Configuring the management module to enable failover

You must configure the management module to send traps to the IFM server.

(IBM® BladeCenter® devices only) The IBM BladeCenter chassis requires Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) version 1 to be configured.

  1. From the AMM interface access the MM Control - Network Protocols page.
  2. Click on the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) link and make sure that SNMP traps and SNMPv1 agent are enabled and configured.
  3. Set the Access Type to Trap for at least one community.
  4. Make sure that the IP address or hostname of the IFM server is listed as one of the three addresses for the community.
  5. If the community is not named, define a name and set the Community Name to Trap.

(IBM Flex System® devices only) To configure the IBM Flex System CMM to send traps, complete the following steps.

  1. Enable SNMPv3 from the Management Module interface:
    1. Select Network from the Mgt Module Management menu.
    2. Click on the SNMP tab.
    3. Under Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), select Enable SNMPv3 Agent.
    4. Click Apply.
  2. Setup event recipients from the Management Module interface:
    1. Select Event Recipients from the Events menu.
    2. Click Global Settings.
    3. Select all options under Critical Events, Warning Events, and Informational Events.
    4. Click OK.