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For 8677-4Sx, two 2,320-watt, hot-swap power modules and support for two optional
2,320-watt power modules, offering higher power and performance than previous models,
extending support to a wider range of blades
Two hot-swap blowers
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 USB 2.0 port
Support for UltraSlim enhanced SATA DVD-ROM and multi-burner drives
IBM Systems Director and Tivoli® Provisioning Manager for OS Deployments for easy
installation and management
Energy-efficient design and innovative features to maximize productivity and reduce
power usage
Extreme density and integration to ease data center space constraints
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, providing investment
protection
BladeCenter H
IBM BladeCenter H delivers high performance, extreme reliability, and ultimate flexibility to
even the most demanding IT environments. In 9 U of rack space, the BladeCenter H chassis
can contain up to 14 blade servers, 10 switch modules, and four power supplies to provide
the necessary I/O network switching, power, cooling, and control panel information to support
the individual servers.
The chassis supports up to four traditional fabrics using networking switches, storage
switches, or pass through devices. The chassis also supports up to four high-speed fabrics
for support of protocols such as 4X InfiniBand or 10 Gigabit Ethernet. The built-in media tray
includes light path diagnostics, two front USB inputs, and a optical drive.
Figure 1-4 displays the front view of an IBM BladeCenter H.
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