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System Overview, Product Definition and Information, Server Hardware and Software Features - storageworks 2000
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System Overview 1 The HP StorageWorks NAS 2000s server can be used in many types of computing environments, from basic Microsoft Windows workgroups to complicated multiprotocol domains using DFS, NFS, FTP, HTTP, and Microsoft SMB. The corresponding varieties of clients that can be serviced include any Windows, UNIX, Linux, Novell, or Macintosh variant. This chapter provides an overview of these environments and deployments and includes brief descriptions of system user interfaces, applications, and options. Product Definition and Information The NAS 2000s is a business class NAS solution that provides reliable performance, manageability, and fault tolerance. Server Hardware and Software Features Refer to the HP StorageWorks NAS 2000s Installation Guide for a listing of server hardware and software features. For specific software product recommendations, go to the HP website: http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/nas/supportedsoftware.html Product Manageability The NAS 2000s ships with the following utilities and features that ease the administration tasks associated with managing the system: ■ The Rapid Startup Wizard is a user friendly configuration utility that ensures easy configuration. ■ The WebUI is a simple, graphical user interface (GUI) that helps with administration tasks. ■ Insight Manager is a comprehensive tool designed to be a key component in the systems management environment. It monitors the operations of HP servers, workstations, and clients. Insight Manager provides system administrators more control through comprehensive fault and configuration management, and industry leading remote management. ■ The Integrated Lights-Out feature provides remote access, sends alerts, and performs other management functions, even if the operating system of the host server is not responding. NAS 2000s Administration Guide 17