An affordable single-socket, dual-core server with high performance
an
d data protection for small and medium businesses
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environmental conditions.
IB
M System x and BladeCenter Power Configurator helps IT managers plan for data center power
needs, by providing the following information for specific configurations of System x and BladeCenter
systems: power input (watts), PDU sizing (amps), heat output (BTUs), airflow requirements through
chassis (CFM), VA rating, leakage current (mA), and peak inrush current (amps).
IBM ServerGuide (installed from CD) simplifies the process of installing and configuring System x and
xSeries servers. ServerGuide goes beyond mere hardware configuration by assisting with the
automated installation of the Microsoft
®
Windows
®
Server 2000 and 2003 operating systems, device
drivers and other system components, with minimal user intervention. (Drivers are also included for
support of Novell NetWare, Red Hat Linux and SUSE LINUX.) This focus on deployment helps
customers reduce both their total cost of ownership and the complexity that administrators and technical
personnel face.
IBM Electronic Service Agent
™
is an innovative “call home” feature that allows System x and
BladeCenter servers to automatically report hardware problems to IBM support, which can even
dispatch onsite service
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if necessary to those customers entitled to onsite support under the terms of
their warranty or an IBM Maintenance Agreement. Electronic Service Agent resides on a server and
provides electronic support and problem management capabilities through a highly secure electronic
dialogue between your systems and IBM. It monitors networked servers for hardware errors and it can
perform hardware and software inventories and report inventory changes to IBM. All information sent to
IBM is stored in a highly secure database and used for improved problem determination.
Additional services include hardware warranty upgrades and factory-installed Product Customization
Services (PCS), such as asset tagging, hardware integration, software imaging and operating systems
personalization.
IBM offers extensive technical support by phone and via the Web. Support options include links to
forums/newsgroups, problem submission, online shopping support, service offerings, device drivers for
all IBM product lines, software downloads and even upcoming technical seminar worldwide schedules
and registration. Also available are remote installation, configuration and usage support for System x
and xSeries hardware and software, as well as onsite custom services to give customers the level of
expertise they require.
Ad
vanced Systems Management Capabilities
The x3200 M2 has a high level of systems management capabilities that are well-suited to remote
locations as well as to stand-alone environments. Features include the mini Baseboard Management
Controller 2 (mBMC2), Automatic Server Restart, Wake on LAN
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support, PXE support, Predictive
Failure Analysis, Text Console Redirection over LAN, IBM Director and support for an optional Remote
Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine.
The mBMC2 provides industry-standard Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) 2.0-
compliant systems management. It provides a number of important system functions, including:
• Monitoring of system and battery voltage, system temperature, fans, power supplies, processor and
DIMM status
• Fan speed control
• Product ID and Family ID detection
• Highly secure remote power on/off
• System reset control
• NMI/SMI detection and generation
• System diagnostic LED control (power, HDD, activity, alerts, heartbeat)
• IPMI over LAN
• Serial Over LAN
• Proxy server support
• LAN messaging and alerting
• VLAN support
• Enhanced authentication and encryption algorithms (RMCP+, SHA-1, AES)
• Local update of BMC firmware
• Firmware firewall
• Support for IPMI v2.0 compliant management software (e.g., xCAT)
• Other mandatory and optional IPMI BMC functions
The mBMC2 alerts IBM Director to anomalous environmental factors, such as voltage and thermal
conditions—even if the server has failed.
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For onsite labor, IBM will attempt to diagnose and resolve the problem remotely before sending a technician.
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