HP LH4r HP Netserver LXr 8000 Installation Guide - Page 105

Chapter 10 Configuring the System • View of critical server information, such as the BIOS version, and PCI slot contents, SMP information, serial and parallel ports, and security status, from a single network management console • Control of management console from a remote PC, allowing the same features to be used at a local management console or non-networkconnected remote PC 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 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 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 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 • Remote management capabilities enhanced with terminal emulation software, providing full remote control of Microsoft Windows NT servers across the network or over a modem connection • Easy linkage with leading management platforms, including HP OpenView Workgroup Node Manager and NetWork Node Manager • Support for DMI 2.0, which provides the same Desktop Management Interface inventory information for HP NetServers as for desktop PCs 97