Optimizing Blade Server Capabilities with a Modular Enclosure Architecture
by Dell, Inc. and Intel

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Published on: 10/01/2008
Type of content: White Paper
Format: Adobe Acrobat (.pdf)
Length: 4
Price: FREE

Overview
This white paper explores a modular blade server enclosure that offers comprehensive functionality comparable to standard rack-mounted servers, efficient energy use, upgradable components, and simplified deployment and management. You will learn how to simplify IT operations by taking advantage of the following capabilities:

• Substantial density-40U of rack space can hold up to 64 blades
• Rapid deployment compared to rack-mounted servers
• Reduced power and cooling requirements and cabling

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IMPORTANT DETAILS

Deadline and important dates
Nov. 10, 2008, 5 pm PST. We will not accept nominations past this date/time. All data center products qualify for entry if they were new and first shipped after Nov. 1, 2007 and before Nov. 1, 2008.

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