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Figure 1-7 shows the rear view of the chassis.
Figure 1-7 The rear of the BladeCenter S chassis
The key features of IBM BladeCenter S chassis are as follows:
A rack-optimized, 7 U modular design enclosure for up to six hot-swap blades
Two optional Disk Storage Modules for HDDs, six 3.5-inch SAS/SATA drives each
High-availability mid-plane that supports hot-swap of individual blades
Two 950-watt/1450-watt, hot-swap power modules and support for two optional
950/1450-watt power modules, offering redundancy and power for robust configurations
Four hot-swap redundant blowers, plus one fan in each power supply
An Advanced Management Module that provides chassis-level solutions, simplifying
deployment and management of your installation
Support for up to four network or storage switches or pass-through modules
A light path diagnostic panel, and two USB 2.0 ports
Support for optional UltraSlim Enhanced SATA DVD-ROM and Multi-Burner Drives
Support for SAS RAID Controller Module to make it easy for clients to buy the all-in-one
BladeCenter S solution
IBM Systems Director, Storage Configuration Manager (SCM), Start Now Advisor, and
Tivoli Provisioning Manager for OS Deployments support for easy installation and
management
Energy-efficient design and innovative features to maximize productivity and reduce
power usage
Help in protecting your IT investment through IBM BladeCenter family longevity,
compatibility, and innovation leadership in blades
Support for the latest generation of IBM BladeCenter blades, helping provide investment
protection
Chapter 1. Introduction and general description
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