User's Manual

46 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 MOM Operators Console.
utility
A program used to manage system resources—
for
example, memory, disk drives, or printers.