Fast, easy method to add server capacity only when you need it!

Increase the capabilities of your high-density IBM ® BladeCenter with Standby Capacity On Demand. Integration, manageability, performance, resiliency and investment protection, all the values of BladeCenter along with the ability to "pay as you grow".

High performance blade servers coupled with a flexibly configured chassis enclosure offer advanced application serving density, scalability and reliabilty. The system ships with fifty percent standby capacity to deliver active and reserve computing power. Choose from the full line of BladeCenter server models, networking and storage options to meet your demanding application needs.

IBM BladeCenter Standby Capacity on Demand offers unprecedented flexibility and speedy deployment. Simply sign a contract to purchase and added capacity is delivered with the intial purchase, conveniently residing in the chassis, ready for immediate activation and use. There is no need to wait for new blades to come from the factory and no need to disrupt current operations. Activate blades as needed over a six month period based on your business needs and business growth. Payment is tied to the capacity usage.

Simple to deploy and easy to manage, IBM BladeCenter Standby Capacity On Demand offers clients the flexibility and investment protection needed in today's On Demand environments.