Case Study: Intel achieves 56% better data center space utilization and $13M in annual energy savings with Supermicro MicroBlade

Fortune 100 company develops one of the world’s most energy efficient data centers using Supermicro Blade Servers

Intel, a Fortune 100 company, faced the challenge of supporting its 40% annual growth in compute, storage, and networking with fixed physical space and power budgets. Their IT strategy required them to continuously minimize infrastructure costs, lower CAPEX and OPEX, and provide the best possible service-level agreements. They needed a solution that would allow them to future-proof their investment and incorporate next-generation technology without having to refresh their entire infrastructure.

Supermicro implemented its high-density, high-efficiency MicroBlade disaggregated server solution at Intel's data center. This deployment of over 30,000 MicroBlade server blades resulted in a 56% improvement in data center space utilization and enabled Intel to operate one of the world's most energy-efficient data centers with a 1.06 PUE. The disaggregated architecture allowed for independent refresh cycles of compute modules, leading to estimated CAPEX savings of 45-65% and annual electricity savings of $13 million. Supermicro's solution provided the performance and efficiency Intel needed to meet its demanding business goals.

Intel

Shesha Krishnapura

Fellow and IT CTO