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Server Monitor provides instant access to status and performance details, including
these individual server attributes, subsystems, and system variables:
• Info. Lists key attributes of the server:name, IP address, device kind, operating system
version, processor type, amount of memory, firmware version, uptime, last monitoring
update, and hardware serial number.
• Memory. Displays the size, speed, and type of memory installed in each system, as
well as ECC error counts.
• Drives. Provides the status of each of the server’s hard drives, including SMART data
for predictive failure notification.
• Power. Shows the current, voltage, and processor power, as well as a historical line
graph for each supply rail. It also provides Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
information and status when available.
• Network. Indicates the status of active network links, network stack, and link settings
and provides a historical line graph for each link.
• Temperature. Provides the values of the ten enclosure and processor temperature
sensors, as well as a historical line graph for each sensor reading.
• Blowers. Shows the revolutions per minute and status of the eight fans, including a
historical line graph for each one. In the case of a single blower failure, the other fans
speed up to compensate, allowing the server to continue to run, while also notifying
the system administrator.
• Security. Displays the security status of the Xserve enclosure. Xserve G5 features a
hardware enclosure lock that prevents drives from being removed, as well as software-
based I/O port security that allows administrators to disable CD mounting, removal of
hard drives, or use of USB and FireWire devices.
In addition, Server Monitor records a log of activities and messages for each monitored
Xserve. The log provides the times Server Monitor attempted to contact the server and
whether a connection was successful. It also shows changes in server status. For asset
tracking or support logging, a System Profiler report can be saved for a selected server
or multiple servers.
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Technology Overview
Xserve G5
Automatic notifications
Server Monitor can send a customized
email to alert specified individuals when
operating conditions exceed predefined
thresholds. Short text messages can be
sent to email-capable pagers, cell phones,
or PDAs; full-text details can be sent to
email clients or full-function PDAs.
Xserve Remote Diagnostics
Xserve G5 includes a new set of server-class
diagnostic tools that support hardware
profiling and advanced diagnostics, as well
as remote, headless operation.