Lenovo ThinkServer TS430 Integration Analysis and Guide

This report describes how to integrate the Lenovo ThinkServer TS430 server into an HP environment, and demonstrates how to use HP SIM to manage the TS430.


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Brand
Lenovo
Category
Servers Computer
Document type
Application Note
Language
English
Pages
29
File format
PDF
File size
1.9 MB
Published
02 May, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
C1EC06CBBF76BBB3236ED059332B148C

About this manual

The document provides an integration analysis and step‑by‑step guide for adding a Lenovo ThinkServer TS430, equipped with the Lenovo Remote Management Module (RMM), to an existing HP Systems Insight Manager (HP SIM) environment. It describes the test setup, discovery process, configuration steps, and the management features available through both HP SIM and the Lenovo RMM.

Key findings show that the TS430 can be discovered and managed by HP SIM without additional software, though some HP‑specific features (e.g., fan monitoring) are not directly available. The report also details how to compile and register the Lenovo MIB, use health monitoring, remote power cycling, KVM console, and virtual media features, and provides troubleshooting notes for the integration.

What's inside

  • Integration analysis and guide
  • A day in the life of an IT administrator
  • How we tested
  • About the Lenovo ThinkServer TS430
  • The Lenovo Remote Management Module
  • Discovery and configuration
  • Health monitoring
  • Compiling and registering the MIB

Specifications

ProcessorIntel Xeon processor E3-1200 family
Power suppliesOptional redundant power supplies
Energy certificationEnergy Star 1.0

Frequently asked questions

Can the Lenovo ThinkServer TS430 be discovered by HP Systems Insight Manager?

Yes, the TS430 can be discovered by HP SIM using the same auto‑discovery and manual discovery steps as HP servers.

What are the default credentials for the Lenovo Remote Management Module?

The default username and password are both "lenovo".

Which management features are not directly available through HP SIM for the TS430?

Fan monitoring is not readily available through HP SIM for the TS430.

How can additional hardware warnings be shown in HP SIM for the TS430?

By compiling and registering the Lenovo MIB (bmclanpet.mib) into HP SIM, SNMP traps expose extra hardware status messages.

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