Proactive Systems Management
The Dell Management Plug-in lets you install and use Proactive Systems Management software, which is a free remote-support software. You can enable it from the
page. Once enabled, the link to it is found on the Dell Server Management tab in vSphere Client, Host's view page.Proactive Systems Management features include:
- Monitor potential hardware failures
- Alert you of potential problems within five minutes of detection
- Help uncover and analyze problems with automated diagnostics
- Provide proactive dispatch of qualified parts from Dell
- Help accelerate resolution by automatically generating a support case when a hardware fault is detected
- Provide advanced notification of upcoming service contract expirations
- Provide a consolidated view of the IT environment
- Allow corrective action to be taken to minimize downtime
This software is a separate service that must be installed and configured outside of the Dell Management Plug-in.
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