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Contents
Preface xvii
1. Safety Information 1–1
1.1 Safety Information 1–1
1.2 Safety Symbols 1–1
1.3 Electrostatic Discharge Safety 1–2
1.3.1 Using an Antistatic Wrist Strap 1–2
1.3.2 Using an Antistatic Mat 1–2
2. Server Overview 2–1
2.1 Server Features 2–2
2.1.1 Chip Multitheaded Multicore Processor and Memory
Technology 2–2
2.1.2 Performance Enhancements 2–3
2.1.3 Remote Manageability With ALOM CMT 2–5
2.1.4 System Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability 2–6
2.1.4.1 Hot-Pluggable and Hot-Swappable Components 2–6
2.1.4.2 Power Supply Redundancy 2–7
2.1.4.3 Fan Redundancy 2–7
2.1.4.4 Environmental Monitoring 2–7
2.1.4.5 Error Correction and Parity Checking 2–7