HP-UX SysFaultMgmt (System Fault Management) (SFM) Administrator Guide (762798-001, March 2014)

You must be familiar with WBEM technology before reading this guide. For more information on
WBEM technology, see the HP WBEM Services for HP-UX and Linux System Administrator's Guide
and HP WBEM Services Release Notes at:
http://www.hp.com/go/hpux-networking-docs.
Features and benefits
SysFaultMgmt (System Fault Management) (SFM) dynamically queries property information
about a hardware device on a local system. It offers the following features and benefits:
• Displays information on standards-compliant graphical and command-line system management
applications, such as HP WEBES, HP SIM, and HP SMH.
• Operates within the WBEM environment.
• Supports the Central Management Server (CMS) running on HP-UX, Linux, or Windows.
• Enables you to view and administer WBEM indications.
• Provides the same features and benefits as those found in the EMS hardware monitors.
10 Introduction