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Chapter 11 Configuring the NetServer LPr 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 86