Introduction
Features
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Power supply
The server can be equipped with a permanently installed power supply (standard) or with a plug-in
power supply (hot plug) consisting of one or two modules. With two power supply modules the
server is equipped with a redundant power supply. If a defect occurs in one module, the respective
other module ensures unimpaired further operation. The defective module can be replaced during
operation.
High level of availability and failure protection
When accessing stored data, 1-bit-errors in the main memory are automatically recognized and
corrected (EDC = Error Detection and Correction). The patented memory scrubbing function regularly
starts up the EDC mechanism and thus ensures continuous data integrity. ASR&R tunes out
defective system components during an automatic system reboot. The Prefailure Detection and
Analyzing Technology reports the threat of system errors or problems to the system administrator so
that preventative measures can be taken. The optional disk array controller increases system
availability and supports the RAID levels 0, 1 and 5. The hot-replace-capable hard disks provide
additional protection.
Server management
Server management is implemented with the aid of the supplied
ServerView
software and PDA
(Prefailure Detection and Analyzing) technology from Fujitsu Siemens. The PDA analyzes and
monitors all components relevant to system reliability, thus enabling early detection of overload
situations and appropriate counter-measures.
ServerView
enables the management of all PRIMERGY servers in the network via a central console.
Here
ServerView
supports the following functions:
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Temperature monitoring of the CPU and the surrounding area.
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Timer-controlled switch-on (Timer)
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Remote switch-on (Ring Indicator)
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Watchdog timer for Automatic Server Reconfiguration and Restart (ASR&R) in the event of
failure of memory modules or processors.
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Pager message when rebooting system following an error
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Monitoring ISA and PCI bus loading
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End-of-Life monitoring of the fans with timely indication before failure
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Watchdog timer for operating system monitoring and application monitoring
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Detailed status and error reports for bus systems, processors and main memory
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Statistics for service technicians (operating hours counter, counter for switch-on/switch-off
cycles)
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Storage of 50 error messages in the non-volatile SRAM memory
Further information on the
ServerView
server management is provided in the associated
documentation.
ServerStart
You can configure the PRIMERGY server quickly and purposefully with the
ServerStart
software
provided. User-guided menus are available for installing the server operating systems.
Service and Support
PRIMERGY devices are service-friendly and modular, thus enabling quick and simple maintenance.
The flash EPROM program supplied with the Fujitsu Siemens utilities supports fast BIOS update.
With the optional Remote Test and Diagnosis System
RemoteView
, long-distance maintenance and
service (remote) can also be performed on the servers of the PRIMERGY 400 series.