Intel unveils new blade server standard
Published: 30 Jul 2007 12:27 BST
Intel has teamed up with the Server System Infrastructure Forum group to release a new set of design specifications for blade server platforms.
Dubbed the Modular Server Specifications, it outlines details on designing the "compute blade, mezzanine card — also known as the I/O card — [and] system management", said Patrick Buddenbaum, blades marketing director of Intel's digital enterprise group.
The new set of design specifications will help to simplify and lower the cost of research and development of blade server products, built specifically for the small and medium-sized business space, Buddenbaum explained.
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Spearheaded by Intel, the Server System Infrastructure (SSI) is a global consortium that aims to standardise interfaces between components typically used in servers, including boards, chassis and power suppliers. The group's membership consists of server-focused OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) and developers, including Intel and other industry partners.
"Intel is leading this effort to bring the benefits of open standards to [the blade platform], the fastest-growing segment in the server market," said Kirk Skaugen, vice president and general manager of Intel's server platforms group, said in a statement. "Our goal is to drive cost-effective, flexible, industry standards-based platforms into the server marketplace."
Buddenbaum added that the new standard has garnered support from over 40 vendors, including Compusys, Dawning, Lenovo as well as Samsung.
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