– The CMM is a hot-swap module that provides systems-management functions for all components in an
Flex System chassis. It controls a serial port for remote connection and a 1 Gbps Ethernet remote-
management connection. For more information, see
the Flex System Chassis Management Module:
Command-Line Interface Reference Guide at http://flexsystem.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/com.lenovo.
acc.cmm.doc/dw1kt_cmm_cli_book.pdf
.
– The Lenovo XClarity Administrator is a virtual appliance that you can use to manage Flex System
chassis in a secure environment. The Lenovo XClarity Administrator provides a central interface to
perform the following functions for all managed endpoints:
– User management
– Hardware monitoring and management
– Configuration management
– Operating system deployment
– Firmware management
For more information, see
https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/LNVO-XCLARIT.
• Integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
This integrated security chip performs cryptographic functions and stores private and public secure keys.
It provides the hardware support for the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) specification. You can
download the software to support the TCG specification, when the software is available.
Note: For customers in Chinese Mainland, integrated TPM is not supported. However, customers in
Chinese Mainland can install a Trusted Cryptographic Module (TCM) adapter or a Lenovo-qualified TPM
adapter (sometimes called a daughter card).
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