Blade Server Life Cycle Analysis, March 2008: Industry Report

Blade Server Life Cycle Analysis, March 2008

Product Type: Market Research Report
Published by: IDC
Published: April 2008
Product Code: R104-33452

Description

This IDC study provides residual value forecasts for tier 1 vendors' blade servers. The study explains the current market conditions that are affecting the value of used hardware on the secondary market and what future technological changes will further impact these values. We explore the factors impacting this portion of the server market and the technology changes expected over the next several years. This information helps those who invest in hardware assess their risk and provides guidance on the amount of residual value that is expected to be realized at the end of lease term.

"Financing and leasing blade server technology has some unique challenges and requires greater flexibility and innovative programs to meet customers' needs. With the blade server market growing faster than other segments, and forecast to account for more than one-quarter of all servers shipped in three years, it remains an important investment opportunity for lessors and financiers." ? Jennifer Koppy, research manager, Technology Valuation Service

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IDC Opinion

In This Study

Methodology

Definitions

Situation Overview

Blade Server Forecast and Market Shares

Market Strategies

Dell

HP

IBM

IBM Blade Timeline

Sun

Future Outlook

Table: Dell PowerEdge Blade Residual Value Forecast, January 2009-January 2014 (%)

Table: HP BladeSystem c-Class Blade Residual Value Forecast, January 2009-January 2014 (%)

Table: IBM BladeCenter Residual Value Forecast, January 2009-January 2014 (%)

Table: Sun Blade 6000 Residual Value Forecast, January 2009-January 2014 (%)

Table: Dell PowerEdge Chassis Specifications, March 2008

Table: Dell PowerEdge Blade Specifications, March 2008

Table: HP BladeSystem c-Class Server Blade Specifications, March 2008

Table: HP BladeSystem Chassis Specifications, March 2008

Table: IBM BladeCenter Server Specifications, March 2008

Table: IBM BladeCenter Chassis Specifications, March 2008

Table: Sun Blade Server 8000 Chassis Specifications, March 2008

Table: Sun Blade Server 8000 Series Specifications, March 2008

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