HPE Compute

Monitor HPE Compute Blade and Rack Server

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Data Collection Setup

Metrics are collected via HPE iLO REST API.

Network Requirements

Port: 443 (TCP) for connection to the HPE iLO REST API.

Least Privileged User

The least-privileged iLO user account must be assigned the Login privilege.

Creating the LPU via the iLo GUI

  1. Log in to your HPE iLO 5 console as an administrator, then navigate to Administration -> User Administration, and select New.
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  1. In the window that appears, enter your username and password information, and ensure the Login User Privilege is selected.
  2. Click Add User to save your settings.
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Creating the LPU User Via CLI

To create your iLO user with "Login" User Privileges from the command-line interface:

Log in to your iLO as an administrator.
Run the following commands:

create /map1/accounts1 username=<username> password=<password>

Supported Versions

  • HPE ProLiant Servers: Gen 8, 9, or 10 (Blade or Rack)
  • iLO 4 with firmware 2.0+
  • iLO 5 with firmware 1.20+required connection method for rack server environments.

Connection Parameters

NameRequired?Description
HostRequirediLO hostname (or IP address), comma-separated list of hosts, or host IP range written in CIDR notation.
PortThe port for communication to the HP Compute chassis or rack server.
UsernameRequired
PasswordRequired
SSL ConfigurationThe SSL mode to use when connecting to the target. Can be configured to not use SSL (No SSL), use SSL but do not verify the target's certificate (No Verify), and use SSL and verify the target's certificate (Verify).
Connection Timeout (seconds)The number of seconds to allow for connecting to the target.

Metrics

Blade

NameDescription
Asset TagA user-definable tag that is used to track this system for inventory or other client purposes.
BIOS VersionThe BIOS Version of the System.
HealthThe Health of the System.
ManufacturerThe Manufacturer of the System.
Memory HealthThis represents the health state of the memory in the absence of its dependent resources.
ModelThe Model of the System.
Network Adapter Health Critical (%)The Network Adapter Health Critical of the System.
Network Adapter Health OK (%)The Network Adapter Health OK of the System.
Network Adapter Health Warning (%)The Network Adapter Health Warning of the System.
Platform Definition Firmware VersionThe Platform Definition Firmware Version of the System.
Power Capacity (Watts)The Power Capacity of the System.
Power Management Controller Boot Loader Firmware VersionThe Power Management Controller Bootloader Firmware Version of the System.
Power Management Controller Firmware VersionThe Power Management Controller Firmware Version of the System.
Power StateThe Power State of the System.
Processor CountThe Processor Count of the System.
Processor HealthThe Processor Health of the System.
Processor ModelThe Processor Model of the System.
SAS PLD Firmware VersionThe SAS PLD Firmware Version of the System.
Serial NumberThe Serial Number of the System.
SKUThe SKU of the System.
SPS Firmware VersionThe SPS Firmware Version of the System.
StateThe State of the System.
System PLD Firmware VersionThe System PLD Firmware Version of the System.
Total Memory (Gigabytes)The Total Memory of the System.
UUIDThe UUID of the System.

Chassis

NameDescription
Asset TagThe Asset Tag of the Chassis.
Average CPU Temperature (Celsius)The Average CPU Temperature of the Chassis.
Average Memory Temperature (Celsius)The Average Memory Temperature of the Chassis.
Average Power Consumed (Watts)The Average Power Consumed of the Chassis.
Bay NumberThe Bay Number of the Chassis.
Bays Consumed HeightThe Bays Consumed Height of the Chassis.
Bays Consumed WidthThe Bays Consumed Width of the Chassis.
Fans Health Critical (%)The Fans Health Critical of the Chassis.
Fans Health OK (%)The Fans Health OK of the Chassis.
Fans Health Warning (%)The Fans Health Warning of the Chassis.
HealthThe Health of the Chassis.
ManufacturerThe Manufacturer of the Chassis.
Maximum CPU Temperature (Celsius)The Maximum CPU Temperature of the Chassis.
Maximum Memory Temperature (Celsius)The Maximum Memory Temperature of the Chassis.
Maximum Power Consumed (Watts)The Maximum Power Consumed of the Chassis.
Minimum Power Consumed (Watts)The Minimum Power Consumed of the Chassis.
ModelThe Model of the Chassis.
NameThe name of the chassis.
Platform Definition Firmware VersionThe Platform Definition Firmware Version of the Chassis.
Power Capacity (Watts)The Power Capacity of the Chassis.
Power Consumed (Watts)The Power Consumed of the Chassis.
Power LimitThe Power (Watts) limit (also known as Power Cap). Set to null to disable the power cap.
Power Management Controller Boot Loader Firmware VersionThe Power Management Controller Boot Loader Firmware Version of the Chassis.
Power Management Controller Firmware VersionThe Power Management Controller Firmware Version of the Chassis.
Power Management Hardware FamilyThe Power Management Hardware Family of the Chassis.
Power Metrics Interval (Minutes)The Power Metrics Interval of the Chassis.
Power Supply Health Critical (%)The Power Supply Health Critical of the Chassis.
Power Supply Health OK (%)The Power Supply Health OK of the Chassis.
Power Supply Health Warning (%)The Power Supply Health Warning of the Chassis.
Rack Part NumberThe chassis rack part number.
Rack Product DescriptionThe chassis rack product description.
SAS PLD Firmware VersionThe SAS PLD Firmware Version of the Chassis.
Serial NumberThe Serial Number of the Chassis.
SKUThe SKU of the Chassis.
SPS Firmware VersionThe SPS Firmware Version of the Chassis.
StateThe State of the Chassis.
System PLD Firmware VersionThe System PLD Firmware Version of the Chassis.
TypeThe Type of the Chassis.
U HeightThe chassis rack U height.
U LocationThe chassis rack U location.
U PositionThe chassis U position in the rack.
UUIDThe chassis UUID.

Enclosure

NameDescription
NameThe Name of the Enclosure.
UUIDThe UUID of the Enclosure.

Fan

NameDescription
Chassis Serial NumberThe Chassis Serial Number of the Fan.
Current ReadingThe current speed of the fan.
Current Speed (Rotations per Minute)The Current Speed of the Fan.
Current UnitsUnits for the CurrentReading.
Current UtilizationThe current utilization (percent of max speed) of the fan.
HealthThe Health of the Fan.
LocationThe Location of the Fan.
NameThe Name of the Fan.
StateThe State of the Fan.

Network Adapter

NameDescription
Bad Receives (Frames)The Bad Receives of the Network Adapter.
Bad Transmits (Frames)The Bad Transmits of the Network Adapter.
Chassis Serial NumberThe Chassis Serial Number of the Network Adapter.
Firmware VersionThe Firmware Version of the Network Adapter.
Good Receives (Frames)The Good Receives of the Network Adapter.
Good Transmits (Frames)The Good Transmits of the Network Adapter.
HealthThe Health of the Network Adapter.
Part NumberThe Part Number of the Network Adapter.
Port Health Critical (%)The Port Health Critical of the Network Adapter.
Port Health OK (%)The Port Health OK of the Network Adapter.
Port Health Warning (%)The Port Health Warning of the Network Adapter.
Serial NumberThe Serial Number of the Network Adapter.
StateThe State of the Network Adapter.

Port

NameDescription
Bad Receives (Frames)The Bad Receives of the Port.
Bad Transmits (Frames)The Bad Transmits of the Port.
Full DuplexThe Full Duplex of the Port.
Good Receives (Frames)The Good Receives of the Port.
Good Transmits (Frames)The Good Transmits of the Port.
HealthThe Health of the Port.
IPv4 AddressThe IPv4 Address of the Port.
IPv6 AddressThis is the IPv6 Address.
MAC AddressThe MAC Address of the Port.
Network Adapter Serial NumberThe Network Adapter Serial Number of the Port.
Speed (Megabytes per Second)The Speed of the Port.
StateThe State of the Port.

Power Supply

NameDescription
Average Power Output (Watts)The Average Power Output of the Power Supply.
Bay NumberThe Bay Number of the Power Supply.
Chassis Serial NumberThe Chassis Serial Number of the Power Supply.
Firmware VersionThe Firmware Version of the Power Supply.
HealthThe Health of the Power Supply.
Hotplug CapableThe Hotplug Capable of the Power Supply.
ModelThe Model of the Power Supply.
Power Capacity (Watts)The Capacity of the Power Supply.
Serial NumberThe Serial Number of the Power Supply.
Spare Part NumberThe part number for this Power Supply
StateThe State of the Power Supply.
TypeThe Type of the Power Supply.

Rack

NameDescription
Asset TagThe Asset Tag of the Rack.
Average CPU Temperature (Celsius)The Average CPU Temperature of the Rack.
Average Memory Temperature (Celsius)The Average Memory Temperature of the Rack.
Average Power Consumed (Watts)The Average Power Consumed of the Rack.
Bay NumberThe Bay Number of the Rack.
Bays Consumed HeightThe Bays Consumed Height of the Rack.
Bays Consumed WidthThe Bays Consumed Width of the Rack.
BIOS VersionThe BIOS Version of the Rack.
Fans Health Critical (%)The Fans Health Critical of the Rack.
Fans Health OK (%)The Fans Health OK of the Rack.
Fans Health Warning (%)The Fans Health Warning of the Rack.
HealthThe Health of the Rack.
ManufacturerThe Manufacturer of the Rack.
Maximum CPU Temperature (Celsius)The Maximum CPU Temperature of the Rack.
Maximum Memory Temperature (Celsius)The Maximum Memory Temperature of the Rack.
Maximum Power Consumed (Watts)The Maximum Power Consumed of the Rack.
Memory HealthThis represents the health state of the memory in the absence of its dependent resources.
Minimum Power Consumed (Watts)The Minimum Power Consumed of the Rack.
ModelThe Model of the Rack.
Network Adapter Health Critical (%)The Network Adapter Health Critical of the Rack.
Network Adapter Health OK (%)The Network Adapter Health OK of the Rack.
Network Adapter Health Warning (%)The Network Adapter Health Warning of the Rack.
Platform Definition Firmware VersionThe Platform Definition Firmware Version of the Rack.
Power Capacity (Watts)The Power Capacity of the Rack.
Power Consumed (Watts)The Power Consumed of the Rack.
Power Management Controller Boot Loader Firmware VersionThe Power Management Controller Boot Loader Firmware Version of the Rack.
Power Management Controller Firmware VersionThe Power Management Controller Firmware Version of the Rack.
Power Management Hardware FamilyThe Power Management Hardware Family of the Rack.
Power Metrics Interval (Minutes)The Power Metrics Interval of the Rack.
Power StateThe Power State of the Rack.
Power Supply Health Critical (%)The Power Supply Health Critical of the Rack.
Power Supply Health OK (%)The Power Supply Health OK of the Rack.
Power Supply Health Warning (%)The Power Supply Health Warning of the Rack.
Processor CountThe Processor Count of the Rack.
Processor HealthThe Processor Health of the Rack.
Processor ModelThe Processor Model of the Rack.
SAS PLD Firmware VersionThe SAS PLD Firmware Version of the Rack.
Serial NumberThe Serial Number of the Rack.
SKUThe SKU of the Rack.
SPS Firmware VersionThe SPS Firmware Version of the Rack.
StateThe State of the Rack.
System PLD Firmware VersionThe System PLD Firmware Version of the Rack.
Total Memory (Gigabytes)The Total Memory of the Rack.
TypeThe Type of the Rack.

System

NameDescription
Asset TagA user-definable tag that is used to track this system for inventory or other client purposes.
BIOS VersionThe BIOS Version of the System.
HealthThe Health of the System.
ManufacturerThe Manufacturer of the System.
Memory HealthThis represents the health state of the memory in the absence of its dependent resources.
ModelThe Model of the System.
Network Adapter Health Critical (%)The Network Adapter Health Critical of the System.
Network Adapter Health OK (%)The Network Adapter Health OK of the System.
Network Adapter Health Warning (%)The Network Adapter Health Warning of the System.
Platform Definition Firmware VersionThe Platform Definition Firmware Version of the System.
Power Capacity (Watts)The Power Capacity of the System.
Power Management Controller Boot Loader Firmware VersionThe Power Management Controller Bootloader Firmware Version of the System.
Power Management Controller Firmware VersionThe Power Management Controller Firmware Version of the System.
Power StateThe Power State of the System.
Processor CountThe Processor Count of the System.
Processor HealthThe Processor Health of the System.
Processor ModelThe Processor Model of the System.
SAS PLD Firmware VersionThe SAS PLD Firmware Version of the System.
Serial NumberThe Serial Number of the System.
SKUThe SKU of the System.
SPS Firmware VersionThe SPS Firmware Version of the System.
StateThe State of the System.
System PLD Firmware VersionThe System PLD Firmware Version of the System.
Total Memory (Gigabytes)The Total Memory of the System.
UUIDThe UUID of the System.