Chapter 2
HP NetServer Navigator
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Configure Disk Array (E 40 only): If you have an external HP disk
array, you must configure it with the disk array utility.
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Install Utility Partition: This step creates an 8 MB utility partition on the
server hard disk where Navigator will copy the Diagnostic Assistant, BIOS
Update Utility and other utilities.
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Execute Card Utilities: When Navigator finds installed boards for which
there are additional configuration utilities on the CD-ROM, the
configuration utilities are executed automatically to complete the
configuration of the boards.
In Custom Configuration, you can perform the configuration steps in any
order. Select Custom if you are experienced in NetServer configuration and
have a preferred sequence of steps or prefer to configure your system one
component at a time.
In Replicate Configuration, you can save a copy of your current system
configuration or load a previously saved configuration. This method saves time
when configuring multiple, identical systems.
HP Management Solutions
HP Management Solutions contains demonstrations of software available on the
HP NetServer Navigator CD-ROM.
HP Support Anywhere is included on the Navigator CD-ROM. Support
Anywhere is for managing servers. The software is customizable and contains
easy-to-use troubleshooting tools.
Some of the features of Support Anywhere include:
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Alerts can be viewed using a web browser or via the Auto Alert feature
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Disk capacity threshold alert
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SCSI controller and device failure notification
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Predictive disk problem warning backed by HP proactive warranty
replacement
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PC LAN adapter board performance statistics, configuration, and problem
information
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Critical server information, such as the BIOS version, ISA and PCI slot
contents, serial and parallel ports, and security status can be viewed using a
web browser