Server Blade Hardware White Papers

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Understanding Intel Xeon 5600 Series Memory Performance and Optimization in IBM System x and BladeCenter Platforms
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This white paper examines the architecture and performance of the Intel Xeon processor 5600 Series. The performance analysis covers latency to main memory, memory bandwidth and application performance, and addresses performance issues related to memory speed and population of memory.
Posted: 20 Jan 2011 | Published: 20 Jan 2011

IBM

Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers with Intelligent Intel Xeon Processors for Microsoft Exchange Server
sponsored by Insight
WHITE PAPER: This solution brief details the features and benefits of an innovative rack server series and discusses the benefits of running Exchange on this architecture. Read on to determine if this is an optimal hardware for your messaging and collaboration environment.
Posted: 25 Apr 2013 | Published: 25 Apr 2013

Insight

Memory Provisioning Recommendations for Vmware Infrastructure 3
sponsored by Kingston Technology Company, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: In order to successfully base server consolidation on VMware Infrastructure 3, it is important to have appropriately sized physical memory. Learn how to determine the right amount of memory for a VI3 deployment and the consequences of sub-optim...
Posted: 19 Oct 2007 | Published: 19 Oct 2007

Kingston Technology Company, Inc.

Cisco Unified Computing System Blade Server Chassis Power Modes
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: The Cisco UCS power configuration approach enables users to meet their redundancy and power density needs. The approach is simple yet flexible enough to adapt to the varying needs for different applications within the data center. Continue reading to learn more.
Posted: 14 Feb 2011 | Published: 01 Oct 2010

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Understanding Desktop Virtualization
sponsored by Intel
WHITE PAPER: Desktop virtualization is being considered by more IT pros as they face increasing pressure to control costs, security, regulate compliance and more. Read this white paper to learn about the various desktop virtualization models available for your infrastructure, how each model works and identify the best fit for your IT shop today.
Posted: 08 Jun 2011 | Published: 08 Jun 2011

Intel

The New Face of Intrusion Prevention
sponsored by Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
WHITE PAPER: Check Point IPS Software Blade gives breakthrough performance and protection at a breakthrough price. For more details, check out this paper, which highlights the numerous benefits of Check Point intrusion prevention protection solutions.
Posted: 29 Sep 2009 | Published: 12 Jun 2009

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.

Integrating Blades Solutions with Dell EqualLogic SANs
sponsored by DellEMC and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: There are many ways that blade enclosures can be attached to a Dell EqualLogic SAN. This paper reviews three ways, but depending on the blade enclosure design features there may be other options. Each of the three architecture strategies presented here provides different trade-offs in cost, complexity and scalability.
Posted: 05 May 2009 | Published: 30 Dec 2008

DellEMC and Intel®

HP BladeSystem c-Class SAN Connectivity Technology Brief
sponsored by PC Connection and HP
WHITE PAPER: This paper describes the hardware and software required to connect HP BladeSystem c--Class server blades to Storage Area Networks1 (SANs) using Fibre Channel (FC) interconnect technology.
Posted: 15 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Jun 2007

PC Connection and HP

IBM's System x eX5 Servers Attack Customers' Most Challenging IT Problems with Efficiency and Flexibility
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: The System x eX5 family provides not only the performance, but also the flexibility necessary to address businesses most pressing needs: Performance and cost savings, all in one package. This white paper shows how listening to customers priorities helped the IBM System x team achieve their goal.
Posted: 19 Jan 2011 | Published: 19 Jan 2011

IBM

Reference Architecture Guide
sponsored by Hitachi Vantara
WHITE PAPER: It can be difficult to design, deploy, manage and support Microsoft Exchange 2010 environments with hardware components from multiple vendors. This solution reduces the complexity of Exchange environments by using servers and storage. Read on to learn more.
Posted: 30 Sep 2011 | Published: 30 Sep 2011

Hitachi Vantara