Cables/Connecting
FCI - Connectors for Use in SSI Blade Server Platforms
FCI, a leading developer of connectors and interconnect systems, announces that configurations of the popular AirMax VS high-performance connector system are now available to support blade server platforms. AirMax VS high-speed signal connectors, guide modules, and power connectors are well suited to connect a Compute Blade module, Compute Blade Mezzanine module, or a Chassis Management Module (CMM) to a midplane in a SSI modular blade server chassis.
The 10GBASE-KX4 or 10GBASE-KR). A short-detect contact in the signal connectors allows hot-swap insertion and removal of Compute Blade and CMM modules.
Blade servers are the fastest growing server form factor today and unit sales are projected to grow over 20% per year through 2013, said James Lim, global product marketing manager. The SSI modular blade specifications will help facilitate the market transition to server blades.