LaserBlade LB8X is a unique, 8U rackmount blade computer. LaserBlade LB8X integrates support for LaserCube with PCI Express extension technology. LaserBlade pushes PCI Express (PCIe) extension to LaserCube using fiber-optic cable, allowing you to place high-performance graphics, audio, USB 2.0 or other adapters on the operator's desktop without the computer.
Overview
LaserBlade LB8X is a unique, 8U rackmount blade computer. LaserBlade LB8X integrates support for LaserCube with PCI Express extension technology. LaserBlade pushes PCI Express (PCIe) extension to LaserCube using fiber-optic cable, allowing you to place high-performance graphics, audio, USB 2.0 or other adapters on the operator's desktop without the computer.
Six LB8X LaserBlades fit in one 8U enclosure, providing a rack-dense blade computer. LaserBlade is front removable and its two Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS) drives are rear removable. All cables connect at the front, including fiber cables to LaserCube and Ethernet Gbps (1,000bps) network cables.
Put LaserBlade computers with data storage and network connections in the computer operations room. Put LaserCube with high-performance graphics, audio and USB 2.0 on the operator's desktop.
Features
- 6 blade computers in 8U of rack mount space
- Front-removable computer blades
- Rear-removable SAS II drives
- Front panel connections
- Dual Intel® Xeon® 2.93GHz or faster 95Watt processors
- Intel 5520 chipset with Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) technology
- Up to 96GBytes of error-correcting code (ECC), registered DDR3-1333MHz memory
- 2 x Intel Gbps Ethernet ports with option for 2 more for a total of 4 Ethernet ports
- 2 x USB 2.0 ports
- Fiber-optic connection to LaserCube with PCIe extension
- GlobalVision management option
- One-year, return-to-factory warranty with options for multi-year extended warranty
Benefits
- Rack-dense computer blades
- Simple installation and maintenance with front-removable blades and rear-removable SAS II drives
- Slide a LaserBlade into a powered enclosure and it starts up immediately
- Straightforward cable management with front-panel connectors
- Local video and USB 2.0 ports provide ease of access for local setup and routine upgrades
- Fast, powerful and modern Intel dual Xeon quad-core processors
- Enhanced system performance with increased bandwidth and scalability using Intel QPI
- Increased system stability and reliability with ECC memory
- Connect each LaserBlade to a LaserCube using fast, secure fiber-optic cable
- Put fast, powerful graphics, audio and peripherals on operators' desktops using LaserCube
- Monitor and manage LaserBlades throughout the global enterprise using GlobalVision
- Cubix factory service for the life of LaserBlade warranty and beyond
Years of Reliable Service
LaserBlades and LaserCubes with PCIe extension have been providing fast, reliable service throughout the industries of financial services, transportation and utilities for years. LaserBlades have also been running securely and reliably for years in government, including defense, security, law enforcement, energy and emergency management.
Read more about LaserCube. For more details about LaserBlade and LaserCube with integrated PCIe extension, contact Cubix.
LaserBlade LB8X Technical Specifications
CubixVision Management
• Enterprise-wide hardware management across the Internet or a private intranet
• Power on/off or reset Cubix LaserBlade computers from a desktop or notebook
• Monitor LaserBlade computers and receive email alerts
• Assign names, groups and password access
Processor
Dual Intel® Xeon® Quad-Core 2.93GHz or faster 95Watt processors
Chipset
Intel 5520 with QuickPath Interconnect technology for increased bandwidth and scalability
Memory
Up to 96GB of registered, ECC DDR3-1333/1066/800MHz SDRAM using 12 x 8GByte DIMMs
Up to 24GB of unbuffered, ECC DDR3-1333/1066/800MHz SDRAM using 12 x 2GByte DIMMs
Network
2 x Intel Gbps Ethernet port, with option for 2 more ports for a total of 4 x Intel Gbps Ethernet ports
Storage
2 x 6.0Gbps SAS II drives, rear removable
Fiber Extension
Standard support for LaserCube
Power
Single-phase, 50/60Hz, auto-ranging, 100-240VAC, 4.7-2.3A
Operating Environment
0deg to 30deg C; 32deg F to 86deg F temperature; 5% to 80% non-condensing humidity
Dimensions
Blade 14.00” H x 2.94” W x 25.75” D (35.56cm H x 7.47cm W x 65.40cm D)
Enclosure 14.00” H x 19.00” W x 28.50” D (35.56cm H x 48.26cm W x 72.39cm D)
Weight
Blade 17.00 lbs. (6.80kg)
Enclosure with 6 LaserBlades 132.80 lbs. (54.79kg)
Enclosure
Supports 6 LaserBlades in 8U of rack mount space
Front and rear support in a 4-post cabinet
Warranty
Parts/labor return to manufacturer 1 year
Optional 2, 3 or 4 years
Troubleshooting Guide
Cubix recommends that you use the following steps to eliminate simple issues.
If no video displays when you power on the LaserCube remote unit, make sure that the following is true:
Apply power to the LaserBlade computer. The computer will power up for a few seconds and then power down.If you experience problems setting up multiple monitors, make sure that you have done the following:
If you have warnings in Windows Device Manager, make sure that you have done the following:
If USB devices do not work, make sure that you have done the following:
If audio output from the integrated sound card in the LS desktop unit does not work, make sure that you have done the following:
Both LaserBlade and LaserCube show green LEDs but the operating system detects no LaserCube devices. Use the following procedure to isolate the issue:
Before You Contact Cubix
For LaserCube, find the s/n on the rear panel. For LaserBlade computer, find the unique serial number (s/n) located on the front panel (see the illustration at the right). Have this s/n ready when you contact Cubix Customer Service.
Fill out and submit the Contact Form.
Email customerservice @ cubix dot com
Hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific, Monday through Friday
Closed Weekends and holidays
Telephone 800.829.0554 (USA or Canada)
Telephone 775.888.1000 (International)
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