Determining the installed hot fix

To determine which FSE hot fix is installed on the system, proceed as follows:

1.At the command prompt, invoke the following command:

#fsesystem --version

The command will display an output similar to the following:

File System Extender

 

 

Copyright (C) 2002-2006

GRAU Data Storage

Copyright (C) 2004-2006

Hewlett-Packard

fsesystem

3.3.0.142 "Release Hotfix_02"

libhsmui

3.3.0.142 "Release Hotfix_02"

libhsmparser

3.3.0.142 "Release Hotfix_02"

libhsmipc

3.3.0.142 "Release Hotfix_02"

libhsmcmn

3.3.0.142 "Release Hotfix_02"

From the above example, the following information can be identified:

On the local system, the FSE hot fix 02 is installed.

The installed hot fix is based on the FSE release version.

The build number of the installed hot fix is 142.

Uninstalling a hot fix

FSE hot fixes are uninstalled in the same way as FSE release software.

For details on installing FSE release software, see chapter ”Uninstalling FSE software”.

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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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Security is paramount in data management, and HP FSE addresses this concern by implementing advanced data protection features. This includes data encryption, secure access controls, and compliance with industry regulations, ensuring that sensitive information is safeguarded throughout its lifecycle.

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