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This page provides access to information and tools that will help you select the best BladeSystem solution for your needs.

Planning your BladeSystem purchase

How do I select the HP BladeSystem components for my system?

» BladeSystem Matrix Compatibility

Server

» HP Sizing and Configuration Tool for Microsoft Exchange Server 2007

» HP ProLiant server sizer for VMware ESX Server (tool)

Power and Cooling

» Reducing the power consumption of HP ProLiant servers in the data center (PDF)

» HP Power Capping and Dynamic Power Capping for ProLiant Servers technology brief (PDF)

» HP BladeSystem Power sizer (tool)

» Selecting power cords and jumper cables for use with HP ProLiant and BladeSystem Servers technology brief (PDF)

Network requirements & Solutions

» Using InfiniBand for a scalable compute infrastructure - Technology Brief, 3rd edition (PDF)

» Sizing and configuration for the Insight software Performance Management Pack 3.0 (PDF)

» Insight software - Windows edition - Support Matrix (PDF)

Services

» BladeSystem Services Buying Guide

How do I determine which BladeSystem solution will fit my needs?

» Mid-Market BladeSystem Solution Blocks

» Management for HP

» HP Blade Workstation Solution – solution components

What are the costs and benefits of a BladeSystem solution?

» Forecasting Total Cost of Ownership (TOC) for Initial Deployments of Server Blades white paper (PDF)

» Calculate your own BladeSystem Total cost of ownership (tool)

» Configure & Price a Solution – ProLiant Blade Servers (tool)

What are my HP Bladesystem purchasing options?

» HP Factory Express

HP Blade Account Representative
Please call your assigned HP Account Manager or contact HP to be assigned a representative.

» Blade Partners

Planning your BladeSystem installation

What prep work can I do for my HP BladeSystem installation?

Analyze your facilities and prepare your site

» Site Planning Guide (PDF)

Onboard Administrator- to-iLO-Port Mappings

» OA User Guide (PDF)

Mezzanine-to-Interconnect Mappings

» HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure Setup and Installation Guide (PDF)

» HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure Setup and Installation Guide (PDF)

Interconnect-to-Physical Bay Mappings

Ethernet Interconnects

» HP GbE2c Ethernet Switch (PDF)

» HP 10Gb BL-c Switch (PDF)

» HP 1:10Gb BL-c Switch (PDF)

Pass-Thrus

» HP 4GB Fibre Channel Pass-Thru (PDF)

» HP 1GB Ethernet Pass-Thru (PDF)

Fibre Channel Interconnects

» Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch (PDF)

» Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch (PDF)

» Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch (PDF)

Gather installation information

» Insight Control Software Checklist (PDF)

Virtual Connect Interconnects

For information on Virtual Connect mappings refer to the Virtual Connect documentation on the Install tab

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