OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter

Understanding OMSA For Dell PowerEdge 11th Generation Hosts

On servers earlier than Dell PowerEdge 12th generation servers, it is mandatory to install OMSA to work with the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter. OMSA is installed automatically on Dell PowerEdge 11th generation hosts during deployment, or if you want to install it manually, you may still do so.

NOTE: When deploying the OMSA agent using the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter starts the httpClient service and enables port 8080 on and releases after ESXi 5.0 to download OMSA VIB and install it. Once the OMSA installation is completed, the service automatically stops and the port is closed.

To configure OMSA on Dell PowerEdge 11th generation servers, choose from the following: