IBM 206m - eServer xSeries - 8485 User manual

xSeries 206m Types 8485 and 8490
User’s Guide
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xSeries 206m Types 8485 and 8490
User’s Guide
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Note:
Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in “Notices,” on
page 67, and the Warranty and Support Information document on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD.
Third Edition (October 2006)
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Contents
Safety ............................v
Chapter 1. The xSeries 206m server.................1
Related documentation ......................1
Notices and statements in this document ................2
Features and specifications .....................3
What your server offers ......................4
Reliability, availability, and serviceability ................5
IBM Director ..........................6
Update Xpress program ......................7
Server controls, LEDs, and power ..................8
Front view ..........................8
Rear view ..........................10
Server power features .....................11
Chapter 2. Installing options ...................13
Server components .......................13
System-board internal connectors .................14
System-board switches and jumpers ................15
System-board external connectors .................16
System-board and PCI-X expansion card option connectors .......17
PCI-X expansion card .....................18
System-board LEDs ......................19
Installation guidelines ......................19
System reliability guidelines ...................20
Working inside the server with the power on .............20
Handling static-sensitive devices .................21
Removing the side cover .....................22
Removing the two-piece bezel ...................23
Installing amemory module ....................25
Installing adrive ........................28
Installing adrive in bay 2or 3..................29
Installing ahot-swap hard disk drive in bay 4, 5, 6, or 7.........31
IDs for hot-swap hard disk drives .................33
Installing asimple-swap SATA hard disk drive in bay 4, 5, 6, or 7.....33
Installing anon-hot-swap SATA hard disk drive in bay 4, 5, 6, or 7.....35
Power and signal cables for internal drives .............36
Installing an adapter .......................37
Installing ahot-swap power supply .................41
Installing asecurity rope clip ....................43
Completing the installation.....................44
Reinstalling the two-piece bezel..................44
Reinstalling the side cover....................46
Connecting the cables .....................47
Updating the server configuration .................47
Connecting external devices ....................48
Installing the server in arack....................48
Chapter 3. Configuring the server .................49
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program .............51
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program ............51
Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices ..............51
Passwords .........................54
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Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD ............56
ServerGuide features .....................56
Setup and configuration overview .................57
Typical operating system installation ................57
Installing your operating system without ServerGuide ..........57
Using the Boot Menu program ...................58
Using the SAS/SATA Configuration Utility program (hot-swap SAS/SATA models
only) ............................58
Starting the SAS/SATA Configuration Utility program ..........58
SAS/SATA Configuration Utility menu choices ............60
Using the Adaptec HostRAID configuration programs ...........60
Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility programs (for Serial ATA
HostRAID).........................61
Using the SAS/SATA Utility program (for SAS/SATA HostRAID) ......62
Using ServeRAID Manager ....................63
Configuring the controller ....................64
Viewing the configuration ....................65
Using the mini baseboard management controller ............65
Enabling the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program..........65
Configuring the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controller...........66
Updating IBM Director ......................66
Appendix. Notices .......................67
Edition notice .........................67
Trademarks ..........................68
Important notes.........................69
Product recycling and disposal ...................69
Index ............................71
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Safety
Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança.
Pred instalací tohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí.
Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt.
Lees voordat udit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften.
Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information.
Avant d’installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité.
Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen.
Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza.
Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança.
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Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad.
Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.
Important:
All caution and danger statements in this documentation begin with anumber. This
number is used to cross reference an English caution or danger statement with
translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the IBM Safety Information
book.
For example, if acaution statement begins with anumber 1, translations for that
caution statement appear in the IBM Safety Information book under statement 1.
Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this documentation before
performing the instructions. Read any additional safety information that comes with
the blade server or optional device before you install the device.
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Statement 1:
DANGER
Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is
hazardous.
To avoid ashock hazard:
vDo not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation,
maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical
storm.
vConnect all power cords to aproperly wired and grounded electrical
outlet.
vConnect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to
this product.
vWhen possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal
cables.
vNever turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or
structural damage.
vDisconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems,
networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless
instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.
vConnect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when
installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached
devices.
To Connect: To Disconnect:
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, attach all cables to devices.
3. Attach signal cables to connectors.
4. Attach power cords to outlet.
5. Turn device ON.
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, remove power cords from outlet.
3. Remove signal cables from connectors.
4. Remove all cables from devices.
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Statement 2:
CAUTION:
When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an
equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has
amodule containing alithium battery, replace it only with the same module
type made by the same manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can
explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of.
Do not:
vThrow or immerse into water
vHeat to more than 100°C (212°F)
vRepair or disassemble
Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.
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Statement 3:
CAUTION:
When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or
transmitters) are installed, note the following:
vDo not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could
result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable
parts inside the device.
vUse of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
DANGER
Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser
diode. Note the following.
Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly
with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam.
Class 1 Laser Product
Laser Klasse 1
Laser Klass 1
Luokan 1 Laserlaite
Appareil A Laser de Classe 1
`
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Statement 4:
≥18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥55 kg (121.2 lb)
CAUTION:
Use safe practices when lifting.
Statement 5:
CAUTION:
The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power
supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device
also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current
from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power
source.
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Statement 8:
CAUTION:
Never remove the cover on apower supply or any part that has the following
label attached.
Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any
component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside
these components. If you suspect aproblem with one of these parts, contact
aservice technician.
Statement 12:
CAUTION:
The following label indicates ahot surface nearby.
Statement 13:
DANGER
Overloading abranch circuit is potentially afire hazard and ashock hazard
under certain conditions. To avoid these hazards, ensure that your system
electrical requirements do not exceed branch circuit protection
requirements. Refer to the information that is provided with your device for
electrical specifications.
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Statement 15:
CAUTION:
Make sure that the rack is secured properly to avoid tipping when the server
unit is extended.
WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories
sold with this product, will expose you to lead, achemical known to the State of
California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
ADVERTENCIA: El contacto con el cable de este producto ocon cables de
accesorios que se venden junto con este producto, pueden exponerle al plomo, un
elemento químico que en el estado de California de los Estados Unidos está
considerado como un causante de cancer yde defectos congénitos, además de
otros riesgos reproductivos. Lávese las manos después de usar el producto.
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Chapter 1. The xSeries 206m server
The IBM®xSeries®206m Machine Types 8485 and 8490 is a5-U-high,
high-performance server based on IBM X-Architecture™technologies. It is ideally
suited for networking environments that require superior microprocessor
performance, improved systems management, and flexible memory and data
management.
The server comes with alimited warranty. For information about the terms of the
warranty and getting service and assistance, see the Warranty and Support
Information document.
Performance, ease of use, reliability, and expansion capabilities were key
considerations in the design of the server. These design features make it possible
for you to customize the system hardware to meet your needs today and provide
flexible expansion capabilities for the future.
The server contains IBM Enterprise X-Architecture technologies, which help
increase performance, reliability, and availability. For more information about the
IBM X-Architecture technologies and features in the server, see “What your server
offers” on page 4and “Reliability, availability, and serviceability” on page 5. For
additional information about the IBM X-Architecture technologies and features, see
http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/xarchitecture/enterprise/index.html.
You can obtain up-to-date information about the server and other IBM server
products at http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries/.
For service or assistance information, see the Installation Guide.
Related documentation
This User’s Guide provides general information about the server, including how to
install supported options and how to configure the server. The following
documentation also comes with the server:
vInstallation Guide
This printed document contains instructions for setting up the server and basic
instructions for installing some options.
vWarranty and Support Information
This document is in Portable Document Format (PDF) on the IBM xSeries
Documentation CD. It contains information about the terms of the warranty and
getting service and assistance.
vSafety Information
This document is in PDF on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. It contains
translated caution and danger statements. Each caution and danger statement
that appears in the documentation has anumber that you can use to locate the
corresponding statement in your language in the Safety Information document.
vProblem Determination and Service Guide
This document is in PDF on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. It contains
information to help you solve problems yourself, and it contains information for
service technicians.
1. Racks are measured in vertical increments of 4.45 cm (1.75 inches) each. Each increment is called a″U.″A1-U-high device is
1.75 inches tall.
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Depending on the server model, additional documentation might be included on the
IBM xSeries Documentation CD.
The server might have features that are not described in the documentation that
you received with the server. The documentation might be updated occasionally to
include information about those features, or technical updates might be available to
provide additional information that is not included in the server documentation.
These updates are available from the IBM Web site. To check for updated
documentation and technical updates, complete the following steps.
Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure
might vary slightly from what is described in this document.
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/.
2. Under Search technical support,type xSeries 206m,and click Search.
Notices and statements in this document
The caution and danger statements that appear in this document are also in the
multilingual Safety Information document, which is on the IBM xSeries
Documentation CD. Each statement is numbered for reference to the corresponding
statement in the Safety Information document.
The following notices and statements are used in this document:
vNote: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice.
vImportant: These notices provide information or advice that might help you avoid
inconvenient or problem situations.
vAttention: These notices indicate potential damage to programs, devices, or
data. An attention notice is placed just before the instruction or situation in which
damage could occur.
vCaution: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous
to you. Acaution statement is placed just before the description of apotentially
hazardous procedure step or situation.
vDanger: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous
to you. Adanger statement is placed just before the description of apotentially
lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or situation.
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Features and specifications
The following information is asummary of the features and specifications of the
server. Depending on the server model, some features might not be available, or
some specifications might not apply.
Table 1. Features and specifications
Microprocessor:
vIntel®Pentium®4Processor
v1MB or 2MB Level-2 or Level-3
cache
v800 MHz front-side bus (FSB)
Memory:
vMinimum: 512 MB
vMaximum: 8GB
vTypes: PC2-4200 double-data-rate 2
(DDR2)
vConnectors: four dual inline memory
module (DIMM) connectors, two-way
interleaved
Drives (depending on the model):
vDiskette (optional): 1.44 MB (two
modes)
vHard disk drive: SAS or SATA
vOne of the following IDE drives:
–CD-ROM
–CD-RW (optional)
–DVD-ROM (optional)
–DVD-ROM/CD-RW (optional)
Expansion bays (depending on the
model):
vTwo 5.25-in. bays (one CD drive
installed)
vOne 3.5-in. removable-media drive
bay
vFour 3.5-in. hard disk drive bays with
one of the following bays:
–Open hot-swap bays
–Simple-swap bays with one hard
disk drive installed
–Non-hot-swap bays with one hard
disk drive installed
PCI expansion slots (depending on
the model):
vFour PCI expansion slots
–One PCI Express x8 slot
–One PCI Express x1 slot
–Two PCI 32-bit/33 MHz slots
v
Six PCI expansion slots (models with
the PCI-X expansion card)
–One PCI Express x8 slot
–One PCI Express x1 slot
–Two PCI 32-bit/33 MHz slots
–Two PCI-X 64-bit/100 MHz slots
v
One connector on PCI-X expansion
card for the mini-PCI-X Serial
Attached SCSI (SAS) adapter
Fans:
Two or three speed-controlled fans
Power supply:
One of the following power supplies:
vTwo redundant 430 watt (90-240 Vac)
vOne nonredundant 400 watt (90-240 V
ac)
Size:
vHeight: 438 mm (17.25 in.)
vDepth: 540 mm (21.25 in.)
vWidth: 216 mm (8.5 in.)
vWeight: 16.3 kg (36 lb) to 20.8 kg (45.8
lb) depending upon configuration
Integrated functions:
vMini baseboard management controller
(mini-BMC)
vBroadcom 5721 10/100/1000 Ethernet
controller on the system board with
RJ-45 Ethernet port
vTwo serial ports
vOne parallel port
vFour-port Serial ATA controller
vOne internal SAS port (mini-PCI slot)
vIntegrated RAID capability (HostRAID)
vFour Universal Serial Bus (USB) v2.0
ports (two on front and two on rear)
vKeyboard port
vMouse port
vATA-100 single-channel IDE controller
(bus mastering)
vATI ES1000 video controller
–Compatible with SVGA and VGA
–16 MB SDRAM video memory
Diagnostic LEDs:
vFans
vMemory
Acoustical noise emissions:
vSound power, idling: 5.0 bel
vSound power, operating: 5.5 bel
Environment:
vAir temperature:
–Server on: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F)
Altitude: 0to 914 m(2998.0 ft)
–Server off: -40° to 60°C (-40° to 140°F)
Altitude: 0to 2133 m(7000.0 ft)
v
Humidity (operating and storage): 8% to
80%
Heat output:
Approximate heat output in British thermal
units (Btu) per hour:
vMinimum configuration: 630 Btu per hour
(185 watts)
vMaximum configuration: 1784 Btu per hour
(523 watts)
Electrical input:
vSine-wave input (50 or 60 Hz) required
vInput voltage and frequency ranges
automatically selected
vInput voltage low range:
–Minimum: 100 Vac
–Maximum: 127 Vac
v
Input voltage high range:
–Minimum: 200 Vac
–Maximum: 240 Vac
vInput kilovolt-amperes (kVA) approximately:
–Minimum: 0.20 kVA (all models)
–Maximum: 0.55 kVA
Notes:
1. Power consumption and heat output vary
depending on the number and type of
optional features installed and the
power-management optional features in
use.
2. These levels were measured in controlled
acoustical environments according to the
procedures specified by the American
National Standards Institute (ANSI) S12.10
and ISO 7779 and are reported in
accordance with ISO 9296. Actual
sound-pressure levels in agiven location
might exceed the average values stated
because of room reflections and other
nearby noise sources. The declared
sound-power levels indicate an upper limit,
below which alarge number of computers
will operate.
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What your server offers
The server uses the following features and technologies:
vMini baseboard management controller (mini-BMC)
The mini-BMC provides basic service-processor environmental monitoring
functions. If an environmental condition exceeds athreshold or if asystem
component fails, the mini-BMC lights LEDs to help you diagnose the problem.
vHigh-performance graphics controller
The server comes with an onboard graphics controller. This high-performance
controller supports high resolutions and includes many performance-enhancing
features for the operating-system environment.
vIBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD
The server comes with an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD, which you can use to
diagnose problems.
vIBM Director
IBM Director is aworkgroup-hardware-management tool that you can use to
centrally manage xSeries servers. For more information, see the IBM Director
documentation on the IBM Director CD.
vIBM Enterprise X-Architecture technology
IBM X-Architecture technology combines proven, innovative IBM designs to make
your Intel-processor-based server powerful, scalable, and reliable. For more
information, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/xarchitecture/
enterprise/index.html.
vIBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD
The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD that comes with the server provides
programs to help you set up the server and install a32-bit operating system. The
ServerGuide™program detects installed hardware options and provides the
correct configuration programs and device drivers.
Important:: If your server comes preloaded with an operating system and
software, you do not need to use the IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD
to install the operating system. This will overwrite the existing preload.
For more information about the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, see
“Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD” on page 56.
vIntegrated network support
The server comes with an integrated Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet
controller, which supports connection to a10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1000-Mbps
network. For more information, see “Configuring the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet
controller” on page 66.
vLarge data-storage capacity and hot-swap capabilities
Some server models support up to four 25.4-mm (1-inch) slim-high, 3.5-inch
hot-swap hard disk drives in the hot-swap bays. With the hot-swap feature, you
can add, remove, or replace hard disk drives without turning off the server.
vLarge system-memory capacity
The server supports up to 8GB of system memory. The memory controller
supports error correcting code (ECC) for up to four industry-standard, 1.8 V,
184-pin, double-data-rate 2(DDR2), PC2-4200 unbuffered, synchronous dynamic
random-access memory (SDRAM) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs).
vRedundant connection
The addition of an optional network interface card (NIC) provides afailover
capability to aredundant Ethernet connection. If aproblem occurs with the
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primary Ethernet connection, all Ethernet traffic that is associated with the
primary connection is automatically switched to the redundant NIC. If the
applicable device drivers are installed, this switching occurs without data loss and
without user intervention.
vServeRAID™support
The server supports ServeRAID adapters to create redundant array of
independent disks (RAID) configurations. The server also has integrated RAID
level-0 and level-1 support.
vSystems-management capabilities
The server supports an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II, which provides
service-processor functions in addition to those that the mini-BMC provides.
When this adapter is used with the systems-management software that comes
with the server, you can manage the functions of the server locally and remotely.
The Remote Supervisor Adapter II also provides system monitoring, event
recording, and dial-out alert capability.
See the documentation that comes with your systems-management software for
more information. To order an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II, contact
your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller.
Reliability, availability, and serviceability
Three important server design features are reliability, availability, and serviceability
(RAS). The RAS features help to ensure the integrity of the data that is stored in
the server, the availability of the server when you need it, and the ease with which
you can diagnose and repair problems.
The server has the following RAS features:
v1-year parts, 1-year labor limited warranty (Machine Type 8485) and 3-year parts,
3-year labor limited warranty (Machine Type 8490)
vAdvanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
vAdvanced Desktop Management Interface (DMI) features
vAutomatic BIOS recovery to abackup image
vAutomatic error retry or recovery
vAutomatic memory downsizing on error detection
vAutomatic restart on nonmaskable interrupt (NMI)
vAutomatic Server Restart (ASR) logic supporting asystem restart when the
operating system becomes unresponsive
vAutomatic server restart after apower failure, based on the BIOS setting
vAvailability of microcode level
vBoot-block recovery
vBuilt-in, menu-driven setup, system configuration, and redundant array of
independent disks (RAID) configuration
vBuilt-in monitoring for fan, power, temperature, and voltage
vCD-based diagnostic programs
vCooling fans with speed-sensing capability
vCustomer support center that is available 24 hours aday, 7days aweek2
vDiagnostic support of ServeRAID adapters
vError codes and messages
2. Service availability will vary by country. Response time varies; may exclude holidays.
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vError correcting code (ECC) double-data-rate 2(DDR2) synchronous dynamic
random-access memory (SDRAM) with serial presence detect (SPD)
vError logging of POST failures
vHot-swap Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) hard disk drives
vIntegrated Ethernet controller
vSupport for the optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II
vKey-lock support for physical security
vMemory change messages posted to the error log
vMini baseboard management controller (mini-BMC) (service processor)
vPower management
vPower-on self-test (POST)
vRead-only memory (ROM) checksums
vRedundant Ethernet capabilities (requires an optional Ethernet adapter) with
failover support
vSimple-swap Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) hard disk drives
vStandby voltage for system-management features and monitoring
vSystem auto-configuring from the configuration menu
vSystem-error LED on the front bezel and diagnostic LEDs on the system board
vUpgradeable mini-BMC firmware
vUpgradeable microcode for POST, basic input/output system (BIOS) code, and
read-only memory (ROM) resident code, locally or over aLAN
vVital product data (VPD); includes serial-number information and replacement
part numbers, stored in nonvolatile memory, for easier remote maintenance
vWake on LAN®capability
IBM Director
With IBM Director, anetwork administrator can perform the following tasks:
vView the hardware configuration of remote systems, in detail
vMonitor the usage and performance of critical components, such as
microprocessors, disks, and memory
vCentrally manage individual or large groups of IBM and non-IBM
Intel-processor-based servers, desktop computers, workstations, and mobile
computers on avariety of platforms
IBM Director provides acomprehensive entry-level workgroup hardware manager. It
includes the following key features:
vAdvanced self-management capabilities for maximum system availability.
vMultiple operating-system platform support, including Microsoft®Windows®2000
Server, Windows XP Professional, Red Hat Linux®,SUSE LINUX, and Novell
NetWare. For acomplete list of operating systems that support IBM Director, see
the IBM Director Compatibility Document. This document is in Portable Document
Format (PDF) at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/
systems_management/sys_migration/ibmdiragent.html. It is updated every 6to 8
weeks.
vSupport for IBM and non-IBM servers, desktop computers, workstations, and
mobile computers.
vSupport for systems-management industry standards.
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