8.14.01 HP Utility Meter User's Guide (June 2009)

IMPORTANT: In some of the screenshots in this guide it has been necessary to either blur information or
input invalid information in order to ensure the security of certain HP IP addresses and system names. These
edits do not affect any Utility Meter procedures.
4 Common Utility Meter Tasks
Common Utility Meter Tasks lists the common tasks related to the Utility Meter and provides links to the
information in this guide.
Table 1 Common Utility Meter Tasks
SeeTo
Chapter 2: “Installing and Configuring the Utility Meter Software”Get information about installing and configuring the Utility Meter
software
Configuring the HP-UX System ParametersConfigure the HP-UX system parameters for the Utility Meter
Section 2.15: “Upgrading the Utility Meter Software to Version
8.14.01”
Upgrade the Utility Meter software to 8.14.01
Installing the Utility Meter SoftwareInstall the Utility Meter software
Configuring the Utility Meter ParametersConfigure the Utility Meter parameters
Starting the Utility Meter GUIStart the Utility Meter GUI
To Change the Utility Meter Software ParametersModify the Utility Meter parameters (such as Utility Meter contact
email address)
Copy the Meter's ConfigurationCopy the Utility Meter's current configuration to a backup file
Add DeviceAdd a device to the Utility Meter
Modify DeviceModify a device in the Utility Meter
View DeviceView information for a PPU WBEM Device
Remove DeviceRemove a device from the Utility Meter
Meter Connection StatusEnsure the Utility Meter's data acquisition server is running
Device ConnectionTest the connection between a device and the Utility Meter
Chapter 4: “Verifying Utility Meter Operation”Verify the Utility Meter's operation
Chapter 5: “Troubleshooting the Utility Meter”Troubleshoot the Utility Meter
Verifying a PPU PartitionVerify a PPU partition is communicating with the Utility Meter
Verifying a Storage DeviceVerify a storage device
Verifying a SAN DeviceVerify a SAN device
Appendix A: “Site Preparation Form for Pay Per Use”
Appendix B: “Site Preparation Form for Utility Ready Storage”
Get information about the Utility Meter Site Preparation Form
Recommended HardwareGet information about the recommended Utility Meter system
requirements
Utility Meter GUI TasksGet information about the Utility Meter GUI tasks
Utility Pricing Solutions Web PortalGet information about the Utility Pricing Solutions Web portal
Locating This GuideObtain this guide
Related DocumentationFind documentation related to the Utility Meter
Appendix C: “Data Fields Sent from the Utility Meter to HP”Get information about what data is sent to HP by the Utility Meter
Missing Usage ReportsGet information about missing usage reports
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