BLADE-BASED MODULAR SYSTEM FOR SUPPORTING APPLICATION SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
Blade-based systems and methods are provided that support a plurality of application-specific functions associated with data processing, communication and/or storage. Exemplary embodiments include a chassis for receipt of a plurality of blades. The blades are programmed/loaded with application-speci...
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Zusammenfassung: | Blade-based systems and methods are provided that support a plurality of application-specific functions associated with data processing, communication and/or storage. Exemplary embodiments include a chassis for receipt of a plurality of blades. The blades are programmed/loaded with application-specific software, e.g., wireless communication software, that facilitates data-related operations. The chassis may also contain cooling vents, power supply modules and/or circuitry, and a backplane for requisite communications. Additional structural features and components may include mounting brackets, cooling/exhaust fans and detachable front/rear faces to facilitate mounting and/or service of associated components. The design and operation of the blade-based system and method offer significant advantages to entities involved in the manufacture, installation, maintenance and/or use of hardware and software applications by unifying the hardware and application software in a cost effective, reliable and efficient modular assembly. |
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