How do I configure IBM/Lenovo CMM WBEM monitoring?

Supported devices

To create a monitoring user account

Configuration details to specify when adding the asset to Entuity

Entuity supports hardware monitoring on chassis systems with the IBM/Lenovo Chassis Management Module (CMM) through Web-Based Enterprise Management (WBEM) queries using the CIM protocol. Entuity discovers the chassis, blades, management node, CMM, chassis switch, power, and cooling components of each chassis system. To do so, the Entuity collector uses port 5989 (which must be open bidirectionally between the Entuity server/agent and the chassis system) and a monitoring user account. 

Supported devices

• IBM/Lenovo Flex System Chassis
• Chassis with CMM Generation I

To create a monitoring user account:

1. Log into the CMM web-based user interface, and navigate to Mgt Module Management > User Accounts.
2. From the Accounts tab, click Create User, and then set a username and password for the account.
3. Click Next, and then select Default Operator Group to assign read-only permissions to the account.
4. Navigate to Mgt Module Management > Network > CIM, and select the Enable CIM checkbox.
5. Save your changes.

Configuration details to specify when adding the asset to Entuity

When you add the chassis system to Entuity from the Asset Management page, specify the following information on the Add Asset form:

• In the Management Level section, select Server from the Asset Category drop-down field, and IBM Flex System from the Asset Type drop-down field.
• In the Asset Details section, enter the chassis system IP address in the Polled Name/IP Address field.
• In the Hardware Monitoring section, select IBM Flex System (WBEM) from the Connection Method drop-down field.
• On the Credential form (accessed by clicking the Credential field in the Hardware Monitoring section), enter the newly created user account name and password in the appropriate fields.