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	The IMM alerts IBM Systems Director to anomalous environmental factors, such as voltage and
	thermal conditions—even if the server has failed.
	The x3550 M2 also supports an optional IBM Virtual Media Key for additional systems
	management capabilities, including:
	• Predictive Failure Analysis for system fans
	• Graphical console redirection over LAN
	• Web-based out-of-band control
	• Windows “blue screen” capture
	• Remote virtual floppy and CD-ROM
	• High-speed remote redirection of PCI video, keyboard and mouse
	• SSL (Secure Socket Layer) and LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) support
	IBM developed IBM Systems Director Active Energy Manager for x86 to put control of system
	power-saving features at the fingertips of administrators. Active Energy Manager is designed to
	take advantage of new features, such as monitoring power usage and balancing the performance
	of the system according to available power input. It provides the ability to plan and predict power
	consumption based on your hardware configuration. It also helps enable you to reduce the
	infrastructure required for redundancy, by using fewer servers on smaller power feeds and
	potentially lowering your overall data center support costs. It does this by inventorying all
	components, then adding up the total power draw and tracking the usage. It also includes power
	management and capping features to help administrators manage or reduce power usage.
	Automatic Server Restart (ASR) helps reduce downtime by restarting the server automatically
	in the event of a system lockup. ASR technology is a combination of hardware circuitry tied into
	the server’s system reset function and a device driver. As long as the server continues running,
	the ASR watchdog timer will keep being reset, but if the operating system crashes or the
	hardware freezes somehow the ASR software will be unable to reset the hardware timer. If the
	timer is not reset within five minutes, it automatically triggers the ASR hardware, which
	immediately restarts the server (and logs an ASR event with IBM Systems Director). These
	features are designed so that no more than five minutes can pass before the server is restarted.
	Wake on LAN permits the server to be remotely powered on if it has been shut off. Once
	powered up, the server can be controlled across the network, using the Preboot Execution
	Environment (PXE).
	Like Wake on LAN, PXE is system firmware. It enables software such as the optional IBM
	Remote Deployment Manager to take control of a system before the BIOS, operating system or
	applications are loaded (using Wake on LAN/PXE) and lets an administrator perform many low-
	level tasks remotely that would otherwise require a visit to each system. These tasks may include
	such things as formatting a hard disk drive, updating system firmware, or deploying a Windows or
	Linux operating system.
	Text Console Redirection support allows the administrator to remotely view x3550 text
	messages over serial or LAN. An optional upgrade to the Virtual Media Key adds graphical
	console redirection.
	Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) is designed to allow the system to detect impending failure of
	supported components (memory, power supplies, hard disk drives, and fans) before actual
	failure, and alert the administrator through IBM Systems Director. This gives you the ability to
	replace the failing component before it fails, resulting in increased uptime.
	IBM Systems Director software for advanced workgroup management is included with the
	x3550 M2. IBM Systems Director comes with a portfolio of tools, including Management
	Processor Assistant, Rack Manager, RAID Manager, Update Assistant and Software Distribution.
	Systems Director Active Energy Manager for x86, System Availability (a no-charge download)
	and Capacity Manager (sold separately) are available as add-ons for additional server
	management and increased availability. IBM Systems Director provides a single uniform
	graphical interface for all of these systems management functions.
	IBM Systems Director enables you to customize thresholds and monitor system components (for
	things like temperature, voltage regulation, etc.) to help maximize uptime.
Key Options	IBM options for System x servers help you take your servers to a
	higher level
	You know can rely on System x options to supply a complete solution for your business needs.
	Options help you create an optimized server system to meet your data protection, storage and
	availability needs. Every IBM option is designed and tested for peak performance and flexibility,
	helping to maximize your return on investment. The combination of System x servers and options

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