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provides full-duplex (FDX) capability, which enables simultaneous transmission
and reception of data on the Ethernet local area network (LAN).
and reception of data on the Ethernet local area network (LAN).
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Redundant network-interface card (NIC)
The addition of an optional, redundant network-interface card (NIC) provides a
failover capability to a redundant Ethernet connection. If a problem occurs with
the primary Ethernet connection, all Ethernet traffic associated with this primary
connection is automatically switched to the redundant NIC. This switching occurs
without data loss and without user intervention.
failover capability to a redundant Ethernet connection. If a problem occurs with
the primary Ethernet connection, all Ethernet traffic associated with this primary
connection is automatically switched to the redundant NIC. This switching occurs
without data loss and without user intervention.
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IBM ServerGuide
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CDs
The ServerGuide CDs included with xSeries servers provide programs to help
you set up the server and install the network operating system (NOS). The
ServerGuide program detects the hardware options installed, and provides the
correct configuration program and device drivers. In addition, the ServerGuide
CDs include a variety of application programs such as IBM Update Connector
you set up the server and install the network operating system (NOS). The
ServerGuide program detects the hardware options installed, and provides the
correct configuration program and device drivers. In addition, the ServerGuide
CDs include a variety of application programs such as IBM Update Connector
™
to help keep the server basic input/output system (BIOS) and microcode
updated.
updated.
Note: The latest level of BIOS for the server is also available through the World
Wide Web. Refer to “Recovering BIOS” on page 20 for the appropriate
World Wide Web addresses and bulletin-board telephone numbers.
World Wide Web addresses and bulletin-board telephone numbers.
The server is designed to be cost-effective, powerful, and flexible. It uses peripheral
component interconnect (PCI) bus architecture to provide compatibility with a wide
range of existing hardware devices and software applications.
component interconnect (PCI) bus architecture to provide compatibility with a wide
range of existing hardware devices and software applications.
As always, the IBM server meets stringent worldwide certifications for power,
electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and safety. See “Related service information”
electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and safety. See “Related service information”
on page 127 for additional information.
Reliability, availability, and serviceability
Three of the most important features in server design are reliability, availability, and
serviceability (RAS). These factors help to ensure the integrity of the data stored on
the server; that the 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.
serviceability (RAS). These factors help to ensure the integrity of the data stored on
the server; that the 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 that the server supports.
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Cooling fans with speed-sensing capability (hot-swap)
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Error correcting code (ECC) FSBs
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ECC L2 cache
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ECC memory
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Fast power-on self-test (POST)
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45°C (113°F) normal operating temperature for hard disk drives
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Parity checking on the small computer system interface (SCSI) bus and PCI
buses
buses
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Power Managed - Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) level
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System management monitoring via Intra-Integrated Circuit (I2C) bus
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Ambient temperature monitoring
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Automatic error retry/recovery
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Automatic restart after a power failure
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Built-in temperature/fan/voltages monitoring
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Chipkill memory protection
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Fault-resistant startup
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Hot-swap drive bays
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