Install Guide

System requirements
Before you install the plug-in, ensure that you meet the following requirements:
Common prerequisites:
Nagios Core version 3.5.1 or later is installed and all the Nagios Core components are functional.
OpenManage Python Software Development Kit (OMSDK) is installed.
Python version 2.7.5 and above or 3.6.3 and above are installed.
Python Argparse module is installed.
Python Netaddr module is installed.
(Optional) Java version 1.8 or later is installed to view Dell EMC warranty information.
(Optional) SNMP Trap Translator (SNMPTT) version 1.3 or later is installed to receive SNMP alerts. It is recommended to use the
latest version.
NOTE: ME4 storage and MX7000 chassis discoveries are supported using RedFish protocol. You can discover iDRAC
devices either using SNMP, WSMan protocol or Redfish protocol. Dell EMC storage (except for ME4) and Dell EMC
Network Switch discovery are supported using SNMP protocol. Dell EMC chassis (except for MX7000) discovery is
supported using WSMan protocol. ME4 storage and MX7000 chassis discovery are supported using REST APIs
NOTE: For information regarding installation, upgrade and uninstallation on OMSDK, see OMSDK Installation
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:
RHEL 7.7
RHEL 8.0
Ubuntu 18.04.3
Ubuntu 16.04.3
SLES 15 SP1 and 12SP4
Nagios core 3.5.1 and later
The hypervisor that hosts the supported versions of RHEL, SLES and Ubuntu 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 EMC PowerEdge Servers
Dell EMC PowerEdge Servers Firmware Versions
iDRAC9 based PowerEdge servers
4.0.0.0 and later versions
12th and 13th Generations PowerEdge servers
2.63.60.61 and later versions
NOTE: HCI, DSS devices also supports 13th generation and iDRAC9
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