Dell OptiPlex GX300 User Guide - Page 52

and Time, Event Type, Event Severity, Event Class, and Event System Configuration management features of the Dell OpenManage IT Assistant program include the following: l Remote Wake Up support, which allows network administrators to remotely turn on Managed PC systems with Remote Wake Up capability in a Dell DMI network l A System Properties window that enables network administrators to view, set, or disable certain hardware configuration settings for the local and remote systems in a Dell DMI network l Support for the Microsoft® System Management Server (SMS), which allows the exporting of one or more groups to an SMS directory that the SMS administrator can access l A monitor component for systems running Windows 98 or Windows 95 and having a display data channel (DDC)-compliant video subsystem and monitor l Automated inventory control of one or more groups for the remote systems in a Dell DMI network Network administrators can automate inventory to occur every day, week, or month at a certain hour, on the hour; or they can enable inventory as needed. The Dell OpenManage IT Assistant program creates a text file for the group(s) and saves it to a user-defined directory. l Support for the application program used to create user-definable attributes (UDAs) Asset management features of the Dell OpenManage IT Assistant include the following: l Support that enables network administrators to remotely view, enter, and modify an asset tag for a remote system in a Dell DMI network l Automated and manual mapping of one or more groups to a user-defined directory Security management features of the Dell OpenManage IT Assistant include password security that enables network administrators to maintain standard attribute values for the local and remote systems in a Dell DMI network. For more information about the Dell OpenManage IT Assistant, see the online Dell OpenManage IT Assistant documentation that accompanied the software. MBA The 3Com® MBA supports multiple preboot environments and allows network administrators to boot the system from a network server. See "Network Interface Controller" for more information about MBA. Remote Wake Up Remote Wake Up allows you to remotely turn on a Managed PC system that is either in a sleep state or turned off. The ability to turn on Managed PC systems remotely allows you to perform remote computer setup, software downloading and installation, file updates, and asset tracking at any time. To use the Remote Wake Up feature, each Managed PC system must contain a NIC that supports Remote Wake Up. You must also enable the Remote Wake Up option in System Setup. NOTE: This feature does not work if the system is shut off using a power strip or surge protector. Remote System Alert Remote System Alert allows the system to send to a remote management console certain predetermined messages about its operating condition prior to system start-up (system boot). For example, the system can transmit an alert if the computer cover is removed. To use the Remote System Alert feature, each Managed PC system must contain an integrated NIC that supports Remote System Alert. NOTE: This feature does not work if the system is shut off using a power strip or surge protector. Auto Power On Auto Power On enables you to turn on the computer system automatically on certain days of the week at a preset time. You can set Auto Power On to turn on the system either every day or every Monday through Friday. NOTE: This feature does not work if the system is shut off using a power strip or surge protector. Chassis Intrusion Alerts Chassis intrusion alerts notify you if a local or remote system's chassis has been opened.