Monitoring EMC Symmetrix VMAX Storage Arrays using OpStor

OpStor provides monitoring and management of EMC Symmetrix VMAX Storage Arrays.

Models Supported

• Symmetrix DMX series
• Symmetrix DMX-3 series
• Symmetrix DMX-4 series
• VMAX 10k
• VMAX 20k
• VMAX 40k

Features Supported

Prerequisites for monitoring EMC Symmetrix VMAX Storage Arrays

• OpStor uses EMC SMI-S provider to monitor the EMC Symmetrix VMAX arrays.
• Enginuity version 5668 or later is required.
• EMC Solutions Enabler V7.1.1 or later.
• It can be downloaded from Powerlink website
• This provider can be installed on any server that is reachable from the server where OpStor is installed.
• Ensure that the SMI-S provider is properly running.

Steps to add EMC Symmetrix VMAX Storage Array in OpStor

• Navigate to Admin Tab --> Manage Storage Devices link in OpStor client
• Provide IP Address of the server where SMI-S provider is running.
• Choose the Device Type as 'RAID'
• Choose the Vendor as 'EMC'
• Choose the Model as 'Symmetrix'
• In the Username field, provide the SMI-S provider's username.
• In the Password field, provide the SMI-S provider's password.
• Provider the port number at which the CIM agent is running (5989 or 5988)
• Check whether SSL should be Enabled (https) or Disabled (http)
• Provide the namespace to connect to the provider. (by default root/emc)
• If needed change the Timeout value (default is 180 seconds)
• Click on Add Device

Note : If the Ping facility is disabled for the device, then please uncheck 'Ping the given IP' field.
Note : In case of non discovery of the device, please follow the troubleshooting tips displayed in the webclient and try re-adding the device.