Server Management - Reference Guide

Chapter 1 HP Netserver Management Tools: What's Available?
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cycle, or reset their server via a Windows or DOS client attached to the network.
When used in conjunction with the Integrated RA, this option provides an
administrator with a diverse suite of powerful remote management tools.
TopTools Remote Control Card PCI accessory offers much of the same
functionality as Integrated RA, but extends this by offering emergency access over
the network with an easy-to-use web interface. Supported only for L-Series
Netservers that include the Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI). It
can notify you when a problem arises via a page or email and allows you to access
the system event log, redirect the console to your location and even power cycle
the server. In addition, it integrates fully with HP TopTools Device Manager and
allows you to set configurations and user account information on several cards at
once.
Remote Console feature included on most E-Series Netservers allows remote
dial-in and control of the server either via console redirection or access to utilities
and diagnostics available on the server's HP Utility Partition.
Symantec pcAnywhere remote control software is included with most E and L
Series Netservers. This solution provides Netservers running Microsoft Windows
NT or 2000 full Windows graphics console redirection over the network or
modem to a remote console.
Remote Management Feature List
The table below lists the capabilities of each remote management offering. This
list may vary depending on your Netserver model, installed NOS and installed
accessories. For more details, see the "HP Netserver Management Products"
datasheet (under Information Library | Datasheets) on the Netserver website
(www.hp.com/go/netserver).
Feature Description
TopTools
Remote
Control
Integrated
RA
Remote
Console
Feature
Access
Remote access via the network
✔
✔✔
✔
Remote access via a modem
✔
✔✔
✔✔
✔✔
✔✔
✔✔
✔
Secure access to server in all system states
✔
✔✔
✔✔
✔✔
✔
Notification
Pager
✔
✔✔
✔✔
✔✔
✔
E-mail
✔
✔✔
✔✔
✔✔
✔
SNMP to management console (LAN)
✔
✔✔
✔✔
✔✔
✔
Trouble-
shooting
Access to server event log
✔
✔✔
✔✔
✔✔
✔
HP Utility Partition access *
✔
✔✔
✔✔
✔✔
✔✔
✔✔
✔
Online memory diagnostics
✔
✔✔
✔