Flex System Chassis Management Module

The Flex System Chassis Management Module (CMM) is a hot-swap Flex System module that you use to configure and manage all installed Flex System components. The CMM provides system-management functions for all components in an Flex System Enterprise Chassis. It controls a serial port for connection to a local console or a serial management network and supports data rates of 10/100 Mbps and 1 Gbps with autonegotiate.

Note: The Flex SystemChassis Management Module is compatible with only Type 7893, 8721, and 8724 chassis.

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Flex System Chassis Management Module hardware
This section contains information for installing and configuring the CMM hardware.
Connecting to the CMM
Use these instructions to connect a client computer to the CMM as a remote console to perform configuration of the Flex System Enterprise Chassis.
Configuring the CMM
You configure only the primary CMM. If a standby CMM is installed, it receives the configuration and status information automatically from the primary CMM.
Using the Flex System Chassis Management Module web interface
The CMM web-based user interface can be used to manage and configure your chassis through a supported web browser. The user interface is a program that is part of the firmware that comes with the CMM.
Using the Flex System Chassis Management Module CLI
This section contains information about configuring the CMM and managing components that are installed in an Flex System Enterprise Chassis using the command-line interface.
CMM events
The CMM event log contains a list of all events that are received from all devices in the Flex System Enterprise Chassis. These events are also sent by the CMM to the optional Flex System Manager hardware, if installed.
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