IBM Flex System V7000 Expansion Enclosure 4939H29 User Manual
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IBM Flex System V7000 Storage Node Introduction and Implementation Guide
3.3 Flex System Manager (FSM)
The IBM Flex System Manager Node (FSM) is an advanced chassis management appliance
which provides the ability to manage up to four chassis. Also referred to as the Management
Node, FSM is based on an Intel-based x86 compute node that comes with preloaded
management software. FSM software contains a fully operational virtual infrastructure
management stack for managing multiple chassis from a single focus-point.
which provides the ability to manage up to four chassis. Also referred to as the Management
Node, FSM is based on an Intel-based x86 compute node that comes with preloaded
management software. FSM software contains a fully operational virtual infrastructure
management stack for managing multiple chassis from a single focus-point.
IBM Flex System Manager provides an instant and resource-oriented integrated view of
chassis and chassis resources, including compute and storage nodes as well as I/O modules.
It simplifies management by facilitating faster implementation, reconfiguration and
provisioning of server, storage and network resources. It acts as a single-point of support
across all assets and resources in IBM PureFlex Systems for the complete range of
management tasks, including service requests, incident handling and problem resolution, as
well as handling specialized management tasks in connection with security, performance,
resource allocation, and application version control, etc.
chassis and chassis resources, including compute and storage nodes as well as I/O modules.
It simplifies management by facilitating faster implementation, reconfiguration and
provisioning of server, storage and network resources. It acts as a single-point of support
across all assets and resources in IBM PureFlex Systems for the complete range of
management tasks, including service requests, incident handling and problem resolution, as
well as handling specialized management tasks in connection with security, performance,
resource allocation, and application version control, etc.
Figure 3-42 shows the front view of an IBM Flex System Manager Node:
Figure 3-42 IBM Flex System Manager Node
3.3.1 Overview of FSM
The comprehensive management capabilities of an IBM Flex System Manager allows for
seamless and simplified storage management, virtualization and networking.
seamless and simplified storage management, virtualization and networking.
Consolidating management and administration tasks into a single, consistent interface while
automating many tasks across various compute and storage nodes simplifies the job of
administrators to manage and configure servers, storage, network and other resources.
automating many tasks across various compute and storage nodes simplifies the job of
administrators to manage and configure servers, storage, network and other resources.
Whole rack management of energy, power and cooling, etc. reduces cost and cuts downtime,
while the systems operate at higher performance levels and are more consistent in operation.
The single interface eliminates the need of having different administrative support and skills
for each platform, thus reducing training costs.
while the systems operate at higher performance levels and are more consistent in operation.
The single interface eliminates the need of having different administrative support and skills
for each platform, thus reducing training costs.
The IBM Flex System supports a secure policy by default to ensure a secure chassis
infrastructure, and a Legacy policy that offers flexibility in chassis security. All components run
the same security policy. A centralized security policy makes Enterprise Chassis easy to
configure. The system password is required by the management software to perform
system-management functions, such as enabling access to the local user registry. The
infrastructure, and a Legacy policy that offers flexibility in chassis security. All components run
the same security policy. A centralized security policy makes Enterprise Chassis easy to
configure. The system password is required by the management software to perform
system-management functions, such as enabling access to the local user registry. The
Note: The IBM Flex System Chassis Management Module provides control and
information on the storage hardware, while the IBM Flex System Manager in addition
provides configuration functionality.
information on the storage hardware, while the IBM Flex System Manager in addition
provides configuration functionality.