Remote Administration Using The Hp Integrated Remote Assistant - HP LC2000r - NetServer - 128 MB RAM Administrator's Manual

2 Remote Administration Using the
HP Integrated Remote Assistant
Your HP NetServer comes with a product called the HP Integrated Remote
Assistant (referred to as Integrated RA throughout the rest of this guide).
Integrated RA combines intelligent hardware and software (firmware) built into
your HP NetServer that provides administrators with instant notification of server
operations and events. Remote administration allows you to monitor your servers
over a modem as well as the LAN using terminal emulation software.
Integrated RA can be used independent of the Network Operating System (NOS)
that is running on the server. Combining Integrated RA capabilities with other
server management software tools provides the network administrator with
comprehensive server management.
Integrated RA consists of:
Built-in Integrated RA features. Remote management features are
incorporated in system board circuitry. Your HP NetServer includes a
processor that permits server access independent of the server's operating
status. As long as the server is plugged in, the Integrated RA can continue
to monitor your server even if the server has been shut off. HP recommends
use of Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS) for both server and modem.
Remote server control and management. A management application
stored in firmware provides allows for remote server control and
management. HP Integrated RA features include console redirection, power
switch control, event logging, and pager notification. An administrator can
use the management software to transfer files between the server and
remote client and run DOS utilities on the file server. (For example, you
can remotely update the HP NetServer's BIOS.)
Integrated RA Configuration Utility. This DOS-based utility allows you
to tailor server operations for you particular requirements. You can use the
utility to setup parameters for pager alerts and to enter administrator names
for operation from different remote clients.
Optimized Windows-based terminal emulation software (pcAnywhere
from Symantec Corporation). An administrator can easily connect to the
Integrated RA from a remote client to monitor server status, run
diagnostics, or remotely take over server operations. (An administrator can
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