OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter

Configuring Events And Alarms [Wizard]

Configure events and alarms using the Configuration Wizard or from the Dell Management Center, Settings option for Events and Alarms.

NOTE: On hosts prior to Dell PowerEdge 12th generation servers, this feature requires that the virtual appliance is configured as a trap destination in OMSA to display host events in vCenter.
To configure events and alarms:
  1. In the Configuration Wizard, under Event Posting Levels, select one of the following:

    • Do not post any events - Block hardware events.
    • Post All Events - Post all hardware events.
    • Post only Critical and Warning Events - Post only critical or warning level hardware events.
    • Post only Virtualization-Related Critical and Warning Events - Post only virtualization-related critical and warning events; this is the default event posting level.
  2. To enable all hardware alarms and events, select the Enable Alarms for Dell Hosts check box.

    NOTE: Dell hosts that have alarms enabled respond to critical events by entering maintenance mode.
  3. In the dialog box that displays, click Continue to accept this change, or click Cancel.

    NOTE: This step is only seen if Enable Alarms For Dell Hosts is selected.
  4. To restore the default vCenter alarm settings for all managed Dell servers, click Restore Default Alarms.

    It may take up to a minute before the change takes effect.
  5. To continue the wizard, click Save and Continue.