Description
Features and benefits
The 69Y0245 IBM Environmental Services Module (ESM) Controller is a hardware component designed for use in IBM server systems and offers the following features and benefits:
- Temperature and humidity monitoring: The ESM controller allows for real-time monitoring of temperature and humidity levels within the server, helping to ensure that the environment is within safe operating conditions and preventing hardware damage.
- Remote management: The ESM controller can be remotely managed and monitored through IBM’s Advanced Systems Management (ASM) software, allowing for easy monitoring and control of the server environment.
- Alarm notifications: The ESM controller can send alerts and notifications when environmental conditions fall outside of safe operating ranges, allowing for quick response and corrective action.
- Energy efficiency: The ESM controller can help reduce energy consumption by controlling cooling and ventilation systems, leading to cost savings and a reduction in carbon footprint.
- Safety: The ESM controller can help to prevent hardware damage and system downtime caused by environmental factors, ensuring data and application availability and reducing the risk of data loss.
- Easy to install: The ESM controller is easy to install, and it can be used to monitor and control the environment of multiple servers at once.
- Flexibility: The ESM controller can be used to monitor and control the environment of multiple servers at once, providing a high level of flexibility and scalability.
- Proactive maintenance: The ESM controller can help to identify environmental issues before they become critical, allowing for proactive maintenance and reducing the risk of system downtime.
- Cost-effective: The ESM controller can help to reduce energy consumption, minimize hardware damage, and prevent system downtime, resulting in significant cost savings over time.
Monitoring and management
The 69Y0245 IBM Environmental Services Module (ESM) Controller provides monitoring and management capabilities for monitoring the environmental conditions in a server room or data center. The following are some of the key features of the ESM controller:
- Environmental Monitoring: The ESM controller can monitor temperature, humidity, and airflow, as well as power usage, voltage, and current. It can also detect and alert on any abnormal conditions.
- Remote Management: The ESM controller can be accessed remotely through a web-based interface, allowing for monitoring and management of the environmental conditions from anywhere.
- Alarm Management: The ESM controller can generate alerts and alarms in case of any abnormal conditions, such as high temperature or low airflow. These alerts can be sent via email or SNMP trap.
- Reporting: The ESM controller can generate detailed reports on the environmental conditions, including historical data and trend analysis. This can be used to identify patterns and make adjustments to the environment.
- Integration: The ESM controller can integrate with other systems, such as building management systems or data center infrastructure management (DCIM) software, for a comprehensive view of the environment.
- Scalability: The ESM controller can support multiple sensors and devices, allowing for monitoring of multiple areas within a data center.
It is also important to note that the ESM controller must be integrated with the specific servers and systems in order to monitor and manage the environmental conditions. It is recommended to check for compatibility with the specific server model and operating system before purchasing.
System requirements and compatibility
The 69Y0245 IBM Environmental Services Module (ESM) Controller is designed for use with IBM System x servers and has the following system requirements and compatibility:
- Compatibility: The controller is compatible with IBM System x3850 X5, x3950 X5, and x3950 X6 servers. It is not compatible with other brands or models of servers.
- Hardware Compatibility: The controller supports SAS and SATA hard drives and solid-state drives (SSDs) with a maximum capacity of up to 16TB.
- Operating System Compatibility: The controller is compatible with a wide range of operating systems including Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Linux, Solaris, VMware, and Hyper-V.
- Firmware: The controller requires firmware version 19.00.00.00 or later.
- Power Supply: The controller requires a power supply of 12V and 3.3V.
- RAID Support: The controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, and JBOD.
It is important to check the compatibility of the controller with the specific IBM System x server model and operating system before purchasing. Make sure that the expansion slot on the server is compatible with the controller and that the hard drives or SSDs you plan to use with the controller are also compatible with the server.
General Information
- Manufacturer: IBM
- MPN: 69Y0245
- ComBrand Name: IBM
- Product Name: Environmental Services Module (ESM)
- Product Type: Service
- SKU : 69Y0245
Technical specifications
The 69Y0245 IBM Environmental Services Module (ESM) Controller is a specialized controller designed for use in IBM server environments. The following are some of its technical specifications:
- Connectivity: The controller has two USB ports, two Ethernet ports, and a serial port for connecting to the server.
- Power supply: The controller requires a 12V DC power supply.
- Temperature and humidity sensing: The controller has built-in sensors for monitoring server environment temperature and humidity.
- Environmental controls: The controller has the ability to control server fans and power supplies based on temperature and humidity readings.
- Alarms: The controller has the ability to generate alarms and notifications in case of environmental conditions that fall outside of a specified range.
- Remote management: The controller can be managed remotely through its Ethernet ports, allowing for remote monitoring and control of the server environment.
- Firmware: The controller requires firmware version 2.00 or later.
It is important to check the compatibility of the controller with the specific IBM server model and operating system before purchasing.