Configuration and Credentials

Configuration and Credentials

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The following sections describe how to configure Dell EMC Isilon storage arrays for monitoring by SL1 using the Dell EMC: Isilon PowerPack:

Prerequisites for Monitoring Dell EMC Isilon

To configure the SL1 system to monitor Dell EMC Isilon storage arrays using the Dell EMC: Isilon PowerPack, you must have already installed and configured the storage arrays that you want to monitor.

If you are using a Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificate to communicate with the Isilon storage arrays you are monitoring, you must add an Isilon SSL certificate on your SL1 appliance in the following file:

/var/lib/em7/content/silo_core_rest/certs.crt

If you are not using an SSL certificate to communicate with the Isilon storage arrays, then you do not need to add a certificate. For more information about installing an SSL certificate, see the section on Installing an SSL Certificate.

Additionally, you should take note of the SNMP community string used by the Isilon storage arrays you want to monitor.

Creating a SOAP/XML Credential for Dell EMC Isilon

To configure SL1 to monitor Dell EMC Isilon storage arrays, you must first create a credential that allows the Dynamic Applications in the Dell EMC: Isilon PowerPack to communicate with your Isilon storage devices. The PowerPack includes an example SOAP/XML credential that you can edit for your own use. 

To configure the SOAP/XML credential to access Dell EMC Isilon devices:

  1. Go to the Credential Management page (System > Manage > Credentials).

  1. Locate the Dell EMC: Isilon SOAP Example credential, and then click its wrench icon (). The Edit SOAP/XML Credential modal page appears.

  1. Update the values in the following fields:

Basic Settings

  • Profile Name. Type a new name for the credential.

  • HTTP Auth User. Type the Isilon administrator username.
  • HTTP Auth Password. Type the Isilon administrator password.

SOAP Options

  • Embed Value [%1]. Do one of the following:
  • Type "True" to enable verification of the storage array's SSL certificate.
  • Type "False" or leave this field blank to disable SSL verification.

This field is not case-sensitive.

  1. Click Save As.

Creating an SNMP Credential for Dell EMC Isilon

In addition to the SOAP/XML credential, you will also need to configure an SNMP credential to enable SL1 to monitor Dell EMC Isilon storage arrays. The Dell EMC: Isilon PowerPack includes an example SNMP credential that you can edit for your own use.

To configure the SNMP credential to access Dell EMC Isilon devices:

  1. Go to the Credential Management page (System > Manage > Credentials).

  1. Locate the Dell EMC: Isilon SNMPv2 Example credential, and then click its wrench icon (). The Edit SNMP Credential modal page appears.

  1. Update the values in the following fields:

Basic Settings

  • Profile Name. Type a new name for the credential.

SNMP V1/V2 Settings

  • SNMP Community (Read-Only). Type the Isilon storage array's SNMP community string.

  1. Click Save As.