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VMware ESX Server Supported Hardware Lifecycle Management Agents

Last updated: 10/19/2009

This document lists the links to ESX Server 2.5.x, 3.x and 4.x supported hardware lifecycle management agents. For installation and configuration instructions specific to each supported system management client, refer to Configuring Management Agents for ESX Server 2.5.5, Configuring Management Agents for ESX Server 3.0.1, and Configuring Management Agents for ESX Server 3.0.2.

The supported hardware lifecycle management agents and associated manufacturer links are listed below. These are for your use only. You must obtain from the manufacturer the application, support, and licensing you require.

This document is contains links to server vendors website that provides details for their ESX system management applications. Other information includes information on system management agents that are COS based.

If you are having a technical issue with 3rd party HW/SW and it is not found on this list, please refer to our 3rd Party HW/SW support policy at http://www.vmware.com/support/policies/ThirdParty.html.

  • ESX 4.0
  • ESX Server 3.5 Update 4
  • ESX Server 3.5 Update 3
  • ESX Server 3.5 Update 2
  • ESX Server 3.5 Update 1
  • ESX Server 3.5
  • ESX Server 3.0.3
  • ESX Server 3.0.2 Update 1
  • ESX Server 3.0.2
  • ESX Server 3.0.1
  • ESX Server 3.0.0
  • ESX Server 2.5.5
  • ESX Server 2.5.4
  • ESX Server 2.5.3
  • ESX Server 2.5.2
  • ESX Server 2.5.1
  • ESX Server 2.5

    • ESX 4.0

    The supported clients and associated manufacturer links for ESX 4.0 are:

    Dell OpenManage Agents, version 6.1

    For the latest news and information about VMware ESX Server and Dell OpenManage, including detailed installation instructions, see www.dell.com/vmware.

    If you already own a Dell server:

    1. Go to Dell support.
    2. Click the appropriate product type.
    3. Accept the security warnings, if they are displayed.
    4. Log on or register to the Dell Support system.
    5. Click through to download the latest version of the Dell OpenManage agents.

    Fujitsu ServerView ESX Server Agents

    Note: The Fujitsu ServerView ESX Server Agent must be installed in the ESX Server Service Console. The Fujitsu ServerView Operations Manager Application must be installed on a PRIMERGY server running Windows Server or Linux.

    HP Insight Manager Agents, version 8.2.5

    IBM Director 6.1.1.1

    NEC ESMPRO/ServerAgent 4.4

    ESX Server 3.5 Update 4

    The supported clients and associated manufacturer links for ESX Server 3.5 Update 4 are:

    Dell OpenManage Agents, version 6.0.1 and version 5.5.0

    Dell OM 6.0.1 supports only Intel Nehalem based servers with this ESX release. The Dell OM version for all other supported server platforms is 5.5.0 with this ESX release.

    For the latest news and information about VMware ESX Server and Dell OpenManage, including detailed installation instructions, see www.dell.com/vmware.

    If you already own a Dell server:

    1. Go to Dell support.
    2. Click the appropriate product type.
    3. Accept the security warnings, if they are displayed.
    4. Log on or register to the Dell Support system.
    5. Click through to download the latest version of the Dell OpenManage agents.

    Fujitsu ServerView ESX Server Agents

    Note: The Fujitsu ServerView ESX Server Agent must be installed in the ESX Server Service Console. The Fujitsu ServerView Operations Manager Application must be installed on a PRIMERGY server running Windows Server or Linux.

    HP Insight Manager Agents, version 8.2

    HITACHI JP1/ServerConductor/Blade Server Manager

    IBM Director 6.1.1.1

    NEC ESMPRO/ServerAgent 4.4

    ESX Server 3.5 Update 3

    The supported clients and associated manufacturer links for ESX Server 3.5 Update 3 are:

    Fujitsu ServerView ESX Server Agents

    Note: The Fujitsu ServerView ESX Server Agent must be installed in the ESX Server Service Console. The Fujitsu ServerView Operations Manager Application must be installed on a PRIMERGY server running Windows Server or Linux.

    HITACHI JP1/ServerConductor/Blade Server Manager

    ESX Server 3.5 Update 2

    The supported clients and associated manufacturer links for ESX Server 3.5 Update 2 are:

    Dell OpenManage Agents, version 5.5

    For the latest news and information about VMware ESX Server and Dell OpenManage, including detailed installation instructions, see www.dell.com/vmware.

    If you already own a Dell server:

    1. Go to Dell support.
    2. Click the appropriate product type.
    3. Accept the security warnings, if they are displayed.
    4. Log on or register to the Dell Support system.
    5. Click through to download the latest version of the Dell OpenManage agents.

    Fujitsu ServerView ESX Server Agents

    Note: The Fujitsu ServerView ESX Server Agent must be installed in the ESX Server Service Console. The Fujitsu ServerView Operations Manager Application must be installed on a PRIMERGY server running Windows Server or Linux.

    HP Insight Manager Agents, version 8.1

    HITACHI JP1/ServerConductor/Blade Server Manager

    IBM Director 5.20.2

    NEC ESMPRO/ServerAgent 4.3

    ESX Server 3.5 Update 1

    The supported clients and associated manufacturer links for ESX Server 3.5 Update 1 are:

    Dell OpenManage Agents, version 5.4

    For the latest news and information about VMware ESX Server and Dell OpenManage, including detailed installation instructions, see www.dell.com/vmware.

    If you already own a Dell server:

    1. Go to Dell support.
    2. Click the appropriate product type.
    3. Accept the security warnings, if they are displayed.
    4. Log on or register to the Dell Support system.
    5. Click through to download the latest version of the Dell OpenManage agents.

    Fujitsu ServerView ESX Server Agents

    Note: The Fujitsu ServerView ESX Server Agent must be installed in the ESX Server Service Console. The Fujitsu ServerView Operations Manager Application must be installed on a PRIMERGY server running Windows Server or Linux.

    HP Insight Manager Agents, version 8.0

    IBM Director 5.20.2

    NEC ESMPRO/ServerAgent 4.2

    ESX Server 3.5

    The supported clients and associated manufacturer links for ESX Server 3.5 are:

    Dell OpenManage Agents, version 5.3

    For the latest news and information about VMware ESX Server and Dell OpenManage, including detailed installation instructions, see www.dell.com/vmware.

    If you already own a Dell server:

    1. Go to Dell support.
    2. Click the appropriate product type.
    3. Accept the security warnings, if they are displayed.
    4. Log on or register to the Dell Support system.
    5. Click through to download the latest version of the Dell OpenManage agents.

    Fujitsu ServerView ESX Server Agents

    Note: The Fujitsu ServerView ESX Server Agent must be installed in the ESX Server Service Console. The Fujitsu ServerView Operations Manager Application must be installed on a PRIMERGY server running Windows Server or Linux.

    Fujitsu ServerView ESX Server Agents

    Note: The Fujitsu ServerView® ESX Server Agent must be installed in the ESX Server Service Console. The Fujitsu ServerView Console must be installed on a PRIMERGY server running Windows Server or Linux.

    HP Insight Manager Agents, version 8.0

    IBM Director 5.20.2

    NEC ESMPRO/ServerAgent 4.2

    ESX Server 3.0.3

    The supported clients and associated manufacturer links for ESX Server 3.0.3 are:

    Dell OpenManage Agents, version 5.4

    For the latest news and information about VMware ESX Server and Dell OpenManage, including detailed installation instructions, see www.dell.com/vmware.

    If you already own a Dell server:

    1. Go to Dell support.
    2. Click the appropriate product type.
    3. Accept the security warnings, if they are displayed.
    4. Log on or register to the Dell Support system.
    5. Click through to download the latest version of the Dell OpenManage agents.

    Fujitsu ServerView ESX Server Agents

    Note: The Fujitsu ServerView ESX Server Agent must be installed in the ESX Server Service Console. The Fujitsu ServerView Operations Manager Application must be installed on a PRIMERGY server running Windows Server or Linux.

    HP Insight Manager Agents, version 8.1

    IBM Director 5.20.2

    NEC ESMPRO/ServerAgent 4.3

    ESX Server 3.0.2 Update 1

    The supported clients and associated manufacturer links for ESX Server 3.0.2 Update 1 are:

    Dell OpenManage Agents, version 5.3

    For the latest news and information about VMware ESX Server and Dell OpenManage, including detailed installation instructions, see www.dell.com/vmware.

    If you already own a Dell server:

    1. Go to Dell support.
    2. Click the appropriate product type.
    3. Accept the security warnings, if they are displayed.
    4. Log on or register to the Dell Support system.
    5. Click through to download the latest version of the Dell OpenManage agents.

    Fujitsu ServerView ESX Server Agents

    Note: The Fujitsu ServerView ESX Server Agent must be installed in the ESX Server Service Console. The Fujitsu ServerView Operations Manager Application must be installed on a PRIMERGY server running Windows Server or Linux.

    Fujitsu ServerView ESX Server Agents

    Note: The Fujitsu ServerView® ESX Server Agent must be installed in the ESX Server Service Console. The Fujitsu ServerView Console must be installed on a PRIMERGY server running Windows Server or Linux.

    HP Insight Manager Agents, version 8.0

    IBM Director 5.20 Update1

    NEC ESMPRO/ServerAgent 4.2

    ESX Server 3.0.2

    The supported clients and associated manufacturer links for ESX Server 3.0.2 are:

    Dell OpenManage Agents, version 5.2

    For the latest news and information about VMware ESX Server and Dell OpenManage, including detailed installation instructions, see www.dell.com/vmware.

    If you already own a Dell server:

    1. Go to Dell support.
    2. Click the appropriate product type.
    3. Accept the security warnings, if they are displayed.
    4. Log on or register to the Dell Support system.
    5. Click through to download the latest version of the Dell OpenManage agents.

    Fujitsu ServerView ESX Server Agents

    Note: The Fujitsu ServerView ESX Server Agent must be installed in the ESX Server Service Console. The Fujitsu ServerView Operations Manager Application must be installed on a PRIMERGY server running Windows Server or Linux.

    HP Insight Manager Agents, version 8.0

    IBM Director 5.20 Update1

    NEC ESMPRO/ServerAgent 4.2

    ESX Server 3.0.1

    The supported clients and associated manufacturer links for ESX Server 3.0.1 are:

    Dell OpenManage Agents, version 5.1

    For the latest news and information about VMware ESX Server and Dell OpenManage, including detailed installation instructions, see www.dell.com/vmware.

    If you already own a Dell server:

    1. Go to Dell support.
    2. Click the appropriate product type.
    3. Accept the security warnings, if they are displayed.
    4. Log on or register to the Dell Support system.
    5. Click through to download the latest version of the Dell OpenManage agents.

    Fujitsu ServerView ESX Server Agents

    Note: The Fujitsu ServerView ESX Server Agent must be installed in the ESX Server Service Console. The Fujitsu ServerView Operations Manager Application must be installed on a PRIMERGY server running Windows Server or Linux.

    HP Insight Manager Agents, version 7.9.1

    IBM Director Agents, version 5.10.3 and 5.20

    ESX Server 3.0.0

    The supported clients and associated manufacturer links for ESX Server 3.0.0 are:

    HP Insight Manager Agents, version 7.9.1

    IBM Director Agents, version 5.20

    ESX Server 2.5.5

    The supported clients and associated manufacturer links for ESX Server 2.5.5 are:

    Dell OpenManage Agents, version 5.2

    For the latest news and information about VMware ESX Server and Dell OpenManage, including detailed installation instructions, see www.dell.com/vmware.

    If you already own a Dell server:

    1. Go to Dell support.
    2. Click the appropriate product type.
    3. Accept the security warnings, if they are displayed.
    4. Log on or register to the Dell Support system.
    5. Click through to download the latest version of the Dell OpenManage agents.

    Fujitsu Siemens ServerView ESX Server Agents for VMware ESX Server 2.1 and 2.5, Version 4.11.24

    Note: The Fujitsu Siemens ServerView® ESX Server Agent must be installed in the ESX Server Service Console. The Fujitsu Siemens ServerView S2 Application must be installed on a PRIMERGY server running Windows Server or Linux.

    HP Insight Manager Agents, version 7.8.0

    IBM Director 5.20 Update1

    ESX Server 2.5.4

    The supported clients and associated manufacturer links for ESX Server 2.5.4 are:

    Dell OpenManage Agents, versions 4.5 and 5.0

    For the latest news and information about VMware ESX Server and Dell OpenManage, including detailed installation instructions, see www.dell.com/vmware.

    If you already own a Dell server:

    1. Go to Dell support.
    2. Click the appropriate product type.
    3. Accept the security warnings, if they are displayed.
    4. Log on or register to the Dell Support system.
    5. Click through to download the latest version of the Dell OpenManage agents.

    Fujitsu Siemens ServerView ESX Server Agents for VMware ESX Server 2.1 and 2.5, Version 4.11.24

    Note: The Fujitsu Siemens ServerView® ESX Server Agent must be installed in the ESX Server Service Console. The Fujitsu Siemens ServerView S2 Application must be installed on a PRIMERGY server running Windows Server or Linux.

    HP Insight Manager Agents, version 7.7.0

    IBM Director Agents, version 5.10.3 and 5.20

    ESX Server 2.5.3

    The supported clients and associated manufacturer links for ESX Server 2.5.3 are:

    Dell OpenManage Agents, version 4.5

    For the latest news and information about VMware ESX Server and Dell OpenManage, including detailed installation instructions, see www.dell.com/vmware.

    Dell OpenManage Subscription Service:

    If you already own a Dell server:

    1. Go to Dell support.
    2. Click the appropriate product type.
    3. Accept the security warnings, if they are displayed.
    4. Log on or register to the Dell Support system.
    5. Click through to download the latest version of the Dell OpenManage agents.

    Fujitsu Siemens ServerView ESX Server Agents for VMware ESX Server 2.1 and 2.5, Version 4.11.24

    Note: The Fujitsu Siemens ServerView® ESX Server Agent must be installed in the ESX Server Service Console. The Fujitsu Siemens ServerView S2 Application must be installed on a PRIMERGY server running Windows Server or Linux.

    HP Insight Manager Agents, version 7.7.0

    IBM Director Agents, version 5.10 and 5.20

    ESX Server 2.5.2

    The supported clients and associated manufacturer links for ESX Server 2.5.2 are:

    Dell OpenManage Agents, version 4.5

    For the latest news and information about VMware ESX Server and Dell OpenManage, including detailed installation instructions, see www.dell.com/vmware.

    Dell OpenManage Subscription Service:

    If you already own a Dell server:

    1. Go to Dell support.
    2. Click the appropriate product type.
    3. Accept the security warnings, if they are displayed.
    4. Log on or register to the Dell Support system.
    5. Click through to download the latest version of the Dell OpenManage agents.

    Fujitsu Siemens ServerView ESX Server Agents for VMware ESX Server 2.1 and 2.5, Version 4.11.24

    Note: The Fujitsu Siemens ServerView® ESX Server Agent must be installed in the ESX Server Service Console. The Fujitsu Siemens ServerView S2 Application must be installed on a PRIMERGY server running Windows Server or Linux.

    HP Insight Manager Agents, version 7.4

    IBM Director Agents, version 5.20

    ESX Server 2.5.1

    The supported clients and associated manufacturer links for ESX Server 2.5.1 are:

    Dell OpenManage Agents, version 4.3

    For the latest news and information about VMware ESX Server and Dell OpenManage, including detailed installation instructions, see www.dell.com/vmware.

    Dell OpenManage Subscription Service:

    If you already own a Dell server:

    1. Go to Dell support.
    2. Click the appropriate product type.
    3. Accept the security warnings, if they are displayed.
    4. Log on or register to the Dell Support system.
    5. Click through to download the latest version of the Dell OpenManage agents.

    Fujitsu Siemens ServerView ESX Server Agents for VMware ESX Server 2.1 and 2.5, Version 4.11.24

    Note: The Fujitsu Siemens ServerView® ESX Server Agent must be installed in the ESX Server Service Console. The Fujitsu Siemens ServerView S2 Application must be installed on a PRIMERGY server running Windows Server or Linux.

    HP Insight Manager Agents, version 7.2

    Note: The HP Insight Manager download page for version 7.2 contains an incorrect upgrade patch reference for ESX Server 2.5. Before installing Insight Manager 7.2, you should update your system with ESX Server Upgrade Patch 2, not Patch 1.

    IBM Director Agents, version 5.20

    ESX Server 2.5

    The supported clients and associated manufacturer links for ESX Server 2.5 are:

    IBM Director Agents, version 5.20