As a secure environment, there are some functional limitations
related to implementing NIST 800-131A compliance for Lenovo Flex System components.
These limitations are not in the Lenovo Flex System.
Instead, these limitations are related to communications between the Lenovo Flex System components
and the back end infrastructure required to support the functions.
Note: These limitations do not apply to devices
that are managed by the Lenovo XClarity Administrator.
- The ability to automatically notify Support when events occur
(sometimes referred to as Call Home) is not supported.
- From the IBM Flex System Manager, this function is called Electronic
Service Agent.
- From the CMM, this function is called Enable Support.
- You cannot update firmware directly through an IBM Flex System
Manager connected to the Internet. Instead, you must download the
updates from the IBM Pure Centre Website, copy the updates to the
IBM Flex System Manager, and then update devices in the chassis.
For more information about updating
Lenovo Flex System components,
see the appropriate
Flex System Firmware Updates Best Practices Guide.
Tip: Follow the procedures in the best practices guide
for updating firmware from an IBM Flex System Manager that is not
connected to the Internet or for updating firmware when an IBM Flex
System Manager is not installed.
In addition, see Supported devices for functional
limitations related to each of the devices in the Lenovo Flex System product
family.