Dell PowerEdge Hardware monitoring

[omer]

Hello,

I have some Poweredge servers (R610,R620,R710) that I want to monitor their hardware. What i want to monitor is if there is any problem with one of the fans, one of the power supplies or one of the hard-disks.
I tried to do that through ipmitool but I didn't understand which items should i use to know this stuff.
Also tried to find template that someone else did but I couldn't find that too.

Thanks for your help,
Omer

[expouser]

Dell PowerEdge Hardware monitoring

Hi I'm faced with the same problem here.
Just installed zabbix server 2.6
Whant to monitor PE R-410,R-420,R-520.
I found only this template on a zabbix wiki
http://www.zabbix.com/wiki/_media/co...age_status.xml

Will try to use it in a short future.

[expouser]

zabbix template

Zabbix template database.
https://www.zabbix.com/wiki/templates/start?s[]=dell&s[]=openmanage

[kavithakm]

The Dell PowerEdge server line provides several options for monitoring the hardware components within a server. Some of these include:

1. iDRAC (Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller): A management controller that provides out-of-band management capabilities and enables administrators to monitor the server hardware remotely.
2. OpenManage Server Administrator: A systems management software that provides comprehensive management of Dell PowerEdge servers and helps administrators monitor the hardware components.
3. OpenManage Essentials: A simplified systems management console that provides a consolidated view of hardware and software components, allowing administrators to monitor the health of their PowerEdge servers.
4. Dell Systems Build and Update Utility: A tool that helps administrators to build and update the firmware and drivers of their PowerEdge servers.

These tools can help administrators keep an eye on the health of their PowerEdge servers, identify potential hardware issues, and take proactive steps to prevent downtime.