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FIRST LOOK: HP takes giant leap in server design

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FIRST LOOK: HP takes giant leap in server design

When it comes to data center servers, the goal is to pack the most power into the smallest, most efficient package. HP has leapfrogged past traditional blade servers with its new Moonshot line that delivers high density and low power in a space-saving "cartridge-based" chassis.

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