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Blade1. When referring to a network router, switch, server, or other network device a blade also known as an expansion module refers to a hardware component that can be installed into a chassis that allows for additional functionality, much like an expansion card in a computer, but often at a much bigger scale. For example, a router or switch with blade support allows complete customization, if more fiber lines are needed, additional fiber blades can be added.
2. When talking about a server, a blade or blade server is one rack mount unit that is capable of holding dozens of different servers. Blade servers can save a lot of space and make maintaining a network of hundreds of servers a lot easier. In the picture to the right, is an example of the Dell PowerEdge 1855 and what a blade server may look like.
Also see: Diskless workstation, GBIC, Network definitions, Server, Thin client
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