"In 2008, we anticipate 700,000 SMBs adopting servers for the first time. Global SMB server spending is set to hit US$19.8 billion in 2008, growing at a double-digit rate over 2007."
Nishant Dave
Research Director, Access Markets International (AMI) Partners Inc.
Nishant Dave
Research Director, Access Markets International (AMI) Partners Inc.
Intel® Modular Server: Built for Small and Medium Business
While most small and medium business (SMB) customers typically do not maintain a dedicated IT representative, they still have many of the same IT needs as much larger organizations. The challenge, therefore, is to provide a solution that is easy to manage, highly scalable and at a price they can afford.The Intel® Modular Server is an integrated computing, networking and storage solution—perfect for most small and midsize customers. It comes with six Server Compute Modules, as well as fourteen SAS 2.5" hard disk drives, two Ethernet Switch Modules, integrated SAN, and a Management Module.
Built on Intel® Multi-Flex Technology, the Intel Modular Server allows you to deliver customizable server solutions to your SMB customers that differentiate yourself from the competition and help grow your bottom line.
Intel® Modular Server Case Studies
Reseller Wins New Business, Supports Expansion with the Intel® Modular Server
When Bob Richards, owner of Connecticut-based reseller GBS Computers, took his daughter's kittens to the veterinarian for routine shots, he learned the hospital was planning to triple its size and services. Richards inquired about IT upgrades and whether his company could submit a bid for doing the work. New software requirements and space and budget constraints were expected to add complexity to the hospital network. Instead, an Intel® Modular Server became the ideal solution for this growing business.Read the Case Study
Intel® Modular Server Makes the Grade for K-12
Highlighting the versatility and value of the Intel® Modular Server for meeting data growth, infrastructure issues, and offering better ROI in the education segment enabled Premier Channel Member LAM Systems to offer an integrated, simple-to-maintain approach to supporting technically advanced schools.Read the Case Study
Intel® Modular Server: A Simple, Flexible System
Combining computing, networking and storage capabilities all in one system, the Intel Modular Server can easily accommodate the current and future server demands of your SMB customers.The Intel Modular Server supports future as well as current compute modules, so you can offer your customers the added value of investment protection with a solution that is able to scale with their business growth and budget.
Simpler Remote Management
A Web-based graphical interface makes your server solution easy to manage. Your customer can remotely login and administer the integrated servers, networking, and storage as if they were physically in front of the system. Or, you can provide those services for them, and earn some extra margin in the process.When to Recommend
Designed for SMBs with demanding IT needs and a limited budget, the Intel® Modular Server is recommended for those SMBs that are planning on purchasing up to two or three servers in the next year. By building a solution on the Intel Modular Server, you can help your SMB customers achieve the server performance they need, while taking advantage of the added value of storage capabilities and high-reliability and manageability features at cost-effective prices.Learn more about the Intel® Modular Server
| FEATURES | BENEFITS |
| Scalable Server Compute Capacity | Supports up to six Intel® Xeon® dual-processor-based Server Compute Modules. |
| Virtual, Integrated Shared Storage | Diskless Server Compute Modules utilize the integrated SAN with virtual drives to increase flexibility and maximize storage capacity. Purchase only what you need, when you need it. |
| Virtual Presence GUI Management | Manage your system as if you were standing right in front of it with the Virtual Presence GUI Management Interface. |
| Integrated Networking | Dual Gb Ethernet switches offer ten 1 GbE uplinks per module. |
| Full Redundancy & Hot Swap Capabilities | Hot-swappable Server Compute Modules and storage drives let you increase capacity on-demand. Redundant modules and hot spare options improve IT availability of the Intel Modular Server. |
| Flexible Power Options | Chassis power supplies can utilize 100–240V power, eliminating special power requirements worldwide. The consolidated power and cooling features reduce operating costs. |











