3.14 FCAHostFail

Use this Knowledge Script to monitor the status of Fibre Channel Array (FCA) host controllers.

The Knowledge Script raises:

  • A critical event if the controller fails, making drives on the controller inaccessible.

  • A degraded condition event if any of the controller’s logical or physical drives is not operating properly.

  • A warning if the status is not known.

3.14.1 Resource Object

FCA object

3.14.2 Default Schedule

The default interval for this script is Every 10 minutes.

3.14.3 Setting Parameter Values

Set the following parameters as needed:

Description

How to Set It

Community

Specify the SNMP community string. The default is either the community name specified in AppManager Security Manager or public if no community name has been specified.

Severity - SNMP or CIM failure

Set the event severity level from 1 to 40, to indicate the importance of an event in which SNMP or HP SIM fails. The default is 9.

Severity - Controller failed

Set the event severity level from 1 to 40, to indicate the importance of an event in which the controller failed. The default is 5.

Severity - Degraded drive

Set the event severity level from 1 to 40, to indicate the importance of an event in which any of the controller's logical or physical drives is not operating properly. The default is 12.

Severity - Unknown status

Set the event severity level from 1 to 40, to indicate the importance of an event in which the status of the controller is unknown. The default is 15.