HP StorageWorks 8000 NAS - Manual (Page 215)

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Command View SDM
Limitations
The Command View Storage Device Manager (SDM) software is integrated
with the Command View NAS web interface and resides on the NAS server. It
manages the storage on any of the attached arrays. You can access the
Command View SDM from the Storage, Status, and Support tabs. The
Command View SDM lets you:
■ Edit or manage advanced storage features on the array
■ Monitor the status of the arrays
■ Download new firmware
You should only access the HP Command View SDM web interface when it is
called up by the Command View NAS interface. Features available in this
software can damage or delete data from your arrays. Always pay attention
to warnings that are displayed by the software.
Command View SDM is launched by the Command View NAS interface for
the following reasons:
■ Status (Failed State) — If there is failure in the storage array hardware,
the Command View NAS interface will not provide any details. Command
View SDM provides details about where within the array the fault has
occurred. This access is for information only.
■ Diagnostics (Support Tasks) — Diagnostic tools in Command View SDM
are available to assist with isolating problems. To perform diagnostics on
the storage array, the Command View NAS interface will start the
Command View SDM interface with the “diagnostic” tab selected. This
task should only be performed by an HP service representative.
■ Firmware Upgrade (Support Tasks) — The Command View SDM
interface “download” tab is accessed to upgrade storage array firmware.
This task should only be performed by an HP service representative.
■ Initial System Configuration — During initial system configuration, the
storage array settings should be verified using the Virtual Front Panel
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