Using the Fan Monitor

The Fan Monitor checks select Cisco, Dell, and HP device fans and cooling devices, such as active and passive cooling components, to see that they are enabled and return a values that signal they are working properly. The monitor first checks to see if a device is a Dell, Cisco, or HP device, then checks any enabled fans and other cooling devices. If a fan is disabled, the monitor ignores it; if a fan does not return a value of 1 - Normal (for Cisco devices), 3 - OK (for Dell Servers), 1 - Normal (for Dell PowerConnect switches and routers), devices), 4 - OK (for HP ProCurve Servers), 2 - OK (for ProLiant switches and routers) the monitor is considered down.

Note: Not all types of device fans and cooling components may be able to be monitored using the Fan Monitor. Check the make and model of your device fan or cooling component before attempting to monitor.

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

Note: This feature is only available in WhatsUp Gold Premium Edition. To update your license, visit the MyIpswitch portal.

To configure the Fan Monitor:

1. Go to the Active Monitor Library.
   • From the web interface, click GO. The GO menu appears.
   • If the WhatsUp section is not visible, click WhatsUp. The WhatsUp section of the GO menu appears.
   • Select Configure > Active Monitor Library. The Active Monitor Library appears.

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   • From the main menu bar of the console, select Configure > Active Monitor Library. The Active Monitor Library appears.
2. In the Active Monitor Library, do one of the following:
   • Click New, then select Fan Monitor.

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   • Select an existing Fan Monitor, then click Edit. The monitor properties page appears.
3. In the Active Monitor Library, select the Dell/Cisco Fan Monitor, then click Edit. The New/Edit Fan Monitor dialog appears.
4. Enter the appropriate information in the following fields.
   • Name. The name of the monitor as it appears in the Active Monitor Library.
   • Description. The description of the monitor as it appears in the Active Monitor Library.

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

5. Click OK to save changes.

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