HP StorageWorks 3000 RAID Array - Manual (Page 18)

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About the Client
The Client is the Graphical User Interface (GUI) program designed for
Windows NT 4.0 SP4, and Windows 2000. It provides a method of
configuring, operating, monitoring, and troubleshooting your storage
subsystem. The client is divided into two parts: The Command Console Client
and the HSZ22 Client. The Command Console Client provides the navigation
window that you see when you select StorageWorks Command Console in
Start|Programs|Command Console.
This Navigation window provides you with the navigation tree in addition to
other functions. The navigation tree provides a way for you to manage your
systems. The HSZ22 Client provides a Storage window that displays the status
of a particular subsystem. You can access the Storage window by selecting
HSZ22 Storage window in Start|Programs|Command Console or by using the
navigation tree (TCP/IP network connections only). The Storage window
displays the status of the virtual disks connected to the HSZ22 controller.
NOTE: The HSZ22 refers to the controller, which is installed in the RA3000 pedestal or
rack mount system.
About the Agent
The Agent is a companion program that is installed on one of the supported
operating systems that a controller is connected to. The Agent program runs in
the background as a service, letting the Client communicate with your storage
subsystem over a network. A subsystem is comprised of the controller and the
hard drives that are connected to it.
Network Connection
SWCC has sophisticated networking capabilities. If Client is running on a
local system that has a TCP/IP network connection, you can connect SWCC
through the network to a host system that has the Agent program and is
connected to your storage subsystem.
Agent acts as Client’s assistant in controlling your storage subsystem.
Commands sent from Client are received by agent and are routed to the
storage subsystem through the subsystem’s SCSI host bus. Subsystem status is
transmitted back to Client from agent through the network connection. You
can also use Agent for access protection.