Incompatible iDRAC License
I have a Dell R810 that has an iDRAC 7 Enterprise license. I had a problem with the Drac not working and had to reset the server to get it back and now when I click on the OpenManage Integration tab...
View ArticleFirmware job currently scheduled not showing in firmware queue
Dell OMI 3.0.0 on vCenter 6.0 build 3018323Had one successful firmware patch of a Dell R720 server via the vSphere web client. Tried another R720 using the vSphere thick client and it displayed an...
View ArticleCertificate replacement OMIVV not importing certificate chain
Hi, I'm trying to replace the https certificate for the omivv appliance by "Generate Certificate Signing request". I then fill out the fqdn as commonname, and sign it. When i upload just the .pem file,...
View ArticleDNS settings of OMIVV
In our OMIVV administrator console, the DNS settings has only primary listed, the secondary is "unknown". But no option to edit? brgdsKristen
View Articlecd/dvd drive
My dvd/cd drive does not consistently recognize my dvds and cds. Everything is up to date and this is a brand new computer. I own a inspiron 15 5000 series.
View ArticleError when trying to connect to the root of three hosts...
Good afternoon,I have installed and licensed the latest version of Dell OpenManage Integration Plugin for VMware vCenter v3.1. I have a 10 host license. I have two sites, managed by two different...
View ArticleOpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter update repository contains the...
Version 3.1 of OMIVv was released on 25 Feb 2016 (http://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/Drivers/DriversDetails?driverId=N7X6W). The documentation advises to upgrade from version 3.0 to version 3.1...
View Articlehow to reset dell ibspiron e 1505 laptop administrator password
u forgot my login admins. password and cant access my laptop.
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ISM-Dell-Web-2.3.0-223.VIB-ESX60i_A00.zip 'invalid package'
When I try to import the ISM-Dell-Web-2.3.0-223.VIB-ESX60i_A00.zip package to our vmware update manager I get the following error.Any hints ?The md5 checksum value is correct. (and I can unpack the...
View Articleputty directly to OpenManage Integration for vCenter
I need to putty directly to the centos OS that runs Dell OpenManage Integraion for vCenter, to perform cipher hardening and other tasks necessary to pass security scanning.My putty connection is...
View ArticleWarranty check asking for proxy configuration?
Im getting an error stating:"Error - Your proxy setting was not provided and OpenManage Integration requires a proxy to run the warranty task."I have read that this is just an internet lookup request...
View ArticleDell OpenManage Plugin not working in vSphere Client or Web Client
Hi AllI am trying to get the Dell Openmanage for VMware working at a site and I am currently experiencing the following:After adding a vCenter instances and the Dell OpenManage plugin creates several...
View ArticleBoot problem on my Dell Optiplex 9020
My Sell Optiplex 9020 has the following specs: Motherboard Dell 06X1TJ RAM: 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3 SSD: Samsung 240GB The system will not boot does not get past POST and displays the error “Timer chip...
View ArticleDell vmware integration plugin lost vcenter connection
Hello.Have an strange problem i uppgraded two of my vcenter server to the latest vcenter version.Everything worked fine for a while. But when i was forced to migrate the...
View ArticleVmware Hardware Metrics
Hi All ,I am using Dell Power edge blade server and using ESXi hypervisor. Please let me know which h/w monitoring ( CIM classes) are important and list.Thanks & regards,BSR
View ArticleOpen manage, one client in UNKNOWN State
Hello,I have 20odd SERVERS working reporting correctlyBut one client client HYPER-V4 PE Server displays and UNKNOWN Status, how to i reserach the problem, every thing else reports...
View ArticleIs Dell even supporting this product anymore?
This product is advertised as a way to simply updating your ESXi hosts and save time.As of the last few months I've found it to be unstable and inoperable half the time.As an example, I've never had...
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Vcenter Integration - Problem with iDRAC Enterprise on R710
Hi,I'm trying to connect an R710 to my Vcenter Integration.I've already connected a T610 without issue but with the r710 I can't connect to the iDRAC.The plugin gets the correct IP for the iDRAC, I can...
View ArticleDell openmanage for vmware vcenter : appliance AUTOMATIC SCHEDULED BACKUP...
Hello,I've set up the backup / restore settings and manual backup works perfectly. But automatic backup produces nothing. Set as enabled, AUTOMATIC SCHEDULED BACKUPEditInformationModify the backup...
View ArticleESXi deployment job fails when including more than one server
Hello,Using the deployment wizard using one single server succeed while attempting to deploy 2 ou 3 server in the same job created an apply iso failed.Any idea ?Regards
View ArticleNo plug in for vcenter web client
Using vcenter 6 and OMI 3.2.1. The plug in showed up automatically on the thick client but does not show up on the web client. I've verified that the extension is listed for the vcenter and that DNS...
View ArticleScheduling multiple firmware updates.
We recently had to update 15 clusters with a critical firmware update. Since we cannot more than one at a time it took a long time to do the updates. Any plans to address this issue?
View ArticleDell OpenManage Integration plugin 3.1
Just wanted to see if anyone had problems with using complex passwords when you place the repository file on a network share?I have seen errors like the following update a host using that file...
View ArticleVSphere 6.5 support
Apologies if this has been addressed but I tried to upgrade my vsphere console to v. 6.5 and was warned that my install of openmanage vcenter integration was out of date. I have 3.1.0.134 installed....
View ArticleOpenManage intergration Host Connection Profile problem
Hi everyone have installed the OpenManage Integration appliance successfully and am able to create a connection profile for one of my ESXi hosts. When I try to add additional hosts it fails on...
View ArticleOMIVV security findings
Our internal security team is reporting some security findings for our OMIVV appliance (3.1.1.150).1. The following NFS shares could be mounted:/nfsstage2. The following shares have no access...
View ArticleHow to access VMs running on VRTX directly
Hello....we have 2 VRTX Servers on site...they appear to be working properly.However...to access vSphere Client which gives me access to look at the Virtual Machines we remote in from my desktop...
View ArticleI have Dell XPS L502X need new windows, which windows is best to run XPS L502 ?
I have windows 7 is sunning for my Dell xps L502x,I need update it, but the windows 10 looks like is not ok for now ? or I shall choose window 8 ? how to do it ? I am learning... thanks
View Articleftreq: Open KVM console from omivv
Hi,I'd like to post a feature request for omivv4We would like to see the possibility to open the host's kvm-console from idrac through the vsphere webclient (as a popup?). Authentication based on an...
View ArticleLicense renewal options ?
We discovered our current license 'expired' and we are unable to upgrade to the new v4.Our Dell Account Manager is unable to find a renewal option for OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter.And want...
View ArticleDell Repository Manager and OMIVV 4.0 compatible?
When I try to build a repository in Repository Manager by connecting to the OMIVV appliance I get the following error after supplying the OMIVV appliance FQDN, vCenter FQDN and vCenter...
View ArticleOMIVV 4.0 can not register to Windows based vCenter Server when vCenter...
Hey guys,had a lot of trouble updating our OMIVV Installation from 3.1.1 to 4.0. First problem was that the old webclient plugin files were still in place after updating to 4.0. Like in the OMIVV 4.0...
View Articlev4.0 and R710 Gen11 servers
The documentation states that firmware updates on Gen11 servers are supported.I have inventoried my Gen11 R710s and their hardware information appears in the Summary screen in the web client. However...
View ArticleIntegration icon is missing from VC client
Hi AllI've just installed Integration for VC - imported the OVF, installed the VIB package etc.Hosts credentials for both iDRAC and ESX are succesful.YES, I can see the plugin icon in the WEB client...
View ArticleUpgrade omivv 3.1 to 4.0
Hi,I've upgraded my omivv 3.1 installation to the new 4.0 branch.After the upgrade completed i am able to access omivv only through the webclient, as expected.Now when i go to VCWebclient > Home...
View ArticleOMSA for Nano Server
What is the compatible version of OMSA for Nano server ?Appreciate if you could list the steps to install too .RegardsDnet
View ArticleLaptop will not boot.......
After the last update from Microsoft, now my laptop does not start when "Restart" is entered - or - when a hard boot is entered. It does nothing - just a blank black screen. I don't know what to...
View ArticleOMIVV 4.0.1, deployed, configured, now won't start
I deployed the 4.0.1 VM to my 6.5 vSphere install after first deleting the old 3.0 install I had.It booted once, and I was able to get the network configured after changing the admin password. Now...
View ArticleCannot update appliance to latest version
In the Openmanage administration console following is displayedCurrent virtual appliance version 3.1.1.150Available virtual appliance version 4.0.1.1503When i click on update virtual appliance i get...
View ArticleCannot register 2nd vCenter 6.0 in OMIVV 4.0.1
I try to register a 2nd vCenter in OMIVV (latest version 4.0.1), but it fails with error:"An unknown Exception occured and was logged in the extended protocols."In the other registered vCenter, I only...
View ArticleOpen manage essentials sufficient for using vSphere proactive HA?
Hi,Is it possible to use proactive HA without buying a license for open manage?Maybe just installing the open manage vib will do the trick??Thanks!
View Articledell catalog location points to wrong case "catalog"
openmanage appliance (4.0.1.1503) is pointing to "http://ftp.dell.com/catalog/catalog.xml.gz" and failingit should be pointing to "http://ftp.dell.com/catalog/Catalog.xml.gz"there is no way I can find...
View ArticleOMIVV 4.0 to 4.1 upgrade?
I am running OMIVV 4.0 and am looking to upgrade to 4.1. The installation guide discusses migrating from 3.x to 4.1 by doing a backup/redeploy/restore - which I already did when going to 4.0 in the...
View ArticleOMIVV 4.1 Bare Metal Deployment - Add-In NIC?
Hi All,I have managed to get everything running as expected - however, when I try to do a bare metal deployment, I get prompted for the NIC to use for management activities.I can only select from the...
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OMIVV v4.1.01599 issue
I've installed v4.1 as recommended for upgrade from 3.1 (new install and restore from backup). vCenter lets the plugin install and lets me configure my four hosts.But, when the host tries to access...
View ArticleOMI for VMware fails Nexpose security scans
We are running OMI v4.1 but our institution is going to force us to shut it because it has so many SSL security vulnerabilities on Nexpose scans (critical and severe).1. Are there any clear...
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OMIVV not properly registered, error 2000000
Appliance 4.1.0.1599vCenter 6.5.0.100000Has anyone seen this? vCenter appears to be registered normaly.But in the web-interface, I get the following error constantly:And the appliance is not listed in...
View ArticleMulti vcenter with omivv 4.1 error
Hi,Our environment uses several vcenters in linked mode, all vcenters belong to the same SSO site.Because of compliancy each vcenter uses it's own omivv instance.So our setup looks something like...
View ArticleOMIVV - Proactive HA breaks vCenter Appliance
Activating the Proactive HA provider supplied by OMIVV (4.1) on the VMware vCenter Appliance (6.5.0.12000) results in the vCenter services being unable to start on subsequent reboots of the VCSA....
View ArticleDell Poweredge R710 Motherboard Replacement
I have to replace the motherboard in the R710 server and the question I have is:What type of drive is the C: drive? Can it be unplugged and re-plugged to the new motherboard with the OS in place?
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