User's Manual

40 Glossary
server module
A modular system component that functions as an individual system. To function
as a system, a server module is inserted into a chassis that includes power supplies,
fans, a system management module, and at least one network switch module. The
power supplies, fans, system management module, and network switch module
are shared resources of the server modules in the chassis. See modular system.
state
Refers to the condition of an object that can have more than one condition. For
example, an object may be in the "not ready" state.
status
Refers to the health or functioning of an object. For example, a temperature probe
can have a normal status if the probe is measuring acceptable temperatures. When
the probe begins reading temperatures that exceed limits set by the user, it reports
a critical status.
task
Tasks are actions that you launch to diagnose or resolve a problem, or to automate
repetitive actions. Tasks are launched from the Operations Manager 2007
Operators Console.