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Dell OpenManage™ Software Quick Installation Guide |
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Installing Systems Management Software on a Management Station |
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Use the supplied CDs to quickly get your system up and running. You will get consistent, reliable results and ensure trouble-free operation. The CDs provide:
The systems management software kit includes, but is not limited to, the following components:
Compare the contents of your system accessories box with the packing slip or invoice enclosed with your system. If any components are missing or damaged, call Dell within 30 days of the invoice date for a free replacement. For more information, see "Obtaining Technical Assistance."
Dell OpenManage systems management software is a suite of application programs for PowerEdge systems. This software allows you to manage your system with proactive monitoring, diagnosis, notification, and remote access.
Each system that you plan to manage with Dell OpenManage software products is called a managed system. Managed system applications include Server Administrator, Array Manager, and remote access controller (RAC) software. A management station can be used to remotely manage one or more managed systems from a central location. By installing IT Assistant on a management station, you can effectively manage from one to thousands of remote managed systems.
Figure 1 illustrates the relationship between a management station and its managed systems. Figure 1 also shows the operating systems and the Dell OpenManage software products that may be installed on the managed systems.
Figure 1. Example of a Management Station and Managed Systems
Table 1 describes the Dell OpenManage products.
Table 1. Dell OpenManage Systems Management Software Applications
Function |
Software Product |
Description |
Local system management |
Server Administrator |
A management
solution for PowerEdge systems that provides a consolidated and
consistent way to monitor, configure, update, and manage individual Dell
systems. Server Administrator provides the following features:
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Configure and manage RAID | Array Manager |
A comprehensive storage management solution in an integrated graphical
view. Array Manager enables you to configure and manage local and remote storage
attached to a server while the server is online and continuing to
process requests.
Array Manager performs the following functions:
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Status and reporting | IT Assistant |
A systems management console program, usually installed on one management station to collect information and provide a view of all managed systems. IT Assistant performs the following functions:
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Remote management | Remote access controller (DRAC II, DRAC III, DRAC III/XT, ERA, ERA/O, and ERA/MC) |
These hardware and software solutions perform the following
functions:
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Server setup and operating system installation | Server Assistant |
A bootable CD that provides:
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Perform the following steps to determine if an operating system has been installed on your system:
If an operating system has been preinstalled on your system, it is not necessary to continue with this process. Locate the operating system’s Installation Instructions document that was provided with your system and follow those instructions to complete the installation process.
For additional information about installing RAID, see Getting Started With RAID on the documentation CD.
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NOTE: Server Administrator installation is not supported on PowerEdge 300, 2300, 4300, 4350, 6300, or 6350 systems, or on systems containing a version of systems management software prior to version 3.0. If a previous version of systems management software is detected, you are offered the option to uninstall it using the CD interface. You can also use the OMClean utility found in the \support\windows\OMClean directory on the Systems Management CD. Double-click omclean.exe to launch this utility. After the uninstallation is complete, you must reboot the system before you can install the latest version of the systems management software. |
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NOTE: To gain maximum functionality when using IT Assistant, install the SNMP agent on your managed system using your operating system media before installing the managed system software. |
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NOTE: The setup program provides both an Express Setup option and a Custom Setup option. The Express Setup option (recommended) automatically installs all of the detected software components that are necessary to manage your system. The Custom Setup option allows you to select which software components you want to install. This procedure is based on the Express Setup option. See the Dell OpenManage Server Administrator User's Guide for information about Custom Setup. |
Installing Managed System Software for the Red Hat Linux Operating System
Installing Managed System Software for the Novell NetWare Operating System
You
can find device drivers on the Server Assistant CD. You can verify the device driver under Windows by right-clicking My
Computer, selecting Manage, and then
clicking Device Manager.
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NOTE: If you have the OpenManage
Installation |
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NOTE: To log in to Server Administrator, you must use your operating system user name and password. See "Setup and Administration" in the Server Administrator User's Guide for more information. |
- Mozilla 1.2.1 or 1.3
- Netscape Navigator 7.01 or 7.02
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NOTE: To use Dell-supported versions of Red Hat Linux kernels, you must have dynamic kernel support. See the Server Administrator User's Guide for more information. |
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NOTE: If your operating system was preinstalled, the managed system software has been preloaded on your system and you do not need to use the Systems Management CD. To complete the software installation, run the installation script start.sh, located in the /dell/omsw directory. |
Insert the Systems Management CD into the system's CD drive.
Type load cdrom and press <Enter>.
If the volume name does not display, type volumes at the console prompt and press <Enter>.
All available volumes display.
Record the volume name for the CD drive.
Type load nwconfig and press <Enter>.
In the NetWare Configuration screen under Configuration Options, select Product Options and press <Enter>.
On the Other Installation Actions menu, select Install a product not listed and press <Enter>.
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NOTE: A dialog box listing previously selected paths might appear after you press <Enter>. Press <Esc> to close this dialog box. |
A default message appears, stating that the product is to be installed from drive A.
Press <F3> to specify a different installation path.
volume_name:netware
where volume_name is the name of the volume assigned to the CD drive.
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NOTE: You cannot enter spaces in the path name. |
After you type the path name, press <Enter> to continue.
The following message appears:
Indicate which file groups you want installed.
Server Administrator is not listed as a selection because it
is installed by default.
Select the components you want to install.
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NOTE: Items selected for installation have an X next to them. Pressing <Enter> next to an item selects that item. Pressing the spacebar next to an item switches the selection between selected and not selected. |
To accept the components you have selected and to continue with the installation, press <F10>.
The installation of Server Administrator and the components you selected begins. Status messages appear.
The Systems Management Security Utility appears and asks various configuration questions. Follow the instructions on the screen.
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NOTE: The default root password is calvin. |
Upon completion of the Systems Management Utility, the installation of Server Administrator and the components you selected continues. Status messages appear.
When the Server Administrator installation is complete, press
<Esc> twice and <Enter> once to return to the console prompt and
exit the nwconfig program.
Restart your system before using the software.
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NOTE: IT Assistant installation is not supported on systems containing a version of IT Assistant prior to version 6.2 that was installed with a Systems Management CD prior to version 3.0. If a previous version of IT Assistant is detected, you are offered the option to uninstall it using the CD interface. You can also use the OMClean utility found in the \support\windows\OMClean directory on the Systems Management CD. Run the command OMClean/f OMClean_ita.ini from a DOS command line. After the uninstallation is complete, you must reboot the system before you can install the latest version of the IT Assistant software. |
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NOTE: You can install both managed system and management station software on your PowerEdge system running a Windows operating system. |
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NOTE: Management station applications run only on systems running Windows XP Professional, Windows 2000 Server, and Windows Server 2003, but can manage the managed systems running Windows, NetWare, and Red Hat Linux. |
To install applications onto the management station, perform the following steps:
The Server Assistant CD contains device drivers and utilities that you can use to update your system. You must copy the drivers and utilities to either a diskette or to your hard drive to use them.
For the latest product updates, such as BIOS, firmware, drivers, and Dell OpenManage applications, go to the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.
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NOTE: You can run the Server Assistant CD only on systems running Windows. To extract drivers for systems that are running Red Hat Linux or NetWare, you must use the Server Assistant CD on a system running Windows and then copy or share the selected files to the final destination system. |
See the Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Compatibility Guide for additional information about BIOS, firmware, drivers, and Dell OpenManage application versions.
Before contacting Dell for technical assistance, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. If you need additional technical support, see "Getting Help" in your system's Installation and Troubleshooting Guide for country/region-specific information about contacting Dell by using telephone, fax, and Internet services.
Readme files for all supported software are available on the Systems Management CD.
For Dell Enterprise Training and Certification programs, see www.dell.com/training. This service may not be offered in all locations.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2001–2003 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Dell OpenManage, PowerConnect, and PowerEdge are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Novell and NetWare are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc.; Red Hat is a registered trademark of Red Hat, Inc.
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Initial release: 13 Nov 2001
Last revised: 5 Sep 2003