Welcome to the ultimate guide on utilizing the Dell OpenManage Ansible Modules. This powerful tool empowers data center and IT administrators to automate and orchestrate the configuration, deployment, and updates of Dell PowerEdge Servers and modular infrastructure using RedHat Ansible. Let’s dive into the seamless integration of these modules into your workflow!
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Supported Platforms
The Dell OpenManage Ansible Modules support the following platforms:
- iDRAC8 based Dell PowerEdge Servers (firmware version 2.85.85.85 and above)
- iDRAC9 based Dell PowerEdge Servers (firmware version 6.10.80.00 and above)
- Dell OpenManage Enterprise versions 3.10 and 4.1
- Dell OpenManage Enterprise Modular versions 2.10.10 and above
Requirements
Before diving into installation, ensure you have the following prerequisites:
- Ansible Core – 2.17.4 and 2.16.10
- Python – 3.9.6
- Install the OpenManage Python Software Development Kit (OMSDK) with:
pip install omsdk --upgrade- or
pip install -r requirements.txt- Operating System Compatibility:
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 9.4 and 8.9
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 15 SP5 and 15 SP4
- Ubuntu 24.04 and 22.04.4
Installation
Ready to install? Here’s how you can get started:
- From Galaxy or Automation Hub:
Install the latest Ansible collection using:
ansible-galaxy collection install dellemc.openmanage - From GitHub:
Install directly from the GitHub repository:
ansible-galaxy collection install git+https://github.com/dell/dellemc-openmanage-ansible-modules.git,collections - To Upgrade:
Update the collection with:
ansible-galaxy collection install dellemc.openmanage --upgrade - For Specific Version:
Install a specific version:
ansible-galaxy collection install dellemc.openmanage:: - Offline Installation:
Download the required tar archive version and run:
ansible-galaxy collection install dellemc-openmanage-version.tar.gz
Use Cases
Explore the various functionalities with guided instructions for OME modules, iDRAC modules, and Redfish modules on GitHub:
Troubleshooting
If you encounter issues or need assistance, consider the following troubleshooting steps:
- Ensure that all prerequisites are installed correctly and that your operating system is supported.
- Verify the compatibility of your iDRAC firmware versions with the modules.
- If installation fails, try running commands with elevated permissions.
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