IBM TOKEN-RING PCI FAMILY ADAPTER, Manual

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– Monitoring for unauthorized tampering of the computer. If the chassis cover
is removed, a cover tamper alert is generated, helping reduce loss of vital
components such as memory, CPU, or hard drive.
– Monitoring disconnection or reconnection of the network cable. For
example, if someone disconnects a computer from the network to move it
to a new location, when the computer is reconnected, an alert is generated.
It can also help track when mobile systems are installed.
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During the automated installation of an operating system on a new system or
off-hours maintenance of an existing system, Alert on LAN can notify the
remote administrator of hardware and software failures:
– Power On Self Test (POST) has not been successful, indicating a failure to
boot.
– The system operating system is not responding. This feature is beneficial
for unattended systems like servers, kiosks, or computers being remotely
serviced during off-hours.
– Alert on LAN also provides alerts for critical hardware failures such as
voltage fluctuations and high temperature even when the operating system
can not respond.
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