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Preface
Blade servers are a relatively new technology. They have captured industry focus
because of their modular design, which can reduce cost with a more efficient use
of valuable floor space. They offer simplified management, which can help to
speed such tasks as installing, reprovisioning, updating, and troubleshooting
hundreds of blade servers. You can do all of this remotely using one graphical
console with IBM® Director systems management tools.
In addition, blade servers provide improved performance by doubling current rack
density. By integrating resources and sharing key components, costs decrease
and availability increases.
The IBM Eserver® BladeCenter™ boasts innovative modular ...