The Trenton Systems MBT8301 Modular Blade Server Tower is a modular blade server system in a traditional PC-like mid-tower chassis. It allows the flexibility, dependability, low downtime and MTTR found in traditional rackmount blade server systems to be deployed where a 19" rackmount form-factor system is not desired. The system components are optimized for system performance, longevity and easy field support. The cold-rolled steel chassis is engineered for system strength while resisting tipping, and is designed to deliver outstanding long-life computing value to both server room and rugged field deployment locations anywhere in the world, thanks to its broad array of global safety conformity certifications.<br>The MBT8301 supports seven Ethernet interfaces, two HDD or SDD storage drives, an optical media drive, and a hot-swappable AC power supply. Unique to the MBT8301 is the ability to easily integrate a standard, full-height, PCI Express plug-in card into a modular blade system. The MBT8301’s modular chassis design makes field maintenance fast and easy. All field replacement units (FRUs) are accessible and replaceable without tools. Trenton’s Smart System Management or SSM embedded application software enables remote system monitoring over a dedicated Ethernet LAN. Typical MBT8301 applications include data servers, industrial automation machinery, and weapon control systems.