HP Netserver L Server series - Manual (Page 29)

Chapter 2 HP Navigator
• View demonstrations ofHP Remote Assistant and other third-party
management applications. On the HP Navigator CD-ROM, select HP
Management Solutions on the Main Menu, and then select Execute HP
Management Solutions Demonstration.
TopTools for Servers
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 ofHP NetServers. Processors, memory, storage, and NICs are a few
examples of the components managed by TopTools.
Some of the features ofTopTools include:
• Noti^cation 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
• United 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 ^rmware versions, ISA and PCI slot contents, and serial and
parallel ports
• Remote management capabilities enhanced with pcANYWHERE,
providing ^l remote control ofMicrosoft Windows NT servers across the
network or over a modem connection
• Easy linkage with leading management platforms, including the bundled
version ofHP OpenView Workgroup Node Manager
• Support for DMI 2.0, which provides the same Desktop Management
Interface inventory information for HP NetServers as for desktop PCs
TopTools is included with every HP NetServer L series server and should be
installed to help your service provider troubleshoot your system. TopTools is
located on HP Navigator CD-ROM versions G.01.55 and beyond.
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