Hello all!
I've hit a snag trying to test UPS & NetApp integration and I could use some advice...
Our client has a filer connected to two APC SMART-UPS 1500 RM devices which, when fitted with netwok cards, can be monitored by DataONTAP by using SMTP gets (?) from the UPS. I've checked the DOT version and it supports said UPS model. Now, when a critical-low is signaled by UPS - the controller will send out an EMS and initiate a clean shut-down. APC's website also claims that an Autosupport message will be sent. At least that's what it says here and here.
I've followed the instructions and I've set up monitoring on those two IP addresses through ups add and ups enable commands:
Fri Oct 7 11:18:23 CEST [ups.added:notice]: UPS at 10.205.0.XX with community public has been added.
Fri Oct 7 11:18:23 CEST [ups.enabled:notice]: UPS at 10.205.0.XX has been enabled.
Fri Oct 7 11:21:53 CEST [ups.added:notice]: UPS at 10.205.0.YY with community public has been added.
Fri Oct 7 11:21:53 CEST [ups.enabled:notice]: UPS at 10.205.0.YY has been enabled.
ups status command reports that everything is OK and - so far so good. Next, I wanted to test the SMTP mechanism to see whether it really works so I defined NetApp's IP address as a SMTP receiver through APC GUI for the same community and sent out a test SMTP. Nothing. I've tried the same on the 2nd UPS with a 2nd IP address on the filer, still nothing. I've checked the system log, no mention of anything.
Shouldn't the controller log test SMTP or something else? How do I know if monitoring really works, other then waiting for a power failure and a critical-low on UPS to kick in?
Does anyone have any experience with this? NetApp reps? 😃
P.S. Oh, and one other thing...
What happens once the graceful shutdown is completed? Will the system boot automatically when the power is restored or does it have to be done... manually?
Regards,
Igor