Dell OpenManage Server Administrator 5.3 User Guide

About this manual

This guide provides step‑by‑step instructions for installing and configuring Dell OpenManage Server Administrator 5.3 on supported Dell PowerEdge and PowerVault systems. It covers initial setup, preferred settings, and how to manage alerts and services across Windows Server and Red Hat/SUSE Linux environments.

Later sections describe security options such as HTTPS port configuration, X.509 certificate management, and preferences for logging and remote access. The document also lists supported hardware models, new features in version 5.3, and detailed troubleshooting procedures. This manual is written in Chinese.

What's inside

• Introduction
• Installation
• Configuration
• Alert Management
• Service Names
• Preferences and Security Settings
• X.509 Certificate Management
• Supported Hardware and OS
• Troubleshooting

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

How do I reinstall Server Administrator on Windows?

Locate the previously installed SysMgmt.msi in the srvadmin\windows\SystemsManagement folder and run msiexec /i SysMgmt.msi REINSTALL=ALL REINSTALLMODE=vamus, then choose a custom setup to reinstall all features.

How do I enable X.509 certificate authentication?

Go to General Settings → Web Server tab, click “X.509 Certificate”, and use the tool to generate a new certificate, import an existing one, or import a CA‑signed certificate.