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Fan error LED
Indicators and controls
Each fan module has a single LED:
Error Lit (amber). One of the fans in the fan module has failed.
Note: If one of the fans in the fan module fails, the other fan will begin
operating at full speed.
Systems and storage management
IBM provides products that you can use to manage your BladeCenter S system and
the integrated shared storage that is available.
IBM Director
IBM Director provides a comprehensive entry-level workgroup hardware manager.
It includes advanced self-management capabilities for maximum system
availability and support for multiple operating systems, including Microsoft
Windows, AIX, Linux, and i5/OS.
With IBM Director, a systems or network administrator can perform the following
tasks:
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View and modify the hardware configuration of remote systems
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Monitor the usage, health, and performance of critical components, such as
microprocessors, disks, and memory
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Centrally manage individual or large groups of IBM and non-IBM
x86-processor-based servers, desktop computers, workstations, and notebook
computers on a variety of platforms
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Inventory your environment
v Perform updates to managed systems, such as device drivers and firmware
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Automatically perform an action based on events or schedules, if IBM Director is
configured to do so
By deploying IBM Director, you can achieve reductions in ownership costs through
the following benefits:
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Reduced downtime
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Increased productivity of IT personnel and users
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Reduced service and support costs
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