Chapter 8. Managing The Hp Surestore E Disk Array 12H On Windows Nt - HP Surestore Disk Array 12h - And FC60 System Administrator Manual

Chapter 8. Managing the HP SureStore E
Disk Array 12H on Windows NT
This chapter introduces AutoRAID Manager – the complete software package for managing your HP
SureStore E Disk Array 12H on Microsoft Windows NT.
AutoRAID Manager is a management tool that allows you to monitor and manage your HP SureStore E
Disk Array 12H from a network Windows
Manager you can easily and quickly perform all the tasks involved in the daily management and operation
of your disk arrays.
AutoRAID Manager makes it easy for you to:
Add disk capacity to the disk array.
Monitor array performance.
Change disk array operating parameters.
Identify and diagnose problems with the disk array.
Most disk array management can be done using the AutoRAID Manager for Windows. The AutoRAID
Manager software also includes the HP AutoRAID Manager (ARM) command line utilities for Windows
NT. These commands are typically used for performing advanced tasks such as reading logs and
downloading firmware.
Using the disk array control panel
An alternative to using the AutoRAID Manager to manage your disk array is the disk array control panel.
Although you can use the disk array control panel to perform many of the same management tasks, the
added convenience and functionality provided by AutoRAID Manager makes it a more convenient tool for
managing the disk array.
Find the Latest Information on the World Wide Web
For the latest information about operating your HP SureStore E Disk Array 12H on Windows NT visit our
web site at http://www.hp.com/go/support. You'll find the latest software, firmware, and operating tips.
®
computer - either locally or remotely. Using AutoRAID
207