System Fault Management White Paper

Figure 3 Follow-the-Red
A demonstration of the follow-the-red strategy is available at: http://h20324.www2.hp.com/
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Advantages of SFM
SFM offers the following advantages:
• Displays information on standards-compliant graphical and command-line system
management applications, such as HP SIM and HP SMH.
• Operates within the WBEM environment.
• Supports the Central Management Server (CMS) running on HP-UX, Linux®, or Windows®.
• Enables the user to view and administer WBEM indications.
• Provides the same features and benefits as those found in the EMS Hardware Monitors.
• Enables the follow-the-red strategy that facilitates easy and quick identification of errors.
Advantages of SFM 9