The Intel® Storage Controller virtualizes integrated shared storage through SAN fabric that connects compute modules to the 14 2.5-inch SAS drives.
Intel® I/O Expansion Modules are custom form factor I/O expansion cards that connect directly to the motherboard through a PCI Express* interface.
The Intel® Gigabit Ethernet Switch provides integrated networking and switch functions.
The SATA to SAS converter enables HDDs with SATA interfaces to be accessed by both storage control modules.
The Intel® Management Module provides a virtual presence GUI for managing the entire Intel® Modular Server system.
The Intel® Remote Management Module allows secure access and control of servers from any machine on the network.