HP INTRODUCES HP NETSERVER NAVIGATOR SETUP KIT FOR SIMPLE NETWORK SERVER
SETUP, CONFIGURATION AND MANAGEMENT

HP NetServer Navigator Includes a New Version of HP NetServer Assistant
Management Software

PALO ALTO, Calif., April 24, 1995 -- Hewlett-Packard Company today
introduced the HP NetServer Navigator, a new setup kit that contains a
CD-ROM with all the software tools needed to simplify the setup,
configuration and management of an HP NetServer. The bootable CD-ROM
includes HP Configuration Assistant, HP Diagnostic Assistant and HP
Information Assistant, as well as a new release of HP NetServer Assistant,
Version 2.2. HP NetServer Navigator will be offered as a bundled package
with the HP NetServer LH and all future NetServers introduced by HP.

HP also announced expanded access to product information on HP's World-Wide
Web pages and a new support service, Network Phone-in Support, that offers
customers and resellers one HP number for engineer support on complex
network questions.

"The HP NetServer Navigator helps reduce the cost of server ownership and
makes the IS manager's job easier with automated, on-line step-by-step
configuration, management and help tools," said James P. McDonnell,
worldwide marketing manager for HP's Network Server Division. "Server
setup time is drastically reduced, and the complications and confusion
normally associated with configuration are eliminated."

HP Configuration Assistant guides the user through each step of system
configuration. Users can choose from two modes of control: "express" (the
default), for step-by-step instructions, and "custom" designed for the
knowledgeable HP NetServer manager who wants a flexible setup environment.
HP Configuration Assistant provides suggestions for NOS installation and
automatically creates a customized diskette with NOS drivers and
configuration files for the user's specific operating environment. It also
creates a utility partition on the systems hard-disk drives to store key
utilities for troubleshooting and support.

HP Diagnostic Assistant helps in two ways: After setup and configuration,
it verifies that the HP NetServer components are installed correctly via
diagnostics that check the entire server, including expansion boards, SCSI
subsystems and cables. In addition, it provides continuous testing with
error logging for overnight testing or burn-in of the full server or a
subsystem. During normal operating mode, HP Diagnostic Assistant can be
executed remotely through HP Remote Assistant for "lights-out" management
of remote sites.

HP Information Assistant is a task-oriented retrieval system with
next-generation search capabilities for easy viewing and printing of
information on HP NetServers and accessories. It gives managers quick and
easy access to a comprehensive reference library of HP NetServer
documentation, release notes and NOS optimization and tuning guides.

HP NetServer Assistant Version 2.2

The latest version of the popular HP NetServer Assistant server management
product, Version 2.2, is included on the HP NetServer Navigator CD- ROM.
Version 2.2 expands NetServer Assistant support for different operating
systems with fully compliant SNMP agents for Novell NetWare, Microsoft(R)
Windows NT, IBM OS/2 and SCO UNIX operating systems. NetServer Assistant,
which includes the industry-leading HP OpenView for Windows 7.2 platform,
gives managers monitoring, proactive notification and troubleshooting of
server problems over a network from a single management console. With the
new agents, managers now can perform over-the-network management of all
their NetServers that run any of the four operating systems from a single
management console. The SNMP agents let administrators receive important
information about their NetServers from any management console that
supports SNMP, for example, enterprise-management consoles such as
OpenView/UX.

"HP NetServer Assistant 2.2 also offers administrators a new time-saving
feature -- NetServers-at-a-Glance -- that, with a few clicks of the mouse,
lets administrators view -- simultaneously and on a single form -- all
important information about all of their NetServers from a single OpenView
for Windows console," said McDonnell. "NetServers-at-a-Glance lets
managers customize the information that is collected and lets them export
the information to standard spreadsheets and word processors so they can
use it to generate summary reports for planning and other purposes."

The easy-to-use NetServer Assistant offers all the features an
administrator needs to manage NetServers. For example, it detects and
notifies the administrator of problems with NetServer components, such as
SCSI controllers and devices, and it provides predictive disk-problem
warnings backed by HP proactive warranty replacement, notification of ECC
memory errors and summaries of PC LAN adapter-card performance
statistics.

HP NetServer Assistant is designed for today's multivendor networks;
because it is based on OpenView for Windows, it allows multidevice (for
example, servers, PCs, hubs and routers) and multisite management from a
single icon-driven map.

In addition to NetServer Assistant, HP Remote Assistant provides remote
management of NetServers via dial-up modem, regardless of the state of the
server or network. Available as an optional NetServer accessory, the HP
Remote Assistant card complements HP NetServer Assistant 2.2 by providing
unattended remote management, including console redirection, the ability
to power cycle, continuous environment and server-hardware
monitoring/logging, and automatic alerting and recovery capabilities.

HP NetServer Assistant 2.2 comes bundled with the NetServer LH and future
models as part of the HP NetServer Navigator CD-ROM. A floppy-disk version
is included with the LF and LM NetServer models and is an optional
accessory for the NetServer LC.

NetServer Information via the World-Wide Web/Internet

Starting today, HP NetServer customers and resellers can access more
product information via HP's World-Wide Web pages, increasing product
information and binary-file accessibility worldwide. HP has expanded its
Web offering in response to the trend toward electronic use communication
and growing customer use of the World-Wide Web. Information on the Web,
which is based on the Internet, can be accessed using graphical browsers
such as Netscape and Mosaic.

From the HP NetServer Web page, customers and resellers can browse HP's
database for technical specifications or updates, and even access product
demos. Examples of accessible information include product information,
technology white papers, performance briefs, NetServer Partner
information, system-installation information, NOS tuning tips, warranty
details and system diagnostics. Access to the HP World-Wide Web is
available at http://www.hp.com. HP NetServer information is under the
Products-Computing-Servers section or by connecting directly to
http://www.hp.com/go/netserver.

In addition to the Web, HP offers other ways to find out about HP
NetServers electronically: HP FIRST fax back service (1-800-333-1917) for
larger documents and binary files, HP NetServer BBS (1-408-553-3500) and
anonymous FTP server access (ftp://ftp.netserver.hp.com) for easy viewing
of documents and multimedia files, and HPSYS forum on CompuServe
(1-800-848-8990) for open, on-line discussion of HP NetServers.

Enhanced HP Support

For lasting, trouble-free performance, the HP NetServer family of servers
are protected by HP's long-standing tradition for unmatched service and
support. The HP NetServers come standard with a three-year, on-site,
next-business-day limited warranty, with service available from HP support
engineers or certified HP resellers/integrators. HP SupportPack offers
optional four-hour response time seven days a week, 24 hours a day for the
entire HP NetServer family of products. These programs are available via
HP SupportPack, an innovative and simple way for resellers to market HP
support solutions.

HP now offers the Network Phone-In Support contract service, which provides
unlimited toll-free access to HP support engineers. These engineers can
answer complex network questions and help network managers troubleshoot
and isolate problems with an entire Intel-based, multivendor network
environment. This service is available seven days a week, 24 hours a day,
and is available with HP SupportPack or by calling 800-437-9140.

U.S. Prices and Availability

All new and enhanced HP NetServer products will be distributed through
resellers worldwide. HP NetServer Navigator comes bundled with the HP
NetServer LH and all future NetServer models. HP NetServer Assistant 2.2
is $495 and is scheduled to ship in June. The HP Remote Assistant
accessory card is less than $999.

Hewlett-Packard Company is a leading global manufacturer of computing,
communications and measurement products and services recognized for
excellence in quality and support. HP has 98,200 employees and had revenue
of $25 billion in its 1994 fiscal year.

For additional information, call 800-322-4772

 ============================================================
 From the  'New Product News'  Electronic News Service on....
 AOL (Keyword = New Products) & Delphi (GO COMPUTING PRODUCT)
 ============================================================
 This information was processed from data provided by the 
 company or author mentioned. For additional details, please 
 contact them directly at the address/phone number indicated.
 All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
 ============================================================
 All submissions for this service should be addressed to:
 BAKER ENTERPRISES,  20 Ferro Dr,  Sewell, NJ  08080  U.S.A.
 Email: RBakerPC (AOL/Delphi), rbakerpc@delphi.com (Internet)
 ============================================================
