Monitoring EMC Symmetrix Storage Arrays using OpStor
OpStor provides monitoring and management of EMC Symmetrix Storage Arrays.
Models Supported
- Symmetrix DMX series
- Symmetrix DMX-3 series
- Symmetrix DMX-4 series
Features supported
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Inventory Details |
Logical Details |
Monitors
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Report Details
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- Raid Controllers
- Raid Controller Ports
- Disk Drives
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- Storage Volume
- Storage Pool
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- Disk Drive status
- Raid Controller status
- Raid Controller Port status
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- Availability
- Capacity Summary
- Performance Reports
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Prerequisites for monitoring EMC Symmetrix Storage Arrays |
- OpStor uses EMC SMI-S provider to monitor the EMC Symmetrix arrays.
- 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.
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Steps to add EMC Symmetrix Storage Array in OpStor
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- 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. |