Checking other components’ status (non-Storage), using OMSA on an ESXI server
Due to the nature of hardware, it is good practice to regularly check the status of your server’s hardware, to check for any errors or failed components. Dell EMC’s OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA) application allows you to check the current status of several sub-components of the server.
To check the status of the components within the server, first log into the OMSA portal on the server’s web browser. Once you are logged in to the OMSA GUI, click on Main System chassis, in the left hand side panel.
You will now see a list of all the components which OpenManage monitors; other than the components related to storage (e.g. drives and RAID controllers). Depending on the model of your chassis and its configuration, the list of components that OpenManage can monitor will differ. In my example, you can see that the Batteries, Fans, Intrusion switch, Memory (RAM), Processors, Temperatures and Voltage are all monitored. You will also see the current status of each component. In my example below, there are no errors.
In addition to the components listed on the main section of this page, you may also see several other components listed under Main System Chassis, on the left-hand-side panel. In my example, I can see BIOS, Firmware, Network, Ports, Power Management, Remote Access, Removable Flash Media and Slots within the left-hand-side panel; which are not listed within the main section of the page.
To find out more details about each specific component, click on the component name.
Below is some detail on how to check the current status of the main components within these lists. If you require more details about components monitored by OMSA, which are not outlined below, content can be found on Dell’s support website. If you need any assistance, please feel free to raise a support ticket, and we will be happy to help.
MemoryThe memory component refers to all the RAM within the chassis. When you click on memory, you will be able to find the details about how much memory you server is currently configured with, the total amount of memory this chassis can take, what type or RAM stick is in the chassis, the details of each individual stick and their current status.
If a stick of RAM ever does become faulty, you will be able to find the details of the faulty RAM stick here. If you wish for a faulty stick of RAM to be replaced, please let us know all the details found within the Details of Memory Array section, so we can easily identify the faulty stick of RAM. If possible, a screenshot of this page would also be helpful. Please see the section on getting faulty RAM replaced using OMSA for more details.
The processor (or CPU) page, lists all the processors within the server, their details, and their current status. If you wish to find out more details about a processor, you can click on the Connector Name to bring up more details.
If an error does ever occur with a processor within a server, please feel free to get in touch and we will be happy to investigate this for you. If there is more than one processer installed in your server, please provide us with the Connector Name of the faulty CPU, so our technicians can easily identify which processor needs replacing. For more details on getting a faulty CPU replaced, please see the section on getting a CPU replaced using OMSA.
Once you click on Network, you will be able to see a list of all the network ports attached to the server.
You can also see the description of the network ports (i.e. the network port device’s details) and if they are currently shown as connected or not connected. You can also click on the interface name to find out more details about this connection; including the MAC address, the duplex settings, the link and connection status, the IP settings and the port’s speed.
The above monitoring tools, provided by OMSA, allows you to check the status of several components and to check for any errors. This information allows you decide on what action you wish to be taken on the server and allows you to effectively troubleshoot any hardware related issues with the server.
If you have any further questions about OMSA, please look through our FAQ section. If our FAQ page does not have the answer, please feel free to raise a support ticket, and we will be happy to help.