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2 Introducing HP TopTools Remote
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HP TopTools Remote Control combines an intelligent PCI card and integrated
software that provides powerful remote server management. Management
capabilities include server status monitoring, configurable event notification, and
diagnostic features. The card’s remote management capabilities are accessed
using standard web browser software. HP TopTools Remote Control consists of:
• The HP TopTools Remote Control card. A PCI card that plugs into
your HP NetServer. It includes an independent processor and draws power
from the server’s PCI bus. If necessary, however, the card can also draw
power from an on-board battery pack, or from an optional external
AC/DC power adapter. These features allows remote access to the server
via HP TopTools Remote Control that is independent of the server’s
operating status.
• A comprehensive management application stored in the board’s
firmware. Using this software, HP TopTools Remote Control provides
remote server control and management. Access to Intelligent Platform
Management Bus (IPMB) located on the server provide for monitoring,
server power control and diagnostic features.
NOTE To provide complete independence of the server’s Network
Operating System, HP TopTools Remote Control is accessed
and controlled via a separate and independent communication
interface (LAN or RS-232) built onto the product’s PCI card.
The card does not provide direct control from the hosting
server.
• A platform-independent web-based graphical user interface. The HP
TopTools Remote Control web interface allows users to connect to the
card in the server and, using a standard web browser, run the stored
management application. Access to card functions may be controlled by
specifying user access privileges.
Note that using a "web" interface does not mean that the card may be
accessed by anyone on the Internet. Your company’s firewall and proxy
servers prevent outside access to your local network or intranet. The