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Adding Cisco FC Switch (DCNM) probe

The Cisco FC Switch (DCNM) probe collects data from the Cisco Data Center Network Manager using one of the following methods:

  • REST API: To collect data from DCNM v11.0 or later by using only the HTTPS protocol.
  • Web Services: To collect data from DCNM version earlier than v11.0 using the HTTP and HTTPS protocols.
Note
  • If the Cisco DCNM version is upgraded from 10.x (or earlier) to 11.x for an existing probe, the Cisco DCNM probe stops collecting data. You must add the probe again using the REST API data collection method.
  • Do not use both the Cisco FC Switch (DCNM) and Cisco FC Switch (CLI) probe to collect data for the same switch.
  • Cisco DCNM REST API collects the data for the FC port that is part of a port channel or connected to an end device (host or storage).

Before you begin

  • REST API: To collect data from DCNM by running REST APIs, a DCNM user with “Network-operator” role is required.
    NoteThe REST API data collection method only supports the HTTPS protocol.
  • Web Services: To collect data from DCNM by using the Web services, a user with access to the DCNM client is required.

Procedure

  1. From the Analyzer probe server home page, click Add Probe.

  2. In the Add Probe window, from the Probes drop-down list, select Cisco FC Switch (DCNM).

  3. In the Add Cisco FC Switch (DCNM) Probe window, select one of the following Data Collection Methods and then click Next:

    • REST API: Use this option to collect data from the Cisco switches with DCNM v11.0 or later.
      1. Enter the following details:
        • IP Address: IP address of DCNM.
        • Username and password for DCNM. The user must have access to the DCNM web client.
      2. In the Validation window, click Next.
      3. In the Choose switches for data collection window, select the switch that you want to monitor.
        NoteWhen a new switch is added to the Cisco Data Center Network Manager, the probe begins collecting data automatically. To override this setting, clear Include Switches that are added in the future.
    • Web Services: Use this option to collect data from Cisco switches with DCNM versions earlier than v11.0.
      1. Enter the follwing details:
        • IP Address: IP address of DCNM.
        • Protocol : Select HTTP or HTTPS.

          The default ports are:

          80 - HTTP

          443 - HTTPS

        • Port: The port number used to access web service on the DCNM server.
          Note In some environments, the port number is optional.
        • Username and password of DCNM. The user must have access to the DCNM web client.
      2. In the Validation window, click Next.
      3. In the Choose switches for data collection window, select the switch that you want to monitor.
        NoteWhen a new switch is added to the Cisco Data Center Network Manager, the probe begins collecting data automatically. To override this setting, clear Include Switches that are added in the future.

        You can also add the switches using the Import CSV option, which allows you to add a subset of switches that you want to monitor. For example, if you want to monitor 60 out of 100 switches, you can specify these switches in the CSV file and import it to the probe.

        1. Select Select switches for data collection using csv file import.

          The CSV file requires a specific format. Download a sample file by clicking the Export option.

        2. Edit the CSV file details based on your requirements. You can add only those switches that you want to monitor, or type No for each switch that you do not want to monitor.
        3. To load the CSV file, click Import. The imported switches are listed in Select switches for data collection.
        4. To track the status of the switches in the Uploaded Switch CSV Record Status window, click Details. For more information, see Viewing the host CSV file import status.
  4. Click Next, and then click OK.

  5. In the Status window, under Action, click Start to begin collecting data.