7.0.8 Insight Remote Support Monitored Devices Configuration Guide

Chapter 15
Configuring IBM Servers
Insight Remote Support (RS) must be able to communicate with your IBM server before it can be
monitored. Insight RS can communicate with IBM servers running Windows with SNMP. The following
information describes how to install and configure the communication protocols and other recommended
software components so that it can be monitored by Insight RS.
Insight RS supports the following IBM servers:
l IBM System x™ (xSeries®)
l IBM BladeCenter® chassis and BladeCenter® servers
Note: Insight RS supports Microsoft Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 operating systems for
IBM servers.
Important: Configuration collections are not supported.
Fulfill Configuration Requirements
Complete the following steps to configure your IBM servers to be monitored by Insight RS.
Task Complete?
Make sure Insight RS supports your IBM server by checking the HP Insight Remote
Support Release Notes.
Configure the Windows SNMP service on the IBM server.
Install IBM Director Agent on the IBM server.
Configure the SNMP trap destination and SNMP read community string.
Add the SNMP protocol to the Insight RS Console.
Discover the IBM server in the Insight RS Console.
Add the device's Support Type and Support Identifier to the Insight RS Console.
Table 15.1 IBM Server Configuration Steps
Configure the Windows SNMP Service
1. On the monitored device, open the SNMP Service Properties window and select the Traps tab.
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