HP LH4r HP Netserver LC 3 User Guide - Page 29

Chapter 2 HP Navigator • View the information about TopTools for Servers on the HP Web Site at http://www.hp.com/go/netserver_mgmt. • View information about HP Remote Assistant. On the HP Navigator CD-ROM, select HP Management Solutions on the Main Menu, and then select the desired option to learn more. TopTools for Servers HP TopTools for Servers is a browser-based management application that provides remote administration and monitoring of critical server components. TopTools provides vital information for quick and efficient troubleshooting and proactive management of HP 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 system operators about problems with key hardware components, including memory, disk drives, SCSI controllers, NIC, and power supply, as well as environmental problems with temperature and voltage • Unified event log to enable the system operator 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 BIOS version, driver and firmware versions, ISA and PCI slot contents, and serial and parallel ports • Remote management capabilities enhanced with pcANYWHERE, providing full remote control of Microsoft Windows NT servers across the network or over a modem connection • Easy linkage with leading management platforms • Support for DMI 2.0, which provides the same Desktop Management Interface inventory information for HP NetServers as for desktop PCs TopTools is included with every HP NetServer L series server and should be installed to help your service provider troubleshoot your system. TopTools is located on HP Navigator CD-ROM versions L.11.00 and beyond. 23