Using Event Notifications - IBM V7000 Introduction And Implementation Manual

Figure 13-42 FSM support files collection
Support files associated with a problem cannot be submitted unless the problem itself has
been submitted to IBM support and is currently in a submitted state. These Support files can
only be collected on systems in the monitored group. For more information, see Implementing
Systems Management of IBM PureFlex System, SG24-8060, and the following link:
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/flexsys/information/topic/com.ibm.acc.493
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13.11 Using event notifications

IBM Flex System V7000 Storage Node can use Simple Network Management Protocol
(SNMP) traps, syslog messages, and a Call Home email to notify you and the IBM Support
Center when significant events are detected. Any combination of these notification methods
can be used simultaneously.
Each event that IBM Flex System V7000 detects is assigned a notification type of Error,
Warning, or Information. You can configure IBM Flex System V7000 to send each type of
notification to specific recipients.
Correct any issues reported by your system as soon as possible. To avoid monitoring for new
events by constantly monitoring the management GUI, configure your system to send
notifications when a new event is reported. Select the type of event that you want to be
notified about. For example, restrict notifications to just events that require immediate action.
Several event notification mechanisms exist:
SNMP traps:
SNMP is a standard protocol for managing networks and exchanging messages. IBM Flex
System V7000 Storage Node can send SNMP messages that notify personnel about an
event. You can use an SNMP manager to view the SNMP messages that IBM Flex System
V7000 Storage Node sends. You can use the management GUI or the IBM Flex System
V7000 Storage Node command-line interface to configure and modify your SNMP
settings. You can use the Management Information Base (MIB) file for SNMP to configure
a network management program to receive SNMP messages that are sent by IBM Flex
System V7000 Storage Node. This file can be used with SNMP messages from all
versions of IBM Flex System V7000 Storage Node Software.
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