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13 Virtualization
The M1000e and the blade servers which fit in it have been designed for optimal use with all major
virtualization software platforms.
Figure 48. Examples of Major Virtualization Platforms Supported
The M1000e platform offers many benefits for virtualization:
• Data center Consolidation
o High Density Form Factor
o I/O Bandwidth & Switch Port Savings
o Large Memory Capacity
• Ease Of Mgmt/Deployment
o Management Options
o I/O Virtualization
o Chassis LCD Display
o Embedded Hypervisor
• Reduce Downtime
o Persistent Addresses
o Fully Redundant Power & Cooling
o Fully Redundant I/O
o Hot-Swappable Drives
• Power & Cooling Efficiency
o Super Efficient Power Supplies
o Optimized Airflow
o Best-in-class Fan Technology
Many of the I/O modules offered provide significant benefits for use in virtualized environments,
such as: