To connect your BladeSystem to outside networks and storage, HP offers a variety of options to support your familiar standards such as Ethernet, Fibre Channel and Infiniband. The built-in Virtual Connect architecture includes a 5 Terabit backplane, supports 4 redundant fabrics at once and includes 8, high-performance interconnect bays. All interconnect options are hot-pluggable and can be installed in pairs for full redundancy.


HP offers additional methods to connect your c-Class BladeSystem to
the network. Learn more about
Ethernet Pass-Thru,
10GbE Ethernet Pass-Thru and
Fibre Channel Pass-Thru options.