Install Guide

System requirements

Before you install the plug-in, ensure that you meet the following requirements:

Common prerequisites:

• Nagios XI versions between 5.6.6 to 5.6.13 are installed and all the components are functional.

• OpenManage Python Software Development Kit (OMSDK) is installed.

• Python version 2.7.5 and above or 3.6.3 and above is 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, uninstallation and upgrade of OMSDK, see OMSDK Installation

Topics:

• System requirements for management systems

• System requirements for managed systems

System requirements for management systems

A management system is the server where Nagios XI is installed. The requirements for the management systems are as follows:

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.7

• Ubuntu 18.04.3

• Ubuntu 16.04.3

• Nagios XI 5.6.6 to 5.6.13

The hypervisor that hosts the supported versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux,and Ubuntu guest operating systems is also supported.

System requirements for managed systems

A managed system is a supported Dell EMC device that you are monitoring. The requirements for the managed systems are as follows:

Table 2. Supported firmware versions for Dell EMC PowerEdge Servers

Dell EMC PowerEdge Servers Firmware Version

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

Table 3. Supported firmware versions for PowerEdge Chassis

Dell EMC PowerEdge Chassis CMC version

PowerEdge M1000e Chassis

6.1 and later versions

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