Supports all Server NIC's including LOM and Mezzanine card options
Virtual Connect requires the following minimum firmware levels:

• BL460c BIOS - System ROM version 2007.05.01 or later

BL460c Embedded NICs:

• NC373i Boot code version 1.9.6 and C Class option ROM 1.1.3. or later. Found in - HP Gigabit Server Adapter Firmware Upgrade Utility for C-Class Blades - Rev 1.10
• BL480c BIOS-System ROM version 2007.05.01 or later

BL480c Embedded NICs:

• NC370i boot code v1.9.6 and NIC option ROM v1.1.3 or later
  
• NC326i boot code v3.28 and NIC option ROM v1.1.3 or later Both found in - HP Gigabit Server Adapter Firmware Upgrade Utility for C-Class Blades - Rev 1.10
• BL465c BIOS - System ROM version 2007.04.05 or later

BL465c Embedded NICs:

• NC370i boot code v1.9.6 and NIC option ROM v1.1.3 or later Found in - HP Gigabit Server Adapter Firmware Upgrade Utility for C-Class Blades - Rev 1.10
• BL685c BIOS - System ROM version 2007.04.05 or later

BL685c Embedded NICs:

• NC370i boot code v1.9.6 and NIC option ROM v1.1.3 or later
  
• NC326i boot code v3.28 and NIC option ROM v1.1.3 or later Both found in -HP Gigabit Server Adapter Firmware Upgrade Utility for C-Class Blades - Rev 1.10
  Server Mezzanine Cards:
  
• NC373m Boot code version 1.9.6 and C Class option ROM 1.1.3. or later. Found in - HP Gigabit Server Adapter Firmware Upgrade Utility for C-Class Blades - Rev 1.10
  
• NC325m Boot code version 3.28 and C Class option ROM 1.1.3 or later Found in - HP Gigabit Server Adapter Firmware Upgrade Utility for C-Class Blades - Rev 1.10
  
• NC326m Boot code version 3.28 and C Class option ROM 1.1.3. or later Found in - HP Gigabit Server Adapter Firmware Upgrade Utility for C-Class Blades - Rev 1.10
  
• QLogic QMH2462 4Gb FC HBA QLogic Firmware loaded when driver is loaded. Use QLogic BIOS version 1.26 (in Multiboot 1.63) or later
  
• HP Emulex LPe 1105-HP 4Gb FC BIOS version 6.00a2 (3.00a4) or later
  

NOTE: For additional information on required firmware versions and to download firmware upgrades, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystemupdates).

The HP BladeSystem c3000 and c7000 Enclosure has been designed up front with the Virtual Connect Architecture in mind incorporating the HP Onboard Administrator, ILO Management, and HP Management tools inside the Virtual Connect framework.
Virtual Connect requires the following minimum firmware levels:

• Single and redundant Onboard Administrators - (version 2.01 or later)

Categories 3 UTP or better (up to 100 meters)
EIA/TIA-568 100-ohm STP (up to 100 meters)

Stacking links are used to interconnect Virtual Connect Ethernet Modules when using more than one enclosure (future) or when using more than two Virtual Connect Ethernet Modules in a single enclosure.
All Virtual Connect Modules within the VC Domain must be interconnected. Any combination of 1Gb and 10Gb cables can be used to interconnect the Virtual Connect Modules; however the following provides recommended configurations (note that a built-in 10Gb link is provided between modules in horizontally adjacent bays). Supported cable lengths on 10Gb uplinks are 3 to 15 meters and supported 10Gb stacking links (connecting between two HP Virtual Connect Ethernet Modules) are 0.5 to 7 meters
Interconnecting the modules allows all Ethernet NICs on all server blades in the Virtual Connect domain to have access to any Virtual Connect uplink port. By using these module-to-module links, a single pair of uplinks can be used as the data center network connections for the entire Virtual Connect domain, and allows any server blade to be connected to any Ethernet network.

This product is covered by a global limited warranty and supported by HP Services and a worldwide network of HP Authorized Channel Partners. Hardware diagnostic support and repair is available for three years from date of purchase. Support for software and initial setup is available for 90 days from date of purchase. Additional support may be covered under the warranty or available for an additional fee. Enhancements to warranty services are available through HP Care Pack services or customized service agreements.

NOTE: Server Blade Interconnect Limited Warranty includes 1 year Parts, 1 year Labor, 1-year on-site support. Additional information regarding worldwide limited warranty and technical support is available at: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/platforms/warranty/index.html

HP services provide total care and support expertise with committed response designed to meet your IT and business needs.

To fully capitalize on your HP BladeSystem servers' capabilities requires a service partner who thoroughly understands your server technology and systems environment. HP Services, an industry leader in provision of multi vender support solutions provides a range of support services designed to meet the varying needs of business. Whether an SMB or large global corporation HP has a HP BladeSystem server support offer to help you speedily deploy and maximize system uptime.

Recommended Service - Simplify ProLiant solution implementation, maintenance and management.

• Support Service - 4-Hour Response Coverage, 3-Year, 24 x 7, Same Business Day
  
• Deployment Service - Installation and Start Up for HP BladeSystem Infrastructure
  

Enhanced Service - Optimize service level to increase IT performance and availability

• Support Service - HP Proactive BladeSystem Service, 1-Year
  
• Deployment Service - Enhanced Network Installation and Start-up for HP BladeSystem Switches
  

Installation & Start-Up service for HP BladeSystem Infrastructure plus HP BladeSystem Enhanced Network Installation and Start-UP as per the Customer Description and/or Data Sheet. To be delivered on a scheduled basis 8am-5pm, M-F, excluding HP holidays.

For a complete listing of service offerings and information visit:
http://www.hp.com/services/bladesystemservices
http://www.hp.com/go/proliant/carepack

NOTE: The HP Care Pack service part numbers below for ProLiant BL c-Class server blades, cover the server blade and all HP branded hardware options qualified for the server, purchased at the same time or afterwards, internal to the server.

13.88 in (352.55 mm)

4.4 lbs (2.0 Kg)

• Recessed Momentary Reset Switch
  
• Momentary Next/Step Switch
  
• Backlit port number and status indicator LED, one per bulkhead port, blue/amber/green
  
• Module status indicator, amber/green
  
• Module locator (UID), blue
  
• 10/100 speed Link/Activity indicator, one per RJ45 port, green
  
• 1000 Link/Activity indicator, one per RJ45 port, amber
  
• 1000 Link/Activity indicator, one per SFP port, amber
  
• Link/Activity indicator, one per CX4-port, green
  
• Link/Activity indicator, one per XFP-port, green

HTTPS (HTTP exchanged over an SSL-encrypted session) is required for access to the Virtual Connect Manager.
Access to the Virtual Connect Manager is via the system Onboard Administrator
Each user account can be configured for a combination of four access privileges to control and/or view elements in the Virtual Connect Manager.
User verification by account name and password (Case Sensitive)
LDAP Authentication services provide role based security via an LDAP SSL Directory Server connection.

Simple and intuitive Graphical User Interface (GUI) for defining, configuring, and managing all elements of the Virtual Connect Domain.

Setup Wizards for initial domain installation and configuration and network configuration.

Comprehensive administration, definition, and management of Ethernet Network, Shared Uplink Set, and Server Profiles

Embedded SNMP v1, v2 and SMI-S agents allow Network Management applications to query Virtual Connect for statistics and trap information.

A robust, scriptable and secure Command Line Interface simplifies management and enables macros to control common Virtual Connect tasks

Any uplink port can be used as a dedicated mirrored port for traffic analysis and troubleshooting by a Network Analyzer or Sniffer.

Domain Management of user accounts, enclosure, Virtual Connect domain settings, and firmware updates

The location and status of Virtual Connect Modules in the HP c-Class Enclosure and Onboard Administrator can be viewed from the Hardware Status page. Including at-a-glance detailed information of the hardware elements via mouse-over pop-up windows.

MAC Address Administration allows local administration of predefined or user-defined MAC address ranges.

VC manager runs as a high-availability pair when an HP 1/10Gb VC-Enet Module is installed in adjacent bays. All configuration data is stored in flash memory and checkpointed to the standby module. Configurations can also be backed up to a workstation via the GUI.

IEEE 802.1g
IEEE 802.3ac
IEEE 802.3ad (LACP)
IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T
IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX
IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T
IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-X
IEEE 802.3ak 10GBASE-CX4
IEEE 802.3ae 10GBASE -X
SNMP v.1, v.2
IGMP v1,v2,v3

UL/CUL Recognition to UL/CSA 60950-1

Hewlett-Packard offers end-of-life HP product return, trade-in, and recycling programs in many geographic areas. For trade-in information, please go to http://www.hp.com/go/green. To recycle your product, please go to: http://www.hp.com/go/green or contact your nearest HP sales office. Products returned to HP will be recycled, recovered or disposed of in a responsible manner.

The EU WEEE directive (2002/95/EC) requires manufacturers to provide treatment information for each product type for use by treatment facilities. This information (product disassembly instructions) is posted on the Hewlett Packard web site at: http://www.hp.com/go/green. These instructions may be used by recyclers and other WEEE treatment facilities as well as HP OEM customers who integrate and re-sell HP equipment.