Introduction - HP B6191-90029 User Manual

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Introduction

This chapter introduces the EMS Hardware Monitors. The topics discussed in this chapter include the
following:
• What is hardware monitoring?
• How does hardware monitoring work?
• Benefits of hardware monitoring
• Products supported by hardware monitoring
• Tips for hardware monitoring
• Hardware monitoring terms
NOTE Do I Really Need to Read This Chapter?
Although it is not essential that you read this material before using the hardware monitors, it
will help you understand how monitoring works, which in turn should help you use it
effectively. New users are strongly encouraged to read through the general overview material
before proceeding to Chapter 2, "Installing and Using Monitors".
Chapter 1
Introduction
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