Generic Server

Introduction

The Generic Server O11ySource provides end-to-end observability for server infrastructure using SNMP, enabling real-time monitoring of server health, resource utilization, hardware sensors, and network performance for faster issue detection and operational visibility.

Getting Started

Compatibility

Generic Server O11ySource supports SNMP versions v1, v2c, and v3

Data Collection Method

vuSmartMaps collects the availability data for Generic Server 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 Generic Server 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
• Devices: Configure all device related information
• 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 Groups: Configure all MIB Group related information
• MIB Group: Select the MIB Group to poll, identifying the MIB OID to collect. Default: 'ALL_SUPPORTED_MIB_GROUPS'.
• Interval: Specify the polling interval in seconds. Default: 360 seconds

Firewall Requirement

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

Source IP	Destination IP	Destination Port	Protocol	Direction
vuSmartMaps IP	IP address of the SNMP device	161*	UDP	Outbound

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

Configuring the Target

Configure SNMP on Generic Server devices and grant SNMP access permissions to the vuSmartMaps designated IP address.

Configuration Steps

• Enable the Generic Server 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

Name	Description	Data Type
Timestamp	Event timestamp with millisecond precision	DateTime64(3)
Device IP	IP address of the device generating the metrics	String
Type	Category or type of the record or metric	LowCardinality(String)
Index	Index or identifier for grouping or source partition	String
Data Type	Type of data being recorded	LowCardinality(String)
Vendor Name	Name of the device or vendor manufacturer	LowCardinality(String)
Device Type	Type or class of device (server, router, etc.)	LowCardinality(String)
Period	Time interval (in seconds) over which metrics are aggregated	UInt64
Target	Target system or resource being monitored	String
CPU Name	Identifier or name of CPU core or instance	String
CPU Used Percentage	CPU utilization percentage used	Float32
Memory Used Percentage	Memory usage percentage	Float32
Available Memory	Available/free memory	UInt64
Used Memory	Memory currently in use	UInt64
Disk Name	Identifier or name of disk or storage volume	String
Disk Used Percentage	Disk usage percentage	Float32
Total Disk	Total disk capacity	UInt64
Used Disk	Used disk space	UInt64
Sensor Type	Indicates the type/category of sensor being monitored	Int32
Sensor Value	Value of the sensor	Float64
Sensor Display	Real-time sensor readings	String
Device Name	Name of the device	String
Sensor Status	Current working condition of the sensor	Int32