IBM 7012 397, Site And Hardware Planning Information

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Data Integrity and Verification
These computer systems contain mechanisms designed to reduce the possibility of undetected data
corruption or loss. This risk, however, cannot be eliminated. Users who experience unplanned outages,
system failures, power fluctuations or outages, or component failures must verify the accuracy of operations
performed and data saved or transmitted by the system at or near the time of the outage or failure. In
addition, users must establish procedures to ensure that there is independent data verification before relying
on such data in sensitive or critical operations. Users should periodically check our support websites for
updated information and fixes applicable to the system and related software.
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