Introduction

Dell Unity XT is a series of mid-range storage systems designed by Dell Technologies, optimized for modern data centers and hybrid cloud environments. Unity XT systems offer a blend of performance, simplicity, and scalability, making them suitable for various workloads, including databases, virtual machines, and file-based applications. It provides unified storage services, combining both block storage (for applications that require direct access to storage volumes) and file storage (for sharing files across a network). Essentially, it is a versatile storage solution that can handle various workloads in data centers, making it easier for organizations to manage their data efficiently.

Key Benefits

  • It discovers the Dell Unity XT components. The components include System, DPE,Host, Storage Pool, Replication Session, Disk, Fan, PowerSupply, StorageProcessor,Storage Resource, SSD, Battery, IO Module, Ethernet Port, SAS Port, FC Port.
  • Publishes relationships between resources to have a topological view and ease of maintenance.
  • Provides metrics related to job scheduling time and status, etc.
  • Concerned alerts will be generated for each metric to notify the administrator regarding the issue with the resource.

Supported Target Version

Supported Target Version
Unity 480F

Hierarchy of Dell Unity XT Resource

Dell Unity XT System
        Dell Unity XT DPE
                  Dell Unity XT Disk
                  Dell Unity XT Fan
                  Dell Unity XT PowerSupply
                  Dell Unity XT Storage Processor
                          Dell Unity XT SSD
                          Dell Unity XT Battery
                          Dell Unity XT IO Module
                                    Dell Unity XT Ethernet Port
                                    Dell Unity XT FC Port
                                    Dell Unity XT Sas Port
        Dell Unity XT Storage Pool
                      Dell Unity XT Storage Resource
        Dell Unity XT Host
                      Dell Unity XT DataStore
        Dell Unity XT Replication Session

Integration Version History

Application VersionBug fixes / Enhancements
1.1.0
  • Added code support for Get Target Response command for each native type.
  • On demand latest snapshot support and Activity logger changes.
  • Resource Type change from Server to Other for the replication session native Type
1.0.0Initial application Discovery and Monitoring Implementations.

References

Dell Unity™ Family Unisphere® Management REST API Programmer’s Guide

Dell Unity REST API Documentation