About Lenovo Servers
Lenovo System x servers are equipped with an Integrated Management Module (IMM) to facilitate out-of-band management. Hardware Sentry KM can communicate directly with the IMM via SNMP, with the Lenovo IMM (SNMP) connector.
This monitoring method is also applicable to most M4 and all M5/M6 generation of IBM xSeries servers.
Monitoring Configuration
Truesight/Helix Operations Management
To configure the hardware monitoring of Lenovo System x servers in TrueSight or Helix:
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Create a policy or edit an existing one.
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In the Hardware Configuration section, click Add:
- Enter the Hostname or IP address of the IMM
- Select Management Card/Chip, Blade Chassis, ESXi as Device Type
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In the the Protocol/Connection section:
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Enable SNMP
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Provide the required configuration information depending on your IMM’s SNMP configuration
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In the Device Advanced Settings section:
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Select Use Specified Connectors.
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In the Connector File Names field, enter
MS_HW_LenovoIMM.hdf, MS_HW_MIB2.hdf
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Click OK twice.
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Click Save. After a few minutes, your device will be displayed in the devices page.
Monitoring Studio X
Before configuring the hardware monitoring of Lenovo System x servers in Monitoring Studio X, make sure that Hardware Sentry v10.2.00 or higher and Monitoring Studio X are installed on the same machine.
Once the prerequisites are met:
- Log in to the Monitoring Studio X Web interface
- Go to KMs > Hardware Sentry
- Click Monitored Systems… > New System…
- Enter the Hostname or IP address of the IMM
- In the System Properties section, select the device type Management Card/Chip, Blade Chassis, ESXi
- In the Protocols section, enable SNMP and provide the required configuration information depending on your IMM’s SNMP configuration
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Scroll-down to the Connectors section, select Use the Connectors Specified Below, select Lenovo IMM - SNMP and MIB-2 Standard SNMP Agent
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Click Create. Your server should appear in the Console tab.
Alternative Monitoring Methods
In-band monitoring options are available if the IMM cannot be used for monitoring. These options rely on OS components and vendor applications.
In-Band Windows and Linux
Prerequisite:
MegaRAID Storage Management (MSM) Application (including SNMP Agent) (if RAID card installed).
Connectors:
Known Issues: Physical Disks are discovered twice (by LsiLogic and IPMI)
In-Band ESX (remotely)
Prerequisite:
LSI MegaRaid agent for ESX (if local RAID controller present)
Connectors: