•The PATH environment variable must contain the path /opt/fse/bin. This is the path of the FSE Management Console client binary.

To start the FSE Management Console client, perform the step:

1.Run the following command, specifying the appropriate options.

#guiclt Options

Stopping the FSE Management Console client on Linux systems

On the Linux platform, the FSE Management Console client can be stopped using the graphical user interface.

Stopping the FSE Management Console client using the operating system GUI

To stop the FSE Management Console client, perform either of the following actions:

•In the FSE Management Console client window, select the menu Server, and then click Exit.

•In the FSE Management Console client window, click the standard button for closing windows in the operating system GUI.

Starting the FSE Management Console client on Windows systems

On the Windows platform, the FSE Management Console client can be started using the command-line interface or the graphical user interface.

Starting the FSE Management Console client using the operating system CLI

To start the FSE Management Console client, proceed as follows:

1.Change the current directory as follows:

C:\>cd %InstallPath%\bin

The value of %InstallPath% depends on the choice made in the FSE installation process. It defaults to C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\FSE.

2.Run the following command, specifying the appropriate options:

%InstallPath%\bin>guiclt Options

Starting the FSE Management Console client using the operating system GUI

To start the FSE Management Console client, proceed as follows:

1.Click Start > Programs > Hewlett-Packard > FSE > FSE GUI–Client.

Stopping the FSE Management Console client on Windows systems

On the Windows platform, the FSE Management Console client can be stopped using the graphical user interface.

Stopping the FSE Management Console client using the operating system GUI

To stop the FSE Management Console client, perform either of the following actions:

•In the FSE Management Console client window, select the menu Server, and then click Exit.

•In the FSE Management Console client window, click the standard button for closing windows in the operating system GUI.

•While the FSE Management Console client window is in focus, press the key combination ALT + F4.

Starting an interactive session with the Management Console client

After the Management Console server and client are running, you can start an interactive session with the Management Console client.

For information on how to start an interactive session with the Management Console client and how to use the client, see chapter ”Configuring FSE”, section ”Configuration basics”, subsection ”Using the FSE Management Console for configuring resources and policies”.

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File System Extender (FSE) specifications

HP File System Extender (FSE) is a sophisticated solution designed to optimize data storage management for enterprises that deal with large volumes of unstructured data. This technology addresses the challenges of data growth and the need for effective data retention strategies, enabling organizations to store and manage their information more efficiently.

One of the main features of HP FSE is its ability to intelligently migrate data between primary and secondary storage. By utilizing policies that determine when to move infrequently accessed files to lower-cost storage environments, FSE helps reduce the strain on primary storage systems and saves on costs associated with high-performance storage solutions. This tiered approach to data management ensures that organizations can access the data they need quickly while still maintaining an efficient overall storage architecture.

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