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POST /nodes/{uuid}/MPFAData

Use this method to collect memory-failure-prediction analytics data for a specific ThinkSystem or ThinkAgile server.

Note
  • This REST API is not supported for AMD-based ThinkSystem or ThinkAgile servers.
  • This REST API requires Lenovo XClarity Administrator v4.1.0 or later.

A job is created to complete this request.

A successful response code indicates that the job was successfully transmitted and accepted by the management server. It does not indicate that the operation that is associated with the job was successful. If a job was not successfully started, refer to the response code and response body for details.

Authentication

Authentication with username and password is required.

Request URL

POST https://{management_server_IP}/nodes/{uuid}/MPFAData

where {uuid} is the UUID of the server. To obtain the server UUIDs, use GET /nodes.

Query parameters

None

Request body

AttributesRequired / OptionalTypeDescription
actionRequiredStringThis value is always collectMPFAData.
The following example collects memory failure prediction analytics data.
{
"action": "collectMPFAData"
}

Response codes

CodeDescriptionComments
202AcceptedThe request has been accepted for processing, but the processing has not yet completed. The request might or might not be acted upon, depending on the results of the processing.
400Bad RequestA query parameter or request attribute is missing or not valid, or the operation is not supported. A descriptive error message is returned in the response body.
401UnauthorizedThe user cannot be authenticated. Authentication has not been provided or has failed. A descriptive error message is returned in the response body.
403ForbiddenThe orchestrator server was prevented from fulfilling the request. A descriptive error message is returned in the response body. Ensure that you have privileges to perform the request.

For XClarity Administrator advanced functions, ensure that you have active licenses for each managed server that supports the advanced functions.

404Not foundA specified resource cannot be found. A descriptive error message is returned in the response body.
409ConflictThere is a conflict with the current state of the resource. A descriptive error message is returned in the response body.
500Internal Server ErrorAn internal error occurred. A descriptive error message is returned in the response body.

Response header

This method starts a job that runs in the background to perform the operation. The response header includes a URI in the form /tasks/{task_id} (for example, /tasks/12) that represents the job that is created to perform this request. You can use GET /tasks/{job_list} to monitor the status and progress of the job. If a job was not successfully started, refer to the response code and response body for details.

Response body

AttributesTypeDescription
resultStringResults of the request. This can be one of the following values.
  • success. The request completed successfully.
  • failed. The request failed. A descriptive error message was returned.
  • warning. The request completed with a warning. A descriptive error message was returned.
messagesArray of objectsInformation about one or more messages
 idStringMessage identifier of a returned message
 textStringMessage text associated with the message identifier
 explanationStringAdditional information to clarify the reason for the message
 recoveryArray of objectsRecovery information
  textStringUser actions that can be taken to recover from the event
  URLStringLink to the help system for more information, if available