serviceable

adj 1: ready for service or able to give long service; "serviceable

equipment"; "heavy serviceable fabrics" [ant: {unserviceable}]

2: having a beneficial use; "a serviceable kitchen gadget"

3: intended or able to serve a purpose without elaboration;

"serviceable low-heeled shoes";

serviceability

The ease with which {corrective maintenance} or

{preventative maintenance} can be performed on a system

(e.g. by a {hardware} service technician). Higher

serviceability improves availability and reduces service cost.

Serviceability is one component of {RAS}.

(2000-08-13)