IBM Europe, Middle East, and Africa Hardware
Announcement ZG10-0267
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• Flash BIOS
• Monitor and graph the utilization of server resources such as:
– Memory
– Processor
– HDDs
• Identify potential performance bottlenecks and react to prevent downtime
Active Energy Manager tools and programs
The IBM Active Energy Manager tool is available on the System x3690 X5 server.
IBM Systems Director Active Energy Manager
TM
V3.1 is the next generation product
of IBM PowerExecutive
TM
, which was previously available from IBM for x86 systems
only. IBM Systems Director Active Energy Manager now supports multiple IBM
platforms and provides new capabilities that build upon the functions previously
available with IBM PowerExecutive V2.1. Enhancements to existing function include:
• Cross-system monitoring and management support
• Dynamic Polling Rate
• Discovery and monitoring of intelligent PDUs
The Active Energy Manager V3.1 offering has both no-charge (free) monitoring
functions and optional chargeable (fee-based) management functions.
No-charge monitor functions
• Power trending monitoring
• Thermal trending support
• iPDU Support
Priced Management functions
• Power capping to control system function
• Power savings mode when system not in use
For more information refer to
http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/management/director/extensions/
actengmrg.html
World-class support tools and programs
x3690 X5 Virtualized System and MAX5 servers include tools and programs designed
to make ownership a positive experience. From the start, IBM programs help you
purchase servers, get them running, and keep them running. IBM can help your
company maintain ownership of technology leadership network servers.
• IBM customer replaceable unit (CRU) and on-site, three-year limited warranty
with next-business-day service (same-business-day service optionally available)
protects your investment if a problem occurs. This service also includes
replacement of parts identified through PFA.
• The ServerProven
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program lets you confidently configure your server with
various devices and operating systems. This Web-based program provides
compatibility information from actual testing of the x3690 X5 Virtualized System
and MAX5 server with various adapters and devices.
• The ServerGuide
5
CD library includes online publications and utilities and drivers
that help you load popular network operating systems.
• Electronic support on the Web offers additional support in an easy-to-use format.
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IBM makes no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding non-IBM products
and services that are ServerProven®, including but not implied warranties and of
