Hp Management Solutions; Toptools For Servers - HP NetServer LH 6000 Installation Manual

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Chapter 10

HP Management Solutions

HP Management Solutions is a comprehensive suite of utilities, applications, and
built-in features to manage multiple HP NetServers locally or from remote
locations. If you are unfamiliar with these products or concepts:
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Go to the Management Web site on the HP Web Site at:
http://netserver.hp.com/netserver/products/
management
To view information on HP TopTools and all HP NetServer management
options for your NetServer.
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Read the HP NetServer Server Management Reference Guide included
with your NetServer. This guide covers TopTools and all other HP
NetServer management utilities and options for the HP NetServer.
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On the HP NetServer Navigator CD-ROM, select HP Management
Solutions on the main menu. View demonstrations of HP Remote
Assistant and other third-party management applications.

TopTools for Servers

HP TopTools for Servers is new browser-based management software that
provides remote administration and monitoring of critical HP NetServer
components. TopTools provides vital information for the fastest troubleshooting
and proactive management of NetServers. Processors, memory, storage, and NICs
are a few examples of the components managed by TopTools.
Some of the features of TopTools include:
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Notification of problems with key hardware components including
memory, disk drives, SCSI controllers, NICs, and power supplies, as well
as problems with temperature and voltage
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Unified event log to review a complete history of HP NetServer activity
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Predictive disk problem warning backed by HP pre-failure warranty
replacement
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Disk capacity threshold alert and usage tracking
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View critical HP NetServer inventory information such as the BIOS
version, driver and firmware versions, PCI slot contents, and serial and
parallel ports
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Easy linkage with leading management platforms including HP OpenView
Network Node Manager and Workgroup Node Manager
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Support for DMI 2.0, which provides the same Desktop Management
Interface inventory information for NetServers as for desktop PCs
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Configuring the HP NetServer