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check_switch_module

Rating
6 votes
Favoured:
1
Current Version
0.10
Last Release Date
2013-01-29
Compatible With
  • Nagios 3.x
License
GPL
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check_switch_module
Check that modules are in an ok state. Say exactly which module is in non-ok state otherwise. Tested on Cisco Nexus 7000 series switches.
Uses ENTITY-MIB and CISCO-ENTITY-FRU-CONTROL-MIB.
Only bash and snmpwalk or snmpbulkwalk are required.

EXAMPLE OUTPUT

CRITICAL: poweredDown-->'10 Gbps Ethernet XL Module'-->'LinecardSlot-10'-->'Nexus7000 C7010 (10 Slot) Chassis'.

OK: 7 modules are ok.

USAGE

$ ./check_switch_module -h

check_switch_module - Switch Module checker.

Usage: check_switch_module [-h] [-l] [-c SECRET]

-h : Display this help text.
-v : Display the version of this script.
-l : List hardware.
-C SECRET : Community string.

Check that modules are in OK state.

Examples

List device hardware info:
check_switch_module -l -C secret 1.2.3.4

Check modules are in OK state:
check_switch_module -C secret 1.2.3.4

Reviews (3)
bynishith, November 14, 2022
This Nagios Plug-In is working properly.
===========================
Below is my commands.cfg file.

define command{
command_name check_cisco_module
command_line $USER1$/check_switch_module -C example123 $HOSTADDRESS$
}
===========================
example123 is my community name
===========================

===========================
Below is my cisco.cfg file configuration

define service {
use generic-service
host_name Cisco2960_1
service_description Check Switch Modules
check_command check_cisco_module
check_interval 60
retry_interval 1
}
===========================

That's it.
bypacketguy, March 6, 2014
Thanks a lot, i can now monitor my modules!
Looks like its working fine but havent had the change to test it when unplugging a blade.
byjester805, February 28, 2013
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Very nice plugin.

I am using Nagios Core 3.4.4. I have this plugin checking all of my Cisco 2801 routers.