I can't ping idrac from my nagios server

[MGPS]

Hi,

I am having a major problem with my Nagios server.
It is impossible to ping the iDrac, the server only responds after several minutes.
However, if I ping a Windows or Linux server, it is OK.
Do you know where the problem could be coming from?

Thanks in advance

[bbahn]

Hello MGPS,

There are many reasons why your server might be taking a long time to ping your iDrac server. For example:

1. Your network configuration: the difference in network configuration could affect your ping time between servers, though a difference of several minutes is highly unusual
2. Your iDrac's network configuration is incorrect: If you have an incorrect gateway or DNS setting, it can lead to delays.
3. You need to update your iDrac server's firmware: If your firmware is outdated, this can lead to many issues.
4. Resource constraints: If your iDrac server is handling many requests, it could lead to delays in its responses.
5. Power saving mode: If your server is in power saving mode or standby mode it may affect the responsiveness of your server.
6. Network failure: if something is wrong with your network, it could cause delays or failures in network transmission
7. Firewall/Security settings: it's possible that traffic from an iDrac server is being handled differently, but a difference of several minutes seems unlikely to me.