Product Software; Management Services Application - HP StorageWorks 64 - SAN Director Switch Planning Manual

Product Software

This section describes the Management Services and HAFM applications. The
HAFM application includes the Product Manager application for each product
(Director 2/64, Director 2/140, Edge Switch 2/16, Edge Switch 2/24, and Edge
Switch 2/32). The applications provide a GUI and management services for
monitoring and controlling directors and switches.

Management Services Application

The Management Services application runs on the HAFM server and provides
management services to the HAFM and Product Manager applications. It also
implements Web and other server functions.
The HAFM server is dedicated to the HAFM and associated applications and
should not be used for other tasks. Loading additional applications or use of the
server for other purposes may impact HAFM server performance. The
Management Services application provides the following:
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Note:
notification requires installation of HP Proactive Service software. This service is offered
at no additional charge for subsystems covered under an on-site warranty or on-site
storage hardware support contract. To register or order Proactive Service software,
contact your HP customer service representative.
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Session management for one or more HAFM server network connections.
A centralized database repository for configuration files, system logs,
firmware upgrades, and other entities.
Remote support and fault isolation services.
Establishing and maintaining network connections to managed directors and
switches.
Product configuration management.
Event and audit logging.
Alert processing and user notification.
Initiation of the call-home procedure.
For directors and switches installed in some legacy environments, call-home
Network management and file transfer protocol (FTP) processing.
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