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Blade servers: Big power for small businesses

Many small businesses with larger server needs are turning to blade servers to pack big power into a small space. But what exactly is a blade server, and how do you know if it's right for your small business?

Blade servers are similar to rack servers, but much smaller. There are three parts to a blade system:

➢ The blade chassis, which acts like a rack, housing the blade servers. The chassis also provides power and cooling to the blades.
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