Function
Lenovo
XClarity
Administra-
tor
Multiple
√
systems
manage-
ment
Operating
√
system
deploy-
ment
Firmware
√
2
updates
System
√
configura-
tion
Events /
√
alerts
Inventory /
√
Log
Power
manage-
ment
Data
center
planning
Security
manage-
ment
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 the People's Republic of China.
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Lenovo
Lenovo
Lenovo
XClarity
XClarity
XClarity
Integrator
Energy
Provision-
Manag-
ing
er
Manager
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5
√
Lenovo
Lenovo
XClarity
XClarity
Essen-
Controller
1
tials
√
√
√
3
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4
√
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Lenovo
Lenovo
Fan and
Capaci-
Business
Power
ty
Vantage
Control
Planner
√
√
√
√
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6
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