Hp Management Solutions; Toptools For Servers - HP D7171A - NetServer - LPr Installation Manual

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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To view information on HP TopTools and all HP NetServer management
options for your NetServer, go to the Management Web site on the HP
Web Site at
http://www.hp.com/netserver/products/
management
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.
View demonstrations of HP Remote Assistant and other third-party
management applications. On the HP NetServer Navigator CD-ROM,
select HP Management Solutions on the main menu.

TopTools for Servers

HP TopTools for Servers is browser-based management software that provides
remote administration and monitoring of critical HP NetServer components.
TopTools provides vital information for the fast 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:
Notification of problems with key hardware components including
memory, disk drives, SCSI controllers, NICs, and power supplies, as well
as environmental problems with temperature and voltage
Unified event log to review a complete history of HP NetServer activity in
one place
Predictive disk problem warning backed by HP pre-failure warranty
replacement
Disk capacity threshold alert and usage tracking
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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Configuring the HP NetServer