IBM Europe, Middle East, and Africa
Hardware Announcement ZG09-0272
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IT administrators can view the hardware configuration of remote systems in detail
and monitor the usage and performance of critical components, such as processors,
HDDs, and memory.
IBM Director includes a portfolio of server tools that integrates into the IBM Director
interface and works with systems management monitoring functions contained in
System x® servers, such as PFA enablement for HDDs.
The IT administrator can achieve comprehensive, virtual on-site control of System x
servers through the ability to remotely:
• Inventory and display detailed system and component information
• Reset or power cycle the server
• Monitor and set thresholds on server health, including:
– Voltage
– Temperature
• Set proactive alerts for critical server events, including:
– Fans
– Power supplies
• Define automated actions, such as:
– Send e-mail to an administrator
– Execute a command or program
– Pop up an error message to the IBM Director console
• Monitor and graph the usage of server resources, such as:
– Memory
– Processor
– HDDs
• Identify potential performance bottlenecks and react to prevent downtime
• Monitor, manage, and configure RAID subsystems, often without taking them
offline
IBM Director integrates into leading workgroup and enterprise systems management
environments through upward integration modules. The advanced management
capabilities built into System x servers can be accessed from:
• Tivoli® Enterprise and Tivoli NetView®
• Computer Associates Unicenter TNG Framework
• Microsoft SMS
• Intel LANDesk Management Suite
World-class support tools and programs
The System x3250 M2 server includes a number of tools and programs that make
ownership a positive experience. From the start, IBM can help you purchase a
server, get it running, and keep it running over the long haul. IBM can help your
company maintain ownership of technology leadership servers.
• One-year (machine type 4190) or three-year (machine type 4194) customer
replaceable unit (CRU) and on-site limited warranty and next-business-day (NBD)
service, same-business-day service optionally available protects your investment if
a problem occurs.
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The ServerProven
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program lets you configure your server confidently with
various devices and operating systems. This Web-based program provides
compatibility information from actual testing of the System x3250 M2 server with
various adapters and devices.
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