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.
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)- A2% (1)
- B3% (2)
- C7% (4)
- D88% (53)
Why each option
The question asks which server chassis type provides the most efficient use of physical space for compute performance.
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.
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.
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.
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/
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