Which tool monitors a VSP E590 system and reports System Information Messages (SIMs)?

Question

Options

• AHitachi Remote Ops Monitor Agent
• BHitachi Remote Ops SVP Agent
• CHitachi Ops Center Protector
• DStorage Navigator

• A
  81% (29)
• B
  11% (4)
• C
  3% (1)
• D
  6% (2)

Explanation

Hitachi Remote Ops Monitor Agent is the correct answer because it is specifically designed to remotely monitor Hitachi VSP storage systems (including the E590) and automatically report System Information Messages (SIMs) - hardware/software alerts - to Hitachi support without requiring manual intervention.

Why the distractors are wrong:

• B (SVP Agent): The SVP (Service Processor) Agent facilitates communication and remote service access to the storage system, but monitoring and SIM reporting is the Monitor Agent's role - these are distinct components within the Remote Ops suite.
• C (Ops Center Protector): Protector is a data protection and replication management tool; it handles backup/recovery orchestration, not SIM monitoring.
• D (Storage Navigator): Storage Navigator is the local GUI for configuring and managing the VSP array directly, not an automated remote monitoring or alerting agent.

Memory tip: Think of "Monitor Agent = watches and reports." The word Monitor in the name directly maps to its function - it monitors the system and reports SIMs. If you see any question about automated SIM reporting or remote health monitoring on a VSP, "Monitor Agent" is your answer.

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