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Blade servers are generally easier to manage than traditional server arrangements. In fact, in some cases blade server systems have allowed businesses to double the number of resources (servers, switches, and storage) managed by each of their administrators. This increase in operational efficiency means companies using blade servers can save money long after the servers are purchased and installed. By combining the networking components, servers, and shared storage, blade servers can reduce the need to physically interact with more individual devices -providing the potential for existing staff to do more in less time. A few of the specific ways that blade servers streamline system management include:
- Server setup: Adding servers to a blade environment is easier and takes less time than expanding a typical rack environment. In fact, adding a blade server can take as little as 30 minutes, while adding a comparable rack server can take as much as 12 hours
- Ongoing operations: Blade servers use advanced management tools to automate and simplify numerous administrative tasks. Through a single screen, administrators can quickly create and deploy resources and application environments (assigning server, network, and storage resources) based on the needs of the business.
- Remote operations: Blade servers are the ideal server solution for branch offices in remote locations. Once installed, most aspects of blade system deployment and management can be handled from a central office, without dispatching IT personnel to the remote site. Even the process of adding blade servers can often be handled without highly trained IT resources on site because it's such an intuitive task.
For more detailed analysis of the cost benefits of blade servers, download: HP BladeSystem: Building the Business Case for Adopting the HP BladeSystem in the Data Centre.
