Brand: Multiple Vendors (e.g., Dell, HPE, Lenovo) · SKU: BLADE-CHASSIS-GENERIC · MPN: BLADE-CHASSIS-GENERIC · Category: Servers
A blade chassis, also known as a server enclosure or blade box, is a specialized hardware enclosure designed to house multiple thin, modular server units called 'blades.' The chassis provides centralized resources essential for the blade servers, including power supplies, cooling fans, network connectivity (Ethernet, Fibre Channel, etc.), and sometimes shared storage or management modules. This architecture allows for extremely high compute density, simplified cabling, and centralized management through a Chassis Management Controller (CMC) or Onboard Administrator. Key benefits include reduced physical footprint, increased energy efficiency through shared infrastructure, and enhanced scalability and high availability via redundant components.
| Density | High (Houses multiple half-height or full-height server blades) |
|---|---|
| Management | Centralized via Chassis Management Controller (CMC) or similar interface |
| Redundancy | Typically includes redundant power supplies and cooling fans |
| Form Factor | Rack-mounted Enclosure (e.g., 8U, 10U) |
| Shared Resources | Power, Cooling, Network/Interconnect, Management |
| Warranty | Varies by vendor and specific product model/condition |
| Weight | Varies significantly by model (e.g., Dell M1000e empty chassis approx. 98lbs/44.5kg) |
| Dimensions | Varies by model (e.g., Dell M1000e is 10U; HPE c7000 is 10U; Huawei E6000 is 8U) |
A blade chassis is the foundation of a blade server system, consolidating multiple blade servers into a single, space-saving unit. It abstracts shared infrastructure components like power and cooling from the individual server blades, leading to lower operational costs and easier deployment in dense data center environments. Major manufacturers offer various models like the Dell PowerEdge M1000e, HPE BladeSystem c7000/c3000, and Lenovo Flex System Enterprise Chassis.
Yes, this Generic Blade Server Chassis (BLADE-CHASSIS-GENERIC) is 100% genuine Multiple Vendors (e.g., Dell, HPE, Lenovo) hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
This Generic Blade Server Chassis includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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