beautypg.com

Diagnostic tools, Hp insight diagnostics, Integrated management log – HP SAN Virtualization Services Platform User Manual

Page 35: Array diagnostic utility, 35 integrated management log, 35 array diagnostic utility

background image

DOS

Environments which do not support USB natively

For additional security, external USB functionality can be disabled through RBSU.

For more information on ProLiant USB support, refer to the HP website (

http://www.compaq.com/

products/servers/platforms/usb-support.html

).

Diagnostic tools

HP Insight Diagnostics

HP Insight Diagnostics is a proactive server management tool, available in both offline and online
versions, that provides diagnostics and troubleshooting capabilities to assist IT administrators who
verify server installations, troubleshoot problems, and perform repair validation.

HP Insight Diagnostics Offline Edition performs various in-depth system and component testing while
the OS is not running. To run this utility, launch the SmartStart CD.

HP Insight Diagnostics Online Edition is a web-based application that captures system configuration
and other related data needed for effective server management. Available in Microsoft® Windows®
and Linux versions, the utility helps to ensure proper system operation.

For more information or to download the utility, refer to the HP website (

http://www.hp.com/servers/

diags

).

Integrated Management Log

The IML records hundreds of events and stores them in an easy-to-view form. The IML timestamps each
event with 1-minute granularity.

You can view recorded events in the IML in several ways, including the following:

From within HP SIM (see

HP Systems Insight Manager

” on page 32)

From within Survey Utility

From within operating system-specific IML viewers
• For NetWare: IML Viewer
• For Windows®: IML Viewer
• For Linux: IML Viewer Application

From within the iLO 2 user interface

From within HP Insight Diagnostics (see page 35)

Array Diagnostic Utility

The HP Array Diagnostics Utility is a web-based application that creates a report of all HP storage
controllers and disk drives. This report provides vital information to assist in identifying faults or
conditions that may require attention. ADU can be accessed from the SmartStart CD or downloaded
from the HP website (

http://www.hp.com

).

HP StorageWorks Virtualization Services Manager v2 server user guide

35