Reliability, Availability, And Serviceability Features - IBM IntelliStation M Pro User Manual

Reliability, availability, and serviceability features

Three important computer design features are reliability, availability, and
serviceability (RAS). The RAS features help to ensure the integrity of the data that
is stored in the computer, the availability of the computer when you need it, and the
ease with which you can diagnose and repair problems.
The computer has the following RAS features:
v 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
v Limited warranty: 3-year
v Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
v Automatic computer restart after a power failure
v Automatic error retry or recovery
v Boot-block recovery
v Built-in, menu-driven configuration and setup programs
v Built-in, menu-driven SCSI configuration programs (some models)
v Cooling fan with speed-sensing capability
v Error codes and messages
v Error correcting code (ECC) double-data-rate 2 (DDR2) synchronous dynamic
v Hard disk drive partition-based diagnostic programs
v Integrated Ethernet controller
v Integrated IEEE 1394 (FireWire) support
v Integrated SCSI support using a mini-PCI adapter
v Monitoring support for temperatures, voltages, and fan speed
v Power supply error LED
v Power-on self-test (POST)
v Predictive Failure Analysis
v Read-only memory (ROM) checksums
v Upgradeable basic input/output system (BIOS) and POST code
v Wake on LAN capability
1. Service availability will vary by country. Response time varies; may exclude holidays.
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