Function
Lenovo
XClarity
Administrator
Lenovo
XClarity
Integrator
Lenovo
XClarity
Energy
Manager
Lenovo
XClarity
Provisioning
Manager
Lenovo
XClarity
Essen-
tials
1
Lenovo
XClarity
Controller
Lenovo
Capacity
Planner
Lenovo
Business
Vantage
Multiple
systems
manage-
ment
√ √ √ √
Operating
system
deployment
√ √
Firmware
updates
2
√
4
√ √
3
√
4
√
System
configura-
tion
√ √ √ √ √
Events /
alerts
√ √ √ √
Inventory /
Log
√
5
√ √
6
√
5
√
5
Power
manage-
ment
√
7
√
Data center
planning
√
Security
manage-
ment
√
8
Notes:
1. Lenovo XClarity Essentials includes Lenovo XClarity Essentials OneCLI, Lenovo XClarity Essentials
Bootable Media Creator, and Lenovo XClarity Essentials UpdateXpress.
2. Most options can be updated through the Lenovo tools. Some options, such as GPU firmware or Omni-
Path firmware require the use of vendor tools.
3. Firmware updates are limited to Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager, Lenovo XClarity Controller
firmware, and UEFI updates only. Firmware updates for optional devices, such as adapters, are not
supported.
4. The server UEFI settings for option ROM must be set to Auto or UEFI to update firmware using Lenovo
XClarity Administrator or Lenovo XClarity Essentials.
5. The server UEFI settings for option ROM must be set to Auto or UEFI for detailed adapter card
information, such as model name and firmware levels, to be displayed in Lenovo XClarity Administrator,
Lenovo XClarity Controller, or Lenovo XClarity Essentials.
6. Limited inventory.
7. Power management function is supported by Lenovo XClarity Integrator for VMware vCenter.
8. Available only in Chinese Mainland.
Lenovo XClarity Administrator
Lenovo XClarity Administrator is a centralized, resource-management solution that simplifies infrastructure
management, speeds responses, and enhances the availability of Lenovo server systems and solutions. It
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