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 technology segment for lessors and financiers."
— Jennifer Koppy, research manager, Technology Valuation Service
Table of Contents
- IDC Opinion
- In This Study
- Situation Overview
- Blade Server Market Overview
- Market Strategies
- Future Outlook
- Essential Guidance
- Learn More
- Related Research
- Synopsis
- Table: Dell PowerEdge Blade Residual Value Forecast, January 2010–January 2015
- Table: HP BladeSystem c-Class Blade Residual Value Forecast, January 2010–January 2015
- Table: IBM BladeCenter Residual Value Forecast, January 2010–January 2015
- Table: Dell PowerEdge Chassis Specifications, September 2009
- Table: Dell PowerEdge Blade Specifications, September 2009
- Table: HP BladeSystem Intel-Based Server Blade Specifications, September 2009
- Table: HP BladeSystem Opteron-Based Server Blade Specifications, September 2009
- Table: HP BladeSystem Chassis Specifications, September 2009
- Table: IBM BladeCenter Intel and POWER-Based Server Specifications, September 2009
- Table: IBM BladeCenter Opteron-Based Server Specifications, September 2009
- Table: IBM BladeCenter Chassis Specifications, September 2009
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