Chapter 10
HP NetServer Utilities
HP NetServer Utilities takes you to a menu where you can directly execute
utilities such as the following:
DiagTools: An easy-to-use hardware diagnostic for system verification,
burn-in, and rapid troubleshooting
Event Log Report Utility: Displays all logged server management
events, Power-On Self Test (POST) errors and other system events
Diskette Library: Allows you to conveniently generate any flexible disk
available on the HP NetServer Navigator CD-ROM. For example, you can
create the following flexible disks: BIOS Update, NOS Drivers, HP
NetServer Assistant, PowerWise Assistant, and DiagTools.
Error Message Utility: Lets you view descriptions for errors that occur
during the Power-On Self Test (POST) and tells how to handle the errors
Change User Preferences
Change User Preferences lets you change the language used by the HP Navigator
CD-ROM, and the system date and time.
Running the Configuration Software
To configure the HP NetServer:
1. Insert the HP NetServer Navigator CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive and
press the Reset button on the front of the server. The system reboots.
2. If a message requiring a user action appears, press the Esc key and
continue. Go to the HP NetServer Navigator Main Menu. If you need to
change the language used by the software, select "Set Preferences."
3. Select the "Readme File" to help you install your HP NetServer. Read it
carefully before configuring the system.
Setup Utility
The HP NetServer has a setup utility in read-only memory. The utility features
several system configuration and housekeeping options, including security, and
system console characteristics.
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Configuring the System