Description

This connector enables the monitoring of HBA cards on all Linux systems through the multipath utility.

Connector file name: MS_HW_LinuxMultipath.hdf

Target

Typical platform: Any system with multipath

Operating system: Linux

Prerequisites

Leverages: Linux multipath utility

Technology and protocols: System Commands

This connector requires advanced privileges on the managed host for the command below:

• multipath

This connector therefore needs to run as root or you need to configure a privilege-escalation mechanism like sudo on the managed host to allow the monitoring account to run the command listed above.

Sample of /etc/sudoers to allow the above command to be run as root by the patrol account:

patrol ALL=(root) NOPASSWD: multipath

Connector Activation Criteria

The Linux - Multipath connector will be automatically activated, and its status will be reported as OK if all the below criteria are met:

• Operating System is Linux
• The command below succeeds on the monitored host
  • Command: multipath -l
  • Output contains: \(^\\_\)\|\(^\`\-\+\-\) (regex)