OpenManage Enterprise 4.1.x User's Guide

Specify discovery mode for Dell storage discovery

Create a storage device discovery job by using HTTPS protocol for PowerVault devices and SNMP protocol for other storage devices.

1. From the Device Type drop-down menu, select DELL STORAGE.
2. When prompted, select:
   • PowerVault ME: To discover the storage devices using the HTTPS protocol like the PowerVault ME.
   • Others: To discover storage devices which use SNMP protocol.

   Based on your selection, the fields change under Settings.

3. Enter the IP address, host name, or IP range in IP/Hostname/Range.
4. Under Settings, depending on your initial selection — enter the User Name and Password for Storage HTTPS or enter the SNMP version and the community type of the device to be detected.
5. Click Additional Settings to customize the respective discover protocol. See Create a custom discovery job for SNMP devices or see Create a custom discovery job for HTTPS storage devices.
6. Complete the tasks in Create a device discovery job.