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- In Stock: 1
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model or Part: 201886X
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 175.40lb
- Dimensions: 49.60in x 44.90in x 25.60in
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Overview
The IBM BladeCenter Office Enablement Kit (part number 201886X) is a compact, ready-to-use solution that transforms a standard office environment into a powerful blade server platform. Designed for small to midsize businesses, the kit includes everything needed to install, power and manage BladeCenter modules without the need for a dedicated data centre. It delivers enterprise-class performance, reliability and scalability while fitting neatly under a desk or in a small server closet.
Key Features
- All-in-one package - includes chassis, power supplies, cooling fans and cabling
- Quiet operation - low-noise fans and vibration-reduced design suitable for office settings
- Plug-and-play management - integrated BladeCenter Management Module with web based interface
- Scalable architecture - supports up to eight blade servers and multiple I/O modules
- Redundant power - dual hot-swap power supplies for continuous uptime
- Energy efficient - meets ENERGY STAR guidelines for reduced power consumption
Technical Specifications
- Chassis dimensions: 44.5 in (width) x 20.5 in (depth) x 6.5 in (height)
- Weight: 45 lbs (approx.)
- Power: Dual 800 W hot-swap power supplies, 120/240 V AC input
- Cooling: Six variable speed fans, operating range 10 to 35 deg C
- Management: BladeCenter Management Module with Ethernet port, supports SNMP and web GUI
- Expansion slots: Up to eight blade slots, four I/O module bays
- Supported blade servers: IBM BladeCenter HS22, HS23, HS31, HS33 and compatible models
Applications
The BladeCenter Office Enablement Kit is ideal for:
- Small and medium business IT departments that need high performance computing in a limited space
- Remote office or branch office deployments where a full data centre is impractical
- Development and testing environments that require rapid provisioning of multiple servers
- Virtualization hosts for consolidating workloads onto a single, manageable platform
- Edge computing sites that demand reliable, low-latency processing close to the user
By delivering enterprise blade technology in an office-friendly form factor, the IBM BladeCenter Office Enablement Kit helps organizations reduce hardware footprint, simplify management and scale their IT infrastructure as business needs evolve.