OME - Versioning, history of available updates
Hi,Is it possible to see all the versions available for each update and then to decide which one I want to apply?I'll give you an example that will explain better my request.For QLogic 577xx/578xx 1 Gb...
View ArticleOME virtual appliance?
I met with a Dell rep at an event who said that OME was free and gave a demo. When I mentioned we have VMware he also mentioned Dell offers a virtual appliance version of OME for easier deployment but...
View ArticleOMSA installs
Hi,Is there a way for OME to tell me which servers do NOT have OMSA installed?Thx,John Bradshaw
View ArticleOMSA and OME on an R720xd
Hi,If we log into a DRAC, where OMSA is not installed on the O/S, then the DRAC will NOT show the HostName.If OMSA is installed, the HostName will be populated.With OME though, the HostName is...
View ArticleEvent ID 0 from source Essentials Services cannot be found.
Hi,What is this error (see below)? it's completely blowing up my Application Event Log.Thank you-------------------------The description for Event ID 0 from source Essentials Services cannot be found....
View ArticleAdd DiscoveryGroup to OME with REST API call or Powershell
Hello,we are running a Powershell workflow to automate the configuration of the iDRAC of our PowerEdge servers, as part of this workflow I want to add the DNS name of the Server to a OME Discovery...
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Firmware Updates reporting as being required in OME but list as already have...
I'm installing Firmware Updates via OME, the job runs and completed, but still reports the firmware as being required (even after a refresh of inventory/discovery is performed)When manually running the...
View Article"Storage" section not showing in iDRAC6
The RAID controller in our PowerEdge R710 II was recently replaced with a PERC H700, and now the "Storage" section is no longer showing in iDRAC.Do I need to change any BIOS (or other) settings in...
View ArticleClearing red cross from OME
Hi all,In our environment, we have an internal "build room" where we configure servers before they go out into production. We only put in one power supply for the servers, and thus OME is complaining...
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OME is not getting inventory and status details for some devices
OME is not getting Inventory and Status details for some servers.For example when looking at one of our PowerEdge R620s this is all that shows up: iDRAC firmware and LCC is up-to-date (version...
View ArticleDeleting Un-Instrumented Devices
Hello,I have an issue when trying to delete un-instrumented devices from the device tree. They seem to delete fine via the GUI, but when the next discovery cycle runs, they are re-added to the Unknown...
View ArticleChange SNMP Community String
Hi,I am confused and need some help to change the SNMP Community Name under SNMP Agent or SNMP Configuration.We have M710HD's m620's m610's m1000e chassis, R820's R730's and a few other models.I set up...
View ArticleOpen Manage Essentials
Hi,I've been looking everywhere and can't seem to find an exact answer.Does OME need it's own server?We have 5 servers and last time I talked to a Dell support person (about a year ago) they said it...
View ArticleOME firewall ports
Hi all,Can anyone tell me if the insecure protocols such as HTTP and TELNET are required for OME? Or are they just listed for legacy support?I'd prefer to only use HTTPS and SSH for my deployment if...
View ArticleBroadcomm nics losing IP details and reverting to DHCP
Hi,Whilst updating broadcomm nics via OME, we have been getting very mixed results with the nics losing their IP details and reverting to DHCP.....but not always!!What I have noticed is that if the...
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Discovery/Inventory stuck at "Running 0%"
Hi,I have a problem with discovery/inventory of discovery range. The scheduled discovery cannot run since it's already in progress. It says that the following managed devices are still undergoing...
View Articleunable to create task, unable to delete task execution history and OME DSM...
Hi, I've recently deployed OME on a windows VM.I am having a few issues:After a few failed system update tasks, it seems that no more can be created, they are "launched" but do not appear to run in the...
View ArticleOpen Manage Essentials 2.1 - Supported Devices & iDRAC Enterprise
Hi.Hope someone can help me on this.1. Just to confirm OME 2.1 supports Compellent SC4020 ?2. I have 2x R630 servers with iDRAC 8 Enterprise, do I need to install anything on the servers to monitor the...
View ArticleWill OME ever support SNMPv3?
Many people have asked this, and from my knowledge, this is what really holds up this software from being "good" to "great". In my opinion. Will this ever happen?
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