HP Systems Insight Manager 5.3 Technical Reference Guide

Running a discovery task
You can manually select and run any existing discovery task at any time. For example, if you add a new
system that has not been discovered, you can manually run a discovery task to discover and manage the
system. You can also stop a task that is running.
1. Select Options→Discovery. The Discovery page appears.
2. Select the discovery task that you want to run, and then click Run Now. The task runs immediately.
The Run Now button changes to Stop when a task is running. To stop a task, select the task and click Stop.
Related procedures
• Configuring automatic discovery general settings
• Creating a new discovery task
• Editing a discovery task
• Disabling or enabling an existing discovery task
• Deleting a discovery task
• Creating STM rules
Related topics
• Discovery and identification
• IP ranges
System types
There are many different system types in HP SIM. All types are available on the General Settings for All
Discoveries page, with the exception of clusters, complexes, racks, and enclosures. These types are not
listed because they are not discovered directly. For example, a cluster is typically discovered through a
cluster node. If you enable discovery filters and select some system types, HP SIM attempts to discover systems
that fit those types the next time automatic discovery run. The following is a list of system types recognized
by HP SIM during discovery.
• Application An application refers to an application running on a server. HP SIM does not create
systems of this type.
• Cluster A cluster is a virtual computer usually made up of several servers clustered together with
special software. Clusters are typically part of a fault-tolerant configuration. If a system is expected to
be a cluster but not identified as such, ensure that the agents are properly configured on the cluster
nodes and that it is a supported cluster environment.
• Complex Computer systems that support multiple hardware partitions are referred to as a complex.
For example, the HP Integrity Superdome systems support multiple hardware partitions within a single
complex.
• Desktop A desktop is a small computer system located at a user's desk.
• Enclosure An enclosure is a physical container for a set of server blades. An enclosure contains a
backplane that routes power and communication signals, additional hardware for cabling and thermal
issues, processor, and server power supplies.
• Environmental Monitor This device monitors the environment around a system, rack, or other hardware
component. These systems typically monitor temperature, the presence of smoke, and security.
• Handheld This small computer fits in your hand.
• Hub Also called a repeater , this device extends the number of ports available on the network.
• IO Explansion
• KVM switch The keyboard, video, and mouse switch enables a single keyboard, video monitor, and
mouse shared by multiple systems that can be network-enabled.
102 Discovery and identification