3.6.1 HP PolyServe Matrix Server Administration Guide (T5392-96018, August 2008)

Chapter 3: Introduction to Matrix Server 8
line interface enable you to configure and manage the entire matrix
either remotely or from any server in the matrix.
• Failover support for network applications. Matrix Server uses virtual
hosts to provide highly available client access to mission-critical data
for Web, e-mail, file transfer, and other TCP/IP-based applications. If a
problem occurs with a network application, with the network
interface used by the virtual host, or with the underlying server,
Matrix Server automatically switches network traffic to another server
to provide continued service.
• Event notifier services. These services can be configured to send an
SNMP trap, to send email, or to run a script when certain matrix
events occur.
Overview
The Structure of a Matrix
The following example shows a matrix including a FibreChannel switch.
FC Switch
Public LANs
RAID
Subsystem
RAID
Subsystem
Administrative
Network (LAN)
Internet