Toptools For Servers - HP D5970A - NetServer - LCII Installation Manual

Chapter 11

TopTools for Servers

HP TopTools for Servers is new browser-based management software that
provides remote administration and monitoring of critical server components.
TopTools provides vital information for the fastest 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 server activity in one
place
Predictive disk problem warning backed by HP pre-failure warranty
replacement
Disk capacity threshold alert and usage tracking
View of critical server inventory information such as the BIOS version,
driver and firmware versions, ISA and PCI slot contents, and serial and
parallel ports
Easy linkage with leading management platforms including HP
OpenView Network Node Manager and Workgroup Node Manager
Support for DMI 2.0, which provides the same Desktop Management
Interface inventory information for NetServers as for desktop PCs
TopTools is included with every NetServer L series server and should be installed
to help your service provider troubleshoot your system. TopTools is located on
HP NetServer Navigator CD-ROM versions G.01.50 and later G versions, as well
as L.10.00 and later L versions.
See the HP NetServer Management Reference Guide for detailed
installation instructions.
You can also download the TopTools software and documentation from
the NetServer Web Site at
http://www.hp.com/go/netserver_mgmt
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Configuring the NetServer LPr