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 optimised 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 centre
Integrated System Management Processor, light path diagnostics and IBM Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) combine to provide powerful management capabilities
IBM Systems 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 ESXi embedded hypervisor
Virtualize in minutes with the integrated embedded hypervisor
Features up to two high-performance Dual-Core or Quad-Core Intel Xeon Processors
1 GB standard/64 GB maximum memory per blade
Two Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) controllers standard, with load balancing and failover features, up to 12 Ethernet ports per blade optional
Expansion capabilities for SCSI over IP (iSCSI), 4 Gb Fibre Channel (FC), GbE, Myrinet and 1X or 4X InfiniBand
Optional 15.8 GB single or dual or 31.4 GB single solid state drives
