A blade server is a stripped down computer server with a modular design, optimized to minimize the use of physical space and energy.

A blade server is a stripped down server module that has been optimized to minimize power usage and size. Several blade servers are enclosed in a single blade enclosure which provides services such as power, cooling, and networking.

A blade server is a type of electronic circuit board. Each blade server is typically dedicated only one job. Their benefit is that because it a llows more processing power in less rack space, it actually reduces power consumption.

There are multiple factors that make a blade server better than competitors such as the rackmount server. A few factors are that the blade server is small and doesn't take up very much room, it also has a shared compartment to hold its fans and power cables. And lastly, the blade server takes no special knowledge or tools to install, it was designed for everyday people to work with it.

There are many companies and websites that offer HP blade servers for sale. Some of the companies that sell blade servers are Server Supply, Newegg and CDW.