Adding and editing a Temperature Monitor

The Temperature Monitor checks select Cisco switches/routers, Dell servers, HP ProCurve switches/routers, and Ravica temperature probes to see that they return a value that signals they are in an up state. The monitor first checks to see if a device is a Cisco, Dell, HP, or Ravica device, then checks any enabled temperature monitor devices. If a temperature probe is disabled, the monitor ignores it; if a temperature probe does not return a value of 1 - Normal (for Cisco switches/routers), 3 - OK (for Dell server devices), 4 - Good (for HP ProCurve switches and routers), 2 - OK (for HP ProLiant servers), or 2 - normal (for Ravica temperature probes) the monitor is considered down.

This monitor is pre-configured and exists in the Active Monitor Library upon installation of WhatsUp Gold. Unlike many pre-configured active monitors, the Temperature Monitor's default configuration cannot be modified. However, you can modify the monitor name and description, as well as the SNMP timeout and number of retries used while attempting to connect to devices.

To add or edit a temperature monitor:

1. Click the Admin tab, then click Monitor Library. The Monitor Library dialog appears.
2. Click the Active tab. The Active Monitor list appears.
3. Click New and select Temperature Monitor to create a new temperature monitor. Click OK.
   - or -
   Select the temperature monitor you want to change from the list of current monitors, and then click Edit.
4. Type or select the appropriate information in the following fields.
   • Name. Type a name for the active monitor. This name displays in the Active Monitor Library.
   • Description. Type a short description for the monitor. This description displays next to the monitor in the Active Monitor Library.

   Tip: Click Advanced to set the SNMP timeout and number of retries.

5. Click OK to save changes.

After configuring an active monitor in the Active Monitor Library, add the monitor to devices.

See Also Using Active Monitors Active Monitors overview About the Active Monitor Library Selecting an Active Monitor Type Configuring Active Monitors Adding and editing a WAP Radio Monitor Using Premium Active Monitors