IBM BladeCenter HS20Powerful Intel-based blade server for mission-critical applications

IBM BladeCenter HS20

	v. 4.0
Architecture:	x86
Processor group:	Xeon
Markets:	networks, telecommunications, high availability
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Designed to support the Intel® Xeon™ processor and packed with high-availability features, IBM® BladeCenter™ HS20 delivers density without sacrificing processor performance or availability. Highly scalable and modular in design, you can XpandonDemand™—adding capacity only when you need it.

Modular system delivering raw processing power

• Ultra-slim and powerful, blade design delivers high density without sacrificing server processor performance.
• Up to 84 servers in an industry standard rack or up to 80 into a telco-industry standard 84-inch rack, packing more performance per square foot and saving you valuable central office and/or datacenter real estate.
• Hot-swappable, designed to allow you to add or change servers without disrupting the operation of others servers in the chassis.

Supports up to two Intel Xeon processors with 800MHz front side bus

• Equipped with Intel Hyper-Threading technology, the Intel Xeon processor delivers server performance ideal for compute-intensive, next-generation network and IT application workloads.
• Select models include a full performance lower power consuming version of the Xeon processor.

Up to 8GB of DDR2 memory

• DDR2 delivers better memory bandwidth and reduced latency over previous DDR 333.
• Error checking and correction offer high performance with mainframe-inspired fault protection.
• Reduced power consumption over previous generations.

64-bit extensions

• Newer HS20 blades versions supports the Intel Xeon processors with EM64T
• Provides 64-bit addressability while supporting both 64- and 32-bit applications, allowing for a smooth transition to 64-bit enabled applications while leveraging the price and performance of existing applications.

Support for up to four hard disk drives

• New versions of the HS20 now support two internal small form factor Ultra320 SCSI hard drives.
• Capability of adding two additional hot swap Ultra320 hard drives with the Blade SCSI Expansion Unit.
• Supports up to 4GB flash for flexibility and choice in storage

Integrated dual Gigabit Ethernet connections

• Enabled to transmit large amounts of data at fast speeds for high performance network applications.
• Robust design supports teaming and failover.

Two high-availability mid-plane connections

• Provides durable and reliable connections to all chassis resources.

Blade server interconnects

• Supports an optional two-port (2Gb per port) Fibre Channel Expansion Card (Host Bus Adapter) to deliver a high performance, highly manageable Storage Area Network.
• Supports an optional two-port (1Gb per port) Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Card to enable additional Ethernet bandwidth and allow for connection to multiple LAN segments.

Light path diagnostic standard

• Provides quick and easy guide to troubleshoot your server for higher availability and system uptime.
• Independently powered, allowing you to remove the server from the chassis and still illuminate the light path LEDs.

Predictive Failure Analysis™ (PFA)

• Helps save you time and money by decreasing planned and unplanned downtime.
• Increases uptime by allowing you to receive proactive alerts as much as 24-48 hours in advance.

Integrated system management processor

• Increases server availability by continuously monitoring your system and notifying you of potential system failures or changes.

IBM Director and IBM Director extensions comprehensive systems management tools

• Exploits hardware capabilities by surfacing pertinent information about your system, allowing you to automate a response.
• Helps increase uptime, reduce costs and improve productivity via advanced server management capabilities.
• Provides intelligent system management for rock-solid reliability.
• IBM Remote Deployment Manager simplifies and automates deployment and redeployment for efficient installation and startup of your IBM eServer BladeCenter T servers.

Extended life capable

• Targeted primarily at telecommunications companies, these blade servers help eliminate the need to upgrade network infrastructure every 12 to 18 months.

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