Administrator's Guide

Network adapter teaming
Network adapter teaming is software-based technology used to increase a server's network
availability and performance. Teaming enables the logical grouping of physical adapters in the
same server (regardless of whether they are embedded devices or Peripheral Component
Interconnect (PCI) adapters) into a virtual adapter. This virtual adapter is seen by the network and
server-resident network-aware applications as a single network connection.
Management tools
HP Systems Insight Manager
HP SIM is a web-based application that allows system administrators to accomplish normal
administrative tasks from any remote location, using a web browser. HP SIM provides device
management capabilities that consolidate and integrate management data from HP and third-party
devices.
IMPORTANT: You must install and use HP SIM to benefit from the Pre-Failure Warranty for
processors, SAS and SCSI hard drives, and memory modules.
For additional information, refer to the Management CD in the HP ProLiant Essentials Foundation
Pack or the HP SIM website (http://www.hp.com/go/hpsim).
Management Agents
Management Agents provide the information to enable fault, performance, and configuration
management. The agents allow easy manageability of the server through HP SIM software, and
thirdparty SNMP management platforms. Management Agents are installed with every SmartStart
assisted installation or can be installed through the HP PSP. The Systems Management homepage
provides status and direct access to in-depth subsystem information by accessing data reported
through the Management Agents. For additional information, refer to the Management CD in the
HP ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack or the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/manage).
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