Configure Local Machine is grayed out in Server Monitor

I'm trying to configure one of our Intel Xserves for use with Lithium for monitoring via the LOM port. When I go to Server Monitor the Configure Local Machine menu item is grayed out.
All the units have the same hardware config and are working so I'm not sure what is going on.
Where should I begin do you think?
Thanks.

I hadn't thought of that so it's not a dumb question. The version of the OS is 10.5.8 and Server Monitor is 1.7, which is the same as the other servers.

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