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IBM 31R3308 BladeCenter H Chassis Shell (w ithout shuttle)
- IBM BladeCenter H Chassis Shell
- Provides the physical enclosure for blade servers
- Includes power distribution and cooling infrastructure framework
- Designed for high-density computing environments
- Modular design for scalability
- Requires additional components for full operation
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Product Overview
The IBM 31R3308 is a BladeCenter H Chassis Shell, which serves as the foundational enclosure for housing various blade servers and modules. This specific model is the 'shell' version, meaning it provides the physical structure and power distribution framework but does not include the internal shuttle or other operational components.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Chassis Shell |
| Model | BladeCenter H |
Additional Specifications
| Compatibility | IBM Blade Servers and Modules |
Product Description
The IBM 31R3308 represents the core structural component of an IBM BladeCenter H system. As a chassis shell, its primary function is to provide a robust and organized housing for multiple blade servers, network switches, storage modules, and management controllers. This design facilitates high-density computing, allowing organizations to consolidate numerous servers into a single, manageable footprint, thereby reducing space, power, and cooling requirements compared to traditional rack-mounted servers. The BladeCenter H chassis is engineered with advanced power distribution and cooling capabilities. It typically includes redundant power supplies and high-speed fans to ensure continuous operation and thermal stability for the installed blades. The modular nature of the chassis allows for flexibility in configuration, enabling IT departments to customize the system based on specific application needs and scale it as demand grows. It is important to note that the 31R3308 is the 'shell' or frame, and it requires the integration of various other components, such as blade servers, I/O modules, management modules, and potentially a shuttle, to become a fully functional computing system. This makes it a foundational piece for building a powerful and scalable blade infrastructure, often used in enterprise data centers for demanding workloads.
