Expanded memory and new lower voltage processors enable more powerful blade performance
Cool, “green” solution to help reduce energy costs
Ideal rack-to-blade conversion for optimized efficiency
Unparalleled innovation
The IBM BladeCenter® HS21 XM delivers optimal performance for enterprise environments with expanded memory and processor performance. This high-density blade server is supported in all IBM BladeCenter chassis and features low-voltage processors for better energy management.
Key features include:
High density for better processor-to-memory performance on select applications
Simplified local storage with new rugged solid state drives
Ideal for a virtualized environment with high-speed I/O, expanded memory and embedded hypervisor
Product features
Hardware summary
Revolutionary blade form factor delivers flexibility and simplicity for the data center
Integrated System Management Processor, light path diagnostics and IBM Predictive Failure Analysis® combine to provide powerful management capabilities
IBM Director provides remote management from a single graphical console—helping simplify and automate IT and networking tasks
Easily add or change blades without disrupting the operation of other blades installed in the chassis
Virtualize in minutes with the integrated VMware ESX Server 3i embedded hypervisor
Features up to two high-performance Dual-Core or Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® Processors
1 GB standard/32 GB maximum memory per blade
Two Gigabit Ethernet controllers standard, with load balancing and failover features, up to twelve Ethernet ports per blade optional
Expansion capabilities for iSCSI, 4 Gb Fibre Channel, Gigabit Ethernet, Myrinet and 1X or 4X InfiniBand®
Optional 15.8 GB single or dual solid state drives
