IBM x3350 - System - 4192 User Manual

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Note: As of the date of this document, the Linux operating system does notsupport TOE.Reliability, availability, and serviceabilityThree important computer design features are reliability, availability, andserviceability (RAS). The RAS features help to ensure the integrity of the data thatis stored in the server, the availability of the server when you need it, and the easewith which you can diagnose and correct problems.The server has the following RAS features:v 1-year parts, 1-year labor limited warranty (Machine Type 4192); 3-year parts,3-year labor limited warranty (Machine Type 4193)v Automatic error retry and recoveryv Automatic restart after a power failurev Automatic Restart on non-maskable interrupt (NMI)v Baseboard management controller (BMC) service processorv Built-in monitoring for fan, power, temperature, voltage, and power-supplyredundancyv Memory downsizingv Error codes and messagesv Error correcting code (ECC) L2 cache and system memoryv Hot-swap hard disk drives (some models)v Information and light path diagnostics LED panelsv Menu-driven setup, system configuration, and redundant array of independentdisks (RAID) configuration programsv Power management: compliance with Advanced Configuration and PowerInterface (ACPI)v Power-on self-test (POST)v Predictive Failure Analysis ® (PFA) alertsv Redundant Ethernet capabilities with failover supportv Hot-swap cooling fans with speed-sensing capabilityv Redundant hot-swap power suppliesv Remind button to temporarily turn off the system-error LEDv Dynamic System Analysis diagnostic softwarev System-error logging (POST and BMC)v Upgradeable POST, BIOS, diagnostics, BMC firmware, and read-only memory(ROM) resident code, locally or over the LANv Vital product data (VPD) on microprocessors, system board, power supplies,SAS (hot-swap-drive) backplane, and power backplanev Wake on LAN feature capabilityIBM DirectorWith IBM Director, a network administrator can perform the following tasks:v View the hardware configuration of remote systems, in detailv Monitor the usage and performance of critical components, such asmicroprocessors, disks, and memoryv Centrally manage individual or large groups of IBM and non-IBMx86-processor-based servers, desktop computers, workstations, and notebookcomputers on a variety of platformsIBM Director provides a comprehensive entry-level workgroup hardware manager. Itincludes the following key features:v Advanced self-management capabilities for maximum system availability.Chapter 1. The System x3350 Types 4192 and 4193 server 7