Options
Functions
Multi-
system
mgmt
OS
deploy-
ment
System
configu-
ration
Firm-
ware
up-
dates
1
Event-
s/alert
moni-
toring
Inven-
tory/
logs
Pow-
er
mgmt
Power
planning
Lenovo XClarity Energy
Manager
√ √ √
Lenovo Capacity Planner
√
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Notes:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Firmware updates are limited to Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager V3, 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 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.
5. Limited inventory.
6. Lenovo XClarity Integrator supports Windows operating system deployment with the Microsoft System
Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) deployment pack.
7. Power management function is supported by Lenovo XClarity Integrator for VMware vCenter.
8. It’s highly recommended that you check the power summary data for your server using Lenovo Capacity
Planner before purchasing any new parts.
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