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Go to SolutionDisable alerting/monitoring on a Symmetrix array?
we are going to decomm a dmx array.
how can i disable alerting/monitoring on that box ? i know i have to do shutdown on storevntd but there are many dmx arrays in our environment..how to stop it on a specific box ?
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Posted April 5th, 2010 12:00
we will first disable the fa ports , then we have to stop alerting so that no alerts are send to EMC ...since the box will be decommed ..we access this box via ECC/Symcli
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Posted April 5th, 2010 12:00
Alerting through ECC or ESRS ?
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Posted April 5th, 2010 13:00
but is there a way to do with symcli ? one of my colleague also said about symavoid that it would also stop alerts , is that correct ?
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Posted April 5th, 2010 13:00
Yes, EMC is aware of the decomm ... just getting ready for the next steps...Thanks for answering ...this will surely help...
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Posted April 5th, 2010 13:00
this is the response that i got from an EMC person..but am not totally convinced , hence need to verify..
The following is a Primus(R) eServer solution:
ID: emc220992
Domain: EMC1
Solution Class: 3.X Compatibility
Goal
How to set up a symavoid fileFact
EMC SW: Solutions Enabler for Open SystemsSymptom
symavoid file is not working.Fix
UNIX / Linux Steps:1.
cd /var/symapi/config/
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vi symavoid
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Enter the Symmetrix serial number as you would see it from a symcfg list. Example: 000184502410. For multiple Symmetrix arrays, put each serial on its own line.
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Save and close.
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symcfg remove -sid 2410
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symcfg discover
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symcfg list (verify symm is gone from list)
Windows Steps:
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cd \program files\emc\symapi\config\
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notepad symavoid
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Enter the Symmetrix serial number as you would see it from a symcfg list. Example: 000184502410. For multiple Symmetrix arrays, put each serial on its own line.
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Save and close.
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symcfg remove -sid 2410
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symcfg discover
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symcfg list (verify symm is gone from list)
The symavoid file affects the operation of symcfg discover so that it does not look for devices that belong to the Symmetrix arrays specified in this file. This may be useful if there are multiple Symmetrix arrays connected to the host that you want SYMCLI to avoid. The Symmetrix avoidance file is formatted with 12-character Symmetrix IDs with one ID per line. For example, serial number HK184502410 would be formatted as 000184502410.Note
CAUTION: When a symavoid file is no longer needed make sure you delete the file or remove the entries then run a symcfg discover. Failure to comply can result in unexpected behavior with Solutions Enabler.
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Posted April 5th, 2010 13:00
i guess that would work, you can try this by disabling an "un-used" FA ..if you don't get any alerts in ECC console ..you are good.
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Posted April 5th, 2010 13:00
Symavoid ? you mean the option in the daemon_options file ? I did not see a way to configure it to ignore particular symm.
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Posted April 6th, 2010 07:00
Sure, will try that , Thanks for your time and help
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Posted April 6th, 2010 07:00
The given information is helpful.
Thanks,
ELvina
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Posted April 5th, 2010 12:00
First notify EMC that you are decommissioning your array. If you are using ECC to notify EMC, you will need to go into Administration > Alert Definitions > Storage Agent for Symmetrix > alarms > comm,device,dir,disk ..etc ..right click on alerts that are enabled (red color) > edit Alert > Apply to tab ..and remove the Symm you are decommissioning. Do it for all alerts, there might be another way to do it for all alerts at once but I have not found it.