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Problem report
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Resolution: Duplicate
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Trivial
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None
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7.0.17
Environment
- Zabbix Version: 7.0.17
- OS: Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
- Deployment: VMs
- Database: PostgreSQL
- Frontend Browser: Microsoft Edge - Version 139.0.3405.125
When an IPMI-monitored host encounters connectivity (switch side) or authentication issues (e.g., firewall blocks the port, credentials change), the IPMI interface in the Zabbix GUI does not turn red (checked by zabbix[host,ipmi,available] item).
However, Zabbix server logs show IPMI errors such as:
IPMI host: [16777411] Unknown error 16777411
This creates a false impression that monitoring is working, while it is actually failing.
Steps to Reproduce
- Configure an IPMI interface for a monitored host with valid credentials.
- Confirm that IPMI checks are working correctly.
- Introduce a connectivity issue, for example:
- Block the IPMI port on a firewall after successful monitoring.
- Or shut down the switch port via CLI.
- Wait for the next IPMI check cycle.
Result
- The IPMI interface in the Zabbix GUI remains green.
- Zabbix server logs show:
IPMI host: [16777411] Unknown error 16777411 - No visual indication in the frontend that IPMI monitoring is failing.
Expected Behavior
- The IPMI interface in the GUI should turn red (DOWN) after the configured number of retries/timeouts, similar to what happens when the IPMI cable is physically disconnected.
Additional Information
- Works as expected if the IPMI cable is unplugged (interface turns red).
- Issue occurs only when the failure is due to firewall, switch port shutdown, or credential changes.
- is duplicated by
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ZBX-24476 IPMI error message turns into item value
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- Manual Test Failed
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