Insight Manager 7 automatically collects configuration information for all devices in the Responsible Device List. This information is used by filtering subsystems, which allow you to filter your devices on such things as processor type or network operating system. The type of information collected during Configuration Data Collection is useful for asset management.
The following System Information is displayed. Information varies depending on the device type.
Product name displays the type of device or client PC.
Operating system displays the type of operating system installed on the device.
Server Role displays a free form text field intended for briefly describing the system's function if available.
SMBIOS Version displays the version of SMBIOS on the device if applicable and available.
Machine ID (System Board) displays the identification number of the machine.
Type of expansion bus identifies the device or client bus type as EISA, EISA/PCI, PCI or PCI-X.
System Name displays the name of the device.
Description displays a description of the device, including hardware and software.
Network Management Up Time displays the amount of time since the network management portion of the system was last reinitialized.
Contact Information displays the name of the person to contact about this device.
Location displays the physical location of the device.
IP Address displays the network location of the device.
Serial Number displays the serial number of the device or client system board. Use this for identification and registration purposes. N/A appears if you do not have a device or client that supports the asset management feature. Use the System Configuration Utility (or the appropriate utility for your device or client) to enter a system serial number if one does not appear and you have a device or client that supports the asset management feature.
Product Id displays the product id of the server and is used to uniquely identify a server. When a customer wishes to communicate with HP Service, they will need to provide the Serial Number and the Product ID for warranty service.
Asset Tag displays a changeable asset control number and is used for identification purposes.
Board Rev displays the system board revision number if applicable and available.