IBM System x3300 M4 Product Manual page 3

Availability and serviceability
The x3300 M4 provides many features to simplify serviceability and increase system uptime:
Memory mirroring and memory rank sparing for redundancy if a noncorrectable memory failure
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occurs.
Tool-less cover removal, which provides easy access to upgrades and serviceable parts, such as
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CPU, memory, and expansion cards.
Hot-swap drives that support RAID redundancy for data protection and greater system uptime.
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Up to two redundant hot-swap power supplies (model dependent) for business-critical applications.
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Optional N+1 redundant fan solution to maximum uptime if a fan failure occurs.
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Individual light path LEDs that quickly lead the technician to failed (or failing) components. This
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feature simplifies servicing, speeds up problem resolution, and helps to improve system availability.
Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA), which detects when system components (for example, processors,
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memory, and hard disk drives) operate outside of standard thresholds. It also generates proactive
alerts in advance of possible failure, therefore, increasing uptime.
A built-in IMM2 that continuously monitors system parameters, triggers alerts, and performs
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recovering actions if a failure to minimize downtime occurs.
Built-in diagnostics by using Dynamic Systems Analysis (DSA) Preboot, which speeds up
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troubleshooting tasks to reduce service time.
Three-year customer replaceable unit and on-site limited warranty, 9x5 next business day. Optional
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service upgrades are available.
Manageability and security
Powerful systems management features simplify local and remote management of the x3300 M4 server:
An IMM2 to monitor server availability and perform remote management.
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An integrated industry-standard Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) that enables improved
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setup, configuration, and updates, and simplifies error handling.
Integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2 support that enables advanced cryptographic
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functionality, such as digital signatures and remote attestation.
Industry-standard support of Advanced Encryption Standard-New Instructions (AES-NI) for faster,
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stronger encryption.
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Intel Execute Disable Bit functionality that helps to prevent certain classes of malicious buffer
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overflow attacks when combined with a supporting operating system.
Intel Trusted Execution Technology, which provides enhanced security through hardware-based
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resistance to malicious software attacks. With this technology, an application can run in its own
isolated space protected from all other software that runs on a system.
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