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Version: NG-2.14

Dell Switch

Introduction

Dell Switches, part of Dell Networking, are high-performance, scalable switches designed for enterprise and data center environments. These switches offer advanced features like Layer 2/3 switching, high port density, low latency, and robust security. With support for Open Networking and Dell OS10, Force Switches provide flexibility, automation, and seamless integration for modern networking needs.

Getting Started

Compatibility

Dell Switch O11ySource supports SNMP versions v1, v2c and v3.

Data Collection Method

vuSmartMaps collects the availability data for dell Switch O11ySource using an internal data collector and collects data based on the source configuration. NOTE: SNMP Polling O11ySource has to be enabled and configured before enabling dell Switch O11ySource

Prerequisites

Dependent Configuration

To configure this O11ySource, create a 'credential' of type 'snmp' under the 'Definition' tab.

Inputs for Configuring Data Source

  • Group Name: This field is for grouping devices for SNMP polling, making it easier to manage devices with common characteristics or within the same network segment.
  • No. of Retries: Number of times the system should reattempt polling if the initial attempt fails. Default is set to 7 retries
  • Timeout Duration: Specify how long the system should wait for a response from a device before considering the attempt unsuccessful. Default timeout is 5 seconds
Device
  • Device IP: Enter the IP address of the device.
  • SNMP Credential: Select the SNMP credential from the dropdown list that corresponds to this device.
  • Vendor: Select the vendor of the device from the dropdown list
  • Model: Select the model of the device from dropdown list.
MIB
  • MIB Groups: Select the MIB Group to poll, identifying the MIB OID to collect.
  • Interval: Specify the polling interval in seconds.

Firewall Requirement

To collect data from this O11ySource, ensure the following ports are opened:

Source IPDestination IPDestination PortProtocolDirection
vuSmartMaps IPIP address of the SNMP device161*UDPOutbound

*Before providing the firewall requirements, please update the port based on the customer environment.

Configuring the Target

Configure SNMP on dell Switch devices and grant SNMP access permissions to vuSmartMaps designated IP address.

Configuration Steps

  • **Enable**The Dell Switch O11ySource.
  • Select the Sources tab and press the + button to add a new SNMP device to be monitored.
  • Click on Save to create the instance

Metrics Collected

NameDescriptionData Type
@timestampTimestampString
timestampTimestampDateTime64
BU IDBusiness Unit IdLowCardinality(String)
Tenant IDTenant idLowCardinality(String)
HostIP Address for this dell SwitchUInt64
targetIP Address for this dell SwitchString
DeviceIPDevice IP for this dell SwitchInt128
data_typeData TypeLowCardinality(String)
typeTypeLowCardinality(String)
Vendor NameVendor NameLowCardinality(String)
Device TypeDevice Type. In this case, FirewallLowCardinality(String)
PeriodPeriodInt32
System NameSystem NameString
IndexIndexString
CPU UtilizationCPU UtilizationFloat32
CPU NameCPU NameLowCardinality(String)
Memory UtilizationMemory UtilizationFloat32
DescriptionSystem DescriptionString
ContactSystem ContactString
LocationSystem LocationString
UptimeSystem UptimeUInt64
Uptime in secondsSystem Uptime in SecondsFloat64
NameInterface NameString
is_mem_typeMemory typeInt8
is_cpu_typeCPU TypeInt8
Temperature ValueTemperature ValueInt32