Specifications

192 IBM Flex System p260 and p460 Planning and Implementation Guide
The yellow line in the Figure 6-36 on page 191 shows the production data
network. The FSM also connects to the production network (Eth1) so that it can
access the Internet for product updates and other related information.
One of the key functions that the data network supports is discovery of operating
systems on the various network endpoints. Discovery of operating systems by
the FSM is required to support software updates on an endpoint, such as a
compute node. You can use the FSM Checking and Updating Compute Nodes
wizard to discover operating systems as part of the initial setup.
6.4 IBM Flex System Manager
The IBM Flex System Manager (FSM) is a high performance, scalable system
management appliance, based on the IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node.
FSM hardware has systems management software preinstalled, and you can
configure, monitor, and manage FSM resources in up to four chassis.
The following list describes the high-level features and functions of the IBM Flex
System Manager:
򐂰 Supports a comprehensive, pre-integrated system that is configured to
optimize performance and efficiency.
򐂰 Automated processes triggered by events simplify management and reduce
manual administrative tasks.
򐂰 Centralized management reduces the skills and the number of steps it takes
to manage and deploy a system.
򐂰 Enables comprehensive management and control of energy utilization
and costs.
򐂰 Automates responses for a reduced need for manual tasks (custom actions /
filters, configure, edit, relocate, and automation plans).
򐂰 Full integration with server views, including virtual server views enables
efficient management of resources.
The preinstallation contains a set of software components that are responsible
for performing certain management functions. These components must be
activated using the available IBM Feature on Demand (FoD) software entitlement
licenses, and they are licensed on a per-chassis basis. You need one license for
each chassis you plan to manage.
Important: The management node console can be connected to the data
network for convenience of access.