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HP Insight Diagnostics Offline Edition performs various in-depth system and component testing while the OS is not running. To run this utility, boot the server blade using Intelligent Provisioning. HP Insight Diagnostics Online Edition is a web-based application that captures system configuration and other related data needed for effective server blade management. Available in Microsoft Windows and Linux versions, the utility helps to ensure proper system operation. For more information or to download the utility, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/diags). HP Insight Diagnostics Online Edition is also available in the SPP. For more information, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/spp/download). HP Insight Diagnostics survey functionality HP Insight Diagnostics (on page 41) provides survey functionality that gathers critical hardware and software information on ProLiant server blades. This functionality supports operating systems that are supported by the server blade. For operating systems supported by the server blade, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/supportos). If a significant change occurs between data-gathering intervals, the survey function marks the previous information and overwrites the survey data files to reflect the latest changes in the configuration. Survey functionality is installed with every Intelligent Provisioning-assisted HP Insight Diagnostics installation, or it can be installed through the SPP. Active Health System HP Active Health System provides the following features: • Combined diagnostics tools/scanners • Always on, continuous monitoring for increased stability and shorter downtimes • Rich configuration history • Health and service alerts • Easy export and upload to Service and Support The HP Active Health System monitors and records changes in the server hardware and system configuration. The Active Health System assists in diagnosing problems and delivering rapid resolution when server failures occur. The Active Health System collects the following types of data: • Server model • Serial number • Processor model and speed • Storage capacity and speed • Memory capacity and speed • Firmware/BIOS HP Active Health System does not collect information about Active Health System users' operations, finances, customers, employees, partners, or data center, such as IP addresses, host names, user names, and Diagnostic tools 42

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Diagnostic tools 42
HP Insight Diagnostics Offline Edition performs various in-depth system and component testing while the OS
is not running. To run this utility, boot the server blade using Intelligent Provisioning.
HP Insight Diagnostics Online Edition is a web-based application that captures system configuration and
other related data needed for effective server blade management. Available in Microsoft Windows and
Linux versions, the utility helps to ensure proper system operation.
For more information or to download the utility, see the HP website (
). HP
Insight Diagnostics Online Edition is also available in the SPP. For more information, see the HP website
(
).
HP Insight Diagnostics survey functionality
HP Insight Diagnostics (on page
41
) provides survey functionality that gathers critical hardware and software
information on ProLiant server blades.
This functionality supports operating systems that are supported by the server blade. For operating systems
supported by the server blade, see the HP website (
).
If a significant change occurs between data-gathering intervals, the survey function marks the previous
information and overwrites the survey data files to reflect the latest changes in the configuration.
Survey functionality is installed with every Intelligent Provisioning-assisted HP Insight Diagnostics installation,
or it can be installed through the SPP.
Active Health System
HP Active Health System provides the following features:
Combined diagnostics tools/scanners
Always on, continuous monitoring for increased stability and shorter downtimes
Rich configuration history
Health and service alerts
Easy export and upload to Service and Support
The HP Active Health System monitors and records changes in the server hardware and system configuration.
The Active Health System assists in diagnosing problems and delivering rapid resolution when server failures
occur.
The Active Health System collects the following types of data:
Server model
Serial number
Processor model and speed
Storage capacity and speed
Memory capacity and speed
Firmware/BIOS
HP Active Health System does not collect information about Active Health System users' operations, finances,
customers, employees, partners, or data center, such as IP addresses, host names, user names, and