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RAID monitor

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One of my clients recently had a RAID failure. We discovered it in time to lose a second drive, and thus the entire system. I happened to be in front of the server for another issue and noticed the message on the front of the machine. I ordered the replacement drive, but before we could make the replacement, the second drive failed.

I really need a RAID monitor. One that will alert me via email when there is a problem.

Any suggestions?

Thanks

thedslguy

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Dr. Klahn:

The server is a Dell Power Edge R720. The Raid Controller is a PERC H710 Mini.

I checked with our vendor and htey won't offer any assistance (out of their scope (??) even though we pay quite a bit per mointh for their "Maintenance" plan. I'll check with Dell to see how to set up monitoring.

David:

I quite agree a spare onsite is appropriate and I have already done that. I'm looking for something that will alert me when there is an issue. The server is in a cabinet and not physically observed regularly. As I said above, I'll check with Dell Support about how to set up monitoring.

I'll keep the case open in case Dell support not my favorite experience) is lacking. And I'll report the results once I have them.

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Did you get this sorted? All you have to do is install OMSA, there is a version for each OS. If you use OpenManage Essentials it can email you (far better than using Powershell to monitor the event log).

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Hello Experts

Much to my dismay, I no longer work for that client, so this is no longer an issue for me.

I'll split the points among all of you.

Thanks

thedslguy

thedslguy

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Well, I THOUGHT I was going to split the points. But it seems E-E has changed things up. I don't see how to split points. It only allows me to choose one answer.

I'm going to leave it open and wait for a monitor to summon me.

tdg

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Hi thedslguy,

If you post here what split you want, it will help, either a mod or one of us can then close it when it times out.

Thanks,

Alan.

thedslguy

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Well, it seems that EE changed things and now I can offer points to all contributors.

Thank you all for you posts.

thedslguy