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SK0-003 · Question #640

Which of the following chassis types makes the BEST use of space for performance?

The correct answer is D. Blade server. The question asks which server chassis type provides the most efficient use of physical space for compute performance.

Server hardware installation and management

Question

Which of the following chassis types makes the BEST use of space for performance?

Options

  • ABare metal server
  • BTower server
  • CRack mounted server
  • DBlade server

How the community answered

(60 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    3% (2)
  • C
    7% (4)
  • D
    88% (53)

Why each option

The question asks which server chassis type provides the most efficient use of physical space for compute performance.

ABare metal server

A bare metal server is a general term for a physical, dedicated server and does not specify a particular chassis type that is inherently optimized for space efficiency.

BTower server

Tower servers are standalone units, similar to traditional desktop computers, which take up significant floor or desk space and are not designed for high density in a data center environment.

CRack mounted server

Rack mounted servers are designed to fit into standard server racks, offering better space utilization than tower servers, but they are less space-efficient than blade servers which pack multiple server nodes into a single chassis, sharing core infrastructure.

DBlade serverCorrect

Blade servers are engineered for maximum density, allowing multiple thin, modular server 'blades' to be installed into a single chassis. This design efficiently consolidates power, cooling, and networking components, resulting in superior space utilization and high compute performance within a compact footprint compared to other server types.

Concept tested: Server chassis types and space density

Source: https://www.dell.com/en-us/blog/what-is-a-blade-server/

Topics

#blade server#server form factors#data center density#server hardware

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