OME 1.2/1.2.1 Hotfix (Optional)

This may impact OME users who manage servers via the iDrac.

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OME issue related to iDrac v1.50.50+

• A change in iDrac 1.50.50 and later had the side effect of OME missing inventory data in some tables. This might cause the following issues
o OME users who update their f/w to 1.50.50 or later may not be able to use the system update feature using iDrac as update method
o Some of the blade servers may not get correlated to the server sub group in the chassis

Please open a support ticket at 800-945-3355 and inquire about hotfix "HF1001.1.2"

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DELL(TM) OPENMANAGE(TM) Essentials
VERSION HF1001.1.2
Release Notes - February 2014

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NOTE: Dell OpenManage Systems Management software, including
Essentials and its documentation, is available on the Dell
Support website at "support.dell.com."

Essentials provides a central point of access to monitor and manage
systems on a local area network (LAN).
By allowing an administrator a comprehensive view across the
enterprise, Essentials can increase system uptime, reduce
repetitive tasks, and prevent interruption in critical business
operations.

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Installation Pre-requisites
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This hotfix can be installed on any 1.2 version of OpenManage Essentials,
it should not be installed on any other version of OpenManage Essentials.

For more information on Operating system, Browser & Consoles, and Minimum
Hardware Configuration see the Dell Systems Software Support Matrix
on support.dell.com/manual or www.delltechcenter.com/ome

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Issues fixed in HF1001.1.2
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* A change in iDrac 1.50.50 and later had the side effect of
missing inventory data in some tables. This might cause the following issues

- OpenManage Essentials users who update their f/w to 1.50.50 or later
may not be able to use the system update feature using iDrac as update method
- Some of the blade servers may not get correlated to the server
sub group in the chassis

This hotfix addresses these issues and will restore the above functionality
for the iDrac Firmware 1.50.50 and above.

* The hotfix also eliminates some of the false system up/down internal alerts
generated by OpenManage Essentials for certain devices.

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Additional Information
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* After installing HF1001.1.2 the "About" box in OpenManage Essentials console
will show additional row for hotfix version to confirm the hotfix is installed.
(you have to hold your mouse over the version number to see the hotfix version)

* After installing HF1001.1.2, re-run discovery task on all the discovery
ranges to make sure connection status for all the devices is determined accurately.

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