Fault Management

Fault Management features minimize downtime and data loss by monitoring system performance and generating the following alerts:

■Hard drive alert—provides 72-hour advance warning of impending hard drive problems and can automatically start optional backup software.

■System temperature alert—reports overheating. As the system temperature rises, this feature first adjusts fan speed and other cooling components, then displays an alert, then shuts down the system.

■Battery pack alert—reports charging problems and battery pack failure.

■Monitor alert—diagnoses and displays external monitor operational problems.

■Memory alert—reports memory board configuration changes when a memory board is removed, added, or reconfigured. It also provides the previous and current configurations for comparison.

The alerts work with or without network connection. If the computer is not connected to the network, the network administrator cannot receive alerts from the computer.

Fault Management Alerts

Alerts can be enabled, disabled, and tested, and software can be set to back up information whenever a hard drive alert occurs.

■While the computer is connected to a network, alerts pop up on the computer display and are simultaneously reported to the network console.

■System temperature alert—reports overheating. As the system temperature rises, this feature first adjusts fan speed and other cooling components, then displays an alert, then shuts down the system.

■When the computer is not connected to a network, the user will receive a local alert.

To set alerts, select the Intelligent Manageability icon in the system tray.

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