User's Manual

38 Understanding Dell Server Management Pack Suite Operations
The Remote Access Controllers Group diagram offers a graphical
representation of all DRAC 4, DRAC 5, and iDRAC 6 (modular and
monolithic) devices. Select a component in the diagram to view its details in
the Detail View pane.
State Components and Severity Levels
State View
This view is available for managing Dell Windows systems, Dell CMC and
DRAC/MC, and Dell Remote Access devices. In the Operations Console
Dell → State Views displays the status of each Dell device managed by
SCOM 2007 SP1/R2 on your network. The Management Pack provides a list of
Dell severity level indicators to help you monitor the health of your Dell
devices on the network.
Select the device group for which you want to see the State view. For example,
click Servers to view the status of your Dell Monolithic and Modular systems.
You will be able to view the status of the following groups:
•CMC
•Servers
•DRAC 4
•DRAC 5
•DRAC/MC
Table 3-1. Severity Level Indicators
Icon Severity Level
Normal/OK. The component is working as expected.
Warnin g/Noncritical. A probe or other monitoring device has detected
a reading for the component that is above or below the acceptable level.
The component may still be functioning, but it could fail.
The component may also be functioning in an impaired state.
Critical/Failure/Error.The component has either failed or failure is
imminent. The component requires immediate attention and may need
to be replaced. Data loss may have occurred.
White The health status is not applicable for the specific component.
Grey The service is unavailable.