Designed for Virtualization The SIGMABLADE B120a is designed for virtualization solutions. Server virtualization, requires not only high performance, but higher server bandwidth to handle the increased volume of application and device communications of a virtualized environment. NEC had the foresight early on to include more I/O ports in the NEC Express5800 SIGMABLADES to address this need; as well as the increased memory, compatibility with high availability software, and integrated system management central to a smart server virtualization solution.

High Quality & Value The SIGMABLADE B120a is a high quality server coming from a company with a reputation to deliver the latest Intel-based technology. This ensures that your servers will run at their maximum designed performance over the life of its service. Additionally, NEC offers a long warranty program for the B120a server resulting in excellent value. With value designed to compete NEC delivers high quality energy efficient servers at a minimum total cost of ownership.

Key Benefits

	High Performance Runs significantly faster based on throughput performance over the previous models. Includes Intel's Quick Path Interconnect (QPI) technology to increase performance.
	Designed for Virtualization Increased memory capacity. Expanded I/O gigabit & fibre channel bandwidth. Compatible with high availability software. Integrated system management.
	High Quality & Value Modular design for simpler maintenance. Competitively priced.

Key Features

	Data Center Consolidation Blade chassis footprint allows for consolidation of servers within the data center. Modular chassis design provides for hot-swap blades and modules, simplifying maintenance. Reduced power consumption with shared server components.
	Latest Intel Processor Intel 5500 series Xeon processors. Runs significantly faster based on throughput performance over the previous models.
	Enhanced Memory Performance Includes Intel's Quick Path Interconnect (QPI) technology to increase performance. DDR3-1066 memory support for faster access than DDR2-667 memory.
	Expanded I/O Capability Up to six I/O gigabit ports with an additional two fibre channel ports. Can handle more I/O bandwidth for increased I/O requirements in virtualized environments.
	Efficient Management Includes server utilities for centralized administration. Easy-to-use EXPRESSBUILDER software for configuration and operating system installation utilities. Remote management included through NEC's EXPRESSSCOPE management solution.

Specifications
Processor	1 or 2 Intel® Xeon® Processor 5500 series
Model # (frequency, core)	X5570 (2.93G/4Core), X5550 (2.66G/4Core), E5520 (2.26G/4Core),X5504 (2G/4Core), E5502 (1.86G/2Core)
Interface	QPI (19.2GB/s-25.6GB/s @ per QPI)
Chipset	Intel® 5520 Chipset
Memory	8x DDR3-1066 Registered DIMM (Standard 2GB, Max. 64GB)
	Type	SAS HDD
	Bays	2 (2.5" HDD, Hot-Swap)
	RAID	SAS RAID 0/1 (Optional)
Expansion Slots & Cards	Mezzanine Type-1 slot x1 Mezzanine Type-2 slot x1
	2ch 1Gb Ethernet card (Optional) 2ch 10Gb Ethernet card (Optional) 4ch 1Gb Ethernet card (Optional) 2ch Fibre Channel card (Optional) Disk Array Controller (Optional)
Interface	SUV Connector (Serial x1, VGA x1, USB x2) x1 (when SUV cable is connected)
Server Management	NEC EXPRESSSCOPE®Engine 2
Video Memory	Integrated into the chipset (2MB)
Network	2x 1000BASE-T + 1x 100BASE-TX (Management Port)
Supported OS	Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003, Standard1 / Enterprise1 editions Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003 R2, Standard / Enterprise editions Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003 R2, Standard x64 / Enterprise x64 editions Red Hat® Linux™ Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 VMware ESX 3.01, 3.5, and vSphere 4
Operating Environment / Compliance Environmental Specifications	Operating Temperature: 10ºto 35ºC (50ºto 95ºF) Compliance FCC, C-Tick, BSMI (Taiwan), UL, CCC, EMI (Korea), China RoHS

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