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Scaleable architecture |
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- Elegantly simple scalability, allowing easy expansion from a 30 mm, two-processor configuration to a 60 mm, four-processor configuration.
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Modular system delivering raw processing power |
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- Slim and powerful, the blade design delivers high density without sacrificing server processor performance.
- Up to 42 four-processor servers in an industry-standard rack or up to 20 four-processor servers in a telecommunications industry-standard 84-inch rack, packing more performance per square foot and saving you valuable real estate.
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Supports up to four Six-Core AMD Opteron™ processors |
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- Support for latest six-core processors.
- Support for standard-power processors as well as high-efficiency processors that draw up to one-third less power than the standard processors.
- AMD Opteron processors offer an Integrated Memory Controller that allows for increased bandwidth, reduced latency and energy efficiency for many applications.
- Dual-Dynamic Power Management optimizes power consumption between the processor cores and memory controller and helps boost performance.
- Support for standard-power processors as well as high-efficiency processors that draw up to one-third less power than the standard processors.
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Larger capacity of higher-performance memory |
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- Up to 16 DIMM slots per 4-socket server blade.
- Provides high memory capacity and enhanced memory throughput with the 2-socket single-wide LS42 memory booster.
- 800 MHz memory is 20% faster memory compared to 667 MHz memory offered on competitive offerings.
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Support for two internal SAS hard disk drives (HDDs) or two solid-state disks, along with expansion opportunities of an additional three hot-swap HDDs |
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- The LS42 supports up to two internal SAS HDDs in a choice of capacities.
- Solid-state drive improves reliability and energy efficiency with a choice of capacities.
- The Storage and I/O Expansion Blade (SIO) allows support for up to three additional hot-swap HDDs.
- The SIO includes optional support for RAID-5 and battery-backed cache.
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Internal, standard USB 2.0 port |
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- USB port supports a standard flash drive for applications including security and embedded hypervisors.
- Integrated USB devices enable easier installation of software that ships with the blade.
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Integrated dual Gigabit Ethernet connections |
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- Each blade includes two or four (depending on configuration) TCP/IP Offload Engine (TOE-enabled) NIC ports capable of transmitting large amounts of data at fast speeds for high-performance network applications.
- Robust design supports teaming and failover.
- iSCSI and RDMA are also supported.
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Two high-availability midplane connections |
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- Each blade is reliably and easily connected via two redundant paths to the passive midplane and the integrated switching and power infrastructure contained in the BladeCenter® chassis.
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light path diagnostics standard |
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- LED lights provide a quick and easy guide to troubleshoot your server. Faster problem resolution means higher availability and more server uptime.
- Independently powered, allowing you to remove the server from the chassis and still illuminate the light path LEDs.
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Predictive Failure Analysis |
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- Helps save you time and money by decreasing planned and unplanned downtime.
- Increases uptime by allowing you to receive proactive alerts in advance of failure.
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Integrated Baseboard Management Controller |
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- Increases server availability by continuously monitoring your system and notifying you of potential system failures or changes.
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IBM Systems Director and IBM Systems Director Extensions—comprehensive systems management tools |
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- Exploits hardware capabilities by surfacing pertinent information about your system, allowing you to automate a response.
- Helps increase uptime, reduce costs and improve productivity via advanced server management capabilities.
- Provides intelligent system management for rock-solid reliability.
- IBM Remote Deployment Manager simplifies and automates server deployment and redeployment for efficient installation and startup.
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Operating System support |
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- Microsoft® Windows®, linux®, VMware and Sun Solaris
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3-year customer replaceable unit and onsite limited warranty1 |
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- The IBM Global Services organization provides reliable, dedicated and skilled assistance when you need it.
- Offers peace of mind for an extended period of time.
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