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v ServeRAID
v Systems-management capabilities
Reliability, availability, and serviceability
Three important server design features are reliability, availability, and serviceability
(RAS). The RAS features help to ensure the integrity of the data that is stored in
the server, the availability of the server when you need it, and the ease with which
you can diagnose and repair problems.
The server has the following RAS features:
v 1-year parts, 1-year labor limited warranty (Machine Type 8485) and 3-year parts,
v Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
v Advanced Desktop Management Interface (DMI) features
v Automatic BIOS recovery to a backup image
v Automatic error retry or recovery
v Automatic memory downsizing on error detection
v Automatic restart on nonmaskable interrupt (NMI)
v Automatic Server Restart (ASR) logic supporting a system restart when the
v Automatic server restart after a power failure, based on the BIOS setting
v Availability of microcode level
v Boot-block recovery
v Built-in, menu-driven setup, system configuration, and redundant array of
v Built-in monitoring for fan, power, temperature, and voltage
v CD-based diagnostic programs
v Cooling fans with speed-sensing capability
v Customer support center that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
v Diagnostic support of ServeRAID adapters
v Error codes and messages
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primary Ethernet connection, all Ethernet traffic that is associated with the
primary connection is automatically switched to the redundant NIC. If the
applicable device drivers are installed, this switching occurs without data loss and
without user intervention.
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support
The server supports ServeRAID adapters to create redundant array of
independent disks (RAID) configurations. The server also has integrated RAID
level-0 and level-1 support.
The server supports an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II, which provides
service-processor functions in addition to those that the mini-BMC provides.
When this adapter is used with the systems-management software that comes
with the server, you can manage the functions of the server locally and remotely.
The Remote Supervisor Adapter II also provides system monitoring, event
recording, and dial-out alert capability.
See the documentation that comes with your systems-management software for
more information. To order an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II, contact
your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller.
3-year labor limited warranty (Machine Type 8490)
operating system becomes unresponsive
independent disks (RAID) configuration
Chapter 1. The xSeries 206m server
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