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StorageWorks library and tape tools
HP StorageWorks L&TT provides functionality for firmware downloads, verification of device operation,
maintenance procedures, failure analysis, corrective service actions, and some utility functions. It also
provides seamless integration with HP hardware support by generating and emailing support tickets that
deliver a snapshot of the storage system.
For more information, and to download the utility, refer to the StorageWorks L&TT website
(http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/ltt).
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 SATA 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 third-
party 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).
HP ProLiant Essentials Virtualization Management Software
The ProLiant Essentials Virtual Machine Management Pack and ProLiant Essentials Server Migration Pack
plug-ins extend HP Systems Insight Manager capabilities to manage virtual machines.
The Virtual Machine Management Pack provides the following functionality:
• Central management and control of VMware® and Microsoft® virtual machines with physical host to
virtual machine association
• Easy identification of VMs or host servers reaching high CPU, memory, or disk utilization levels
• Highly flexible move capabilities that enable live moves and moves to dissimilar host resources
• Back up, template, and alternate host capabilities that enable restoration of VMs on any available
host
The Server Migration Pack automates the manual processes required for migrating servers between
physical or virtual platforms (P2V, V2P, and V2V), enabling easy migration to appropriate physical or
virtual platforms that meet performance and capacity requirements.
For more information about virtualization management software, see the HP website
(http://www.hp.com/go/vmmanage).