Technology modernization. Individual rack-mounted servers consume vast amounts of power and dissipate high amounts of heat resulting in very high operations and maintenance costs (OPEX) . Blade server produce less heat and are more maintainable.

1. Best practices and technology modernization:
implement blade servers in data center
Brad Ring
Keywords: blade servers, A/C data center solution, best
practices, integrity IT infrastructure and fiber optic conduit
integrity Technology leadership, System engineering,
Transportation, tolling, ITS, intelligent transportation system,
fiber optic cable, system integration, design review,
requirements review, cap ex, op ex, testing, review, schedule,
scalability, maintainability.
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Technology modernization. Individual rack-mounted servers
consume vast amounts of power and dissipate high amounts of
heat resulting in very high operations and maintenance costs
(OPEX) .
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2. Methodology
 Consolidate ten servers within a single chassis,
allowing for more efficient use of rack space resulting
in reduced power consumption and cooling costs as
compared to typical rack mounted servers.
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3. Initial design
The example below illustrates the original design
Original Design – 2 racks
Multiple similar servers occupying 2
racks. Each server requires it’s own
power supply and generates heat.
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4. Revised design
The example below illustrates the revised design
Final Design - 1 rack
Implemented each of the individual
servers into a blade technology, thus
maximizing energy efficiency and
eliminating the need for a second rack.
10 blade
servers
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5. Benefits of blade servers
 1. Reduced OPEX costs. Blade configurations reduce
power consumption of the combined systems, as well
as reduce the amount of cooling required to maintain
optimal temperatures, lowering the cost to operate
those systems.
 2. Reliability: Improves reliability by utilizing the
redundancy of the blade chassis, and allows for option
to have a single blade as a spare to be used for any
server in case of failure.
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6. Participating stakeholders
 Brad Ring
 Multiple system integrators
 For more information contact: bradr998@yahoo.com
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