IBM BladeCenter is an open, easy-to-use, and energy-efficient blade server system that meets various business needs. It offers unparalleled RAS capabilities and innovative management features, reducing costs and managing risks. The system supports high-performance processors and provides flexible solutions to help improve services and lower total cost of ownership.
The document introduces IBM BladeCenter as a modular blade server solution that integrates processors, memory, storage, networking, and management functions in a compact chassis. It explains the benefits of higher performance, lower cost, and improved energy efficiency compared with traditional rack servers.
It details the available chassis families (S, E, H, T, HT) and blade series (HS, LS, QS), their dimensions, blade capacity, power options, and supported operating systems, as well as management tools such as IBM Systems Director, Active Energy Manager, and Open Fabric Manager. This manual is written in Chinese.
| BladeCenter S chassis dimensions | 305 mm × 44 mm × 711 mm |
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| BladeCenter E chassis dimensions | 400 mm × 442 mm × 711 mm |
| Maximum blades in BladeCenter S chassis | 6 blades |
| Power supply options for BladeCenter chassis | 1350 W AC or 2920 W AC (varies by model) |
| Maximum internal storage capacity (HS series) | 293.6 GB |
| Supported operating systems | Windows, Linux, Unix, AIX, Solaris |
The BladeCenter S chassis can hold up to 6 blades.
BladeCenter chassis can be equipped with either a 1350 W AC or a 2920 W AC power supply, depending on the model.
Supported operating systems include Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware, Solaris, and IBM OS/400.