Compaq ProLiant 8000 Compaq ROM Technologies - Page 1

TECHNOLOGY BRIEF December 1999 Compaq Computer Corporation ISSD Technology Communications CONTENTS Introduction 3 Traditional Approach ........ 3 Compaq Remote ROM Flash Utility 3 Remote ROM Flash Functionality 4 Remote-Flash Redundant ROM 5 Redundant ROM Functionality 5 Conclusion 6 ... Compaq ROM Technologies The growth of the Internet is rapidly changing the way business is conducted. Business models, core processes, and network infrastructures are being transformed through a closer alignment between information technology and core business processes. Such models are central to the success of enterprise operations, and any loss of availability translates into a loss of time and money. To protect customers from such losses, Compaq develops technologies that ensure Compaq servers provide maximum uptime with minimal maintenance. Many of these technologies also reduce the management effort and cost. Compaq recently developed two technologies that maximize server uptime and minimize management costs. The Compaq Remote ROM Flash Utility helps customers reduce the time, manpower, and cost of managing large-scale ROM upgrades. For mission-critical high-end servers, including Compaq 8-way ProLiant servers, Compaq Remote-flash Redundant ROM enables servers to maintain availability in the unlikely event of a ROM failure. This technology brief describes the Compaq Remote ROM Flash Utility and Remote-flash Redundant ROM and explains the benefits of each of these technologies. Please direct comments regarding this communication to the ISSD Technology Communications Group at this Internet address: [email protected] TC991204TB 1