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DELL UPS Management software not working on ESX 4.1. Shutdown script never triggered
Hi,
I have 2 Dell UPS 5600W powering 3 esxi 4.1
The firmware (ups/nmc) are up-to-date.
The Dell Ups software for vmware is the last version too.
The script shutdownESXi41.sh when ran manually works very well.
My issue is that when a power loss occurs :
- I receive emails from the NMC which is fine
- and vMA displays this and does nothing at all :
Broadcast message from root (Tue Sep 20 09:23:00 2011):
/opt/ups/UPSPILOT.TRA
Broadcast message from root (Tue Sep 20 09:23:00 2011):
Dell UPS Management Software Message: 192.168.192.191(192.168.192.191) in All Devices AC Power Failure
Broadcast message from root (Tue Sep 20 09:23:00 2011):
Dell UPS Management Software Message: 192.168.192.191(192.168.192.191) in All Devices Input AC Undervoltage
Broadcast message from root (Tue Sep 20 09:23:00 2011):
/opt/ups/UPSPILOT.TRA
Broadcast message from root (Tue Sep 20 09:23:00 2011):
Dell UPS Management Software Message: 192.168.192.191(192.168.192.191) in All Devices Utility Not Present
Broadcast message from root (Tue Sep 20 09:23:00 2011):
/opt/ups/UPSPILOT.TRA
1- What does the highlighted message refer to ?!
2- the script shutdownESXi41.sh is never triggered by the agent whatever the Cuimanager configuration I put.
Dell Manager>list
ip statu model
-- ----- --------
192.168.192.191 Dell UPS Rack 5600W HV - 230V
Dell Manager>listshut
192.168.192.191 Dell UPS Rack 5600W HV - 230V
Allow battery to discharge for Enable 00:05
Shut down when remaining battery time is below Enable 99:59
Begin Shutdown Immediately if Battery Low Disable
System Disable
Powered by Load Segment1
Run Command File before Shutdown Enable /opt/ups/shutdownESXi41.sh
Shutdown File Max Execution Time 3 min
[vi-admin@vMA ups]$ sudo vifp listservers
host1.domain.intra ESXi
(vMa runs on host1)
3- Do I need to mention a "notified application" in the NMC webserver configuration ?
Dell support on the Dell/Eaton UPS is very poor (no tag/entry on the forum, phone support doesn't deal with software issues....)
Any help very much appreciated.
Thanks
barrygritz
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January 26th, 2012 07:00
Christophe,
Since your post, dell released an updated version of UPS management software which should resolve your issues. There are two parts to the new software:
1) Multi-UPS Management Console
2) UPS Local Node Manager
Download at www.dell.com/.../DriverFileFormats
Dell's Mult-UPS Management Console:
• Ability to monitor and manage multiple power and environmental devices from any Internet browser or vCenter dashboard
• User-definable tree structure enables grouping, access and management of multiple devices across multiple locations
• Option to view groups or similar devices and all alerts from a single interface
• Auto discovery provides fast installation by automatically detecting devices on the network
• Ability to perform a mass upgrade of firmware reduces network management card setup and maintenance time
• Shutdown agent management enables safe shutdown of servers
• Power device asset management tracks moves, adds and changes of equipment
• SNMP devices are visible and their individual Web interfaces are accessible for editing and configuration
• Multiple password-protected access levels and support provide secure communications
• All the functionality of an enterprise-class monitoring solution is included for free or at a fraction of the cost
• Support for up to 32 UPS systems is included at no charge; additional capacity may be purchased
Dell's Local Node Manager:
• Helps avoid data loss by automatically shutting down computers and virtual machines/servers powered by a Dell UPS during an extended power outage
• Allows access through an easy-to-use interface from any PC with a Web browser
• Acquires UPS information through local or network communication and can be easily deployed on many computers
• Can be remotely managed, configured and updated with the Dell Multi UPS Management software
• Communicates with the protected device directly (by USB) or through the network (using a Web/SNMP card)