Main Window Buttons

The main Hostview window contains the buttons described below. If an out-of-boundary condition exists or an error has occurred, one or more of these buttons turn red.

The Power button (Figure 2-6) displays the Power Control and Status window, which enables you to view the power status for the platform. See "To Power Components On or Off From Within Hostview".

Figure 2-6 Power Button

The Temperature button (Figure 2-7) displays the Thermal Status window, which enables you to view the temperature status for the boards and components within the platform. See "To Monitor Thermal Conditions From Within Hostview".

Figure 2-7 Temperature Button

The Fan button (Figure 2-8) displays the Fan Status window, which enables you to view the status of the fans within the platform. See "To Monitor Fans From Within Hostview".

Figure 2-8 Fan Button

When certain error conditions occur, the Failure button (Figure 2-9) turns red. If you click a red Failure button, a window is displayed showing the error condition(s) that have occurred.

Figure 2-9 Failure Button

Table 2-2 describes the types of error conditions that are trapped by this mechanism.