The Cutting Edge: BladeCenter

In this IBM Redpaper, we provide an introduction to the IBM eServer BladeCenter. This introduction includes an overview of the BladeCenter technology and hardware for the chassis and the blades. In addition, we take a look at blade management and the options that are currently available.

This Redpaper presents the advantages of blade servers over other servers in the market and explains where the blade servers fit into the market and why the market is driven towards blade servers. We also look at the various installation methods that are available and what important considerations should be included before you perform your installation. Several installation examples are provided using Windows 2000 with CD-ROM, RIS and RDM.

Chapter 1. The cutting edge: IBM eServer BladeCenter
Chapter 2. The advantages of IBM eServer BladeCenter
Chapter 3. Storage options for the IBM eServer BladeCenter
Chapter 4. Installation considerations and generic configurations
Chapter 5. A brief introduction to Layer 4-7 Switching

Related product families

Product families related to this document are the following:

• Blade Servers