Setup Guide

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System requirements
To discover iDRAC devices by using the Dell OpenManage Plug-in, you can opt for either SNMP or WS-
MAN protocol based on your requirement. However, to discover Dell storage devices, you must use the
SNMP protocol and to discover Dell chassis, you must use WS-MAN protocol.
Table 1. Dell devices and their supported protocols.
Protocol Dell Servers Dell Chassis Dell Storage
Simple Network
Management Protocol
(SNMPv1, and SNMPv2c)
Web Services-
Management (WS-MAN)
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:
General requirements
Before you install the plug-in, ensure that you meet the following requirements based on the protocol
you are using:
Common prerequisites:
• Any Nagios XI version between 5.2.0 to 5.2.7 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.
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