HP Data Center EnvIronmental Edge manual System backup

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5.Replace the battery cover.

NOTE: Before you update the Observer battery capacity, replace all required batteries in the sensor objects.

6.Update the battery capacity in the Observer.

a.Log in to Observer as an administrator.

b.From the Navigation window, select the data center where the base station is located.

c.Select the Base Stations tab.

d.Right-click the base station whose battery you changed.

e.Select Set battery capacity. The Battery capacity window appears.

f.Enter the number of milliamp hours (mAhr) of the new battery. New lithium batteries generally have 5600 mAhr.

g.Select Save, and repeat the process for the next sensor object.

System backup

HP recommends backing up the Observer configuration (DL) file and corresponding database on a regular schedule.

NOTE: You can compress the back-up database dump in order to minimize the disk storage space.

To back-up the Observer data, save the following files to either a remote back-up server or a back-up media device:

Most recent DL file that was used to export the configuration to the server

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Contents HP Insight Environmental Observer Software User Guide Part Number December 2010 Fourth EditionIntended audience Contents 100 102103 104About HP Insight Environmental Observer ComponentsSystem requirements Hardware requirementsAccessing the HP Insight Environmental Observer Software requirementsClient PC requirements Software RequirementsSecure web access Interface components Callout Component DescriptionMenu bars Navigation panelSetting permissions HP Insight Environmental Observer console interface Data View window Global Information panelChanging the appearance of columns System statusSorting the data in a column Resizing the width of a columnPrinting data Resizing the Data View windowClosing the Data View window Hiding a columnData center views PUE tabAccessing the PUE tab Viewing data center PUE informationAdjusting chart and graph options Views Overview tab Accessing the Overview tabTo adjust the axis line, see The base station toolbar on Viewing data center Overview information Viewing zone Overview information Zone Overview controls Zone Overview legendFiltering visible objects Callout DescriptionLocator view Viewing configuration details for individual components Viewing data values Base station toolbar Sensor object Icon Description CRAH/CRACViews Detecting disconnected sensors Detecting sensors that require maintenance Accessing the Imaging tabImaging tab Icon Status and meaning LocationSensor types and date ranges of data to show Viewing static information Map LegendDisplay modes Sensor-type Description Views Viewing animated information Accessing the Pre-Defined Metrics tab Pre-Defined Metrics tabPre-defined metric definitions Metric Affected objects DescriptionAccessing the Custom Metrics tab Custom Metrics tabViews Views Accessing the Tabular views Select Refresh at anytime to update the data and graphTabular views Sensor object tabsCRAH/CRAC tab Column DescriptionRacks tab Pressure tab Power Meters tab Views Views Views Base Station tab Alerts Active Alerts tab Exporting tabular data to a .csv file Alert History tabWireless Sensor Network tab Accessing the wireless sensor networkVirtual map Shows the wireless device location on Menu bar actions Menu bar optionsReports menu Creating a reportSingle-click a zone to view the properties for that zone Menu bar actions Menu bar actions Menu bar actions Analyzing data Creating custom reports Saving the reportViewing custom queries Deleting custom queries Running custom queriesEditing custom queries Generating battery reports Base Station F/W reports Exporting report data to .csv file Viewing sensor data for analysisSelect Save to save the data comparison Customizing chartsAlerts menu Viewing global active alerts Viewing global alert historyDefining a new alert Create a condition Object Values available CracManaging alerts Performing alert actions Creating an alert definition AuditPredefined alert Description Editing an existing alert definition Menu bar actions Menu bar actions Activating an existing alert definition Deactivating an existing alert definition Deleting individual alerts Administration menu Deleting all alerts from databaseCreating user accounts Create Account User Accounts System Log OptionsUser accounts Searching for user accountsChanging user passwords Clearing active alerts associated with a user Editing or deleting usersViewing the system log Administrative options Security Imaging Alerts Email optionsAuditors options Snmp options Menu bar actions Security options Menu bar actions Imaging options Alerts options Changing your password My Account menuChanging your preferences Changing the general preferencesChanging the data display format From the Preferences menu, select Language Changing the date formatChanging the language Accessing the user guide Help menuViewing version information Help menu offers the following options User Guide AboutMenu bar actions Maintenance Battery managementReplacing batteries System backup System restore MySQL databaseHP Insight Environmental software troubleshooting Problem SolutionInsight Environmental Configurator User Guide , respectfully Before you contact HP HP contact informationCold top inlet air temperature rate of change Data access layer Identification Internet ProtocolBranch circuit monitoring system Bypass air flowPower Distribution, Incorporated Power usage efficiency Recirculation air flowRandom access memory Rack Cooling IndexIndex Index Index
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