Software Manual

NOTE:
• While creating the Host on HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage system corresponding to ESX Hosts,
it is recommended to set "VMWare" persona.
• While creating the Host on HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage system corresponding to HP-UX Hosts,
it is recommended to set "HPUX" persona.
NOTE: If you want to deploy the bare minimum Host Explorer software on the remote hosts using
your own enterprise deployment tool, create an On Demand bundle which includes only the required
files to perform the Host Explorer core functionality.
To create the On Demand Host Explorer bundle, install the Host Explorer software on the respective
hosts and pull out the required files from the Host Explorer install location and create the On Demand
bundle. You may need to create the separate On Demand bundle for the respective supported OS
type. The On Demand bundle format could be of any file type like zip, tar etc. as supported by
the enterprise deployment tool.
Files required in the On Demand Host Explorer bundle are shown in the table below:
On Demand BundleOperating SystemHost Explorer Version
TpdHostAgent.exe
TpdHostAgentSvc.exe
TpdHostInfo.dll
For command usage, see “TpdHostAgent Command”
(page 25)
Microsoft
Windows Server
2.1.1
(Binary Files)
hagent
tpd_hostinfo
TpdHostAgent
For command usage, see “TpdHostAgent Command”
(page 25)
Linux/Solaris/HP-UX
Files in the bundle should be copied to the default Host Explorer install location.
The On Demand bundle is enabled only for host data collection and to transfer the collected data
to the StoreServ.
For full-fledged feature set and functionality it is recommended to install and configure the Host
Explore software full bundle on the respective hosts.
Using Host Explorer for VMware GUI
Host Explorer can function accurately, if it is able to identify the vCenter server, or the ESX host to
connect for information, and the name of the storage system where exactly the information will be
sent. All these functionaries can be configured through the graphical user interface which gets
installed along with the product.
NOTE: Storage system, ESX host, and vCenter servers can also be configured using the
VMTpdHostExplorer command.
It can be launched from the desktop HP 3PAR Host Explorer VMware(shortcut name), or by selecting
the Start Menu > All Programs > Hewlett-Packard >HP 3PAR Host Explorer > HP 3PAR Host Explorer
VMware.
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