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.

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.