Dell EMC Storage MD1400 series Administrator's Manual

Dell EMC Storage MD1400 series Administrator's Manual

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Dell Storage PowerTools Server Hardware
Manager Administrator's Guide
Release 2.1

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Dell Storage and Microsoft Storage Spaces Solution
Details the Dell Storage and Microsoft Storage Spaces (DSMS) solution and its administrator's guide.
Dell PowerVault MD3060e Documentation
Lists documentation for the Dell PowerVault MD3060e, including installation and deployment guides.
Dell PowerVault MD1200 Series Documentation
Provides references to documentation for the Dell PowerVault MD1200 series, covering installation and setup.
Dell Storage MD1280 Documentation
Lists documentation for the Dell Storage MD1280, including installation and service guides.
Dell Storage MD1400 Series Documentation
References documentation for Dell Storage MD1400 series, including installation and administration.
Installation Procedures
Windows Server Hardware Management Installation
Steps for installing Server Hardware Management software on Windows, including MPIO configuration.
Linux Server Hardware Management Installation
Guides for installing Server Hardware Management on Linux, focusing on Device Mapper Multipath configuration.
SHM CLI Operations
Using the SHM CLI
Introduction to the Server Hardware Manager Command Line Interface (SHM CLI) and its functions.
Command Syntax Structure
Details the symbols and parameters used in SHM CLI command syntax for clarity.
Identifying Installed HBAs
Details commands to list and identify Host Bus Adapters (HBAs) connected to the system.
PERC or MegaRAID Controllers
Information on using SHM CLI with PERC or MegaRAID controllers for drive support.
Identifying Enclosures and EMMs
Explains how to identify storage enclosures and Enclosure Management Modules (EMMs) using CLI commands.
Updating Drive Firmware
Guides on updating firmware for drives using the CLI.
Updating EMM Firmware
Procedure for updating the firmware of Enclosure Management Modules (EMMs) via the command line.
Identifying Drives
Provides commands to list and identify individual drives within enclosures and drawers.
CLI Command Reference
Commands by Type
Categorizes SHM CLI commands based on their functional type for easier reference.
Drive Management Commands
Details commands for managing individual drives, such as blinking or controlling power.
List Component Commands
Provides commands to list various components like adapters, enclosures, drives, and sensors.
Informational Commands
Covers commands to retrieve detailed information about system components, logs, and diagnostics.
Update Commands
Update Drive Firmware
Instructions for updating the firmware of individual or multiple drives using the CLI.
Update EMM Firmware
Procedure for updating the firmware of Enclosure Management Modules (EMMs) via the command line.
Update Adapter and Status
Commands for updating adapter firmware and checking adapter status information.
Global Topology
Command to display a global list of all objects in the system in XML format.
Monitoring Operations
Logging or Monitor Service
Details the Server Hardware Manager Monitor service and its logging functions.
Local Log File
Information on the local log file location and content for warnings and critical events.
Windows Event Log
Explains how to view Windows event logs for events detected by the Server Hardware Manager Monitor.
Linux Syslog
Describes how Linux syslog captures events from the Server Hardware Manager Monitor service.
Monitor Configuration File
Details the configuration file for the Monitor service, including logging parameters.
SNMP Monitoring
Configuration and use of SNMP for receiving critical event traps from the Monitor service.
Monitoring Events
Lists critical or warning events logged by the Server Hardware Manager Monitor service.
JBOD LED Management
Explains how to manage JBOD LED behavior for drive failure indication.
Dell Storage Enclosure REST API
Modifying REST Configuration
Details on configuring the Dell Storage enclosure REST service, including enabling/disabling.
Accessing the REST Service
Explains the base URL format and parameters for accessing the Dell Storage enclosure REST service.
SHM REST Resources
Lists available REST resources for device inventory, firmware, and actions.
Device Inventory via REST
Shows how to retrieve device inventory using REST API calls, similar to SHM CLI.
Device Actions via REST
Describes performing device actions like updating firmware or blinking LEDs using REST API.
Updating Firmware via REST
Guides on updating firmware using REST API with GET and POST methods.
Microsoft SCOM Management Pack
SCOM Management Pack Overview
Describes the integration of Dell Storage PowerTools with Microsoft System Center Operations Manager.
Installing the SCOM Management Pack
Step-by-step guide for installing the Dell Storage PowerTools Server Hardware Manager SCOM Management Pack.
Views Created in SCOM
Explains the views generated by the SCOM management pack for monitoring discovered objects.
Severity Level Indicators
Lists icons indicating state severity levels of discovered Dell devices in the OpsMgr console.
Getting Help and Support
Contacting Dell Support
Provides information on how to contact Dell for sales, technical assistance, and customer service.

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