Major components of the blade server
The blade server is available in two types: single width and double width. All models
have the blade server system board with components installed in the same
locations. The double-width type blade server models also have an MPE with
components that are similar to the blade server system board.
You must remove the blade server from the BladeCenter unit and remove the cover
to see the components. For the double-width type blade server, you must remove
the MPE unit to see the components on the blade server system board.
The following illustration shows the major components of the blade server.
The following illustration shows the major components of the MPE.
DIMM
SAS hard
disk drive
DIMM filler
DIMM
SAS hard
disk drive
DIMM filler
Microprocessor
heat sink filler
Heat sink
Microprocessor 2
Microprocessor 1
and heat sink
Bezel assembly
Microprocessor
heat sink filler
Heat sink
Microprocessor 2
Microprocessor 1
and heat sink
Bezel assembly
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Chapter 1. Introduction