This permits it to provide enormous software leverage. Finally, achieving this level of reliability means service providers can offer higher service-level agreements to their customer. Leads to lower downtime while maximizing availability. Maintenance, repair and service tasks are easier to perform, lowering downtime while maximizing availability. Repair and maintenance costs are thereby reduced.
Drives are front accessible for ease of service and maintenance.
Hot-swap is supported when running a volume manager. No special tools are required. With the ASR feature, administrators can configure the server to restart automatically. Indicator lights on the front and back of the chassis allow problems to be detected and isolated easily. A fault indicator light stays on following a fault even if the system has been powered off.