| Space-saving
7U BladeCenter chassis |
- With
14 server bays, this enclosure allows
you to pack up to 84 two-way servers
into an industry-standard rack
- High
performance density helps you concentrate
as much computing power as possible
into your data centre
- Innovative
design reduces cables by up to 83%
saving you installation time and
money
- Delivers
XpandonDemandT scale out capability;
buy server capacity as you need
it
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| High-availability
midplane |
- Delivers
XpandonDemandT scale out capability;
buy server capacity as you need
it
-
Inventive midplane design allows
you to upgrade to new technologies
and preserve your original investment
|
| 1.44MB
Floppy Disk Drive and 48X CD-ROM |
- Provides
direct access to the standard media
bay like other rack-optimised servers
|
| Hot-swap
and redundant fan modules |
- Uniquely
designed Calibrated Vectored Cooling
(CVC) technology helps protect all
critical system components for OnForever™
reliability
|
| Hot-swap
and redundant management modules |
- Provides
single point of control for all
chassis components and blade servers
to maximise system reliability and
availability
-
IBM's smart management capabilities
can help boost administrator productivity
and reduce skill-level requirements
|
| Hot-swap
and redundant switch modules |
- BladeCenter
offers a broad range of networking
options to deliver storage solutions
that provide performance, scalability
and manageability
- Optional
Gb Ethernet switch modules provide
high-speed Ethernet communication
between blade servers, management
modules and external hardware
- Optional
fibre channel switch modules deliver
highly available cost-effective
storage network, including support
for IBM TotalStorage™ SAN
|
| Hot-swap
and redundant power supply modules |
- Supports
up to four 1200W power supplies
with load balancing and failover
capabilities, providing additional
reliability and protection
|
| IBM
Director Management Software |
- Provides
intelligent system management for
rock-solid reliability
- Exploits
hardware capabilities by highlighting
pertinent information about your
BladeCenter server
- Easy-to-use
Deployment Wizard provides step-by-step
installation instructions with automated
deployment capabilities
|
| IBM
Director Server Plus Pack Advanced server
management |
- Supports
system availability to accurately
measure planned vs. unplanned outages
to show the benefits of your system
management investment
- Supports
capacity manager to monitor critical
server resources, identify and predicts
bottlenecks and recommend upgrades
to prevent diminished network performance
- Supports
rack manager to conveniently configure/monitor
rack components and provide health
information
- Supports
software rejuvenation (PFA for software)
to monitor performance trends of
software over time, predict software
aging issues and schedule servicing
when required
|
| IBM
Remote Deployment Manager |
- Simplifies
and automates deployment and redeployment
for efficient installation and setup
of your BladeCenter Servers
- Perform
deployment tasks via the network
tasks that previously required a
visit to each system saving your
administrator valuable time
- Supports
all Wake on LAN (WoL) and Pre-boot
eXecution (PXE) enabled products
|
| Light
Path Diagnostics™ self-diagnosis
panel |
- LEDs
located on the front and rear of
the system provide quick and easy
guide to troubleshoot your server
for higher availability and system
uptime
|
| Predictive
Failure Analysis™ (PFA) |
- Saves
you time and money by decreasing
unplanned downtime
- Helps
increase uptime by allowing you
to receive proactive alerts and
take corrective action as much as
24-48 hours in advance
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| 3-year
on-site limited warranty for parts and
labour |
- IBM's
Global Services organisation provides
reliable, dedicated and skilled
assistance when you need it
- Provides
peace of mind for an extended period
of time
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