Dell BMX-PB PowerEdge 1855 or 1955 Processor Blade

Overview
Dell PowerEdge 1855 and 1955 Processor Blade (model BMX-PB) delivers high performance computing in a compact, hot-swap blade form factor. Designed for Dell PowerEdge blade enclosure systems, this processor blade provides enterprise-grade processing power, scalable memory, and flexible I/O options to support demanding workloads in data centers, virtualization clusters and high-density server environments.

Key Features

• Dual socket architecture supporting Intel Xeon processors for maximum core density
• Integrated high-speed backplane connectivity for low latency communication with other blades
• Hot-swap capability enables maintenance without system downtime
• Energy efficient design reduces power consumption while maintaining performance
• Advanced management through Dell OpenManage for simplified provisioning and monitoring

Technical Specifications

• Processor: Intel Xeon E5/E7 family, up to 22 cores per socket
• Memory: Up to 256 GB DDR3 SDRAM per blade, ECC support
• Expansion: Two PCIe Gen3 slots for additional network or storage adapters
• Form factor: 10U blade, hot-pluggable
• Power: 250 W maximum per blade, compatible with standard blade enclosure power supplies
• Operating temperature: 0 to 40 deg C ambient
• Management: Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) with lifecycle controller

Typical Applications

• Virtualization hosts running VMware, Hyper-V or KVM
• Database servers for SQL, NoSQL and in-memory data stores
• High performance computing (HPC) clusters and scientific simulations
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) and large scale business applications
• Consolidated web hosting and cloud service platforms

With its robust feature set and proven Dell reliability, the PowerEdge 1855/1955 Processor Blade is an ideal choice for organizations seeking to maximize compute density while simplifying management and reducing total cost of ownership.