– Vital product data and firmware information
DSA creates a DSA log, which is a chronologically ordered merge of the
system-event log (as the IPMI event log), the IMM event log (as the ASM event
log), and the operating-system event logs. You can send the DSA log as a file to
a support representative or view the information as a text file or HTML file.
For more information, see “IBM Dynamic System Analysis Preboot diagnostic
program” on page 65.
v Flexible network support
The compute node provides flexible network capabilities:
– Models with embedded virtual fabric: The integrated Emulex BE3 dual-port
10 Gigabit Ethernet controller supports connections to a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps,
or 1000 Mbps network through an Ethernet-compatible switch module in the
chassis. The controller supports connections at 10 Gb. The controller also
supports Wake on LAN
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technology. You can install an additional I/O
expansion adapter for network support.
– Models without embedded virtual fabric: The compute node has connectors
on the system board for optional expansion adapters for adding network
communication capabilities to the compute node. You can install up to two
I/O expansion adapters for network support. This provides the flexibility to
install expansion adapters that support a variety of network communication
technologies.
v Hard disk drive support
The compute node supports up to two hot-swap hard disk drives. You can
implement RAID 0 or RAID 1 for the drives.
v IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD
The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, which you can download from the
web, provides programs to help you set up the compute node and install a
Windows operating system. The ServerGuide program detects installed optional
hardware devices and provides the correct configuration programs and device
drivers. For more information, see “Using the ServerGuide Setup and
Installation CD” on page 40.
v Integrated management module II (IMM2)
The integrated management module II (IMM2) combines systems-management
functions, video controller, the remote presence, and blue-screen capture features
in a single chip. The IMM2 provides advanced systems-management control,
monitoring, and alerting function. If an environmental condition exceeds a
threshold or if a system component fails, the IMM2 lights LEDs to help you
diagnose the problem, records the error in the IMM event log, and alerts you to
the problem.
Optionally, the IMM2 also provides a virtual presence capability for remote
systems management capabilities. The IMM2 provides remote systems
management through industry-standard interfaces:
– Common Information Model (CIM)
– Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) version 2.0
– Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) version 3.0
– Web browser
For more information, see Chapter 4, “Accessing the IMM2,” on page 43.
v Large system-memory capacity
The compute node supports up to 1536 GB of system memory. The memory
controller provides support for up to 48 industry-standard registered ECC DDR3
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