OMSA doesn't need SQL. I think you are installing OME (OpenManage Essentials) instead. OpenManage Server Administrator (Managed Node) is what you need. You can do it on some newer controllers, but without knowing what system and controller you have, tough to say. Anything older than 3-4 years will require OMSA. You could also use an OMSA live disc to start the reconfigure.
Hi Can anyone tell me if its possible to add a new drive to an existing RAID 5 array on a dell poweredge server without using openmanage software. The reason for this is that Im finding it almost impossible to get openmanage installed down to sql issues and missing installation files. I am not a DBA and as the company completely relies on a sql server for all its day to day activities I do not want to change installation options on sql server.
Add RAID 5 drive to an array without openmanage