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Table 1-2 BladeCenter E models that support the PS700
IBM BladeCenter H delivers high performance, extreme reliability, and ultimate flexibility
for the most demanding IT environments. See “BladeCenter H” on page 7.
IBM BladeCenter HT models are designed for high-performance flexible
telecommunications environments by supporting high-speed internet working
technologies (such as 10G Ethernet). They provide a robust platform for NGNs. See
“BladeCenter HT” on page 9.
IBM BladeCenter S combines the power of blade servers with integrated storage, all in an
easy-to-use package designed specifically for the office and distributed enterprise
environments. See “BladeCenter S” on page 12.
BladeCenter E
IBM designed the IBM BladeCenter E (machine type 8677) to be a highly modular chassis to
accommodate a range of diverse business requirements. BladeCenter supports not only
blade servers, but also a wide range of networking modules, including Gigabit Ethernet, Fibre
Channel, and SAS for connectivity to the client’s existing network environment. BladeCenter
E also supports a redundant pair of Management Modules for comprehensive systems
management.
Providing a wide selection of integrated switching options, BladeCenter systems lower the
total cost of ownership (TCO) by eliminating the need to purchase additional keyboards,
videos, and mice (KVM), Ethernet and Fibre Channel switches, or the cumbersome and
expensive cabling required by the switches. BladeCenter is a leader in the industry in
providing flexibility and a variety of integration choices with components that fit your
infrastructure and deliver a comprehensive blade solution.
BladeCenter E’s superior density and feature set are made possible by the BladeCenter E
innovative chassis architecture. Because BladeCenter E uses super energy-efficient
components and shared infrastructure architecture, clients realize lower power consumption
when compared to their most likely alternative (that is, non-blade server designs).
BladeCenter E models
a
a. x = country-specific letter (for example, EMEA MTM is 8677-4SG,
and the US MTM is 8677-4SU).
Supports the PS700
8677-3Xx No
8677-3Rx No
8677-E2x No
8677-3Sx
Ye s
b
b. The 3Sx and 3Tx models are supported but only with upgraded
(2320W) power supplies
8677-4Sx
Ye s
8677-3Tx
Ye s
b
8677-4Tx Ye s
Note: The number of blade servers that can be installed into chassis is dependent on the
power supply configuration, power supply input (110V/208V BladeCenter S only) and
power domain configuration options. See 1.2.2, “Number of PS700, PS701, and PS702
blades in a chassis” on page 14 for more information.
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