Blade servers are a relatively new technology that
has captured industry focus because of
their high density, high power, and modular
design, which can reduce cost.
@Enterprise X-Architecture technology includes features such as Predictive Failure Analysis
(PFA) and Advanced System Management.
@Expansion capabilities
Blades can be added to the BladeCenter unit as needed, up to a maximum of 14 blades.
@ Hot-swap capabilities
You can add, remove, or replace blades or
management, switch, power, or blower modules without removing power from the BladeCenter unit.
@Redundancy capabilities
You can then replace the failed blower or power module
without shutting down the BladeCenter unit.
@Redundant network connection capabilities
Other network-interface I/O expansion options, such as the IBM HS20 Fibre Channel (FC)
Expansion Card, that has similar capability for redundant SAN connections.
@System-management capabilities
The BladeCenter unit comes with a system-management processor in the management
module.
The system-management processor in each blade server provides blade server system
monitoring, event recording, and alert capability.
@Network environment support
RAS