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== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==


It is important to configure iDRAC alerts and email settings to be notified whenever someting happens with the server's hardware that need immediate attention.
It is important to configure iDRAC alerts and email settings to be notified whenever someting happens with the server's hardware that need immediate attention. While configuring these settings via CLI is possible, we only explain the configuration via WebUI.


== Solution ==
== Solution ==
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=== Login ===
=== Login ===


Login to iDRAC. See for default credentials.
*Login to iDRAC WebUI


=== Network settings ===
=== Network settings ===


In the server pane to the left, expand '''Overview''' > '''iDRAC Settings''' > '''Network'''
*In the server pane to the left, expand '''Overview''' > '''iDRAC Settings''' > '''Network'''  
*On the '''Network''' tab, under '''Common Settings''', make sure the '''DNS iDRAC Name''' and '''Static DNS Domain Name''' are configured properly. This is expecially important if the SMTP server only accepts email from specific "Mail From" addresses. It is not possible to configure this address yourself, the "Mail From" address will be "DNSiDRACName@StaticDNSDomainName". The example configuration below, noreply@comcert.com will be the "Mail From" address used to send email notifcations.


On the '''Network''' tab, make sure the '''DNS iDRAC Name''' and '''Static DNS Domain Name''' are configured properly. This is expecially important if the SMTP server only accepts email from specific "Mail From" addresses. It is not possible to configure this address yourself.  The "Mail Form" address will be "DNSiDRACName@StaticDNSDomainName".
[[File:IDRACNetworkCommonSettings.png|border|center|1200px|iDRACNetworkCommonSettings.png]]


=== Alert settings ===
=== Alert settings ===


In the server pane to the left, expand '''Overview''' > '''Server''' > '''Alerts'''
*In the server pane to the left, expand '''Overview''' > '''Server''' > '''Alerts'''  
*On the '''Alerts '''tab, under '''Alerts''' enable Alerts
*Under '''Alerts Filter'''&nbsp;enable email notification for the follwing alerts <u>in adition to those already activated</u>


On the '''Alerts '''tab, under '''Alerts'''&nbsp;enable Alerts..
&nbsp;


Under '''Alerts Filter''' configure the '''Category''' and '''Severity''' alerts you which to receive.
{| border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width: 500px;"
|-
! scope="col" | Category
! scope="col" | Alert
! scope="col" | Severity
|-
| System Health
| Battery Event
| <span style="background-color:#FFFF00;">Warning</span> and <span style="background-color:#FF0000;">Critical</span>
|-
| System Health
| Processor
| <span style="background-color:#FFFF00;">Warning</span> and <span style="background-color:#FF0000;">Critical</span>
|-
| System Health
| Fan
| <span style="background-color:#FFFF00;">Warning</span> and <span style="background-color:#FF0000;">Critical</span>
|-
| System Health
| Memory
| <span style="background-color:#FFFF00;">Warning</span> and <span style="background-color:#FF0000;">Critical</span>
|-
| System Health
| Physical Disk
| <span style="background-color:#FFFF00;">Warning</span> and <span style="background-color:#FF0000;">Critical</span>
|-
| System Health
| Power Supply
| <span style="background-color:#FFFF00;">Warning</span> and <span style="background-color:#FF0000;">Critical</span>
|-
| System Health
| Temperature
| <span style="background-color:#FFFF00;">Warning</span> and <span style="background-color:#FF0000;">Critical</span>
|-
| Storage
| Battery Event
| <span style="background-color:#FFFF00;">Warning</span> and <span style="background-color:#FF0000;">Critical</span>
|-
| Storage
| Fan Event
| <span style="background-color:#FF0000;">Critical</span>
|-
| Storage
| Physical Disk
| <span style="background-color:#FFFF00;">Warning</span> and <span style="background-color:#FF0000;">Critical</span>
|-
| Storage
| Power Supply
| <span style="background-color:#FFFF00;">Warning</span> and <span style="background-color:#FF0000;">Critical</span>
|-
| Storage
| Temperature
| <span style="background-color:#FFFF00;">Warning</span> and <span style="background-color:#FF0000;">Critical</span>
|-
| Storage
| Vitual Disk
| <span style="background-color:#FFFF00;">Warning</span> and <span style="background-color:#FF0000;">Critical</span>
|}


On the '''SNMP and Email Settings''' tab, under '''Destination Email Addresses''', configure the destination email recepient(s) addres(es).
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Under '''SMTP (Email) Server Address Settings''', configure all applicable attributes.
*On the '''SNMP and Email Settings''' tab, under '''Destination Email Addresses''', configure the destination email recipient(s) address(es)
*Under '''SMTP (Email) Server Address Settings''', configure all applicable attributes  


=== Test ===
=== Test ===


Still on the&nbsp;'''SNMP and Email Settings''' tab&nbsp;under '''Destination Email Addresses''', click the '''Send''' button and verify if the test message has been received by the recepient.
*Still on the&nbsp;'''SNMP and Email Settings''' tab&nbsp;under '''Destination Email Addresses''', click the '''Send''' button and verify if the test message have&nbsp;been received by the recipient
<pre>Event Message: Test email to user.
<pre>Event Message: Test email to user.
Severity: Informational
Severity: Informational

Latest revision as of 10:47, 3 January 2018

Introduction

It is important to configure iDRAC alerts and email settings to be notified whenever someting happens with the server's hardware that need immediate attention. While configuring these settings via CLI is possible, we only explain the configuration via WebUI.

Solution

Login

  • Login to iDRAC WebUI

Network settings

  • In the server pane to the left, expand Overview > iDRAC Settings > Network
  • On the Network tab, under Common Settings, make sure the DNS iDRAC Name and Static DNS Domain Name are configured properly. This is expecially important if the SMTP server only accepts email from specific "Mail From" addresses. It is not possible to configure this address yourself, the "Mail From" address will be "DNSiDRACName@StaticDNSDomainName". The example configuration below, noreply@comcert.com will be the "Mail From" address used to send email notifcations.
iDRACNetworkCommonSettings.png
iDRACNetworkCommonSettings.png

Alert settings

  • In the server pane to the left, expand Overview > Server > Alerts
  • On the Alerts tab, under Alerts enable Alerts
  • Under Alerts Filter enable email notification for the follwing alerts in adition to those already activated

 

Category Alert Severity
System Health Battery Event Warning and Critical
System Health Processor Warning and Critical
System Health Fan Warning and Critical
System Health Memory Warning and Critical
System Health Physical Disk Warning and Critical
System Health Power Supply Warning and Critical
System Health Temperature Warning and Critical
Storage Battery Event Warning and Critical
Storage Fan Event Critical
Storage Physical Disk Warning and Critical
Storage Power Supply Warning and Critical
Storage Temperature Warning and Critical
Storage Vitual Disk Warning and Critical

 

  • On the SNMP and Email Settings tab, under Destination Email Addresses, configure the destination email recipient(s) address(es)
  • Under SMTP (Email) Server Address Settings, configure all applicable attributes

Test

  • Still on the SNMP and Email Settings tab under Destination Email Addresses, click the Send button and verify if the test message have been received by the recipient
Event Message: Test email to user.
Severity: Informational
Date/Time: Thu, 19 Oct 2017 14:43:01 +0200

To launch the iDRAC Web Interface, click here: https://<IP-IDRAC>

 

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