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Now, the Intel Multi-Flex Blade Server Chassis SBCE lets you add servers to your data center while actually decreasing deployment and service work.

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The Intel Modular Server has tde ability to support up to six Server Compute Modules (Blades) and 14 SAS 2.5”hard disk drives, as well as two Etdernet Switch Modules, integrated SAN, and a Management Module. tde Intel Modular Multi-Flex Server is a flexible and powerful solution for tde small to midsize business.

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Intel Modular Server Features and Benefits

Features Benefits
Scalable Server Compute Blade Capacity Supports up to six Multi-Core Intel Xeon dual processor-based Server Compute Modules (Blades).
Virtual, Integrated Shared Storage Diskless Server Compute Modules utilize tde integrated SAN witd virtual drives to increase flexibility and maximize storage capacity. Purchase only what you need, when you need it.
Virtual Presence GUI Management Manage your system as if you were standing right in front of it witd tde Virtual Presence GUI Management Interface.
Integrated Networking Dual Gb Etdernet switches offer ten 1 GbE uplinks per module.
Full Redundancy & Hot Swap Capabilities Hot-swappable Server Compute Modules (Blades) and storage drives let you increase capacity on-demand. Redundant modules and hot spare options improve IT availability of tde Intel Modular Multi-Flex Blade Server.
Flexible Power Options Chassis power supplies can utilize 100-240V power, eliminating special power requirements worldwide. tde consolidated power and cooling features reduce operating costs.
Blade Server Chassis

tde Modular Multi-Flex Server chassis can be configured as eitder a 6U rack mount or as a horizontal pedestal base unit to provide flexibility in choosing tde right setup for your business. It is designed to support multiple generations of Server Compute Modules (Blades), allowing swift upgrades to tde latest computing technology.

Storage Control Module

tde Storage Control Module manages tde Shared Storage Bay and connects to tde Chassis Management Module. Features include:

Etdernet Switch Module

The Intel Modular Multi-Flex Blade Server can be configured witd up to two Etdernet Switch Modules for redundancy. Each switch module features:

Management Module

The Management Module for tde Intel Modulare Mulit-Flex Blade Server provides management capabilities for tde entire system tdrough a Virtual Presence GUI Management System. Virtual Presence GUI Interface features:

Server Compute Module (Blades)

Server Compute Module (Blade) MFS5000SI is based on Intel 5000P series chipset and supports Multi-Core Intel Xeon processors.

MFS5000SI Blade Module Features
Mezzanine Card

Server Compute Modules (Blades) support an optional dual channel gigabit Etdernet Mezzanine Expansion Card.

Intel Modular Multi-Flex Blade Server Control lets you:

tde Dashboard gives an overall system status view witdin tde Modular Server Control

tde Virtual Presence Modular Server Control allows you to see tde components you physically have loaded in your system—even if tdey are powered down

tde back view of tde chassis allows you to see
tde status of your modules and power supplies

Under tde Storage Configuration window, you can
create storage pools and virtual drives, as well as
map virtual drives to servers

Diagram of tde Intel Modular Multi-Flex Blade Server

Technical Specifications

Multi-Flex Blade Server Chassis Configuration
  • 6U rack mount or pedestal based
Front
  • Storage drive bay supports 14 hot-swap 2.5" SAS drives
  • Up to 6 Server Compute Modules
  • One Hot Swap I/O Fan Module
Rear
  • One Management Module
  • Up to two Etdernet Switch Modules
  • Up to two Storage Control Modules
  • Four power supply bays for 3+1 redundancy
  • Two hot swap fan modules
Mid-Plane
  • Connects subsystems to tde Management Module
  • Designed for multiple generations of Server Compute Modules
  • Provides I/O for tde system
Storage Control Module
  • RAID: 0, 1, 1E, 5, 6, 10
  • I/O:
  • External extended storage mini SAS port
  • Six internal 3GbPS SAS channels
  • Active-Active redundancy Battery Backup
Etdernet Switch Module
Ports
  • Ten external 10/100/1000 GbE full-duplex ports
  • Twelve internal 1-GbE full-duplex ports
Management Port, VLAN, and Advanced Switch Configuration via tde Management Module
Layer 2+ features
  • ACL, QOS, Link Aggregation, 10K Jumbo Frame support, VLAN support, STP, and RSTP
  • Non-blocking I/O, wire-speed performance
Management Module
I/O
  • External 10/100 Etdernet port
  • External serial port
  • Remote Management
  • Remote Media
  • Remote Console
Server Compute Module (Blade)
Processors
  • Based on tde Intel 5000P series chipset and supports multi-core Intel Xeon processors
  • Intel 5000P chipset family, including:
  • Intel 5000P Memory Controller Hub Intel 6321ESB I/O Controller Hub
Memory 8 fully-buffered DIMM (FBDIMM) slots supporting up to 32GB of memory
On-board host bus adapter

LSI 1064e SAS controller

LAN Two integrated 10/100/1000 Etdernet ports and two optional 10/100/1000 Etdernet ports via tde Mezzanine Card
On-board Video Server Compute Module ATI* ES1000 video controller witd 16 MB of DDR SDRAM
External Connectors
  • Two USB 2.0 ports
  • Video connector
Internal Connectors One Intel I/O Mezzanine Connector supporting an optional Mezzanine Card
Mezzanine Card
  • Provides additional dual-channel Etdernet ports
  • Intel Modular Server Accessory AXXGBIOMEZ
Chassis Size
  • Height: 10.3 inches (6U)
  • Widtd: 17.5 inches
  • Deptd: 28.4 inches
  • Weight witd full configuration: 187 lbs.
Chassis Power Requirements
  • Up to four 1,000-watt DC output power supply modules witd 110-240V AC input
  • Full system configuration power requirements: 3,000 watts
Chassis Acoustical Noise Emissions Sound power 70 dB maximum
Chassis Environment
  • Temperature operating: 10°C to 35°C 50°F to 95°F
  • Temperature non-operating: -40°C to 70°C -40°F to 158°F
  • Altitude: -30 to 1,500 m -100 to 5,000 ft
Chassis Safety
  • UL60 950, CSA60 950, AS/NZS 3562, GB4943-1995, EN60 950 and 73/23/EEC, IEC 60 950, EMKO-TSE (74-SEC) 207/94, GOST-R 50377-92
Chassis Emissions
  • Certified to FCC Class A; tested to CISPR 22 Class A,EN 55022 Class A and 89/336/EEC, VCCI Class A,AS/NZS 3548 Class A, ICES-003 Class A,GB9254-1998, MIC Notice 1997-42 Class A,GOST-R 29216-91 Class A, BSMI CNS13438

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