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  • single point of failure (SPOF)

    A single point of failure (SPOF) is a potential risk posed by a flaw in the design, implementation or configuration of a circuit or system in which one fault or malfunction causes an entire system to stop operating.  Definition

  • ARM server

    An advanced RISC machine (ARM) server is an enterprise-class computer server that employs a large array of ARM processors rather than a complement of x86-class processors.  Definition

  • unified computing system (UCS)

    A unified computing system (UCS) is a data center architecture that integrates computing, networking and storage resources to increase efficiency and enable centralized management.  Definition

  • Calibrated Vectored Cooling (CVC)

    Calibrated Vectored Cooling (CVC) is an air-cooling technology developed by IBM for server systems with high component density.  Definition

  • blade server

    A blade server is a thin, modular electronic circuit board containing one, two, or more microprocessors and memory, that is intended for a single, dedicated application (such as serving Web pages) and that can be easily inserted into a space-saving ...  Definition

  • Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020

    The Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 is a switch designed for the Hewlett-Packard (HP) BladeSystem c-Class of blade servers... (Continued)  Definition

  • event forwarding

    Event forwarding is the transmission of information to a centralized computer concerning events that take place on remote computers or servers... (Continued)  Definition

  • compaction

    In a data center, compaction is the reduction or consolidation of hardware to make better use of physical floor space.  Definition

  • configuration management database (CMDB)

    A configuration management database (CMDB) is a database that contains all relevant information about the components of the information system used in an organization's IT services and the relationships between those components... (Continued)  Definition

  • cook-off test

    A cook-off test is a controlled experiment conducted to determine if or how soon a component, device or system will malfunction because of internally generated heat... (Continued)  Definition

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