Server lays foundation for business-critical applications.
Press Release Summary:
Featuring rack-optimized, 7 U, modular enclosure, entry model eSever BladeCenter(TM) holds up to 14 hot-swap HS20, HS40, or JS20 blades. Unit contains high-availability midplane, supporting hot-swap of individual blades. It also features two 2,000 W, hot-swap power modules with option for 2 more. Product supports up to 2 network switch or passthrough modules and comes with 2 hot-swap blowers and ability to integrate Ethernet networking capability.
Original Press Release:
New Entry Model Version IBM eServer BladeCenter
Overview
Entry model BladeCenter(TM) - Rock-Solid Foundation for Business-Critical Applications
· Rack-optimized, 7 U modular design enclosure - Holds up to 14 hot-swap HS20, HS40 or JS20 blades
· Contains high availability midplane supporting hot-swap of individual blades
· Two 2,000-watt, hot-swap power modules and support for two optional 2,000-watt power modules provides redundancy and power for robust configurations
· Two hot-swap blowers
· Management module lets you manage and control components in the enclosure
· Supports up to two network switch or passthrough modules
· Control panel contains USB port and status LEDs
· IBM Director and Remote Deployment Manager makes it easy to install and manage
IBM services and support
· ServerProven® compatibility testing and Web support
· One-year, on-site1, limited warranty2
Key prerequisites
· Entry model BladeCenter chassis
· BladeCenter HS20, HS40, and/or JS20
· Power source
· Monitor, keyboard, and mouse
· Network switch module
· Rack
Planned availability date
November 24, 2004
1 IBM sends a technician after attempting to diagnose and resolve the problem remotely.
2 For information on the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty, visit http://www.ibm.com/servers/support/machine_warranties/
Alternatively, this information is also available by contacting your IBM representative or reseller. Copies are available upon request.
At a glance
Reduce cost through redundancy reductions and functional limitations.
Entry model BladeCenter features:
· Two 2,000-watt power supplies for power redundancy, an additional power supply options is available
· Two hot-swap blowers standard
· One systems management module with built in KVM support
· Ability to integrate Ethernet networking capability
· DVD standard: no floppy drive
The blades supported by this new BladeCenter chassis are:
· BladeCenter HS20
· BladeCenter HS40
· BladeCenter JS20
Featuring:
· Xeon DP-, Xeon MP-, and PowerPC® -capable models
