350 issues that were
originally addressed by Dell OpenManage Server Agent 4.2.0 Update 1:

•

–

Changes thresholds for the -12 volt (V) voltage probe on the system board.
These new thresholds prevent erroneous probe failures and warnings.

–

Corrects erroneous fan failure reports in the event log.

–

Corrects system crashes at start-up caused by incorrect event log
record length.

–

Disables the chassis identification feature.

Dell PowerVault™ 2xxS SCSI disk systems and SNMP
This release addresses the following PowerVault 2xxS SCSI disk system
issue that was originally addressed by Server Agent 4.2.0 Update 1:
–

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Allows Dell PowerEdge systems attached to the PowerVault 2xxS SCSI
disk system to respond to SNMP requests for information. Under
certain rare circumstances, some Dell systems with PowerVault 2xxS
attached were not responding to SNMP requests.
Historical Release Information for Legacy Systems

Server Agent 4.2.2
The following subsections contain requirements, features, and open issues for
Server Agent version 4.2.2.
Release date: February 2001

Requirements
Supported systems: Dell PowerEdge 300, 350, 1300, 1400, 1550, 2300, 2400,
2450, 4300, 4350, 4400, 6300, 6350, 6400, 6450, and 8450
Operating Systems

•

Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.x with SP 4 or later

•

Microsoft Windows 2000 Server family (includes Windows 2000 Server
and Windows 2000 Advanced Server)

•

Novell NetWare 4.x or 5.x

New and Resolved Issues in Server Agent Version 4.2.2
Dell OpenManage Server Agent 4.2.2 now supports the Dell PowerEdge 350
system. In addition, Dell OpenManage Server Agent 4.2.2 resolves the
following issues:
•

Incorrect current sensor data
–

•

In rare circumstances, Dell OpenManage Server Agent incorrectly
reported data for current (amperage) sensors. Incorrect amperage
readings may have been reported for the following PowerEdge systems:
4300, 4350, 4400, 6300, 6350, 6400, and 6450.

SNMP time-outs with PowerVault 2xxS SCSI disk systems
–

In rare circumstances, the Dell OpenManage Server Agent SNMP
interface stops responding when a Dell PowerVault 2xxS storage
system is attached to a system. The DMI and CIM interfaces may also
stop responding.

Server Agent 4.2.1
The following subsections contain requirements, features, and open issues for
Server Agent version 4.2.1.
Release date: December 2000
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Requirements
Supported systems: Dell PowerEdge 1300, 1400, 1550, 2300, 2400, 2450,
4300, 4350, 4400, 6300, 6350, 6400, 6450, and 8450
Operating Systems

•

Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.x with SP 4 or later

•

Microsoft Windows 2000 Server family (includes Windows 2000 Server
and Windows 2000 Advanced Server)

•

Novell NetWare 4.x or 5.x

New in Server Agent Version 4.2.1
Added support for PowerEdge 1550 system

Resolved Issues for Server Agent Version 4.2.1
Table 11-1. Resolved Issues for Server Agent Version 4.2.1
Problem

Solution

IT Assistant is unable to perform a
remote flash BIOS update for the
PowerEdge 300 system.

Server Agent 4.2.1 enables IT Assistant to
perform a remote flash BIOS update for the
PowerEdge 300 system.

Server Agent reports an error
Server Agent 4.2.1 reports correct CPU voltage
message that values are incorrect for threshold values.
CPU voltage threshold values for the
PowerEdge 8450 system on systems
with a CPU speed of 700 MHz and
higher.
Server Agent 4.0 did not implement Server Agent 4.2.1 correctly parses the
the 96 alert parameter correctly in
%ALERT parameter. The %ALERT parameter
the local response agent.
can now be located anywhere in the command
line and can optionally be enclosed in double
quotes when the user wants to pass the alert
message to the command line as a single string.

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Table 11-1.

Resolved Issues for Server Agent Version 4.2.1 (continued)

Problem

Solution

Intermittent incorrect fan probe
readings of zero RPMs cause faulty
alerts to be generated. Invalid fan
probe readings also compromise the
usability of Server Agent.

Server Agent 4.2.1 prevents false alerts for fan
probes based on incorrect readings of fan RPM
values. This update also addresses usability
issues caused by these incorrect fan RPM values.
The incorrect fan RPM readings originate on
PowerEdge systems that report systems
management information to the management
console using Server Agent version 4.0.

Seven-character service tags display Formerly, certain combinations of characters
incorrectly.
and numbers in the seven-character service tag
either did not display correctly or did not
display at all. Server Agent 4.2.1 displays service
tags correctly.
False power supply fan readings.
Server Agent reports high power
supply fan RPM readings. The
readings exceed the upper failure
threshold and are reported as
failures.

Server Agent 4.2.1 corrects the problem of false
fan probe alerts.

Server Agent 4.2.0
The following subsections contain requirements, and features for Server
Agent version 4.2.0.
Release date: December 2000

Requirements
Supported systems: Dell PowerEdge 300, 1300, 1400, 1550, 2300, 2400, 2450,
4300, 4350, 4400, 6300, 6350, 6400, 6450, and 8450
Operating Systems

Red Hat Linux 7.0 (Kernel version: 2.2.16), Red Hat Linux SNMP agent:
ucd-snmp version 4.1.2-8smux or later

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Glossary
The following list defines or identifies technical terms, abbreviations, and
acronyms used in your system documents.
A

Abbreviation for ampere(s).
AC

Abbreviation for alternating current.
AC power switch

A switch with two AC power inputs that provides AC power redundancy by failing
over to a standby AC input in the event of a failure to the primary AC input.
access

Refers to the actions a user can take on a variable value. Examples include
read-only and read-write.
ACL

Abbreviation for access control list. ACL files are text files that contain lists that
define who can access resources stored on a Novell® Web server.
adapter card

An expansion card that plugs into an expansion-card connector on the system's
system board. An adapter card adds some specialized function to the system by
providing an interface between the expansion bus and a peripheral device.
Examples of adapter cards include network cards, sound cards, and SCSI adapters.
ADB

Abbreviation for assign database.
AGP

Abbreviation for advanced graphics port.

Glossary

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ASCII

Acronym for American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A text file
containing only characters from the ASCII character set (usually created with a
text editor, such as Notepad in Microsoft® Windows®), is called an ASCII file.
ASIC

Acronym for application-specific integrated circuit.
ASPI

Acronym for advanced SCSI programming interface.
asset tag code

An individual code assigned to a system, usually by a system administrator, for
security or tracking purposes.
attribute

An attribute, or property, contains a specific piece of information about a
manageable component. Attributes can be combined to form groups. If an
attribute is defined as read-write, it may be defined by a management application.
autoexec.bat file

The autoexec.bat file is executed when you boot your system (after executing any
commands in the config.sys file). This start-up file contains commands that
define the characteristics of each device connected to your system, and it finds
and executes programs stored in locations other than the active directory.
backup

A copy of a program or data file. As a precaution, you should back up your system's
hard drive on a regular basis. Before making a change to the configuration of your
system, you should back up important start-up files from your operating system.
baud rate

A measurement of data transmission speed. For example, modems are designed
to transmit data at one or more specified baud rate(s) through the COM (serial)
port of a system.
beep code

A diagnostic message in the form of a pattern of beeps from your system's speaker.
For example, one beep, followed by a second beep, and then a burst of three beeps
is beep code 1-1-3.

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Glossary

BGA

Abbreviation for ball grid array, an integrated circuit (IC) package that uses an
array of solder balls, instead of pins, to connect to a system board.
binary

A base-2 numbering system that uses 0 and 1 to represent information. The system
performs operations based on the ordering and calculation of these numbers.
BIOS

Acronym for basic input/output system. Your system's BIOS contains programs
stored on a flash memory chip. The BIOS controls the following:
•

Communications between the microprocessor and peripheral devices, such as
the keyboard and the video adapter

•

Miscellaneous functions, such as system messages

bit

The smallest unit of information interpreted by your system.
BMC

Abbreviation for baseboard management controller, which is a controller that
provides the intelligence in the IPMI structure.
boot routine

When you start your system, it clears all memory, initializes devices, and loads
the operating system. Unless the operating system fails to respond, you can reboot
(also called warm boot) your system by pressing ;
otherwise, you must perform a cold boot by pressing the reset button or by turning
the system off and then back on.
bootable diskette

You can start your system from a diskette. To make a bootable diskette, insert a
diskette in the diskette drive, type sys a: at the command line prompt, and
press . Use this bootable diskette if your system will not boot from the
hard drive.
bpi

Abbreviation for bits per inch.
bps

Abbreviation for bits per second.
Glossary

155

BTU

Abbreviation for British thermal unit.
bus

An information pathway between the components of a system. Your system
contains an expansion bus that allows the microprocessor to communicate with
controllers for all the various peripheral devices connected to the system. Your
system also contains an address bus and a data bus for communications between
the microprocessor and RAM.
byte

Eight contiguous bits of information, the basic data unit used by your system.
C

Abbreviation for Celsius.
CA

Abbreviation for certification authority.
cache

A fast storage area that keeps a copy of data or instructions for quicker data
retrieval. For example, your system's BIOS may cache ROM code in faster RAM.
Or, a disk-cache utility may reserve RAM in which to store frequently accessed
information from your system's disk drives; when a program makes a request to a
disk drive for data that is in the cache, the disk-cache utility can retrieve the data
from RAM faster than from the disk drive.
capability

Refers to the actions that an object can perform, or actions that can be taken on
a managed object. For example, if a card is hot-pluggable, it is capable of being
replaced while the system power is on.
CDRAM

Abbreviation for cached DRAM, which is a high-speed DRAM memory chip
developed by Mitsubishi that includes a small SRAM cache.
CD-ROM

Abbreviation for compact disc read-only memory. CD drives use optical
technology to read data from CDs. CDs are read-only storage devices; you cannot
write new data to a CD with standard CD drives.

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Glossary

CHAP

Acronym for Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol, an authentication
scheme used by PPP servers to validate the identity of the originator of the
connection upon connection or any time later.
chip

A set of microminiaturized, electronic circuits that are designed for use as
processors and memory in systems. Small chips can hold from a handful to tens
of thousands of transistors. They look like tiny chips of aluminum, no more than
1/16 inch square by 1/30 inch thick, which is where the term "chip" came from.
Large chips, which can be more than a half inch square, hold millions of
transistors. It is actually only the top one thousandth of an inch of a chip's surface
that holds the circuits. The rest of it is just a base.
CIM

Acronym for Common Information Model, which is a model for describing
management information from the DMTF. CIM is implementation independent,
allowing different management applications to collect the required data from a
variety of sources. CIM includes schemas for systems, networks, applications and
devices, and new schemas will be added. It provides mapping techniques for
interchange of CIM data with MIB data from SNMP agents.
CIMOM

Acronym for common information model object manager.
CI/O

Abbreviation for comprehensive input/output.
CLI

Abbreviation for command line interface.
cm

Abbreviation for centimeter(s).
CMOS

Acronym for complementary metal-oxide semiconductor. In systems, CMOS
memory chips are often used for NVRAM storage.

Glossary

157

COMn

The device names for the first through fourth serial ports on your system are
COM1, COM2, COM3, and COM4. The default interrupt for COM1 and COM3
is IRQ4, and the default interrupt for COM2 and COM4 is IRQ3. Therefore, you
must be careful when configuring software that runs a serial device so that you
don't create an interrupt conflict.
config.sys file

The config.sys file is executed when you boot your system (before running any
commands in the autoexec.bat file). This start-up file contains commands that specify
which devices to install and which drivers to use. This file also contains commands
that determine how the operating system uses memory and controls files.
ConsoleOne®

Novell® ConsoleOne is a Java-based foundation for graphical utilities that
manage and administer network resources from different locations and platforms.
ConsoleOne provides a single point of control for all Novell and external products.
controller

A chip that controls the transfer of data between the microprocessor and memory
or between the microprocessor and a peripheral device such as a disk drive or the
keyboard.
control panel

The part of the system that contains indicators and controls, such as the power
switch, hard drive access indicator, and power indicator.
conventional memory

The first 640 KB of RAM. Conventional memory is found in all systems. Unless
they are specially designed, MS-DOS® programs are limited to running in
conventional memory.
COO

Abbreviation for cost of ownership.
cooling unit

Sets of fans or other cooling devices in a system chassis.

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Glossary

coprocessor

A chip that relieves the system's microprocessor of specific processing tasks. A
math coprocessor, for example, handles numeric processing. A graphics
coprocessor handles video rendering.
cpi

Abbreviation for characters per inch.
CPU

Abbreviation for central processing unit. See also microprocessor.
CRC

Abbreviation for cyclic redundancy code, which is a number derived from, and
stored or transmitted with, a block of data in order to detect corruption. By
recalculating the CRC and comparing it to the value originally transmitted, the
receiver can detect some types of transmission errors.
CSR

Abbreviation for certificate signing request.
cursor

A marker, such as a block, underscore, or pointer that represents the position at
which the next keyboard or mouse action will occur.
DAT

Acronym for digital audio tape.
dB

Abbreviation for decibel(s).
dBA

Abbreviation for adjusted decibel(s).
DBS

Abbreviation for Demand Based Switching. DBS is power management performed
by switching to a low power state (frequency and voltage) when the processor
utilization is low. It maintains application performance while lowering the average
system power.

Glossary

159

Abbreviation for direct current.
Also, abbreviation for Dual Channel.
device driver

A program that allows the operating system or some other program to interface
correctly with a peripheral device, such as a printer. Some device drivers—such
as network drivers—must be loaded from the config.sys file (with a device=
statement) or as memory-resident programs (usually, from the autoexec.bat file).
Others—such as video drivers—must load when you start the program for which
they were designed.
DHCP

Abbreviation for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, a protocol that provides
a means to dynamically allocate IP addresses to computers on a LAN.
DIMM

Acronym for dual in-line memory module. A small circuit board containing
DRAM chips that connects to the system board.
DIN

Acronym for Deutsche Industrie Norm which is the standards-setting
organization for Germany. A DIN connector is a connector that conforms to one
of the many standards defined by DIN. DIN connectors are used widely in personal
computers. For example, the keyboard connector for personal computers is a
DIN connector.
DIP

Acronym for dual in-line package. A circuit board, such as a system board or
expansion card, may contain DIP switches for configuring the circuit board.
DIP switches are always toggle switches, with an on position and an off position.
directory

Directories help keep related files organized on a disk in a hierarchical, "inverted
tree" structure. Each disk has a "root" directory; for example, a C:\> prompt
normally indicates that you are at the root directory of hard drive C. Additional
directories that branch off of the root directory are called subdirectories.
Subdirectories may contain additional directories branching off of them.
display adapter

See "video adapter."
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Glossary

DKS

Abbreviation for dynamic kernel support.
DMA

Abbreviation for direct memory access. A DMA channel allows certain types of
data transfer between RAM and a device to bypass the microprocessor.
DMTF

Abbreviation for Distributed Management Task Force, a consortium of
companies representing hardware and software providers.
dpi

Abbreviation for dots per inch.
DPMS

Abbreviation for Display Power Management Signaling. A standard developed by
the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA®) that defines the hardware
signals sent by a video controller to activate power management states in a
monitor. A monitor is said to be DPMS-compliant when it is designed to enter a
power management state after receiving the appropriate signal from a system's
video controller.
DRAC

Acronym for Dell™ Remote Access Controller.
DRAM

Acronym for dynamic random-access memory. A system's RAM is usually made
up entirely of DRAM chips. Because DRAM chips cannot store an electrical charge
indefinitely, your system continually refreshes each DRAM chip in the system.
DRMK

Acronym for Dell Real Mode Kernel.
drive-type number

Your system can recognize a number of specific hard drives. Each is assigned a
drive-type number that is stored in NVRAM. The hard drive(s) specified in your
system's System Setup program must match the actual drive(s) installed in the
system. The System Setup program also allows you to specify physical parameters
(logical cylinders, logical heads, cylinder number, and logical sectors per pack) for
drives not included in the table of drive types stored in NVRAM.

Glossary

161

DTE

Abbreviation for data terminal equipment. Any device, such as a computer system,
that can send data in digital form by means of a cable or communications line.
The DTE is connected to the cable or communications line through a data
communications equipment (DCE) device, such as a modem.
ECC

Abbreviation for error checking and correction.
ECP

Abbreviation for Extended Capabilities Port.
EDO

Acronym for extended data output dynamic random access memory which is a
type of DRAM that is faster than conventional DRAM. EDO RAM can start
fetching the next block of memory at the same time that it sends the previous
block to the microprocessor.
EEPROM

Acronym for electrically erasable programmable read-only memory.
EIDE

Abbreviation for enhanced integrated drive electronics. EIDE devices add one or
more of the following enhancements to the traditional IDE standard:
•

Data transfer rates of up to 16 MB/sec

•

Support for drives other than just hard drives, such as CD and tape drives

•

Support for hard drives with capacities greater than 528 MB

•

Support for up to two controllers, each with up to two devices attached

EISA

Acronym for Extended Industry-Standard Architecture, a 32-bit expansion-bus
design. The expansion-card connectors in an EISA system are also compatible
with 8- or 16-bit ISA expansion cards.
To avoid a configuration conflict when installing an EISA expansion card, you
must use the EISA Configuration Utility. This utility allows you to specify which
expansion slot contains the card and obtains information about the card's required
system resources from a corresponding EISA configuration file.

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Glossary

EMC

Abbreviation for electromagnetic compatibility.
EMI

Abbreviation for electromagnetic interference.
EMM

Abbreviation for expanded memory manager. A utility that uses extended
memory to emulate expanded memory on systems with an x86 or higher
microprocessor.
EMS

Abbreviation for Expanded Memory Specification.
EPP

Abbreviation for Enhanced Parallel Port which provides improved bidirectional
data transmission. Many devices are designed to take advantage of the EPP
standard, especially devices, such as network or SCSI adapters that connect to
the parallel port of a portable computer.
EPROM

Acronym for erasable programmable read-only memory.
ERA

Abbreviation for embedded remote access.
ERA/MC

Abbreviation for embedded remote access modular computer. See modular
system.
ERA/O

Abbreviation for embedded remote access option.
ESD

Abbreviation for electrostatic discharge.
ESM

Abbreviation for embedded systems management.

Glossary

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expanded memory

A technique for accessing RAM above 1 MB. To enable expanded memory on
your system, you must use an EMM. You should configure your system to support
expanded memory only if you run application programs that can use (or require)
expanded memory.
expansion bus

Your system contains an expansion bus that allows the microprocessor to
communicate with controllers for peripheral devices, such as a network card or
an internal modem.
expansion-card connector

A connector on the system's system board or riser board for plugging in an
expansion card.
extended memory

RAM above 1 MB. Most software that can use it, such as the Windows operating
system, requires that extended memory be under the control of an XMM.
external cache memory

A RAM cache using SRAM chips. Because SRAM chips operate at several times
the speed of DRAM chips, the microprocessor can retrieve data and instructions
faster from external cache memory than from RAM.
F

Abbreviation for Fahrenheit.
FAT

Acronym for file allocation table. FAT and FAT32 are file systems that are defined
as follows:
•

FAT — A file system used by MS-DOS, Windows 3.x, Windows 95, and Windows
98. Windows NT® and Windows 2000 also can use the FAT file system. The
operating system maintains a table to keep track of the status of various
segments of disk space used for file storage.

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FAT32 — A derivative of the FAT file system. FAT32 supports smaller cluster sizes
than FAT, thus providing more efficient space allocation on FAT32 drives.

FCC

Abbreviation for Federal Communications Commission.

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FEPROM

Acronym for flash erasable programmable read-only memory. Flash memory is a
kind of nonvolatile storage device similar to EEPROM, but the erasing is done
only in blocks or the entire chip.
Fibre Channel

A data transfer interface technology that allows for high-speed I/O and networking
functionality in a single connectivity technology. The Fibre Channel Standard
supports several topologies, including Fibre Channel Point-to-Point, Fibre
Channel Fabric (generic switching topology), and Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop
(FC_AL).
firmware

Software (programs or data) that has been written onto read-only memory
(ROM). Firmware can boot and operate a device. Each controller contains
firmware which helps provide the controller's functionality.
flash bios

A BIOS that is stored in flash memory rather than in ROM. A flash BIOS chip
can be updated in place, whereas a ROM BIOS must be replaced with a
newer chip.
flash memory

A type of EEPROM chip that can be reprogrammed from a utility on diskette
while still installed in a system; most EEPROM chips can only be rewritten with
special programming equipment.
format

To prepare a hard drive or diskette for storing files. An unconditional format deletes
all data stored on the disk.
FPBGA

Abbreviation for field programmable gate array, a programmable logic chip (PLD)
with a high density of gates.
FRU

Abbreviation for field replaceable unit.
ft

Abbreviation for feet.

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FTP

Abbreviation for file transfer protocol.
g

Abbreviation for gram(s).
G

Abbreviation for gravities.
GB

Abbreviation for gigabyte(s). A gigabyte equals 1024 megabytes or 1,073,741,824
bytes.
gcc

Abbreviation for gnu C compiler.
graphics coprocessor

See coprocessor.
graphics mode

A video mode that can be defined as x horizontal by y vertical pixels by z colors.
GUI

Acronym for graphical user interface.
h

Abbreviation for hexadecimal. A base-16 numbering system, often used in
programming to identify addresses in the system's RAM and I/O memory
addresses for devices. The sequence of decimal numbers from 0 through 16, for
example, is expressed in hexadecimal notation as: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B,
C, D, E, F, 10. In text, hexadecimal numbers are often followed by h.
HBA

Abbreviation for host bus adapter. A PCI adapter card that resides in the system
whose only function is to convert data commands from PCI-bus format to storage
interconnect format (examples: SCSI, Fibre Channel) and communicate directly
with hard drives, tape drives, CD drives, or other storage devices.
heat sink

A metal plate with metal pegs or ribs that help dissipate heat. Most
microprocessors include a heat sink.
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HMA

Abbreviation for high memory area. The first 64 KB of extended memory above
1 MB. A memory manager that conforms to the XMS can make the HMA a direct
extension of conventional memory. Also see XMM.
host adapter

A host adapter implements communication between the system's bus and the
controller for a peripheral device. (hard drive controller subsystems include
integrated host adapter circuitry.) To add a SCSI expansion bus to your system,
you must install or connect the appropriate host adapter.
hot plug

The ability to remove and replace a redundant part while the system is still running.
Also called a "hot spare."
HPFS

Abbreviation for the High Performance File System option in the Windows NT
operating systems.
HTTP

Abbreviation for Hypertext Transfer Protocol. HTTP is the client-server TCP/IP
protocol used on the World Wide Web for the exchange of HTML documents.
HTTPS

Abbreviation for HyperText Transmission Protocol, Secure. HTTPS is a variant
of HTTP used by Web browsers for handling secure transactions. HTTPS is a
unique protocol that is simply SSL underneath HTTP. You need to use "https://"
for HTTP URLs with SSL, whereas you continue to use "http://" for HTTP URLs
without SSL.
Hz

Abbreviation for hertz.
ICES

Abbreviation for Interface-Causing Equipment Standard (in Canada).
ICMP

Abbreviation for Internet Control Message Protocol. ICMP is a TCP/IP protocol
used to send error and control messages.

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ICU

Abbreviation for ISA Configuration Utility.
ID

Abbreviation for identification.
IDE

Abbreviation for Integrated Drive Electronics. IDE is a computer system
interface, used primarily for hard drives and CDs.
I/O

Abbreviation for input/output. The keyboard is an input device, and a printer is
an output device. In general, I/O activity can be differentiated from
computational activity. For example, when a program sends a document to the
printer, it is engaging in output activity; when the program sorts a list of terms,
it is engaging in computational activity.
IHV

Abbreviation for independent hardware vendor. IHVs often develop their own
MIBs for components that they manufacture.
interlacing

A technique for increasing video resolution by only updating alternate horizontal
lines on the screen. Because interlacing can result in noticeable screen flicker,
most users prefer noninterlaced video adapter resolutions.
internal microprocessor cache

An instruction and data cache built in to the microprocessor.
IP address

Abbreviation for Internet Protocol address. See TCP/IP.
IPMI

Abbreviation for Intelligent Platform Management Interface, which is an industry
standard for management of peripherals used in enterprise computers based on
Intel architecture. The key characteristic of IPMI is that inventory, monitoring,
logging, and recovery control functions are available independent of the main
processors, BIOS, and operating system.
IPX

Abbreviation for internetwork packet exchange.
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IRQ

Abbreviation for interrupt request. A signal that data is about to be sent to or
received by a peripheral device travels by an IRQ line to the microprocessor. Each
peripheral connection must be assigned an IRQ number. For example, the first
serial port in your system (COM1) is assigned to IRQ4 by default. Two devices
can share the same IRQ assignment, but you cannot operate both devices
simultaneously.
ISA

Acronym for Industry-Standard Architecture. A 16-bit expansion bus design. The
expansion-card connectors in an ISA system are also compatible with 8-bit ISA
expansion cards.
ISV

Abbreviation for independent software vendor.
ITE

Abbreviation for information technology equipment.
Java

A cross-platform programming language developed by Sun Microsystems.
JSSE

Abbreviation for Java Secure Socket Extension.
jumper

Jumpers are small blocks on a circuit board with two or more pins emerging from
them. Plastic plugs containing a wire fit down over the pins. The wire connects
the pins and creates a circuit. Jumpers provide a simple and reversible method of
changing the circuitry in a printed circuit board.
K

Abbreviation for kilo-, indicating 1000.
KB

Abbreviation for kilobyte(s), 1024 bytes.
KB/sec

Abbreviation for kilobyte(s) per second.

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Kbit(s)

Abbreviation for kilobit(s), 1024 bits.
Kbit(s)/sec

Abbreviation for kilobit(s) per second.
key combination

A command requiring you to press multiple keys at the same time. For example,
you can reboot your system by pressing the key combination.
kg

Abbreviation for kilogram(s), 1000 grams.
kHz

Abbreviation for kilohertz, 1000 hertz.
LAN

Acronym for local area network. A LAN system is usually confined to the same
building or a few nearby buildings, with all equipment linked by wiring dedicated
specifically to the LAN.
lb

Abbreviation for pound(s).
LCC

Abbreviation for leaded or leadless chip carrier.
LIF

Acronym for low insertion force. Some systems use LIF sockets and connectors
to allow devices, such as the microprocessor chip, to be installed or removed with
minimal stress to the device.
LED

Abbreviation for light-emitting diode. An electronic device that lights up when a
current is passed through it.
local bus

On a system with local-bus expansion capability, certain peripheral devices (such
as the video adapter circuitry) can be designed to run much faster than they would
with a traditional expansion bus. Some local-bus designs allow peripherals to run
at the same speed and with the same width data path as the system's microprocessor.
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LPTn

The device names for the first through third parallel printer ports on your system
are LPT1, LPT2, and LPT3.
LRA

Abbreviation for local response agent.
m

Abbreviation for meter(s).
mA

Abbreviation for milliampere(s).
mAh

Abbreviation for milliampere-hour(s).
managed system

A managed system is any system that is monitored and managed using Server
Administrator. Systems running Server Administrator can be managed locally or
remotely through a supported Web browser. See remote management system.
math coprocessor

See coprocessor.
Mb

Abbreviation for megabit.
MB

Abbreviation for megabyte(s). The term megabyte means 1,048,576 bytes;
however, when referring to hard drive storage, the term is often rounded to mean
1,000,000 bytes.
MB/sec

Abbreviation for megabytes per second.
Mbps

Abbreviation for megabits per second.
MBR

Abbreviation for master boot record.

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MCA

Abbreviation for Micro Channel Architecture, which is designed for
multiprocessing. MCA eliminates potential conflicts that arise when installing
new peripheral devices. MCA is not compatible with either EISA or XT bus
architecture, so older cards cannot be used with it.
memory

A system can contain several different forms of memory, such as RAM, ROM,
and video memory. Frequently, the word memory is used as a synonym for RAM;
for example, an unqualified statement such as "a system with 16 MB of memory"
refers to a system with 16 MB of RAM.
memory address

A specific location, usually expressed as a hexadecimal number, in the system's
RAM.
memory manager

A utility that controls the implementation of memory in addition to conventional
memory, such as extended or expanded memory.
memory module

A small circuit board containing DRAM chips that connects to the system board.
MHz

Abbreviation for megahertz.
MIB

Acronym for management information base. The MIB is used to send detailed
status/commands from or to an SNMP managed device.
microprocessor

The primary computational chip inside the system that controls the interpretation
and execution of arithmetic and logic functions. Software written for one
microprocessor must usually be revised to run on another microprocessor. CPU is
a synonym for microprocessor.
MIDI

Acronym for musical instrument digital interface.
mm

Abbreviation for millimeter(s).
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modem

A device that allows your system to communicate with other systems over
telephone lines.
modular system

A system that can include multiple server modules. Each server module functions
as an individual system. To function as a system, a server module is inserted into
a chassis which includes power supplies, fans, a system management module, and
at least one network switch module. The power supplies, fans, system
management module, and network switch module are shared resources of the
server modules in the chassis. See server module.
MOF

Acronym for managed object format, which is an ASCII file that contains the
formal definition of a CIM schema.
mouse

A pointing device that controls the movement of the cursor on a screen. Mouseaware software allows you to activate commands by clicking a mouse button while
pointing at objects displayed on the screen.
MPEG

Acronym for Motion Picture Experts Group. MPEG is a digital video file format.
ms

Abbreviation for millisecond(s).
MS-DOS

Acronym for Microsoft Disk Operating System.
MTBF

Abbreviation for mean time between failures.
multifrequency monitor

A monitor that supports several video standards. A multifrequency monitor can
adjust to the frequency range of the signal from a variety of video adapters.
mV

Abbreviation for millivolt(s).

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name

The name of an object or variable is the exact string that identifies it in an
SNMP Management Information Base (MIB) file or in a CIM Management
Object File (MOF).
NDIS

Abbreviation for Network Driver Interface Specification.
NIC

Acronym for network interface controller.
NIF

Acronym for network interface function. This term is equivalent to NIC.
NMI

Abbreviation for nonmaskable interrupt. A device sends an NMI to signal the
microprocessor about hardware errors, such as a parity error.
noninterlaced

A technique for decreasing screen flicker by sequentially refreshing each
horizontal line on the screen.
ns

Abbreviation for nanosecond(s), one billionth of a second.
NTFS

Abbreviation for the Windows NT File System option in the Windows NT operating
system. NTFS is an advanced file system designed for use specifically within the
Windows NT operating system. It supports file system recovery, extremely large
storage media, and long file names. It also supports object-oriented applications by
treating all files as objects with user-defined and system-defined attributes. See also
FAT and FAT32.
NTLM

Abbreviation for Windows NT LAN Manager. NTLM is the security protocol for
the Windows NT operating system.
NuBus

Proprietary expansion bus used on Apple® Macintosh® personal computers.

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NVRAM

Acronym for nonvolatile random-access memory. Memory that does not lose its
contents when you turn off your system. NVRAM is used for maintaining the
date, time, and system configuration information.
OID

Abbreviation for object identifier. An implementation-specific integer or pointer
that uniquely identifies an object.
online access service

A service that typically provides access to the Internet, e-mail, bulletin boards,
chat rooms, and file libraries.
OTP

Abbreviation for one-time programmable.
PAM

Acronym for Pluggable Authentication Modules. PAM allows system
administrators to set an authentication policy without having to recompile
authentication programs.
parallel port

An I/O port used most often to connect a parallel printer to your system. You can
usually identify a parallel port on your system by its 25-hole connector.
parameter

A value or option that you specify to a program. A parameter is sometimes called
a switch or an argument.
partition

You can divide a hard drive into multiple physical sections called partitions with
the fdisk command. Each partition can contain multiple logical drives.
After partitioning the hard drive, you must format each logical drive with the
format command.
PC card

A credit-card sized, removable module for portable computers standardized by
PCMCIA. PC cards are also known as "PCMCIA cards." PC Cards are 16-bit devices
that are used to attach modems, network adapters, sound cards, radio transceivers,
solid state disks and hard disks to a portable computer. The PC Card is a "plug and
play" device, which is configured automatically by the Card Services software.
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PCI

Abbreviation for Peripheral Component Interconnect. The predominant 32-bit
or 64-bit local-bus standard developed by Intel Corporation.
PCMCIA

Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. An international
trade association that has developed standards for devices, such as modems and
external hard drives, that can be plugged into portable computers.
PERC

Acronym for PowerEdge Expandable RAID controller.
peripheral device

An internal or external device—such as a printer, a disk drive, or a keyboard—
connected to a system.
PGA

Abbreviation for pin grid array, a type of microprocessor socket that allows you to
remove the microprocessor chip.
physical memory array

The physical memory array is the entire physical memory of a system. Variables
for physical memory array include maximum size, total number of memory slots
on the motherboard, and total number of slots in use.
physical memory array mapped

The physical memory array mapped refers to the way physical memory is divided.
For example, one mapped area may have 640 KB and the other mapped area may
have between 1 MB and 127 MB.
PIC

Acronym for programmable interrupt controller.
PIP

Acronym for peripheral interchange program.
pixel

A single point on a video display. Pixels are arranged in rows and columns to create
an image. A video resolution, such as 640 x 480, is expressed as the number of
pixels across by the number of pixels up and down.

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PKCS #7

Abbreviation for Public Key Cryptography Standard #7. PKCS #7 is an RSA Data
Security, Inc., standard for encapsulating signed data such as a certificate chain.
PKIS

Abbreviation for Novell Public Key Infrastructure Services.
PLCC

Abbreviation for plastic leaded chip carrier.
Plug and Play

An industry-standard specification that makes it easier to add hardware devices
to personal computers. Plug and Play provides automatic installation and
configuration, compatibility with existing hardware, and dynamic support of
mobile computing environments.
PME

Abbreviation for Power Management Event. A PME is a pin on a peripheral
component interconnect that allows a PCI device to assert a wake event.
POST

Acronym for power-on self-test. Before the operating system loads when you turn
on your system, the POST tests various system components such as RAM, the
disk drives, and the keyboard.
power supply

An electrical system that converts AC current from the wall outlet into the
DC currents required by the system circuitry. The power supply in a personal
computer typically generates multiple voltages.
power unit

A set of power supplies in a system chassis.
ppm

Abbreviation for pages per minute.
PPP

Abbreviation for Point-to-Point Protocol.

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PQFP

Abbreviation for plastic quad flat pack, a type of microprocessor socket in which
the microprocessor chip is permanently mounted.
program diskette set

The set of diskettes from which you can perform a complete installation of an
operating system or application program. When you reconfigure a program,
you often need its program diskette set.
protected mode

An operating mode supported by 80286 or higher microprocessors, protected
mode allows operating systems to implement:
•

A memory address space of 16 MB (80286 microprocessor) to 4 GB (x86 or
higher microprocessor)

•

Multitasking

•

Virtual memory, a method for increasing addressable memory by using the hard
drive

The Windows NT, OS/2®, and UNIX® 32-bit operating systems run in protected
mode. MS-DOS cannot run in protected mode; however, some programs that you
can start from MS-DOS, such as the Windows operating system, are able to put
the system into protected mode.
provider

A provider is an extension of a CIM schema that communicates with managed
objects and accesses data and event notifications from a variety of sources.
Providers forward this information to the CIM Object Manager for integration
and interpretation.
PS

Abbreviation for power supply.
PS/2

Abbreviation for Personal System/2.
PXE

Abbreviation for Pre-boot eXecution Environment.
QFP

Abbreviation for quad flat pack.

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RAC

Acronym for remote access controller.
RAID

Acronym for redundant array of independent drives.
RAM

Acronym for random-access memory. A system's primary temporary storage area
for program instructions and data. Each location in RAM is identified by a number
called a memory address. Any information stored in RAM is lost when you turn
off your system.
RAMDAC

Acronym for random-access memory digital-to-analog converter.
RAW

Unprocessed. The term refers to data that is passed along to an I/O device without
being interpreted. In contrast, cooked refers to data that is processed before being
passed to the I/O device. It often refers to uncompressed text that is not stored
in any proprietary format. The term comes from UNIX, which supports cooked
and raw modes for data output to a terminal.
RBAC

Abbreviation for role-based access control.
RDRAM®

Acronym for Rambus™ DRAM®. A dynamic RAM chip technology from Rambus,
Inc. Direct RDRAMs are used in systems. Direct RDRAM chips are housed in
RIMM modules, which are similar to DIMMs but have different pin settings. The
chips can be built with dual channels, doubling the transfer rate to 3.2 GB/sec.
read-only file

A read-only file is one that you are prohibited from editing or deleting. A file can
have read-only status if:
•

Its read-only attribute is enabled.

•

It resides on a physically write-protected diskette or on a diskette in a
write-protected drive.

•

It is located on a network in a directory to which the system administrator has
assigned read-only rights to you.

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readme file

A text file included with a software package or hardware product that contains
information supplementing or updating the documentation for the software or
hardware. Typically, readme files provide installation information, describe new
product enhancements or corrections that have not yet been documented, and
list known problems or other things you need to be aware of as you use the software
or hardware.
real mode

An operating mode supported by 80286 or higher microprocessors, real mode
imitates the architecture of an 8086 microprocessor.
refresh rate

The rate at which the monitor redraws the video image on the monitor screen.
More precisely, the refresh rate is the frequency, measured in Hz, at which the
screen's horizontal lines are recharged (sometimes also referred to as its vertical
frequency). The higher the refresh rate, the less video flicker can be seen by the
human eye. The higher refresh rates are also noninterlaced.
remote management system

A remote management system is any system that accesses the Server
Administrator home page on a managed system from a remote location using a
supported Web browser. See managed system.
RFI

Abbreviation for radio frequency interference.
RGB

Abbreviation for red/green/blue.
RIMM

Acronym for Rambus In-line Memory Module, which is the Rambus equivalent
of a DIMM module.
RMI

Acronym for Remote Method Invocation. RMI is a part of the Java programming
language library that enables a Java program running on one system to access the
objects and methods of another Java program running on a different system.

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ROM

Acronym for read-only memory. Your system contains some programs essential
to its operation in ROM code. Unlike RAM, a ROM chip retains its contents even
after you turn off your system. Examples of code in ROM include the program
that initiates your system's boot routine and the POST.
rpm

Abbreviation for revolutions per minute.
RPM

Abbreviation for Red Hat® Package Manager.
RTC

Abbreviation for real-time clock. Battery-powered clock circuitry inside the system
that keeps the date and time after you turn off the system.
SAN

Acronym for storage area network.
SAS

Acronym for Secure Authentication Services or Serial-attached SCSI. When
referring to security protocols or authentication, SAS is Secure Authentication
Services. When referring to computer peripheral devices that employ a serial
(one bit at a time) means of digital data transfer over thin cables, SAS is
Serial-attached SCSI.
SCA

Abbreviation for single connector attachment.
schema

A collection of class definitions that describes managed objects in a particular
environment. A CIM schema is a collection of class definitions used to represent
managed objects that are common to every management environment, which is
why CIM is called the Common Information Model.
SCSI

Acronym for small computer system interface. An I/O bus interface with faster
data transmission rates than standard ports. You can connect up to seven devices
(15 for some newer SCSI types) to one SCSI interface.

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SEL

Acronym for system event log.
SDMS

Abbreviation for SCSI device management system.
sec

Abbreviation for second(s).
SEC

Abbreviation for single-edge contact.
secure port server

An application that makes Web pages available for viewing by Web browsers using
the HTTPS protocol. See Web server.
serial port

An I/O port used most often to connect a modem to your system. You can usually
identify a serial port on your system by its 9-pin connector.
settings

Settings are conditions of a manageable object help to determine what happens
when a certain value is detected in a component. For example, a user can set the
upper critical threshold of a temperature probe to 75 degrees Celsius. If the probe
reaches that temperature, the setting results in an alert being sent to the
management system so that user intervention can be taken. Some settings, when
reached, can trigger a system shutdown or other response that can prevent damage
to the system.
server module

A modular system component that functions as an individual system. To function
as a system, a server module is inserted into a chassis which includes power
supplies, fans, a system management module, and at least one network switch
module. The power supplies, fans, system management module, and network
switch module are shared resources of the server modules in the chassis. See
modular system.
service tag number

A bar code label that identifies each system in the event that you need to call for
customer or technical support.

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SGRAM

Acronym for synchronous graphics RAM.
shadowing

A computer's system and video BIOS code is usually stored on ROM chips.
Shadowing refers to the performance-enhancement technique that copies BIOS
code to faster RAM chips in the upper memory area (above 640 KB) during the
boot routine.
SIMD

Abbreviation for Single Instruction Multiple Data.
SIMM

Acronym for single in-line memory module. A small circuit board containing
DRAM chips that connects to the system board.
SIP

Acronym for single in-line package, which is a type of housing for electronic
components in which the connecting pins protrude from one side. A SIP is also
called a Single In-line Pin Package (SIPP).
SKU

Acronym for stock keeping unit.
SMART

Acronym for Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology. A technology
that allows hard drives to report errors and failures to the system BIOS, which
then displays an error message on the screen. To take advantage of this technology,
you must have a SMART-compliant hard drive and the proper support in the
system BIOS.
SMBIOS

Acronym for system management BIOS.
SMD

Abbreviation for surface mount device.
SMTP

Abbreviation for Simple Mail Transfer Protocol.

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SNMP

Abbreviation for Simple Network Management Protocol. SNMP, a popular network
control and monitoring protocol, is part of the original TCP/IP protocol suite.
SNMP provides the format in which vital information about different network
devices, such as network servers or routers, can be sent to a management application.
SODIMM

Acronym for small outline-DIMM. A DIMM module with a thinner profile due to
the use of TSOP chip packages. SODIMMs are commonly used in
portable computers.
SOIC

Abbreviation for Small Outline IC, a small-dimension, plastic, rectangular,
surface mount chip package that uses gull-wing pins extending outward.
SOJ

Abbreviation for small outline package J-lead, a small-dimension, plastic,
rectangular surface mount chip package with j-shaped pins on its two long sides.
SRAM

Abbreviation for static random-access memory. Because SRAM chips do not
require continual refreshing, they are substantially faster than DRAM chips.
SSL

Abbreviation for secure socket layer.
state

Refers to the condition of an object that can have more than one condition.
For example, an object may be in the "not ready" state.
status

Refers to the health or functioning of an object. For example, a temperature probe
can have the status normal if the probe is measuring acceptable temperatures.
When the probe begins reading temperatures that exceed limits set by the user,
it reports a critical status.

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SVGA

Abbreviation for super video graphics array. VGA and SVGA are video standards
for video adapters with greater resolution and color display capabilities than
previous standards.
To display a program at a specific resolution, you must install the appropriate
video drivers and your monitor must support the resolution. Similarly, the number
of colors that a program can display depends on the capabilities of the monitor,
the video driver, and the amount of video memory installed in the system.
switch

On a system board, switches control various circuits or functions in your computer
system. These switches are known as DIP switches; they are normally packaged
in groups of two or more switches in a plastic case. Two common DIP switches
are used on system boards: slide switches and rocker switches. The names of the
switches are based on how the settings (on and off) of the switches are changed.
syntax

The rules that dictate how you must type a command or instruction so that the
system understands it. A variable's syntax indicates its data type.
system board

As the main circuit board, the system board usually contains most of your system's
integral components, such as the following:
•

Microprocessor

•

RAM

•

Controllers for standard peripheral devices, such as the keyboard

•

Various ROM chips

Frequently used synonyms for system board are motherboard and logic board.
system configuration information

Data stored in memory that tells a system what hardware is installed and how the
system should be configured for operation.
system diskette

System diskette is a synonym for bootable diskette.
system memory

System memory is a synonym for RAM.

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System Setup program

A BIOS-based program that allows you to configure your system's hardware and
customize the system's operation by setting such features as password protection
and energy management. Some options in the System Setup program require that
you reboot the system (or the system may reboot automatically) in order to make
a hardware configuration change. Because the System Setup program is stored in
NVRAM, any settings remain in effect until you change them again.
system.ini file

A start-up file for the Windows operating system. When you start Windows,
it consults the system.ini file to determine a variety of options for the Windows
operating environment. Among other things, the system.ini file records which
video, mouse, and keyboard drivers are installed for Windows.
Running the Control Panel or Windows Setup program may change options in
the system.ini file. On other occasions, you may need to change or add options
to the system.ini file manually with a text editor, such as Notepad.
table

In SNMP MIBs, a table is a two dimensional array that describes the variables
that make up a managed object.
TCP/IP

Abbreviation for Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. A system for
transferring information over a computer network containing dissimilar systems,
such as systems running Windows and UNIX.
termination

Some devices (such as the last device at each end of a SCSI cable) must be
terminated to prevent reflections and spurious signals in the cable. When such
devices are connected in a series, you may need to enable or disable the
termination on these devices by changing jumper or switch settings on the devices
or by changing settings in the configuration software for the devices.
text editor

An application program for editing text files consisting exclusively of ASCII
characters. Windows Notepad is a text editor, for example. Most word processors
use proprietary file formats containing binary characters, although some can read
and write text files.

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TFTP

Abbreviation for Trivial File Transfer Protocol. TFTP is a version of the TCP/IP
FTP protocol that has no directory or password capability.
text mode

A video mode that can be defined as x columns by y rows of characters.
threshold values

Systems are normally equipped with various sensors that monitor temperature,
voltage, current, and fan speed. The sensor's threshold values specify the ranges
(min and max values) for determining whether the sensor is operating under
normal, noncritical, critical or fatal conditions. Server Administrator-supported
threshold values are
•

UpperThresholdFatal

•

UpperThresholdCritical

•

UpperThresholdNon-critical

•

Normal

•

LowerThresholdNon-critical

•

LowerThresholdCritical

•

LowerThresholdFatal

time-out

A specified period of system inactivity that must occur before an energy
conservation feature is activated.
tpi

Abbreviation for tracks per inch.
TQFP

Abbreviation for thin quad flat pack.
TSR

Abbreviation for terminate-and-stay-resident. A TSR program runs "in the
background." Most TSR programs implement a predefined key combination
(sometimes referred to as a hot key) that allows you to activate the TSR program's
interface while running another program. When you finish using the TSR
program, you can return to the other application program and leave the TSR
program resident in memory for later use. TSR programs can sometimes cause
memory conflicts. When troubleshooting, rule out the possibility of such a
conflict by rebooting your system without starting any TSR programs.
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TSOP

Abbreviation for thin small outline package. A very thin, plastic, rectangular
surface mount chip package with gull-wing pins on its two short sides.
UART

Acronym for universal asynchronous receiver transmitter, the electronic circuit
that makes up the serial port.
UDP

Abbreviation for user datagram protocol.
UL

Abbreviation for Underwriters Laboratories.
UMB

Abbreviation for upper memory blocks.
unicode

A fixed width, 16-bit world wide character encoding, developed and maintained
by the Unicode Consortium.
upper memory area

The 384 KB of RAM located between 640 KB and 1 MB. If the system has an x86
or higher microprocessor, a utility called a memory manager can create UMBs in
the upper memory area, in which you can load device drivers and memory-resident
programs.
UPS

Abbreviation for uninterruptible power supply. A battery-powered unit that
automatically supplies power to your system in the event of an electrical failure.
URL

Abbreviation for Uniform Resource Locator (formerly Universal Resource
Locator).
USB

Abbreviation for Universal Serial Bus. A USB connector provides a single
connection point for multiple USB-compliant devices, such as mice, keyboards,
printers, and computer speakers. USB devices can also be connected and
disconnected while the system is running.

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utility

A program used to manage system resources—memory, disk drives, or printers,
for example.
utility partition

A bootable partition on the hard drive that provides utilities and diagnostics for
your hardware and software. When activated, the partition boots and provides an
executable environment for the partition's utilities.
UTP

Abbreviation for unshielded twisted pair.
UUID

Abbreviation for Universal Unique Identification.
V

Abbreviation for volt(s).
VAC

Abbreviation for volt(s) alternating current.
varbind

An algorithm used to assign an object identifier (OID). The varbind gives rules
for arriving at the decimal prefix that uniquely identifies an enterprise, as well as
the formula for specifying a unique identifier for the objects defined in that
enterprise's MIB.
variable

A component of a managed object. A temperature probe, for example, has a
variable to describe its capabilities, its health or status, and certain indexes that
you can use to help you in locating the right temperature probe.
VCCI

Abbreviation for Voluntary Control Council for Interference.
VDC

Abbreviation for volt(s) direct current.
VESA

Acronym for Video Electronics Standards Association.

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VGA

Abbreviation for video graphics array. VGA and SVGA are video standards for
video adapters with greater resolution and color display capabilities than previous
standards. To display a program at a specific resolution, you must install the
appropriate video drivers and your monitor must support the resolution. Similarly,
the number of colors that a program can display depends on the capabilities of
the monitor, the video driver, and the amount of video memory installed for the
video adapter.
VGA feature connector

On some systems with a built-in VGA video adapter, a VGA feature connector
allows you to add an enhancement adapter, such as a video accelerator, to your
system. A VGA feature connector can also be called a VGA pass-through
connector.
video adapter

The logical circuitry that provides—in combination with the monitor—your
system's video capabilities. A video adapter may support more or fewer features
than a specific monitor offers. Typically, a video adapter comes with video drivers
for displaying popular application programs and operating systems in a variety of
video modes.
On some systems, a video adapter is integrated into the system board. Also
available are many video adapter cards that plug into an expansion-card
connector.
Video adapters often include memory separate from RAM on the system board.
The amount of video memory, along with the adapter's video drivers, may affect
the number of colors that can be simultaneously displayed. Video adapters can
also include their own coprocessor for faster graphics rendering.
video driver

A program that allows graphics-mode application programs and operating systems
to display at a chosen resolution with the desired number of colors. A software
package may include some "generic" video drivers. Any additional video drivers
may need to match the video adapter installed in the system.
video memory

Most VGA and SVGA video adapters include memory chips in addition to your
system's RAM. The amount of video memory installed primarily influences the
number of colors that a program can display (with the appropriate video drivers
and monitor capabilities).

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video mode

Video adapters normally support multiple text and graphics display modes.
Character-based software displays in text modes that can be defined as x columns
by y rows of characters. Graphics-based software displays in graphics modes that
can be defined as x horizontal by y vertical pixels by z colors.
video resolution

Video resolution—800 x 600, for example—is expressed as the number of pixels
across by the number of pixels up and down. To display a program at a specific
graphics resolution, you must install the appropriate video drivers and your
monitor must support the resolution.
virtual memory

A method for increasing addressable RAM by using the hard drive. For example,
in a system with 16 MB of RAM and 16 MB of virtual memory set up on the hard
drive, the operating system would manage the system as though it had 32 MB of
physical RAM.
virus

A self-starting program designed to inconvenience you. Virus programs have been
known to corrupt the files stored on a hard drive or to replicate themselves until
a computer system or network runs out of memory. The most common way that
virus programs move from one system to another is through "infected" diskettes,
from which they copy themselves to the hard drive. To guard against virus
programs, you should do the following:
•

Periodically run a virus-checking utility on your system's hard drive

•

Always run a virus-checking utility on any diskettes (including commercially sold
software) before using them

VLSI

Abbreviation for very-large-scale integration.
VLVESA

Acronym for very low voltage enterprise system architecture.
vpp

Abbreviation for peak-point voltage.

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VRAM

Acronym for video random-access memory. Some video adapters use VRAM chips
(or a combination of VRAM and DRAM) to improve video performance. VRAM
is dual-ported, allowing the video adapter to update the screen and receive new
image data at the same time.
VRM

Abbreviation fro voltage regulator module.
W

Abbreviation for watt(s).
Wakeup on LAN

The ability for the power in a client station to be turned on by the network. Remote
wake-up enables software upgrading and other management tasks to be performed
on users' systems after the work day is over. It also enables remote users to gain
access to machines that have been turned off.
Web server

An application that makes Web pages available for viewing by Web browsers using
the HTTP protocol.
WH

Abbreviation for watt-hour(s).
win.ini file

A start-up file for the Windows operating system. When you start Windows,
it consults the win.ini file to determine a variety of options for the Windows
operating environment. Among other things, the win.ini file records what
printer(s) and fonts are installed for Windows. The win.ini file also usually
includes sections that contain optional settings for Windows application
programs that are installed on the hard drive. Running the Control Panel or
Windows Setup program may change options in the win.ini file. On other
occasions, you may need to change or add options to the win.ini file manually
with a text editor such as Notepad.
Windows 95

An integrated and complete Microsoft Windows operating system that does not
require MS-DOS and that provides advanced operating system performance,
improved ease of use, enhanced workgroup functionality, and simplified file
management and browsing.
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Windows NT

High-performance server and workstation operating system software developed by
Microsoft that is intended for technical, engineering, and financial applications.
write-protected

Read-only files are said to be write-protected. You can write-protect a 3.5-inch
diskette by sliding its write-protect tab to the open position or by setting the
write-protect feature in the System Setup program.
WMI

Acronym for Windows Management Instrumentation. WMI provides
CIM Object Manager services.
X.509 Certificate

An X.509 certificate binds a public encryption key to the identity or other attribute
of its principal. Principals can be people, application code (such as a signed applet)
or any other uniquely identified entity (such as a secure port server or Web server).
XMM

Abbreviation for extended memory manager, a utility that allows application
programs and operating systems to use extended memory in accordance with
the XMS.
XMS

Abbreviation for eXtended Memory Specification.
X Window System

The graphical user interface used in the Red Hat Enterprise Linux environment.
ZIF

Acronym for zero insertion force. Some systems use ZIF sockets and connectors
to allow devices such as the microprocessor chip to be installed or removed with
no stress applied to the device.
ZIP

A 3.5-inch removable disk drive from Iomega. Originally, it provided 100-MB
removable cartridges. The drive is bundled with software that can catalog the disks
and lock the files for security. A 250-MB version of the Zip drive also reads and
writes the 100-MB Zip cartridges.

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