* dense (in rack U's) computing/storage; * potentially compute and storage are colocated on the same chassis, providing maximum PCIe bandwidth and lower latenc

* dense (in rack U's) computing/storage; * potentially compute and storage are colocated on the same chassis, providing maximum PCIe bandwidth and lower latency; * reduced need to buy and mantain dedicated/offband storage networking solutions; * You buy less half-filled, special purpose boxes.