Dell Looking For Edge In Blade Server Field; Personal computer firm re-entering market after taking a two-year hiatus.(INDUSTRY SNAPSHOT)(SERVER COMPUTERS)

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Byline: KEN SPENCER BROWN

What does Dell know about the cutting edge?

That's the question rivals are asking as the personal computer maker re-enters the innovative and fast-growing blade server market.

After briefly entering the segment two years ago -- and sitting on the sidelines ever since -- Dell will soon begin selling the PowerEdge 1855. Dell execs say the new machine will undercut rivals and finally deliver on the promise of blades: easier use, smaller size and lower cost.

"We're going to address some of the shortcomings in the market," said Jeff Clarke, senior vice president of Dell's product group. "As you can imagine, we're going to be...

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