Cannot get Dell Storage Manager Data Collector working
Our previous installation of Storage Manager Client and Data Collector crashed, due to the hard drive being constantly filled with dozens of mdmp files. I deleted them, and they just kept regenerating.
I could not troubleshoot much, as the hard drive would keep filling up with these files, so I thought it best to reinstall from scratch.
I created a new VM, Windows Server 2019. Firewall currently disabled
I accidentally installed the DSM Client first, but then realised it was not the full product.
I then installed SQL Server Express 2019, enabled the TCP/IP protocol as the website mentions. Then I installed the Data Collector.
It seemed to install fine. However, when I try to open the Dell EMC Unisphere Central shortcut on the desktop, it just says:
Problem with Shortcut: The item 'Shortcut.url' that this shortcut refers to has been changed or moved, so this shortcut will no longer work properly. Do you want to delete this shortcut? Yes/No
The only relevant errors in the Event Viewer that I can see are:
Application: EmServiceWrapper.exe Framework Version: v4.0.30319 Description: The process was terminated due to an unhandled exception. Exception Info: System.Exception at EmServiceWrapper.EmService.ThrowException(System.String) at EmServiceWrapper.EmService.ServiceWorkerThread(System.Object) at System.Threading.ExecutionContext.RunInternal(System.Threading.ExecutionContext, System.Threading.ContextCallback, System.Object, Boolean) at System.Threading.ExecutionContext.Run(System.Threading.ExecutionContext, System.Threading.ContextCallback, System.Object, Boolean) at System.Threading.QueueUserWorkItemCallback.System.Threading.IThreadPoolWorkItem.ExecuteWorkItem() at System.Threading.ThreadPoolWorkQueue.Dispatch()
1. Install Windows 2019 Server Standard (Activated and fully patched) - No AV
2. Install SQL Server 2019 Express (default Database)
3. Enable the TCP/IP connection as per Dell doco
4. Install Dell Storage Manager Data Collector 20.1.10.79 as per Dell doco
No errors during any installations.
Clicking on the Dell EMC Unisphere icon on Desktop gives the "The item 'Shortcut.url' that this shortcut refers to has been changed or moved, so this shortcut will no longer work properly" message as mentioned before.
The errors in the Event Viewer are the same as already posted, with this one in the System Log:
Log Name: System Source: Service Control Manager Date: 23/01/2023 12:37:34 PM Event ID: 7031 Task Category: None Level: Error Keywords: Classic User: N/A Computer: Server.Domain.Local Description: The Storage Manager Data Collector service terminated unexpectedly. It has done this 1 time(s). The following corrective action will be taken in 60000 milliseconds: Restart the service. Event Xml: http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">
7031 0 2 0 0 0x8080000000000000
1160
System Server.Domain.Local
Storage Manager Data Collector 1 60000 1 Restart the service 530074006F0072006100670065004D0061006E006100670065007200440061007400610043006F006C006C006500630074006F0072000000
Restarting the server and/or service does not help.
There are log and mdmp files in C:\Program Files\Dell EMC\Storage Manager\msaservice\Java\bin
They are too long to post the content in here though, and I cannot seem to be able to attach the files themselves.
Hi, I just tried to find out about the Storage Manager Data Collector service being terminated unexpectedly. I was looking for similar cases and found that thread. in here Bob mentioned "Is Java installed on the server that the Data Collector is installed on? The Storage Manager Data Collector has an internal Java installed so if there is a second version of Java on the server it may be in conflict with the internal Java. I would suggest to uninstall any versions of Java on the server, and reboot the server. If this is a Virtual Server then take a snapshot of the server before making any changes." https://dell.to/3XQlJMf I'm not an expert but might be related to the necessary dependencies installed such as Java and SQL Server.
I was thinking the same thing. Since my last email, I have tried several other configurations, none of them working:
Attempt 4: Same Issue Server 2019 Std DSM Data Collector 20.1.10.79 with Internal Database
Attempt 5: Same Issue Server 2016 Std DSM Data Collector 20.1.10.79 with Internal Database
Attempt 6: Same Issue Server 2019 Std DSM Data Collector 20.1.2.14 with Internal Database
Attempt 7: Same Issue Server 2019 Std (non-domain) DSM Data Collector 20.1.10.79 with Internal Database
I'm pretty sure it is related to that error I posted about the "JBoss Process has disappeared". I have no idea what that is, or why it would "disappear".
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Posted January 20th, 2023 06:00
Hello TheGreenAnt,
Maybe you have this article but I will provide in case you don't:
Article Number: 000120062
Dell EMC Storage SC and PS - How to install Dell EMC Storage Manager with Data Collector
https://dell.to/3J1tFpA
Did you try a Repair install?
If you did and it didn't help you may uninstall, reboot and install fresh, check results.
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