Install Guide

System requirements
Before you install the plug-in, ensure that you meet the following requirements based on the protocol you are using:
Common prerequisites:
Nagios Core version 3.5.0 or later is installed and all the Nagios Core components are functional.
Perl version 5.8.8 or later is installed.
The Net-IP Perl module version 1.26 or later is installed.
(Optional) Java version 1.6 or later is installed to view Dell warranty information.
(Optional) Socket6 Perl module version 0.23 or later is installed for monitoring managed systems using Internet Protocol
version 6 (IPv6).
(Optional) SNMP Trap Translator (SNMPTT) is installed to receive SNMP alerts. It is recommended to use the latest
version.
(Optional) The supported Dell Remote RACADM utility is installed to monitor component attribute information of Dell chassis
such as:
Speed(RPM) of the Dell Chassis Fan Status.
InputCurrent(A) of the Dell Chassis PowerSupply Status.
InputVoltage(V) of the Dell Chassis PowerSupply Status.
OutputPower(W) of the Dell Chassis PowerSupply Status.
Health of the Dell Chassis I/O Module Status.
For more information on downloading and installing the supported Dell Remote RACADM utility, go to
en.community.dell.com/techcenter/systems-management/w/wiki/3205.racadm-command-line-interface-for-drac
For SNMP:
The Net-SNMP Perl module version 6.0.1 or later is installed.
For WS-MAN:
OpenWSMAN and its Perl binding are installed.
NOTE:
To discover iDRAC devices, you can opt for either SNMP or WS-MAN protocol based on your requirement.
However, Dell storage is discovered using SNMP protocol and Dell chassis is discovered using WS-MAN protocol.
Topics:
System requirements for management systems
System requirements for managed systems
System requirements for management systems
The requirements for the management systems are as follows:
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 7 and RHEL 6.6 (32-bit and 64-bit)
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 11 and SLES 10 (32-bit and 64-bit)
ESXi running the supported versions of RHEL and SLES guest operating systems is also supported.
System requirements for managed systems
The requirements for the managed systems are as follows:
Table 2. Supported firmware versions for Dell devices
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