Administrator's and User's Guide for SFM HP-UX 11i v1 April 2006

Introduction
Features and Benefits
Chapter 114
Features and Benefits
SFM dynamically queries on request property information about a
hardware device on a local or remote system. It offers the following
features and benefits:
• Displays information on standards-compliant graphical and
command-line system management applications, such as HP SIM
and HP SMH.
• Operates within the WBEM environment.
• Supports the Central Management Server (CMS) running on HP-UX,
Linux®, or Windows®.
• Enables you to view and administer WBEM indications.
• Provides the same features and benefits as those found in the EMS
Hardware Monitors.
NOTE SFM is the future replacement of EMS Hardware Monitors.