HP Systems Insight Manager 5.3 Technical Reference Guide

• BIOS/FCode Manufacturer The BIOS/FCode manufacturer
• Management Proxies The servers that manage the switch through a management protocol
• Software Version The version of the software installed on this system
• Software Manufacturer The manufacturer of the software installed on this system
NOTE: Some vendors enter firmware details in the Software Version and Software Manufacturer fields
instead of the Firmware Version and Firmware Manufacturer fields. These fields might display data about
software related to the system.
Ports
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• Port Number The port number
• WWN The port's World Wide Name
• Port Type The port type
• Status The port's WBEM operational status
Status Summary
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This section summarizes the status information in the Ports section.
• Status The WBEM operational status
• Count The number of ports with the listed status
Related topics
• System Page
• System tab
• WBEM operational status types
• Port types
• Data collection
System tab for a storage array
A storage array is a disk array that uses a Fibre Channel controller to connect to a SAN. Additional links
are available on the System Page to access information when a storage array is selected. Included are
the areas that are unique to storage arrays. HP SIM displays data supplied by the array's SMI-S provider .
If the SMI-S provider does not supply data for a particular property, the property does not appear on this
page. For additional information about the tab, see “System tab”.
The Ports, Storage Volumes, and Capacity Information sections show the date, time, and duration of
the last data collection task. To update the data, click the Last Update link, and schedule or run a Data
Collection task. For additional information about data collection tasks, see “Data collection”.
If this storage array is managed by HP Storage Essentials, the Ports, Storage Volumes, and Capacity
Information sections do not appear on this page, and an SE System Properties link appears in the
Storage Essentials Pages section on the Tools & Links tab. To view the Storage Essentials device page
for this storage array, click the SE System Properties link.
The Quick Launch hyperlink links to a short list of frequently used tools. Place your cursor over the link to
expand the menu and view the tools available for displayed systems. Selecting a tool from this list bypasses
456 Tools that extend management