Intelligent Manageability - Compaq AP250 - Deskpro Workstation - 128 MB RAM Manual

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Intelligent Manageability

Intelligent Manageability is Compaq's industry-leading, award-winning client management
solution that helps lower the total cost of ownership by making personal computers more
manageable from a single point on the network. It is available on all commercial products from
Compaq including desktops, portables, and workstations. Intelligent Manageability supports a
variety of the leading third-party management solutions, such as Unicenter TNG, HP OpenView,
Microsoft SMS, Novell ManageWise, and BMC Patrol.
Initial Configuration and Deployment Features
Remote ROM Flash - secure, fail-safe flashing of ROMs over the network
Remote Wakeup and Shutdown - allows a system administrator to power on/power off a
computer from a remote location; enables distribution of software or management of
inventories at any time
Compaq Restore CD - allows you to restore the factory image in the event the original
configuration becomes damaged, or in the event of a hard drive failure
Wired for Management - Intel-led industry initiative to make Intel architecture-based systems
universally manageable and universally managed; includes asset management, network boot,
power management
Fault Notification and Recovery Features
ECC Memory - check and corrects 1 bit errors
Pre-failure Warranty - alerts user before component fails; covers processors, hard drives and
memory
SMART hard drives - (Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology) drives
constantly monitor their activity and predict failures before they occur
Thermal Sensor - monitors temperature within the chassis
Surge Tolerant Power Supply - withstands power surges up to 2000V
Asset Tracking and Security Features
AssetControl - provides the capability to track items such as: serial number, model,
manufacturer for system, hard drives and monitors; ROM versions
Remote Security Management - allows the ability to control security settings over the
network
DMI 2.0 compliant - industry standard for managing computer components, when used with
DMI complaint management apps, components can be managed over the network
Software Updating and Management Features
Support Software CD - contains the latest drivers, flashable ROM images, and utilities
Website updates - easy access to the latest drivers and ROMPAQs
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