IBM 847651U Handbook - Page 41

Reliability, availability, and serviceability features Three of the most important factors in server design are reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS). These factors help to ensure the integrity of the data stored on your server; that your server is available when you want to use it; and that should a failure occur, you can easily diagnose and repair the failure with minimal inconvenience. The following is an abbreviated list of the RAS features on the IBM Netfinity 3000 server. Many of these features are explained in the following chapters of this book. Advanced Desktop Management Interface (DMI) features Built-in, menu-driven configuration programs Built-in, menu-driven small computer system interface (SCSI) configuration programs (if a SCSI adapter comes with your server) Built-in, menu-driven setup programs Cooling fans with speed-sensing capability Customer support center 24 hours per day3 Error checking and correction (ECC) memory Error codes and messages Menu-driven diagnostic programs on CD Netfinity Manager™ and LANDesk® enabled Parity checking on the SCSI bus and PCI bus Power Managed - Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) level Power-on self-test (POST) Systems Management Controller (LM80) provides additional control for remote systems management Upgradable POST and BIOS Vital product data (VPD), including serial number information and replacement part numbers, stored in nonvolatile memory, making remote maintenance of your server more efficient. 3 Response time will vary, depending on the number and nature of calls received. Chapter 1. Introducing your Netfinity 3000 server 7