What Are Blade Servers?

The Heart of the Efficient Data Center

A high-density modular blade solution incorporates servers and networking into a single chassis that provides shared power, cooling and management. Each element can be added and replaced separately, as needed, without affecting other components.

A chassis full of blades is like a streamlined data center in a small package. And because the chassis has shared management features built-in, blades are easier to manage than stand-alone servers.

Consolidating a traditional server infrastructure into space- and power-saving blade enclosures means:

  • More processing
  • Less space
  • Less power
  • Less time and money spent on management
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  1. Experience the Blade Revolution Presentation

    16 Sep 2009

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    Take an interactive, animated tour through our M-Series blade technology that highlights our innovative design and features that offer new levels of efficiency, manageability and flexibility.

  2. PowerEdge Blade Solution Brochure

    PowerEdge Blade Solution Brochure

    01 Dec 2008

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    Maximize performance and efficiency in your data center with Dell PowerEdge blade servers.

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