HP Systems Insight Manager 5.2 Update 2 Technical Reference Guide

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• System Page
• Tools & Links tab
• Navigating the event table view page
System tab for virtual machine hosts
After clicking a virtual machine host in the HP Systems Insight Manager (HP SIM) console, to display the
following configuration information for the host, click the System tab.
The Quick Launch link provides instant access to a short list of frequently used tools. Place your cursor over
the link to expand the menu and view the tools available for the systems that are currently displayed. Selecting
a tool from this list bypasses the target verification page of the Task Wizard, regardless of the Task Wizard
settings. Tools launched with this menu cannot be scheduled. The menu can be customized by clicking the
Customize link in the Quick Launch menu.
The System tab includes the following information:
• System status This section indicates the status of the virtual machine host using the following color-coded
icons:
DescriptionIcon meaningStatus icon
The virtual machine host is licensed and is
currently communicating with the Virtual
Machine Management Pack.
Normal
The virtual machine host is licensed but is
not currently communicating with the Virtual
Machine Management Pack.
Minor
The Virtual Machine Management Pack
Agent is installed on the server, but the
server is not a virtual machine host.
Major
The Virtual Machine Management Pack
Agent is installed on the virtual machine host,
but the host is not licensed.
Critical
The Virtual Machine Management Pack
Agent is not installed on this server or not
registered to the Virtual Machine
Management Pack.
No icon
• Health Status The overall status for a system. It is obtained from Web-Based Enterprise
Management (WBEM) SNMP , Desktop Management Interface (DMI), and the HTTP protocols,
with the most critical status being displayed. A ping (ICMP or TCP reachable check) is always
made. To access the System Management Homepage (SMH), click the Health Status link. If the
SMH is not present, the link accesses the Property Page Status page. If no option is available,
the Health Status link is not present.
See “System status types” for more information about the system status types.
• Vulnerability status
• Virtual Machine Management Status The status of the virtual machine status.
If the virtual machine host or guest is not managed by HP ProLiant Essentials Virtual Machine
Management Pack, this status becomes a hyperlink. Click the link for additional information on
how to manage virtual machine hosts and guests.
• Identification The address, preferred system name, and network name. See “System tab” for more
information about these fields.
• Product Description
• Product ID The alphanumeric name used to identify the product.
• System type The basic system type returned from identification.
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