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Components
This sections describes components of the blade server.
Figure 2 Components of the blade server
Table 3 Description of blade server components
SN
Name
Description
1
Chassis cover
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2
System board
One of the most important parts of a blade server, on which multiple
components are installed, such as a CPU, memory, and PCIe module.
It is integrated with basic server components, including the BIOS chip,
BMC chip, and PCIe connectors.
3
System battery
Powers the system clock to ensure a correct system date and time.
4
Mezzanine module
Refers to modules connected by the mezzanine connectors.
Mezzanine modules communicate with the processor via the PCIe
protocol. One of the mezzanine modules is the mezzanine NIC, which
is used to connect to the interconnect module (ICM) at the rear of the
chassis to enable interaction between the blade server and the client.
5
Straight-through card
Connects the embedded VROC array controller soft RAID and SATA
drives.
6
processor heatsink
Cools the CPU.
7
Memory
Temporarily stores operational data in the CPU and data exchanged
with external storage devices such as drives.
8
Processor
Integrates the memory controller and PCIe controller to provide
powerful data processing capabilities for blade servers.
9
Processor retaining
bracket
Attaches a CPU to the heatsink.
