Dell Server Monitoring Software?

[sab4you]

I have always used HP servers and my new shop is using Dell.

I am looking for the correct way to find/install the Dell server management/monitoring software.

I assume there is some client software to install on each Dell server that would monitor the server hardware and then communicate to a main server software product where I can get a basic overview of all servers?

If so can somebody point me in the right direction for the correct Dell client software to use and server end software?

I have checked the dell website, but the downloads dont really have good descriptions.

thx in advance

 

[Mich]

Look at Dell's OpenManage product. You install it on each server to monitor the hardware and you can install IT Assistant on your PC to create a central repository of the data collected. Works pretty good. OM works with any Dell product, not just servers.

-If it ain't broke, break it and make it better.

 

[sab4you]

cool, got the open manage software working.

setup snmp and email notification, but I just cant seem to get it to notify for any disk errors? It will show up in IT Assistant alerts, but doesnt want to email me. Hrmmm

 

[NickFerrar]

I always found it a nightmare to get OpenManage working reliably for central logging and alerting. Personally I'm just waiting for sign-off for a MOM2005 install and will use the Dell management packs instead.