Using Each Operation Management Function - NEC Express5800/A1080a User Manual

Using Each Operation Management Function

For executing the operation management such as monitoring failures on the server, NEC
ESMPRO Agent and NEC ESMPRO Manager, or software sold separately is required.
Follow the instruction of the setup procedure described later or the description of the software
(when sold separately) to install and set each software.
Make sure to confirm the following points when using each operation management function.
Using Server Management Function
● Setting threshold values, etc, on NEC ESMPRO Manager and on NEC ESMPRO Agent is
required depending on the monitoring items such as the usage monitoring of each component of
the server or the stall monitoring of OS. Refer to the descriptions of each software or online help
for details.
Using Storage Management Function
The following software is required in addition to the RAID controller (option) and NEC ESMPRO Agent
to execute RAID system management.
● When using RAID system
Install Universal RAID Utility when using the RAID system.
When using option board, refer to the attached manuals of each board for installation.
● When using backup file system
Make sure to clean up the head of the drive periodically by the cleaning tape when using the tape
drive. Dirt on the head of the drive causes reading and writing error and the data cannot be
backed up or restored properly.
Using Power Management Function
● Setting up the dedicated software for control is required to use Uninterruptible Power System
(UPS).
● Change the setting of the UPS to match your environment for automatic operation or automatic
booting at the recovery from power failure when using the UPS.
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