IBM xSeries 305 Type 8673 User Manual

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Reliability, availability, and serviceability featuresThree important computer design features are reliability, availability, andserviceability (RAS). The RAS features help to ensure the integrity of the data thatis stored in your server, the availability of the computer when you need it, and theease with which you can diagnose and repair problems.Your server has the following RAS features:v Adaptec 29160LP built-in self-test (BIST)v Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)v Advanced Desktop Management Interface (DMI) featuresv Automatic error retry or recoveryv Automatic restart after power failurev Auto-restart initial program load (IPL) power supplyv Boot-block recoveryv Built-in, menu-driven configuration and setup programsv Cooling fans with speed-sensing capabilityv Customer-upgradeable basic input/output system (BIOS) codev ECC memoryv Error codes and messagesv Failover Ethernet supportv Menu-driven diagnostic programs on CDv Microprocessor serial number accessv Monitoring support for temperature, voltage, and fan speedv Parity checking on the SCSI bus and PCI busv Power-on self-test (POST)v Read-only memory (ROM) checksumsv SDRAM with serial presence detect (SPD)v Server managementv Standby voltage for system management features and monitoringv System error log (with an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter installed)v Vital product data (VPD) (This includes information stored in nonvolatile memoryfor easier remote viewing.)v Wake on LAN and Alert Standard FormatIBM DirectorWith IBM Director, a network administrator can: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-IBM Intel-basedservers, desktop computers, workstations, and mobile computers on a variety ofplatformsIBM Director provides a comprehensive entry-level workgroup hardware manager.Key features include:v Advanced self-management capabilities for maximum system availabilityChapter 1. Introducing the xSeries ™ 305 Type 8673 server 5