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What are the differences between rack-mount servers and blade servers. At first glance they appear similar. What are the physical differences? How are they connected together and configured?
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What are the differences between rack-mount servers and blade servers. At first glance they appear similar. What are the physical differences? How are they connected together and configured?
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Google "Whats the difference between Blade Server and Rack Mount Server?" and start reading ...
– DavidPostill♦
Jan 7 '15 at 9:41
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How are a blade server and a rack server appearing the same?
– mtak
Jan 7 '15 at 10:25
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This is way too broad of a question. Blade servers and rackmount servers can both be configured in a wide variety of ways. For example, they can be set up with terminals that have a single KB/mouse/monitor that slides out, or via KVM, or none at all and either be connected to in-band via network, or out-of-band via network, or even through a serial switch.
– MaQleod
Jan 7 '15 at 18:01
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What are the differences between rack-mount servers and blade servers. At first glance they appear similar. What are the physical differences? How are they connected together and configured?
networking
edited 2 days ago
kipbits
416
asked Jan 7 '15 at 9:39
AnbuAnbu
790619
What are the differences between rack-mount servers and blade servers. At first glance they appear similar. What are the physical differences? How are they connected together and configured?
networking
networking
edited 2 days ago
kipbits
416
asked Jan 7 '15 at 9:39
AnbuAnbu
790619
edited 2 days ago
kipbits
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asked Jan 7 '15 at 9:39
AnbuAnbu
790619
edited 2 days ago
kipbits
416
edited 2 days ago
kipbits
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edited 2 days ago
kipbits
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416
asked Jan 7 '15 at 9:39
AnbuAnbu
790619
asked Jan 7 '15 at 9:39
AnbuAnbu
790619
asked Jan 7 '15 at 9:39
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790619
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Google "Whats the difference between Blade Server and Rack Mount Server?" and start reading ...
– DavidPostill♦
Jan 7 '15 at 9:41
1
How are a blade server and a rack server appearing the same?
– mtak
Jan 7 '15 at 10:25
1
This is way too broad of a question. Blade servers and rackmount servers can both be configured in a wide variety of ways. For example, they can be set up with terminals that have a single KB/mouse/monitor that slides out, or via KVM, or none at all and either be connected to in-band via network, or out-of-band via network, or even through a serial switch.
– MaQleod
Jan 7 '15 at 18:01
add a comment |
2
Google "Whats the difference between Blade Server and Rack Mount Server?" and start reading ...
– DavidPostill♦
Jan 7 '15 at 9:41
1
How are a blade server and a rack server appearing the same?
– mtak
Jan 7 '15 at 10:25
1
This is way too broad of a question. Blade servers and rackmount servers can both be configured in a wide variety of ways. For example, they can be set up with terminals that have a single KB/mouse/monitor that slides out, or via KVM, or none at all and either be connected to in-band via network, or out-of-band via network, or even through a serial switch.
– MaQleod
Jan 7 '15 at 18:01
2
2
Google "Whats the difference between Blade Server and Rack Mount Server?" and start reading ...
– DavidPostill♦
Jan 7 '15 at 9:41
Google "Whats the difference between Blade Server and Rack Mount Server?" and start reading ...
– DavidPostill♦
Jan 7 '15 at 9:41
1
1
How are a blade server and a rack server appearing the same?
– mtak
Jan 7 '15 at 10:25
How are a blade server and a rack server appearing the same?
– mtak
Jan 7 '15 at 10:25
1
1
This is way too broad of a question. Blade servers and rackmount servers can both be configured in a wide variety of ways. For example, they can be set up with terminals that have a single KB/mouse/monitor that slides out, or via KVM, or none at all and either be connected to in-band via network, or out-of-band via network, or even through a serial switch.
– MaQleod
Jan 7 '15 at 18:01
This is way too broad of a question. Blade servers and rackmount servers can both be configured in a wide variety of ways. For example, they can be set up with terminals that have a single KB/mouse/monitor that slides out, or via KVM, or none at all and either be connected to in-band via network, or out-of-band via network, or even through a serial switch.
– MaQleod
Jan 7 '15 at 18:01
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Rack-mount servers are complete systems, where as a blade server is a component in a blade system, and will not function without further money, time spent.
Rack-mount servers generally contain all necessary components, making them easy to configure as standalone systems, although they can be customized / configured to be more interdependent, or to fill a specific role(e.g. SAN, "virtualization", "wish i knew").
Rack-mount servers are built to fit directly into the standard 19-inch-rack-form-factor, and each one takes up some multiple of "Rack Units" space(i.e. 1U, 2U...). A blade server by contrast fits into a chassis / enclosure, which is then mounted on the rack. A typical enclosure can fit from 8 to 16 server modules, and takes up from 5U to 10U space on the rack.
A blade server must be in its enclosure in order to function, as it is an incomplete system on its own. Enclosures must be filled out with the necessary modules for power-supply, fans, and I/O("interconnects" & management/O.A.)in order for them to work.
It is also important to note that midplanes(the part that connects the blades to the backplane modules) are nonstandard, and will be different for each brand, so there is no way to mix and match parts across vendors.
Rack-mount servers generally contain all the standard ports/connections, making them easier to hook up and get running, so from the perspective of a hobbyist, you'd probably be better off looking into a rack-mount server(or a tower).
Major Blade Brands:
- Dell PowerEdge Blades & Enclosures
- HP/HPE BladeSystem Enclosure & Proliant
- Lenovo Flex System Blade & Chassis
- Cisco UCS Blade & Chassis
- Supermicro Superblade & Chassis
Blade Chassis/Enclosure Spec. Sheets:
- hpe-c7000-pdf
- dell-m1000e-pdf
- cicso-ucs-5100-pdf
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Rack-mount servers are complete systems, where as a blade server is a component in a blade system, and will not function without further money, time spent.
Rack-mount servers generally contain all necessary components, making them easy to configure as standalone systems, although they can be customized / configured to be more interdependent, or to fill a specific role(e.g. SAN, "virtualization", "wish i knew").
Rack-mount servers are built to fit directly into the standard 19-inch-rack-form-factor, and each one takes up some multiple of "Rack Units" space(i.e. 1U, 2U...). A blade server by contrast fits into a chassis / enclosure, which is then mounted on the rack. A typical enclosure can fit from 8 to 16 server modules, and takes up from 5U to 10U space on the rack.
A blade server must be in its enclosure in order to function, as it is an incomplete system on its own. Enclosures must be filled out with the necessary modules for power-supply, fans, and I/O("interconnects" & management/O.A.)in order for them to work.
It is also important to note that midplanes(the part that connects the blades to the backplane modules) are nonstandard, and will be different for each brand, so there is no way to mix and match parts across vendors.
Rack-mount servers generally contain all the standard ports/connections, making them easier to hook up and get running, so from the perspective of a hobbyist, you'd probably be better off looking into a rack-mount server(or a tower).
Major Blade Brands:
- Dell PowerEdge Blades & Enclosures
- HP/HPE BladeSystem Enclosure & Proliant
- Lenovo Flex System Blade & Chassis
- Cisco UCS Blade & Chassis
- Supermicro Superblade & Chassis
Blade Chassis/Enclosure Spec. Sheets:
- hpe-c7000-pdf
- dell-m1000e-pdf
- cicso-ucs-5100-pdf
answered 2 days ago
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Rack-mount servers are complete systems, where as a blade server is a component in a blade system, and will not function without further money, time spent.
Rack-mount servers generally contain all necessary components, making them easy to configure as standalone systems, although they can be customized / configured to be more interdependent, or to fill a specific role(e.g. SAN, "virtualization", "wish i knew").
Rack-mount servers are built to fit directly into the standard 19-inch-rack-form-factor, and each one takes up some multiple of "Rack Units" space(i.e. 1U, 2U...). A blade server by contrast fits into a chassis / enclosure, which is then mounted on the rack. A typical enclosure can fit from 8 to 16 server modules, and takes up from 5U to 10U space on the rack.
A blade server must be in its enclosure in order to function, as it is an incomplete system on its own. Enclosures must be filled out with the necessary modules for power-supply, fans, and I/O("interconnects" & management/O.A.)in order for them to work.
It is also important to note that midplanes(the part that connects the blades to the backplane modules) are nonstandard, and will be different for each brand, so there is no way to mix and match parts across vendors.
Rack-mount servers generally contain all the standard ports/connections, making them easier to hook up and get running, so from the perspective of a hobbyist, you'd probably be better off looking into a rack-mount server(or a tower).
Major Blade Brands:
- Dell PowerEdge Blades & Enclosures
- HP/HPE BladeSystem Enclosure & Proliant
- Lenovo Flex System Blade & Chassis
- Cisco UCS Blade & Chassis
- Supermicro Superblade & Chassis
Blade Chassis/Enclosure Spec. Sheets:
- hpe-c7000-pdf
- dell-m1000e-pdf
- cicso-ucs-5100-pdf
answered 2 days ago
kipbitskipbits
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Rack-mount servers are complete systems, where as a blade server is a component in a blade system, and will not function without further money, time spent.
Rack-mount servers generally contain all necessary components, making them easy to configure as standalone systems, although they can be customized / configured to be more interdependent, or to fill a specific role(e.g. SAN, "virtualization", "wish i knew").
Rack-mount servers are built to fit directly into the standard 19-inch-rack-form-factor, and each one takes up some multiple of "Rack Units" space(i.e. 1U, 2U...). A blade server by contrast fits into a chassis / enclosure, which is then mounted on the rack. A typical enclosure can fit from 8 to 16 server modules, and takes up from 5U to 10U space on the rack.
A blade server must be in its enclosure in order to function, as it is an incomplete system on its own. Enclosures must be filled out with the necessary modules for power-supply, fans, and I/O("interconnects" & management/O.A.)in order for them to work.
It is also important to note that midplanes(the part that connects the blades to the backplane modules) are nonstandard, and will be different for each brand, so there is no way to mix and match parts across vendors.
Rack-mount servers generally contain all the standard ports/connections, making them easier to hook up and get running, so from the perspective of a hobbyist, you'd probably be better off looking into a rack-mount server(or a tower).
Major Blade Brands:
- Dell PowerEdge Blades & Enclosures
- HP/HPE BladeSystem Enclosure & Proliant
- Lenovo Flex System Blade & Chassis
- Cisco UCS Blade & Chassis
- Supermicro Superblade & Chassis
Blade Chassis/Enclosure Spec. Sheets:
- hpe-c7000-pdf
- dell-m1000e-pdf
- cicso-ucs-5100-pdf
answered 2 days ago
kipbitskipbits
416
Rack-mount servers are complete systems, where as a blade server is a component in a blade system, and will not function without further money, time spent.
Rack-mount servers generally contain all necessary components, making them easy to configure as standalone systems, although they can be customized / configured to be more interdependent, or to fill a specific role(e.g. SAN, "virtualization", "wish i knew").
Rack-mount servers are built to fit directly into the standard 19-inch-rack-form-factor, and each one takes up some multiple of "Rack Units" space(i.e. 1U, 2U...). A blade server by contrast fits into a chassis / enclosure, which is then mounted on the rack. A typical enclosure can fit from 8 to 16 server modules, and takes up from 5U to 10U space on the rack.
A blade server must be in its enclosure in order to function, as it is an incomplete system on its own. Enclosures must be filled out with the necessary modules for power-supply, fans, and I/O("interconnects" & management/O.A.)in order for them to work.
It is also important to note that midplanes(the part that connects the blades to the backplane modules) are nonstandard, and will be different for each brand, so there is no way to mix and match parts across vendors.
Rack-mount servers generally contain all the standard ports/connections, making them easier to hook up and get running, so from the perspective of a hobbyist, you'd probably be better off looking into a rack-mount server(or a tower).
Major Blade Brands:
- Dell PowerEdge Blades & Enclosures
- HP/HPE BladeSystem Enclosure & Proliant
- Lenovo Flex System Blade & Chassis
- Cisco UCS Blade & Chassis
- Supermicro Superblade & Chassis
Blade Chassis/Enclosure Spec. Sheets:
- hpe-c7000-pdf
- dell-m1000e-pdf
- cicso-ucs-5100-pdf
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Google "Whats the difference between Blade Server and Rack Mount Server?" and start reading ...
– DavidPostill♦
Jan 7 '15 at 9:41
1
How are a blade server and a rack server appearing the same?
– mtak
Jan 7 '15 at 10:25
1
This is way too broad of a question. Blade servers and rackmount servers can both be configured in a wide variety of ways. For example, they can be set up with terminals that have a single KB/mouse/monitor that slides out, or via KVM, or none at all and either be connected to in-band via network, or out-of-band via network, or even through a serial switch.
– MaQleod
Jan 7 '15 at 18:01