SK0-003 · Question #293
Which of the following would be an advantage to using a blade server as opposed to a rack mount server?
The correct answer is B. Blade servers offer more rack density. Blade servers offer superior rack density compared to traditional rack mount servers, allowing more computing power in less physical space.
Question
Which of the following would be an advantage to using a blade server as opposed to a rack mount server?
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- ABlade servers allow for internal tape drives
- BBlade servers offer more rack density
- CBlade servers are typically faster
- DBlade servers allow for more RAM
How the community answered
(16 responses)- B94% (15)
- D6% (1)
Why each option
Blade servers offer superior rack density compared to traditional rack mount servers, allowing more computing power in less physical space.
Internal tape drives are not a common feature of blade servers, which prioritize compact size and typically rely on shared storage solutions.
Blade servers are specifically designed for high-density environments, consolidating multiple server modules into a single chassis. This architecture allows many servers to occupy a significantly smaller footprint in a rack than individual rack mount servers would, maximizing rack density and space efficiency.
Blade servers are not inherently faster; their performance depends on the specific hardware components installed, similar to rack servers.
Blade servers often have less physical space for RAM modules compared to larger rack mount servers, limiting their maximum RAM capacity.
Concept tested: Blade vs. rack server advantages
Source: https://www.hpe.com/us/en/what-is/blade-server.html
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