Users Guide

Glossary 121
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 which 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.
SMART
Acronym for Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology. A technology
that allows hard drives to report errors and failures to the system BIOS, which
then displays an error message on the screen. To take advantage of this technology,
you must have a SMART-compliant hard drive and the proper support in the
system BIOS.
SMTP
Abbreviation for Simple Mail Transfer Protocol.
SNMP
Abbreviation for Simple Network Management Protocol. SNMP, a popular
network control and monitoring protocol, is part of the original TCP/IP
protocol suite. SNMP provides the format in which vital information about
different network devices, such as network servers or routers, can be sent to a
management application.
SSL
Abbreviation for secure socket layer.
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 the status normal 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.
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