Custom Data Collection

[Dennis Kanbier]

Hello,

I'm wondering if it's possible to customize the data collection HP SIM does.

I'm trying to monitor some UPS devices directly with HP-SIM, which actually works quite well after loading the "UPS-MIB" and "CPQPOWER.MIB" files into SIM. Traps are no problem.

I have also added the UPS devices to HP SIM using Manage System Types, but the amount of information in the "System" tab of the UPS in SIM is a bit lacking.

Now I only see the product name, sys. location and some basic network information. I'd like to be able to see the product number and serial numbers too.

I'm now using a custom script to read these values from the UPS using SNMP, but I'd like HP SIM to do that for me and store the data in it's database so I can access the data while running reports and so on.

In short, is it possible to customize the amount and type of data the data collection job collects?

[David Claypool]

HP SIM doesn't "walk the MIB" of devices for data collection and what you're trying to do is outside the scope of HP SIM. Your workaround is probably the best method.

[Dennis Kanbier]

Thank you for your reply, I hope my question was clear enough.

If I understand correctly, SIM can only receive traps from a custom device and not collect user defined data like serial numbers and such?