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TC000603TB TECHNOLOGY BRIEF (cont.) ... Remote Insight provides several important troubleshooting features that none of the other Compaq tools can. Remote Insight provides both numeric and alphanumeric paging. Other essential troubleshooting features are provided by Remote Insight through its multiple diagnostic capabilities. It captures videotext of the last two reset sequences in addition to the last failure sequence. It can also access several management logs that are unavailable through IRC. For additional information about the Remote Insight Board/PCI, see the white paper Compaq Remote Insight Board/PCI: Hardware and Software Architecture, document number ECG072/0798. SERVICEABILITY FEATURES By providing easy access to server components, the ProLiant 8000 server design further reduces the downtime associated with upgrades and field maintenance. The hot-plug fans and power supplies are easily accessed without removing the server side or top panels, and the side and top panels release quickly through the use of three thumbscrews. The processor board, memory boards, and the I/O board are mounted using lever-actuated quick-release modules. In addition, the processor and I/O boards are separated in the chassis so that each can be replaced independently (Figure 13). The I/O board is located in the top of the chassis to allow easy access for adding or replacing PCI boards. This is an important convenience for using the hot-plug slots. The internal drive cages are separated into three units. Each drive cage unit can be removed by sliding it out from the front of the server. This allows easy replacement of hot-plug drives as the customer upgrades to next-generation drive technology. I/O Section Internal Drive Cages Processor & Memory Section Figure 13: ProLiant 8000 chassis, front view. CONCLUSION The Compaq ProLiant 8000 server offers customers a high-performance, highly scalable solution for their data center needs. The server also provides all the high-availability features customers have come to expect from Compaq servers. In addition, Compaq has integrated key management technologies and serviceability features that further reduce downtime and improve manageability. For customers needing greater performance, availability, and scalability in the data center, the ProLiant 8000 server is an excellent choice. Development of this server demonstrates Compaq's commitment to provide industry-standard servers that exceed customer expectations. As business requirements become more demanding, Compaq will continue to deliver servers that meet those requirements and can be expanded to meet future needs. 22