Linux net-snmp memory usage shows Memory used + Cached memory
Hi All -- Running Net-SNMP 5.4.1 on a wide range of Solaris and Linux boxes /w NPM 9.1 SP5 monitoring a range of params. The problem is with the "Physical memory" monitoring. Linux MemFree includes...
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Cisco 3850 reporting incorrect temperatures
Hi!! I have two stacks of Cisco 3850's and both of them are reporting that the temperature is around 4 degrees Celsius. I have had both Solarwinds Support and Cisco Support look at this. We did a...
View ArticleHow to monitor Checkpoint firewall
I use solarwinds NPM9.5 could see cpu,memory,volumes,interface,but I could not see any about Checkpoint value.If I open both snmp of splat and cp,but I only can monitor port 161,when i add node with...
View ArticleConfiguring SNMPv3
In case anyone is trying to get SNMPv3 working, I created a tutorial for our engineers and thought I would post the link for people here. https://packetpros.com/netmon/SNMPv3_Orion.html [updated link]
View ArticleTransmit Discards; But Router Stats Show No Errors
Our Internet Cisco router is showing no interface errors, but Orion is showing interface transmit discard errors in the thousands. Shouldn't the counts match?
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Cisco 3850 reporting incorrect temperatures
Hi!! I have two stacks of Cisco 3850's and both of them are reporting that the temperature is around 4 degrees Celsius. I have had both Solarwinds Support and Cisco Support look at this. We did a...
View ArticleHow to monitor Checkpoint firewall
I use solarwinds NPM9.5 could see cpu,memory,volumes,interface,but I could not see any about Checkpoint value.If I open both snmp of splat and cp,but I only can monitor port 161,when i add node with...
View ArticleWhat's SNMPv3 Context?
I am planning to add some Cisco switches later today on NPM 9.5 I was wondering what's the SNMPv3 context section about? I know you can leave it blank.... I hope but I was wondering if I had to fill...
View ArticleHow to Import Enterprise MIB File?
What is the procedure for adding an enterprise MIB into Orion?I need to monitor a device whose enterprise mib is not included in Orion 8.0.113, and I can't find any instructions for adding a mib.Thanks.
View ArticleSNMP vs WMI polling - pros and cons
I'm pulling together a (semi-comprehensive) comparison of the impact of monitoring via WMI versus SNMP. The upshot for those who are impatient: WMI monitoring (whether WMI polling or WMI via SAM) has a...
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How To Monitor Windows Disk I/O
I see a lot of questions regrading monitoring Windows Disk I/O so I figured I would quickly highlight two different ways I have been able to accomplish this. The first way utilizes SNMP Informant...
View ArticleHow to monitor Checkpoint firewall
I use solarwinds NPM9.5 could see cpu,memory,volumes,interface,but I could not see any about Checkpoint value.If I open both snmp of splat and cp,but I only can monitor port 161,when i add node with...
View ArticleWhat's SNMPv3 Context?
I am planning to add some Cisco switches later today on NPM 9.5 I was wondering what's the SNMPv3 context section about? I know you can leave it blank.... I hope but I was wondering if I had to fill...
View ArticleSNMP vs WMI polling - pros and cons
I'm pulling together a (semi-comprehensive) comparison of the impact of monitoring via WMI versus SNMP. The upshot for those who are impatient: WMI monitoring (whether WMI polling or WMI via SAM) has a...
View ArticleLinux net-snmp memory usage shows Memory used + Cached memory
Hi All -- Running Net-SNMP 5.4.1 on a wide range of Solaris and Linux boxes /w NPM 9.1 SP5 monitoring a range of params. The problem is with the "Physical memory" monitoring. Linux MemFree includes...
View ArticleThe Big Fun F5 Brainstorm
Do you have ideas on how SolarWinds can give you better data on your F5 devices? Then we want you to join us for a 90 minute virtual focus group (two dates and times to choose from below). In this...
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10.4 hardware health monitoring - anybody know what a bias current sensor is?
Hi all, I think this may fall under "be careful what you wish for" but here goes. I've just upgraded to NPM 10.4 and have found some "interesting" things with the hardware health monitoring: Does...
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Cisco 3850 reporting incorrect temperatures
Hi!! I have two stacks of Cisco 3850's and both of them are reporting that the temperature is around 4 degrees Celsius. I have had both Solarwinds Support and Cisco Support look at this. We did a...
View ArticleWhat's SNMPv3 Context?
I am planning to add some Cisco switches later today on NPM 9.5 I was wondering what's the SNMPv3 context section about? I know you can leave it blank.... I hope but I was wondering if I had to fill...
View ArticleLinux net-snmp memory usage shows Memory used + Cached memory
Hi All -- Running Net-SNMP 5.4.1 on a wide range of Solaris and Linux boxes /w NPM 9.1 SP5 monitoring a range of params. The problem is with the "Physical memory" monitoring. Linux MemFree includes...
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