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SRM: Enable a Dell PowerMax (Onboard Provider) array

Dell PowerMax (Onboard Provider) storage arrays are monitored through a RESTful onboard API.

First published date

5/22/2026 3:07 PM

Last published date

5/22/2026 3:07 PM

Overview

This article provides information on enabling Dell PowerMax (Onboard Provider) storage arrays so they can be monitored with SolarWinds Storage Resource Monitor (SRM). Monitoring is performed through a RESTful onboard API.

This article should be used in conjunction with the Add your storage arrays for monitoring with SRM topic in the Success Center documentation.

For further information, see the documentation that came with your Dell PowerMax array, visit the Dell PowerMax support site or contact your vendor.

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Storage Resource Monitor

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The array requires firmware version 8.7.0 or higher.

Ensure you have the following information:

  • IP address or hostname for the array 

  • Credential name 

  • Array API username 

  • Array API password 

  • Array API port – HTTPS 8443