noun
blade server
A compact server module designed to slide into a chassis, sharing power and cooling. Technical computing term.
データセンターではブレードサーバがよく使われている。
Blade servers are often used in data centers.
Variant with interpunct; less common but seen in technical writing.
A rack server is a standalone unit mounted in a rack, while a blade server is a modular card that fits into a shared enclosure.
Loanword from English 'blade server', referring to the thin, blade-like shape of the server module.