Sun Microsystems X4150 manual Monitoring the Server System Using the Web-Based Interface

CHAPTER 3

Monitoring the Server System Using the Web-Based Interface

This chapter provides information about how to use the web-based interface and the Sun Fire X4150 server software to monitor your server.

It includes the following sections:

■“Using the Web-Based Interface” on page 11

■“Accessing the ELOM Using a Web Browser” on page 13

■“Viewing System and Component Information” on page 16

■“Monitoring the System Sensors” on page 19

■“Viewing and Managing the Event Log” on page 24

Note – You can monitor the rudimentary state of the server using the LED fault light. A solidly lit amber LED indicates critical error. Further details about the fault light can be found in your Service Manual. For information about controlling the state of the fault LEDs see “To Control the State of the System Indicator LED” on page 42.

Using the Web-Based Interface

The web-based graphical user interface (GUI) allows you to use a standard web browser to monitor and manage local and remote systems.

You can redirect the server’s console to a remote workstation or laptop system. This requires configuring the remote system’s keyboard and mouse to act as the server's keyboard and mouse. You can configure the diskette drive or CD-ROM drive on the

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