• Support for Intel® Xeon® L5530 processor
  
• Support for HP 160GB and 500GB 3G SATA Midline hard disk drives
  
• Support for HP 500GB 6G SAS Midline hard disk drives
  
• Support for HP 60GB and 120GB 3G SATA solid state drives

This document covers the HP ProLiant BL460c G6 server blade only. For more information on HP BladeSystems c-Class Infrastructure and HP BladeSystem c-Class Interconnect Components, please see the following QuickSpecs:

HP BladeSystem c-Class Enclosures QuickSpecs:
HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure QuickSpecs:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12790_div/12790_div.html

HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure QuickSpecs:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12810_div/12810_div.html

HP BladeSystem c-Class Interconnect Components QuickSpecs:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12524_div/12524_div.html

The HP ProLiant BL460c G6 provides greater 2P x86 server blade density without compromise and maximum power-efficiency with flexibility and choice.

HP ProLiant BL460c G6 server blade includes:

• Processor:
  • Up to two (2) Intel® Xeon® 5500 Series processors, up to 2.93GHz
  • Intel® 5500 Chipset
• Memory:
• Twelve (12) DIMM slots
• Up to 192GB, using PC3-8500 DDR3 Registered (RDIMM) memory, operating at 800MHz when fully populated at 2 DIMMs per Channel in 12 slots
• Up to 24GB, using PC3-10600 DDR3 Unbuffered (UDIMM) memory, operating at 1333MHz when fully populated at 2 DIMMs per Channel in 12 slots
• Storage Controller:
• HP Smart Array P410i Controller (RAID 0/1)
• Internal Drive Support:
• Up to two (2) small form factor (SFF) SAS or SATA hot plug hard disk drives or SATA solid state drives
• Network Controller:
• Embedded NC532i Dual Port Flex-10 10GbE Multifunction Server Adapter
  NOTE: Flex-10 capability requires the use of an HP Virtual Connect Flex-10 10Gb Ethernet module. Learn more at: www.hp.com/go/virtualconnect.
  NOTE: Each port is autosensing 1 Gb/10Gb, and can interoperate with 1Gb HP BladeSystem c-Class interconnect components.
• One (1) additional 10/100 server adapter dedicated to iLO 2 Management
• Mezzanine Support:
• Two (2) I/O expansion mezzanine slots
• Supports up to two (2) mezzanine cards
  • Dual-Port Fibre Channel Mezzanine options for SAN connectivity (Choice of Emulex or QLogic)
  • iSCSI Ethernet mezzanine option for optimized iSCSI connectivity
  • Ethernet server adapter mezzanine options for additional network ports
  • 4X QDR (40Gbps) and DDR (20Gbps) InfiniBand (IB) Mezzanine options for low latency and high bandwidth server interconnectivity
• Ports:
• One (1) internal USB 2.0 connector for security key devices and USB drive keys
• One (1) internal SD-HC Card slot
• Security - Trusted Platform Module:
• One (1) internal TPM 1.2 module connector
• Form Factor:
• HP ProLiant BL460c G6 is a half-height server blade that plugs into the HP BladeSystem c3000 and c7000 enclosures
• Infrastructure Management:
  • Convenient slide-out Systems Insight Display for quick and easy front view server diagnostics, along with status LEDs, Automatic Server Recovery (ASR), ROM Based Setup Utility (RBSU)
  • HP ProLiant Onboard Administrator (powered by the HP Integrated Lights-Out 2 management processor) for simplified server setup, health monitoring and recovery, power and thermal control, and lights-out remote administration.
  • HP Insight Control, a product option, delivers essential infrastructure management that can help save time and money by making it easy to deploy, migrate, monitor, control and optimize your IT infrastructure through a single, simple management console. Insight Control supports both Windows and Linux-based central management servers.
  • HP Insight Dynamics for ProLiant, a product option, is an integrated command center that enables IT Staff personnel to continuously analyze and optimize a converged infrastructure, while automating and reducing the cost of common data center tasks by as much as 40 percent. This ultimately enables them to dynamically keep pace with the organization's changing business requirements.
• Operating Systems and Virtualization Software:
• Supports Windows, RHEL, SLES, OEL, Solaris, NetWare, VMware, and Citrix XenServer
• Enclosures:
• HP offers three different c-Class server blade enclosures to meet your individual needs:
  • The HP BladeSystem c7000 rack enclosure is 10U high and holds up to sixteen (16) ProLiant BL460c G6 servers plugged vertically.
  • The HP BladeSystem c3000 rack enclosure is 6U high and holds up to eight (8) HP ProLiant BL460c G6 servers plugged horizontally.
  • The HP BladeSystem c3000 tower enclosure is designed with casters for sites without racks and holds up to eight (8) HP ProLiant BL460c G6 servers plugged vertically.
• Server blades, storage blades, interconnect modules, power supplies, fans, and redundant Onboard Administrator modules are all designed to fit into the c3000 and c7000 enclosures.
• For additional enclosure information, please see: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/blades/components/enclosures/c-class/index.html.
• Warranty:
• 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. Enhancements to warranty services are available through HP Care Pack services or customized service agreements. Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Hard drives have either a one year or three year warranty; refer to specific hard drive QuickSpecs for details.
  NOTE: Server warranty includes 3 year Parts, 3 year Labor, 3-year on-site support. Warranty repairs may be accomplished through the use of Customer Self Repair (CSR) parts. These parts fall into two categories: 1) Mandatory CSR parts are designed for easy replacement. A travel and labor charge will result when customers decline to replace a Mandatory CSR part; 2) Optional CSR parts are also designed for easy replacement but may involve added complexity. Customers may choose to have HP replace Optional CSR parts at no charge. Additional information regarding worldwide limited warranty and technical support is available at: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/platforms/warranty/index.html

Two (2) optional Fibre Channel HBAs are supported by the HP ProLiant BL460c G6. Both mezzanine circuit boards connect directly to the server blade system board. These Fibre Channel HBAs are available via option kits and must be ordered separately.

HBA mezzanine card option kits:

Emulex LPe1105-HP 4Gb FC HBA (403621-B21)

• Based on the same field-proven ASIC, firmware, and driver technology as Emulex's renowned LPe1150 HBA, the Emulex LPe1105-HP is fully driver compatible with all Emulex HBAs
  

Emulex LPe 1205-HP 8Gb FC HBA (456972-B21)

• Exceptional performance, enhanced security, and scalable management for virtual server and enterprise-class applications
  

QLogic QMH2462 4Gb FC HBA (403619-B21)

• Uses common drivers which means that customers can standardize on one QLogic driver whether they are using the QMH2462 or other HBAs powered by QLogic
  

QLogic QMH2562 8Gb FC HBA (451871-B21)

• Provides a first step into the 8Gb future, advanced, embedded support for virtualized environments and reduced power consumption
  

Emulex and QLogic Fibre Channel HBAs for HP BladeSystem c-Class feature:

• Optimal performance utilizing PCI Express
  
• 4/2/1Gb/s auto negotiating speeds (4Gb HBAs)
  
• 8/4/2Gb/s auto negotiation speeds (8Gb HBAs)
  
• Dual-ports for redundant path connections
  
• Up to two FC HBAs per server blade providing redundant FC HBA support
  
• Optimized for HP StorageWorks and supported by third party SAN vendors
  
• Support for Microsoft® Windows® and Linux operating system environments

HP ProLiant BL460c G6 server blades are optimized for HP StorageWorks MSA, EVA and XP.

HP ProLiant BL460c G6 server blades are compatible with select 3rd party SANs (please see blade storage page for more details: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/blades/components/c-class-sans.html

HP Virtual Connect simplifies server connectivity to LANs and SANs, and reduces costs. Unique HP Flex-10 technology makes maximum use of 10Gb Ethernet bandwidth by allowing multiple ports within a single Industry Standard connection that can be dynamically tuned to meet individual server requirements. HP Virtual Connect Enterprise Manager (VCEM) provides a central console to administer connections and workloads for thousands of servers. For more information on Virtual Connect Ethernet, Fibre Channel and management options see: www.hp.com/go/virtualconnect

Managing the growing number of servers can be complex and expensive for your organization. IT managers need to address changing business needs with tools that meet the challenges of managing today's complex Datacenters.

HP provides management solutions that are designed to simplify a server's installation, configuration and maintenance throughout the entire server lifecycle. This provides the customer with higher levels of operational efficiency and highly reliable systems: http://www.hp.com/go/foundation.
The foundation pack includes:

• HP SmartStart
• HP Management
• HP ProLiant Firmware Maintenance

SmartStart version supported (minimum): SmartStart 8.20.
http://www.hp.com/servers/smartstart

HP ProLiant Onboard Administrator (powered by the HP Integrated Lights-Out 2 management processor) simplifies server setup, health monitoring, power and thermal control, and lights-out remote administration of ProLiant ML, DL, and BL servers. HP ProLiant Onboard Administrator functions without additional software, and can be accessed from any location via a web browser. It works hand-in-hand with HP Systems Insight Manager, Insight Control suites, and the Insight Dynamics-VSE suite helping customers unlock the value of the ProLiant platform and deliver the highest possible quality of IT service to the business.
See www.hp.com/go/ProLiantOA

Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server Hyper-V
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES)
Oracle Enterprise Linux (OEL)
Solaris 10 for x86/x64 based Systems
VMware
Citrix XenServer

• Dual-Port Fibre Channel Mezzanine Card options for redundant SAN connection
• Dual-port embedded 10 Gigabit Ethernet adapters for redundant LAN connections
• Two (2) hot-plug SAS/SATA hard drive bays and integrated RAID (HP Smart Array P410i Controller)
• Optional Battery-backed and Flash-backed write cache module for integrated RAID controller
• Redundant ROM
• Advanced ECC Memory
• Support for Memory Mirroring and Memory Lock-Step Mode
• Network adapter teaming (network fault tolerance, transmit load balancing, switch-assisted load balancing)

ACPI 2.0 Compliant
PCI 2.2 Compliant
WOL Support
Microsoft® Logo certifications
USB 2.0 Support

• Power-on password
• Administrator's password
• Integrated Lights-Out 2 has 12 customizable user accounts and SSL encryption
• Integrated Lights-Out 2 can be disabled via a Global Setting

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

The HP Care Pack service for HP 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.

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://h20219.www2.hp.com/services/us/en/always-on/servers-bladesystem.html

HP BL460c G6 X5550 6GB (1P)
507778-B21

HP BL460c G6 E5540 6GB (1P)
507779-xx1

HP BL460c G6 E5530 6GB (1P)
507780-B21

HP BL460c G6 E5520 6GB (1P)
507782-B21

HP BL460c G6 E5506 6GB (1P)
507783-B21

HP BL460c G6 E5502 6GB (1P)
507784-B21

HP BL460c G6 L5520 6GB (1P)
507781-B21

(1) Intel® Xeon® Processor X5550 (2.66 GHz, 8MB L3 Cache, 95W, DDR3-1333, HT, Turbo 2/2/3/3)
(1) Intel® Xeon® Processor E5540 (2.53 GHz, 8MB L3 Cache, 80W, DDR3-1066, HT, Turbo 1/1/2/2)
(1) Intel® Xeon® Processor E5530 (2.40 GHz, 8MB L3 Cache, 80W, DDR3-1066, HT, Turbo 1/1/2/2)
(1) Intel® Xeon® Processor E5520 (2.26 GHz, 8MB L3 Cache, 80W, DDR3-1066, HT, Turbo 1/1/2/2)
(1) Intel® Xeon® Processor E5506 (2.13 GHz, 4MB L3 Cache, 80W, DDR3-800)
(1) Intel® Xeon® Processor L5520 (2.26 GHz, 8MB L3 Cache, 60W, DDR3-1066, HT, Turbo 1/1/2/2)
(1) Intel® Xeon® Processor E5502 (1.86 GHz, 4MB L3 Cache, 80W, DDR3-800)

Basic memory slot and population diagram

• Population order; start with "A" first, "B" second, "C" third, etc.

Standard memory configuration (1 CPU model)

• 6GB (3 x 2GB) of PC3-10600 (DDR3-1333) RDIMMs

Standard Memory Plus Optional Memory (1 CPU model)

• 30 GB of PC3-10600 (DDR3-1333) RDIMMs (3 x 2GB plus 3 x 8GB)

Standard Memory Replaced with Optional Memory (1 CPU model)

• 96GB of PC3-8500 Quad-Rank RDIMMs (6 x 16GB)

UDIMM maximum configuration (1 CPU model)

• 12GB, consisting of six (6) 2GB dual-rank PC3-10600 UDIMMs

Standard Memory Replaced with Optional Memory (2 CPU Model)
RDIMM maximum configuration

• 192GB, consisting of twelve (12) 16GB quad-rank PC3-8500 RDIMMs

UDIMM maximum configuration (2 CPU model)

• 24GB, consisting of twelve (12) 2GB dual-rank PC3-10600 UDIMMs

For power specifications including Input Requirements, BTU Rating, and Power Supply Output, please see the HP BladeSystem c-Class Enclosures QuickSpecs located at URL:
HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure QuickSpecs:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12790_div/
12790_div.html
HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure QuickSpecs:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12810_div/
12810_div.html

To review typical system power ratings use the HP BladeSystem Power Sizer which is available via the online tool located at URL: http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/powercalculator

System Inlet Temperature

10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F) at sea level with an altitude derating of 1.0°C per every 305 m (1.8°F per every 1000 ft) above sea level to a maximum of 3050 m (10,000 ft), no direct sustained sunlight. Maximum rate of change is 10°C/hr (18°F/hr). The upper limit may be limited by the type and number of options installed.

System performance may be reduced if operating with a fan fault or above 30°C (86°F).

For acoustic noise specifications, please see the HP BladeSystem c-Class Enclosures QuickSpecs located at URL:
HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure QuickSpecs:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12790_div/
12790_div.html
HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure QuickSpecs:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12810_div/
12810_div.html

• ProLiant Teaming including Network Fault Tolerance, Transmit Load Balancing, and Switch-Assisted Load Balancing
• 4K Jumbo frames
• Microsoft Windows Receive Side Scaling (RSS)
• Optional Accelerated iSCSI

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.

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For hard drives, 1GB = 1 billion bytes. Actual formatted capacity is less.