Setting up snipl for LPAR mode

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The Linux® instance where snipl runs requires access to all SEs that control LPARs you want to work with.

snipl uses the hwmcaapi network management application programming interfaces (API) provided by the SE. The API establishes an SNMP network connection and uses the SNMP protocol to send and retrieve data. The libraries that implement the API are available from IBM® Resource Link® at www.ibm.com/servers/resourcelink.

Customize the API settings on the HMC or SE you want to connect to:
  • Configure SNMP support.
  • Add the IP address of the Linux instance where snipl runs and set the SNMP community.

    If the communication is through IPv6, an IPv6 community string must be set.

  • In the firewall settings, ensure that UDP port 161 and TCP port 3161 are enabled.
If snipl in LPAR mode repeatedly reports a timeout, the specified SE is most likely inaccessible or not configured properly. For details about configuring the HMC or SE, see the following publications:
  • The Support Element Operations Guide for your mainframe system.
  • The applicable Hardware Management Console Operations Guide.
  • System z® Application Programming Interfaces, SB10-7030
  • S/390® Application Programming Interfaces, SC28-8141

You can obtain these publications from IBM Resource Link at www.ibm.com/servers/resourcelink.