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	integrated suite of 8 tools. They are organized by function: deployment, updates, configuration
	and diagnostics. Tools are now simpler to access and use with a single webpage for access, a
	common look and feel and a common command line interface for the scripting tools. The
	ToolsCenter Bootable Media Creator offers significantly more functionality than past tools with
	the ability to add more tools to the bootable image and to automatically download the bootable
	environment if needed. Bootable Media Creator allows you to create bootable CDs, DVD, and
	USB keys for updates customized to your systems.
	IBM developed IBM Systems Director Active Energy Manager 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 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 x3620 M3 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, HDDs, and the onboard battery) 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
	x3620 M3. IBM Systems Director comes with a portfolio of tools, including IBM Systems
	Director Active Energy Manager™, Service and Support Manager, and others. 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 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 lets you
	keep your fingers on the pulse of your e-business.
	Processors —Intel Xeon processors provide high clock rates, 4 to 6 cores, 64-bit extensions,
	and advanced features for performance, availability and power management. Large cache size,
	combined with fast 1333MHz, 1066MHz or 800MHz memory access and an integrated memory
	controller reduce memory latency and facilitate the movement of data. (Note: System
	performance depends not only on the number of processors in the server but also on the
	frequency and functionality of each processor.) Adding a second processor may be a cost-
	effective way to achieve significant performance improvements.
	Memory — Memory is a major factor in systems application performance. Adding more memory
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