刀鋒伺服器的生命週期分析

Abstract

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

Table of Contents

• Table of Contents
• 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
• Essential Guidance
• Learn More
  • Related Research
  • Synopsis