Executive Summary

Blade computing introduces a new data center paradigm where many ultra-thin compute blades share centralized resources in a single chassis. This relatively new form factor is the leading edge of modular hardware for today’s and tomorrow’s data centers. Intel® Enterprise Blade Server technology combines this innovative server architecture with networking and storage switching fabrics, advanced management, and automation tools. The resulting solution enhances business agility, makes IT infrastructure more flexible, and lowers total cost of ownership (TCO).

NACIO Systems, a provider of outsourced hosting and managed services, uses Intel Enterprise Blade Servers in its remote data centers as well as in its main data center. The company found that blade server technology is particularly well-suited for use in the remote data center, and that it provides a number of key advantages, including an innovative design that simplifies deployment; integrates management capabilities; reduces cabling, power costs and space requirements; and improves reliability.

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