PowerEdge: How to Create a Dell Repository Manager (DRM) Repository from an iDRAC Inventory

Summary: Systems Management How to Video that Covers the Process of Creating a Dell EMC Repository Manager Repository from an iDRAC Inventory.

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Instructions

The following videos cover the process of creating a Dell Repository Manager (DRM) repository from an iDRAC Inventory.

This video covers the process of integrating an iDRAC into DRM for creating a custom repository based off of the inventory of that iDRAC.
 

How To Create A DRM Repository From An IDRAC Inventory:

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Dell Repository Manager Option - iDRAC Integration: 

 

Integration Repository Features 

  • Creates a repository by linking with a preexisting inventory pulled by a Dell Console 

  • Communicates to the remote consoles over port 443 

  • Easiest way to use existing monitoring to tailor repository and minimize catalog size 

  • Supports OME, iDRAC, OMIVV, OMIMSSC 

Note: Dell Console Integration appears to be an unneeded legacy choice.

 

Create an Integration Repository: 

  • In the DRM GUI, select the Add Repository option in the upper left 

  • Name the Repository 

  • Change the Base Catalog if not using the Default Dell Online 

  • Change to Integration Tab 

  • Choose the Console to connect to, and credentials 

Note: Wizard says IP but hostname, and FQDN are valid as well.

  • Depending on the Console, you are asked to select a Group (like OME), or list of known servers (OMIVV/OMIMSSC) 

 

Troubleshooting Integration Repository 

  • Since it uses port 443, it should largely work except for permission issues

  • Confirm that DRM's network settings are properly configured

  • Rule out DNS if using hostname/FQDN 

  • For Windows DRM use Wireshark and Linux, use TCPDUMP to packet capture why it is failing 

 

Affected Products

Dell EMC Repository Manager - Current Versions, Dell EMC Repository Manager 3.0, Dell EMC Repository Manager 3.0.1, Dell EMC Repository Manager 3.1

Products

C Series, Modular Infrastructure, Rack Servers, Tower Servers, XE Servers, XR Servers, iDRAC8, iDRAC9, OEM Server Solutions
Article Properties
Article Number: 000183465
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 11 Mar 2025
Version:  6
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