• Support for additional Service and Support multiyear levels

HP BladeSystem Matrix is a packaged infrastructure that optimally instantiates an adaptive infrastructure to help users achieve an operationally efficient data center without high upfront or ongoing costs. It is built with HP BladeSystem, HP Virtual Connect, HP Insight software and implementation services. It also includes recommendations for HP StorageWorks and factory integration and onsite services.

BladeSystem Matrix delivers an integrated infrastructure built on well-established HP technologies and functionality including:

• HP BladeSystem c-Class c7000 enclosure, server blades, Virtual Connect with Flex-10, and Thermal Logic
• HP Insight software (Insight Software DVD 3.10)
• Factory Integration, Factory Express, and Technology Services
• HP StorageWorks 4400 Enterprise Virtual Array Starter kit (recommended option)

Also available worldwide are HP Financial Services offerings unique to Matrix, including 0% lease and Pay as You Grow payment programs. Instant capacity support for HP ProLiant server blades in Matrix is available in the U.S. only, and other programs and incentives are available regionally.

For more information above HP BladeSystem Matrix information, see: http://www.hp.com/go/matrix
For more information about HP BladeSystem, see: http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem
For more information about HP Insight software, see: http://www.hp.com/go/insight
For more information about StorageWorks, see: http://www.hp.com/go/storageworks
For more information about Factory Express, see: http://h71028.www7.hp.com/enterprise/cache/97688-0-0-225-121.html

Ordering HP BladeSystem Matrix

The method for purchasing HP BladeSystem Matrix is simple. Start by ordering a HP BladeSystem Matrix Starter Kit, which contains the infrastructure needed for a fully-working environment supporting up to 16 HP ProLiant half-height server blades (Integrity blades may also be ordered as noted below, although additional management software licenses must be additionally purchased). Add Expansion Kits now or in the future to expand your HP BladeSystem Matrix infrastructure with additional infrastructure and blades. The central management server (CMS) host implemented in the Starter Kit simply extends its domain to manage additional infrastructure that might be added by adding Expansion Kits.

NOTE: The Expansion Kit may also be purchased separately.
NOTE: For detailed ordering information please see the Configuration Information Factory Integrated Models section of this QuickSpecs.

With all HP BladeSystem Matrix Starter and Expansion Kit orders, the following services are included:

• Factory services to default configure, rack, and cable the infrastructure in a rack,
  
• Verify and update firmware for the entire solution being purchased (the BladeSystem Matrix kits and the supported blades and options purchased with those kits) to the latest current BladeSystem Matrix firmware release set. This ensures that the BladeSystem Matrix solution will leave the factory with the right levels of firmware needed for the end to end solution to be successful. (For specific version numbers supported and required, please refer to the HP BladeSystem Matrix Compatibility Chart on http://www.hp.com/go/matrixcompatibility)
  
• Coordinate hand-off to Technology Services (TS) or authorized partner. A TS or partner project manager is assigned for managing pre-engagement and assigning a team of engineers to perform the implementation service at the customer's site.
  

Factory Express custom configuration services should be added to the order if a StorageWorks EVA4400 configuration is also purchased with the Starter (or Expansion) Kits, or if any other custom factory services are needed. Factory Express uses its standard processes for capturing customer intent and requirements, as well as providing order verification services.

While Factory Integration/Factory Express are building the BladeSystem Matrix environment for a given customer, an assigned project manager from Technology Services will start managing a team of TS engineers to begin planning the rollout of the implementation service, including engaging with the customer on environmental requirements and related details. TS engineers will start the actual implementation on the Matrix equipment as soon as possible after its arrival date at the customer site.

NOTE: The account team must initiate contact with a Factory Express Engagement Project Manager (EPM) to initiate the Factory Express processes, including communication of the Customer Intent Document (CID).

The Technology Services BladeSystem Matrix Starter Kit Implementation Service is detailed in a further section below.

The BladeSystem Matrix Orchestration Environment consists of the components below. All licenses are included in one entitlement order number and include sufficient licenses for one fully-populated c7000 enclosure (with enclosure based license or 16-pack server licenses). The license keys cover either 16 server licenses each (16x1) or 1 BladeSystem c7000 enclosure. These 16x1 licenses are included: 16x1 ID-VSE (with ICE), 16x1 HPIO, 16x1 HPIR and 1 VCEM enclosure-based license for the BladeSystem c7000 enclosure.

For specific version numbers supported and required, please refer to the HP BladeSystem Matrix Compatibility Chart at http://www.hp.com/go/matrixcompatibility

• HP Insight Dynamics -- VSE suite for ProLiant
  • HP Insight Virtualization Manager with logical server management (Vman)
  • HP Insight Capacity Advisor (CapAd)
  • HP Insight Server Migration software for ProLiant, with unlimited X2Y migrations (SMP)
  • HP Insight Control suite for ProLiant
    • HP Systems Insight Manager software (SIM)
    • HP iLO Advanced for BladeSystem
    • HP Insight Power Manager software (IPM)
    • HP Insight Rapid Deployment software (RDP)
    • HP Insight Performance Manager module (PMP)
    • HP Insight Vulnerability and Patch Manager module (VPM)
    • HP Insight Virtual Machine Manager software (VMM)
• HP Insight Orchestration software
• HP Insight Recovery software
• HP Virtual Connect Enterprise Manager software
• HP Insight Remote Support Advanced (formerly Remote Support Pack)

In addition to the BladeSystem Matrix Implementation Service, HP highly recommends HP Education Services (for customer training and education) and Additional Technical Services, as well as in-depth installation or implementation services as may be needed. These recommended services are listed in the "Service and Support Offerings" section later in this document. The onsite BladeSystem Matrix Implementation Service for the Starter Kit consists of these steps:

• Upon delivery to customers site, unpack and inspect for damages
• Integrate hardware in to customers environment, power, network cabling
• Installation and configuration of the central management server (CMS)
  • Installation and configuration of the software required for management by HP SIM (e.g. PSP, ESX Management Agent, OpenSSH)
• Installation and configuration HP Insight Rapid Deployment software (RDP), highly recommended to be on a separate CMS server
  
• Licensing and configuration of the remaining software components for all Starter and Expansion Kits initially ordered together
  
  • HP Insight Control suite (ICE)
    • Configuring iLO Advanced Pack
    • Managed nodes configuration and setup
  • HP Virtual Connect Enterprise Manager software (VCEM) - 1 VC Domain Group
  • HP Insight Dynamics - VSE suite for ProLiant
    • Discovery of resources by Vman
    • Integration of the CMS with an existing hypervisor management console
    • Logical server definitions for the blade hosts and the VMs
  • HP Insight Orchestration software (HPIO)
  • HP Insight Recovery software (installation and licensing)
• Deployment of operating systems using HPIO and RDP to configured LUNs on the optionally purchased StorageWorks EVA 4400 SAN or an existing SAN
  (NOTE: HP StorageWorks EVA with Continuous Access is required to fully implement disaster recovery capability with HP Insight Recovery.)
  • 1 HP server blade running a native OS of the customer's choice (Windows, Linux) on a boot LUN
  • 2 HP server blades each running a single hypervisor of the customer's choice (VMware or Hyper-V), each on their own boot LUN (licenses are customer provided)
    • Configuration of up to 2 VMs
  • 1 HP server blade installed and configured to be a target for a blade move
• Configure up to two physical target server operating systems to boot from SAN
• Orientation of the BladeSystem Matrix solution
  • Navigation through installed components and all management software
  • Review of the configured hardware components and their configuration
  • Review of the completed system topology
  • How to call HP for support
  • Availability of additional services, educational services, etc. See: http://h20219.www2.hp.com/services/cache/10746-0-0-225-121.html and http://www.hp.com/services/insight and http://www.hp.com/learn/proliant
  • BladeSystem Matrix demonstrations. See: http://www.hp.com/go/matrix

• The HP BladeSystem Matrix infrastructure 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.
• Offered for BladeSystem Matrix are "uplift" HP Care Pack Services options that extend warranty service period up to 3-, 4-, or 5- years across the entire hardware and software infrastructure from the following default included levels of warranty support:.
  • Enclosure: Three-year parts and labor, on-site limited global warranty. Certain restrictions and exclusions apply
  • Enclosure options: fans, power supplies, Onboard Administrator, 1 Year parts only or enclosure warranty
  • HP Virtual Connect interconnects: 1 Year parts and labor, on-site regardless of the warranty period for the system in which they are installed
  • HP Insight software: 1 Year 24 x 7 Technical Support and Update Service
  • HP Storage Fibre Channel switches have a maximum warranty period of one (1) year regardless of the warranty period for the system in which they are installed

For additional information, see: http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem and http://www.hp.com/services/insight.

BladeSystem Matrix Orchestration Environment (HP Insight software) includes one year of 24 x 7 HP Software Technical Support and Update Service. This service provides access to HP technical resources for help in resolving software implementation or operations problems. The service also provides access to software updates and reference manuals either in electronic form or on physical media as they are made available from HP.

With this service, HP BladeSystem Matrix users benefit from expedited problem resolution and proactive notification and delivery of software updates.

As part of your implementation service, HP services personnel or your authorized provider will activate your HP Software Technical Support and Update Service for HP Insight software at: http://www.hp.com/services/insight.

Your Service Agreement Identifier (SAID) will be delivered to you after registration. After you have received your SAID, you can go to the software update manager (SUM) web page to view your contract online and elect electronic delivery (in addition to standard media-based updates). For more information about this service, see: http://www.hp.com/services/insight.

HP offers a number of software support services, many of which are provided to customers at no additional charge.

Join the Discussion (http://www.itrc.hp.com)

The HP Support Forum is a community-based, user supported tool for HP customers to participate in discussions amongst the customer community about HP products. For discussions related to HP Insight software, see the "Management Software and System Tools" area.

Management Security (http://www.hp.com/servers/manage/security)

HP is proactive in its approach to the quality and security of all its management software. Be sure to check the website often for the latest down-loadable security updates.

HP Worldwide Customer Service contact numbers are available at:
http://www.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact.html.

To support customers' transition, HP Financial Services (HPFS) can help in a way that you may not have considered. HPFS can help you invest in your business while preserving precious capital via Pay as You Grow for HP BladeSystem Matrix, an offer that allows customers to lower their first-year cash outflows by more than 65% while giving them the flexibility to align spending with forecasted usage in subsequent years.

For a limited time, get the technology your business needs and the flexibility and affordability you deserve with our low-rate lease offers for BladeSystem Matrix, as low as 0% for 36 months in some participating countries around the world. Contact your local HP Financial Services Representative. In the United States, call 1-888-277-5942. In Canada, dial 1-800-HP-LEASE. For more information please visit: www.hp.com/hpfinancialservices for links to HP Financial Services around the world.

The ProLiant Instant Capacity program (U.S. only) provides cost-effective "just in time" inventory protection. ProLiant iCAP is designed to provide "ready to run" servers for immediate activation, while avoiding up-front costs.

• Supported servers include BladeSystem ProLiant (and ML/DL) servers deployed via Direct fulfillment
• Uses HP Systems Insight Manager, automated, billing and tracking process upon activation and consumption
• Servers can be pre-racked, pre-imaged, and tested in preparation of activation
• Amortize total blade infrastructure (rack, enclosure, power, interconnects) over the total number of blades
• Warranty commences once customer has been invoiced (title exchanges)
• Price captured at time of shipment
• Ability to reset target inventory levels in real time

For HP BladeSystem Matrix, HP Factory Express services are added if the StorageWorks EVA4400 SAN is purchased with the BladeSystem Matrix Starter Kit. If other custom requirements or intents are required for a given customer's BladeSystem Matrix order, Factory Express capabilities may also be called upon. HP Factory Express offers configuration, customization, integration and deployment services for HP servers and storage products. Customers can choose how their factory solutions are built, tested, integrated, shipped and deployed.

Factory Express offers service packages for simple configuration, racking, installation, complex configuration and design services as well as individual factory services, such as image loading, asset tagging and custom packaging. HP products supported through Factory Express include: a wide array of servers and storage: HP Integrity servers, HP ProLiant servers, HP ProLiant & Integrity c-Class BladeSystem server blades, HP 9000 servers as well as the StorageWorks MSAxxxx, VA7xxx, EVA, and XP storage products, rackable tape libraries and configurable network switches.

For more information on Factory Express services please contact your sales representative or go to: http://www.hp.com/go/factory-express

The HP eConfigure Enterprise Configurator now provides factory default racking for our HP hardware portfolio. This approach is aligned with our strategic direction to meet the needs and expectations of our valued customers. If you require "custom" rack configuration, please contact HP's Customer Business Center or an Authorized Partner for assistance.

Rack 10000 G2 series cabinets
The increasing power of new high-performance processor technology requires increased cooling efficiency for rack-mounted servers. The HP 10000 G2 Series racks provide enhanced airflow for maximum cooling, allowing these racks to be fully loaded with servers using the latest processors.

NOTE: For operation with the DC Input Module the HP 10000 Series rack extension is required to allow DC power cabling to be installed.

• Front and rear doors: If your 42U server rack includes closing front and rear doors, you must allow 830 square inches (5,350 sq cm) of holes evenly distributed from top to bottom to permit adequate airflow (equivalent to a required 64 percent open area for ventilation).
  
• The clearance from face of rack to inside of the front door needs to be a minimum of 1.75".
  
• Side: The clearance between the installed rack component and the side panels of the rack needs to be a minimum of 2.75 inches (7 cm).
  
• Depth: a minimum of 39.4 inches (1000mm) for AC power, 47 inches (1200mm) for DC power input
  
• Adjustable rack rails are shipped with each enclosure:
  
  • Minimum rail length: 25 inches (635mm)
    
  • Maximum rail length: 34 inches (864mm)

NOTE: This section lists the required steps for ordering a HP BladeSystem Matrix.
NOTE: All HP BladeSystem Matrix infrastructure ships with Disaster recovery capability, which means HP Insight Recovery licenses are included and can be applied to any and all supported HP ProLiant server blades connected to StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array (EVA) SANs. HP Insight Recovery provides disaster recovery protection for both physical and virtual logical servers, in coordination with data replication provided by StorageWorks EVA Continuous Access software. Disaster recovery protection can be easily achieved by implementing a secondary infrastructure at a remote location, and enabling storage replication between the two sites.
NOTE: To ensure only valid configurations are ordered, HP recommends the use of an HP approved configurator or contact your local sales representative for additional information on product offerings and requirements.
NOTE: FIO indicates that this option is a Factory Installable Option.

HP BladeSystem Matrix Starter Kit (Hardware Components) includes:

• HP BladeSystem c7000 enclosure, single-phase, single-phase with 6 power supplies, 10 fans
• HP BladeSystem c7000 Onboard Administrator with KVM option, redundant pair
• HP Virtual Connect Flex-10 10Gb Ethernet modules, redundant pair
  NOTE: No transceivers/SFPs included so that you can choose these options - need to add to order. See options for this immediately below.
• HP Virtual Connect 8Gb 24-Port FC Module for BladeSystem c-Class, redundant pair
  
• NOTE: Two [2] Fibre Channel SFP+ transceivers included with each module; therefore, 4 total transceivers per redundant pair.
• BladeSystem Matrix documentation CD
• BladeSystem Matrix label attached to 10000 series rack door handle

HP BladeSystem Matrix Starter Kit - HP Insight software licenses for 1 enclosure / 16-server with standard 1 year 24x7 Technical Support and Update Service unless 3-, 4-, or 5-year Support Plus 24 Care Pack uplifts are purchased to increase support and update period.

Software licenses for:

• Insight Dynamics - VSE suite for ProLiant with Insight Control suite
• Insight Orchestration software
• Insight Recovery software
• Virtual Connect Enterprise Manager software
• HP Insight Remote Support Advanced (formerly Remote Support Pack)

NOTE: One (1) entitlement order number is provided for all licenses. Includes the HP Insight software DVD media kit. The licenses are provided as individual license keys covering 16 server licenses (16x1). These 16x1 licenses are included: 16x1 ID-VSE (with ICE), 16x1 HPIO, 16x1 HPIR and 1 VCEM enclosure-based license for the BladeSystem c7000 enclosure.
NOTE: If the ordering system default of 3 years Technical Support and Update Service is rejected or not selected, the basic 1 year Technical Support and Update Service will apply.

Central management server (CMS)

HP ProLiant BL460c G6 CMS server blade
NOTE: This is the default selection as central management server (CMS), to host the management software. It may be substituted with another server or blade per note below.

HP ProLiant BL460c G6 CMS server blade is configured as follows:

• Dual processors - Intel® Xeon® Processor E5540 (2.53 GHz, 8MB L3 Cache, 80W, DDR3-1066, HT, Turbo 1/1/2/2)
• 12 GB (6 x 2 GB) PC3-10600 (DDR3-1333) Unbuffered DIMMs
• HP Smart Array P410i Controller (RAID 0/1)
• 256 MB Cache Module
• 2x HP 146GB 3G SAS 10K SFF DP HDDs
• Emulex LPe1105-HP 4Gb FC HBA for HP BladeSystem c-Class

NOTE: Choosing this one blade CMS is suitable for smaller managed environments (i.e. 250 physical or virtual machines), but needs may vary. Larger environments (up to 1,000 physical or virtual machines) may warrant having multiple CMS servers for these reasons: scalability, high availability of the management server and data, and separation of database or management components for performance or security access reasons. For high availability of the CMS, please refer to this white paper: http://h20195.www2.hp.com/V2/getdocument.aspx?docname=4AA2-4289ENW.pdf.

NOTE: If the default HP ProLiant BL460c G6 server blade is not selected, the customer agrees to supply or order other HP ProLiant rack-mount server(s) or HP ProLiant server blade(s) that meet the requirements. See also the CMS requirements in this document for more information: http://docs.hp.com/en/T8671-90069/T8671-90069.pdf.

NOTE: The HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure holds up to 16 half-height blades. Server blanks will be shipped in all empty bays. If the default HP ProLiant BL460c server as CMS (central management server) is purchased, it will take up one of the 16 half-height bays, leaving 15 remaining half-height bays for managed, target blades.

HP EVA4400 SAN Starter Kit 400GB 10K Factory integrated includes:

• EVA4400 Dual Controller array with embedded NPIV-supported 8Gb/s switches
• M6412 12-bay HDD enclosure
• Eight 400GB 10K RPM disk drives
• Four Emulex 8Gb/s PCI-E HBAs - included to also connect up to four stand-alone servers to this EVA4400
• Command View EVA V9.0 (or later) Media Kit and four 1TB Licenses to Use
  
• SmartStart for EVA Storage v3.0
  
• XCS 9.0 Firmware (or later)

NOTE: Please add fibre channel cables to the order as needed.
NOTE: Includes HP Global Limited Warranty and Technical Support, which includes 3 years 9x5 hardware support, with next business day (NBD) response. HDDs carry a 3 year, parts only warranty.
NOTE: Order the HP StorageWorks 4400 Enterprise Virtual Array Starter Kit (AJ699B with Factory Express services: HA839A1 and HA865A1), or order or supply another HP StorageWorks or third-party Fibre Channel SAN array certified for HP BladeSystem c-Class servers (see: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/blades/components/c-class-sans.html). If a SAN other than the default StorageWorks EVA4400 package is used, HP onsite implementation service team will confirm specific requirements regarding LUN zoning, etc. prior to implementation.
NOTE: HP Factory Express services are added if the StorageWorks EVA4400 SAN is purchased with the BladeSystem Matrix Starter Kit.

HP BladeSystem Matrix Expansion Kit
Includes:

• HP BladeSystem c7000 enclosure, single-phase, single-phase with 6 power supplies, 10 fans
• HP BladeSystem c7000 Onboard Administrator with KVM option, redundant pair
• HP Virtual Connect Flex-10 10Gb Ethernet modules, redundant pair
  NOTE: No transceivers/SFPs included so that you can choose these options - need to add to order. See options for this in Note immediately below.
• HP Virtual Connect 8Gb 24-Port FC Module for BladeSystem c-Class, redundant pair
  NOTE: Two [2] Fibre Channel SFP+ transceivers included with each module; therefore, 4 total transceivers per redundant pair.
• BladeSystem Matrix documentation CD
• BladeSystem Matrix label for attachment to a 10000 series rack door handle

Also includes software licenses for:

• Insight Dynamics - VSE suite for ProLiant with Insight Control suite
• Insight Orchestration software
• Insight Recovery software
• Virtual Connect Enterprise Manager software
• HP Insight Remote Support Advanced (formerly Remote Support Pack)

NOTE: Add additional Expansion Kits as your BladeSystem Matrix environments requires or on an as-needed basis.

NOTE: For server blade information, please visit: http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/division/12534.html

NOTE: 3-year Support Plus 24 for the entire BladeSystem Matrix Starter Kit hardware and software (default selection). This Support Plus 24 raises the support levels of all the Matrix components uniformly up to 3 years for easier tracking of warranty support.

Expansion Kit includes:

• HP BladeSystem c7000 enclosure, single-phase with 6 power supplies, 10 fans
  
• HP BladeSystem c7000 Onboard Administrator with KVM option, redundant pair
  
• HP Virtual Connect Flex-10 10Gb Ethernet module for the BladeSystem c-Class, redundant pair
  
• HP 8-Gb Virtual Connect Fibre Channel module for BladeSystem c-Class, redundant pair
  
• Factory services (firmware verification and default racking and cabling), if ordered CTO
  
• BladeSystem Matrix documentation CD
  
• BladeSystem Matrix label for attachment to a 10000 series rack door handle
  
• HP BladeSystem Matrix - HP Insight software licenses for 1 enclosure / 16-server with 3 years 24x7 Technical Support and Update Service:
  

Software licenses for:

• Insight Dynamics - VSE suite for ProLiant with Insight Control suite
  
• Insight Orchestration software
  
• Insight Recovery software
  
• Virtual Connect Enterprise Manager software
  

NOTE: This is a single entitlement that includes all HP Insight software: HP Insight Dynamics - VSE suite for ProLiant with HP Insight Control suite (includes Virtualization Manager with logical server management, Capacity Advisor, Server Migration licensed for unlimited X2X migrations, Systems Insight Manager, Integrated Lights- Out Advanced for BladeSystem, Rapid Deployment software, Insight Power Manager, Performance Manager module, Vulnerability and Patch Management, Virtual Machine Manager software for ProLiant), Insight Orchestration, Insight Recovery, and Virtual Connect Enterprise Manager. Included are sufficient licenses to cover a fully-populated BladeSystem c7000 enclosure (up to 16 server blades).

NOTE: If the ordering system default of 3 years Technical Support and Update Service is rejected or not selected, or if the Expansion Kit is purchased BTO, the basic 1 year Technical Support and Update Service will apply.

HP Integrity Servers

HP 17.3-kVA Modular PDU, 48A 3Ø, Core Only (NA/JPN)

HP 8.3k-VA Modular PDU 40A Core Only (NA/JPN)

NOTE: HP Care Pack services for the BladeSystem c7000 enclosure cover the enclosure, power supplies and fans. HP qualified rack options are covered by these services when installed within the same rack. HP supported BladeSystem c-Class enclosure devices including pass thru, Ethernet interconnect and virtual connect modules are also covered by the BladeSystem c7000 enclosure Care Pack services.

3. Device Bay 3

3. Device Bay 3

Height

17.4 in (442 mm)

Height

Maximum enclosure weight (approximate)

Relative humidity

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.

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