Dell Switch
Introduction
Dell Switches, part of Dell Networking, are high-performance, scalable switches designed for enterprise and data center environments. These switches offer advanced features like Layer 2/3 switching, high port density, low latency, and robust security. With support for Open Networking and Dell OS10, Force Switches provide flexibility, automation, and seamless integration for modern networking needs.
Getting Started
Compatibility
Dell Switch O11ySource supports SNMP versions v1, v2c and v3.
Data Collection Method
vuSmartMaps collects Dell Switch metrics through a data collector deployed within the vuSmartMaps platform, which uses SNMP to retrieve performance and health metrics. Note: SNMP Polling O11ySource must be enabled and configured before enabling the Dell Switch 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
Device
- 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 Group
- MIB Groups: Select the MIB Group to poll, identifying the MIB OID to collect.
- Interval: Specify the polling interval in seconds.
Applications
Firewall Requirement
To collect data from this O11ySource, ensure the following ports are opened:
| Source IP | Destination IP | Destination Port | Protocol | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| vuSmartMaps Collection/Ingress node IP | IP address or FQDN of the Dell Switch service | 161* | UDP | Outbound |
*Before providing the firewall requirements, please update the port based on the customer environment.
Configuring the Target
Configure SNMP on dell Switch devices and grant SNMP access permissions to vuSmartMaps designated IP address.
Configuration Steps
Metrics Collected
| Name | Description | Data Type |
|---|---|---|
| @timestamp | Timestamp | String |
| timestamp | Timestamp | DateTime64 |
| BU ID | Business Unit Id | LowCardinality(String) |
| Tenant ID | Tenant id | LowCardinality(String) |
| Host | IP Address for this dell Switch | UInt64 |
| target | IP Address for this dell Switch | String |
| DeviceIP | Device IP for this dell Switch | Int128 |
| data_type | Data Type | LowCardinality(String) |
| type | Type | LowCardinality(String) |
| Vendor Name | Vendor Name | LowCardinality(String) |
| Device Type | Device Type. In this case, Firewall | LowCardinality(String) |
| Period | Period | Int32 |
| System Name | System Name | String |
| Index | Index | String |
| CPU Utilization | CPU Utilization | Float32 |
| CPU Name | CPU Name | LowCardinality(String) |
| Memory Utilization | Memory Utilization | Float32 |
| Description | System Description | String |
| Contact | System Contact | String |
| Location | System Location | String |
| Uptime | System Uptime | UInt64 |
| Uptime in seconds | System Uptime in Seconds | Float64 |
| Name | Interface Name | String |
| is_mem_type | Memory type | Int8 |
| is_cpu_type | CPU Type | Int8 |
| Temperature Value | Temperature Value | Int32 |
