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Fujitsu launches new blade system: News in brief
In today's news in brief, Fujitsu's new blade system includes virtualization management software and Yahoo nears a decision on where to place its Northeast regional data center. Article
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IBM/Brocade deal reeks of Cisco hostility
Cisco Systems' entry into the server market caused friction with partners that in turn released competing systems and tightened relationships with Cisco rivals. Article
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Lowering data center cooling costs with airflow modeling and perforated raised-floor tiles
The wrong data center cooling strategy can waste thousands of dollars. In this tip, learn how airflow modeling and the correct placement of perforated raised-floor tiles can reduce bypass airflow and create a more efficient, cost-effective data cente... Article
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HP's Bladesystem Matrix to challenge Cisco's Unified Computing System
Hewlett-Packard's response to Cisco's Unified Computing System is a unified blade server system called the BladeSystem Matrix -- and it's already shipping. Article
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Cisco finally offers Unified Computing System details
Cisco's Unified Computing System includes virtualization-friendly features, but observers wonder whether UCS can set Cisco apart in an already crowded server market. Article
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Sun unveils new servers; former Sun exec launches startup
Sans IBM, Sun Microsystems unveils x64 Sun Fire servers and blades with Intel Xeon 5500 chips, and an ex-Sun exec launches startup with IBM ties. Article
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Standards-based blade servers due out this year, but without big names attached
The Server Systems Infrastructure Forum said that standards-based blade servers, chassis and components will be out this year, but not from HP, Dell, IBM or Sun. Article
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Blade server benefits overshadowed by gotchas
Blade server adoption has grown, but IT pros complain about heat, cost and vendor lock-in. Article
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Intel Nehalem chips make entrance amid server market slump
Intel's next-generation Xeon processor, Nehalem, makes its entrance, but many IT pros won't upgrade until the chip matures and the economy improves. Article
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Intel Nehalem's launch sparks flurry of product enhancements
In today's news in brief, the entrance of Intel's Nehalem set off a wave of server and software product offerings; Sun Microsystems talks up its x64 boxes; Fujitsu America offers IT outsourcing services. Article