The HP BladeSystem c3000 - Space

48.5 cm wide. 83.5 cm deep, and just 26.67 cm high. Literally smaller than a coffee table, so it fits almost everywhere. And since Shorty doesn't require special cooling facilities, and plugs into any standard socket, you really can put it almost anywhere you want.

Alternative thinking also means that smaller space requirements don't result in smaller computing power or less storage flexibility. Shorty has the same storage blades and server blades as a full-sized BladeSystem c7000 enclosure, to deliver the same power, storage and back-up capabilities, used by the biggest companies.

All in all, you get more computing power than you've had before, without a bigger power bill.

Shorty also offers an amazing range of customizable storage, server, and network configurations in one box, so you can tailor it to the specific needs of your business — no matter how much, or how often, they change. And now, making these changes to your infrastructure is surprisingly easy, because of two HP innovations:

HP Virtual Connect Architecture makes it easy to configure, add, replace, and recover servers in minutes. Without shutting down the system. Even better, you'll only have to configure the system once, so you can forget the hassle of coordinating with LAN and SAN administrators whenever you need to update. (And we think they'll appreciate that, too).

HP Virtual Connect also cuts up to 75%** of cable clutter, which cuts costs at the same time.

Insight Control Management software lets you monitor, deploy and control the system, as well as manage virtual and physical servers, networking, and storage from almost anywhere. It gives you a streamlined process that prevents bottlenecks, downtime, and security risks for a more manageable infrastructure.

All this means that you can put more of your resources toward driving business goals forward because less is needed for infrastructure maintenance. That’s a benefit that can’t be measured with mere percentages — or a ruler.

**Comparisons are to standard 1U rack servers unless otherwise noted.