NEC EXP320A, User Manual

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5-12 Installing and Using Utilities
NEC ESMPRO Agent and NEC ESMPRO Manager
NEC Express5800/ft series system management applications "NEC ESMPRO Manager" and "NEC
ESMPRO Agent" are bundled to accessory CD-ROM "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER."
This manual describes the functions and features provided by NEC ESMPRO Manager and NEC
ESMPRO Agent and the notes on their operations.
These applications are necessary for continuous operation of NEC Express5800/ft series.
Overview
NEC ESMPRO Manager and NEC ESMPRO Agent are the server management software provided
for the stable operation of a server system and effective system operations. They can manage the
configuration information and operating status of server resources to prevent server faults from
occurring. If a server fault occurs, they detect the fault to notify the system Administrator of the
occurrence. This enables the system Administrator to take appropriate action against faults.
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Importance of server management
“Constantly stable operation” and “less management workload” are keywords in server
management.
Stable operation of server
Shutdown of a server immediately leads the customer to lose business opportunities and
profits. This requires servers to always operate in their perfect state. If a fault occurs in a
server, it is necessary to detect the occurrence as soon as possible, make clear the cause, and
take appropriate action. The shorter the time taken from the occurrence of a fault to the
recovery from the fault is, the smaller the loss of profits (and/or costs) is.
Load reduction of server management
The server management requires many jobs. In particular, if the system becomes large or
remote servers are used, required jobs increase further. The reduction of the load of the
server management brings the decrease in costs (and thus customer's benefit).
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What are NEC ESMPRO Manager and NEC ESMPRO Agent?
NEC ESMPRO Manager and NEC ESMPRO Agent are server management software used to
manage and monitor NEC Express5800 series systems on the network. The installation of NEC
ESMPRO Manager and NEC ESMPRO Agent enables the server configuration, performance,
and fault information to be acquired, managed, and monitored real-time and also the occurrence
of a fault to be detected immediately by the alert report function.