Setup 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.