HP Claims Their Moonshot System is a 'New Style of IT' (Video)

Posted by Roblimo on Tuesday July 15, 2014 @08:52AM from the my-server-uses-less-power-than-yours dept.

Didn't we already have something kind of like this called a Blade server? But this is better! An HP Web page devoted to Moonshot says, 'Compared to traditional servers, up to: 89% less energy; 80% less space; 77% less cost; and 97% less complex.' If this is all true, the world of servers is now undergoing a radical change. || A quote from another Moonshot page: "The HP Moonshot 1500 Chassis has 45 hot-pluggable servers installed and fits into 4.3U. The density comes in part from the low-energy, efficient processors. The innovative chassis design supports 45 servers, 2 network switches, and supporting components.' These are software-defined servers. HP claims they are the first ones ever, a claim that may depend on how you define "software-defined." And what software defines them? In this case, at Texas Linux Fest, it seems to be Ubuntu Linux. (Alternate Video Link)

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But wait! by djupedal · 2014-07-15 09:02 · Score: 2, Funny

There's more! Buy now and receive a second HP MS System for free! Just pay shipping and handling.

Not available in any store.
Re:But Moonshot is years old by Anonymous Coward · 2014-07-15 09:14 · Score: 5, Funny

Only HP would call them "server cartridges". I think their CEO cartridge is running low, they should go get a new one.
Amazing. by ddt · 2014-07-15 09:15 · Score: 5, Funny

"If you do algorithms, things of that nature, you can run on these systems."

Sold!
Re:4.3 U by mlts · 2014-07-15 09:32 · Score: 4, Funny

A swimming pool noodle cut to fit works perfectly with gaps in the hot/cold aisles. Don't ask how I know...