Expanded device functions
5.2 Active Management Technology
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Watchdog monitoring times
The monitoring time can be configured with the DiagBase or DiagMonitor software.
Note
When you change the monitoring time, the change becomes effective immediately.
The installed backup battery for backup of CMOS data has a limited life span. Information on
the shelf life is available in the section "Replacing the backup battery (Page 91)".
A two-tier battery monitoring checks the status of the backup battery. The SIMATIC IPC
DiagBase and SIMATIC IPC DiagMonitor diagnostic software determines the status of the
backup battery.
When the first warning threshold is reached, the backup battery will run for at least one more
month.
The SIMATIC IPC DiagBase software and SIMATIC IPC DiagMonitor software determine the
status of the drives.
SMART messages of the hard drives are signaled.
In a RAID array the states "Normal," "Degraded" and "Rebuild" are displayed.
The status of an inactive hot swap drive is not displayed.
Active Management Technology
Active Management Technology is a technology for remote maintenance of computers. You
can use this function on your device with the help of the appropriate software. Additional
information is available in the section "Description of Active Management Technology
(Page 127)".
Remote maintenance is only available for devices with Intel® Core™ i5 or Intel® Core™i7
processors.