What is an advantage of blade servers compared to rack-mount servers?

Blade servers are designed to maximize efficiency, and one of their primary advantages is reduced power consumption. This is achieved through a highly integrated architecture that allows multiple blade servers to share power supplies, cooling, and networking components. By consolidating these elements, blade servers minimize the overall energy required for operation compared to traditional rack-mount servers, which often need individual power supplies and cooling solutions for each unit.

In addition to lower power consumption, blade servers can also have a smaller physical footprint, allowing for more efficient use of space in data centers. Fewer individual power supplies and cooling units can lead to less heat generation, improving the overall energy efficiency of the server environment.