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 EMC warranty information.

• (Optional) Socket6 Perl module version 0.27 or later is installed for monitoring managed systems using Internet Protocol version 6

(IPv6).

• (Optional) SNMP Trap Translator (SNMPTT) version 1.3 or later is installed to receive SNMP alerts. It is recommended to use the

latest version.

• (Optional) The supported Remote RACADM utility is installed to monitor component attribute information of Dell EMC chassis such as:

○ Speed(RPM) of the Dell EMC Chassis Fan Status.

○ InputCurrent(A) of the Dell EMC Chassis PowerSupply Status.

○ InputVoltage(V) of the Dell EMC Chassis PowerSupply Status.

○ OutputPower(W) of the Dell EMC Chassis PowerSupply Status.

○ Status of the Dell EMC Chassis I/O Module Status.

For more information on downloading and installing the supported 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 WSMan:

Openwasman and its Perl binding are installed.

NOTE:

To discover iDRAC devices, you can opt for either SNMP or WSMan protocol based on your requirement.

However, Dell EMC storage is discovered using SNMP protocol and Dell EMC chassis is discovered using WSMan

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) 7.3 and RHEL 6.9 (64-bit)

• Ubuntu 16.04.2 Server (64-bit)

The ESXi hypervisor that hosts the supported versions of RHEL 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 devices

Dell EMC Device Firmware Supported Firmware Versions

14th generation of PowerEdge servers iDRAC9 3.17.17.17, 3.15.15.15, 3.11.11.11 and 3.00.00.00

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