SOFTWARE\Fusion-io\io-snmp-win\CurrentVersion

6.Save and exit Regedit.

7.Stop and restart the Windows SNMP service.

You can now monitor your ioDrive using SNMP. By default, the ioDrive agent uses the cpqIODrv.mib in the Program Files\Fusion-io\SNMP folder. (Refer to the Release Notes for further details on the MIB.)

3.6.1 Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI)

WMI is the Microsoft implementation of the Common Information Model (CIM) and Web-Base Enterprise Management (WBEM). WMI support is an optional component. To install it:

1.Click on Start/Control Panel.

2.Click on Add/Remove Programs (Programs and Features in Vista/Server 2008).

3.Click on the Add/Remove Windows Components button.

4.Select Management & Monitoring Tools.

5.Click on the Details button.

6.Check the box labeled WMI Windows Installer Provider.

7.Click OK.

8.Click Next.

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the install.

3.6.1.1 Install WMITools

Next, install the WMITools package:

1.Enter “WMITools” in the Downloads search box at the top of the page at www.microsoft.com/downloads.

2.Download the package to a convenient folder.

3.Click on the package to launch the setup process.

4.Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the install.

3.6.1.2Convert the MIB File

You must now create and register the WMI .MOF version of the SNMP MIB file.

1.Download a copy of the RFC1213-MIB file from an available online resource such as http://www.simpleweb.org. Place it in Program Files\Fusion-io\SNMP.

2.Open a Command Prompt and navigate to this directory.

3.To create the MOF version of the MIB file, type in the command:

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Microsoft DSE4XM2, DSE4XM1 Windows Management Instrumentation WMI, Check the box labeled WMI Windows Installer Provider

DSE4XM1, DSE4XM2 specifications

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