• Support for HP BLc NC360m NIC Adapter Opt Kit

This document covers the HP ProLiant BL460c G7 server blade only. For more information on HP BladeSystems c-Class Enclosures and HP BladeSystem c-Class Interconnect and Mezzanine Components, please see the following:

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 and Mezzanine Components:
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/blades/components/c-class-interconnects.html
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/blades/components/c-class-adapters.html

The HP ProLiant BL460c G7 provides greater 2P x86 server blade density without compromise and maximum power-efficiency with flexibility and choice.

HP ProLiant BL460c G7 server blade includes:

• Processor:
  • Up to two (2) Intel® Xeon® 5500 or 5600 series processors
  • Intel® 5520 Chipset
• Memory:
• Twelve (12) DIMM slots
• Up to 384GB, using PC3-10600 DDR3 registered (RDIMM) memory, operating at 800MHz when fully populated at 2 DIMMs per channel in 12 slots
• Up to 48GB, 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 with no cache supporting RAID 0 and 1
• Internal Drive Support:
• Two (2) hot-plug small form factor (SFF) drive bays
• Support for SAS, SATA, and SSD hot-plug hard drives
  NOTE: SAS, SATA, and/or SSD drives cannot be mixed within the server.
• Network Controller:
• Integrated NC553i Dual Port FlexFabric 10Gb Adapter supporting autosensing 10Gb/1Gb Ethernet, FCoE, Flex-10, TCP/IP offload engine, hardware-based accelerated iSCSI, and iSCSI boot.
  NOTE: Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) capability requires the use of an HP Virtual Connect FlexFabric 10Gb/24-port Module or HP 10GbE Pass-Thru Module. Learn more at: www.hp.com/go/virtualconnect.
  NOTE: Each port is autosensing 1 Gb / 10 Gb, and can interoperate with 1 Gb HP BladeSystem c-Class interconnect components. Both ports will operate at the same speed.
• One (1) additional 10/100 server adapter dedicated to iLO 3 Management
• Mezzanine Support:
• Two (2) I/O expansion mezzanine slots
• Supports up to two (2) mezzanine cards
  • Dual-port FlexFabric adapter mezzanine options
  • Dual-port Fibre Channel mezzanine (4 Gb or 8 Gb) options for SAN connectivity
  • Multi-port 1Gb and 10Gb Ethernet server adapter mezzanine options for additional network ports
  • InfiniBand (IB) mezzanine options for low latency and high bandwidth server interconnectivity
  • I/O accelerator mezzanine options for high transaction rate local storage
  • Smart Array SAS RAID controller mezzanine options for external direct attach and shared SAS storage
• Expansion Blade Support:
  • Supports one (1) optional storage, tape, or PCI expansion blade
• Internal Media Support:
• One (1) internal USB 2.0 connector for USB flash media drive keys
• One (1) internal secure digital (SD) card slot
• Trusted Platform Module:
• One (1) internal TPM 1.2 module connector
• Form Factor:
• HP ProLiant BL460c G7 is a half-height server blade that plugs into the HP BladeSystem c3000 and c7000 enclosures
• Infrastructure Management:
• This server blade requires the latest version of the Onboard Administrator firmware. This firmware release may also require other subsystem firmware upgrades. For information on the latest firmware versions, please see the Blades Firmware Maintenance website at: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/blades/components/c-class-compmatrix.html
• HP Integrated Lights-Out 3 (iLO 3) 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 Matrix Operating Environment, 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:
• o Supports Windows, RHEL, SLES, Oracle Solaris, VMware, and Citrix XenServer
  NOTE: For more information on HP's Certified and Supported ProLiant Servers for OS and Virtualization Software and latest listing of software drivers available for your server, please visit our Operating System Support Matrix at: http://www.hp.com/go/ossupport
• Enclosures:
• HP offers two 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 G7 servers plugged vertically.
  • The HP BladeSystem c3000 rack enclosure is 6U high and holds up to eight (8) HP ProLiant BL460c G7 servers plugged horizontally.
• 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 G7. 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 4Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for c-Class BladeSystem (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 LPe1205 8Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for c-Class BladeSystem (456972-B21)

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

QLogic QMH2462 4Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for c-Class BladeSystem (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 Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for c-Class BladeSystem (451871-B21)

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

HP BLc Brocade 804 8Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (590647-B21)

• Application oriented quality of service (AQoS) providing the ability to configure, prioritize, and optimize traffic flows from virtual machines and/or applications to the target port

Brocade, 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 Fibre Channel (FC) HBAs per server blade providing redundant FC HBA support
• Optimized for HP Storage products and supported by third party SAN vendors
• Support for Microsoft® Windows® and Linux operating system environments

HP ProLiant BL460c G7 server blades are optimized for HP MSA, EVA and XP.

HP ProLiant BL460c G7 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 is an interconnect option for BladeSystem c-Class that simplifies server connectivity to data and storage networks, and reduces costs. Unique HP Flex-10 technology makes maximum use of network bandwidths, provide dynamic tuning and enable extreme flexibility to meet individual server and infrastructure requirements by allocating up to 4 network connections per server port. Virtual Connect FlexFabric modules extend those capabilities to allocate one function per port to storage connections. HP Virtual Connect Enterprise Manager (VCEM) provides server management software with a central console to administer network connections and workloads for thousands of servers. For more information on Virtual Connect Enterprise Manager see: www.hp.com/go/vcem. For more information on Virtual Connect Ethernet, Fibre Channel, Converged Network and management options see: www.hp.com/go/virtualconnect

HP Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) and HP Smart Update Manager (HP SUM) version 5 provide a new, comprehensive approach to firmware and system software maintenance. Together they provide better operating stability and ensure maximum uptime. The SPP will be updated at a predictable cadence, typically coinciding with new HP server hardware launches. By enabling firmware to be updated online and integrating firmware and system software updates in one operation HP SUM and the SPP offer faster updates of individual servers and dramatically faster updates of entire BladeSystem enclosures. Further improving system uptime and stability is the fact that HP provides 12 months of support on each Service Pack for ProLiant.

The user experience around HP SUM and the SPP has been improved in several ways, starting with the web download. A single web page provides access to a single download containing both the latest version of HP SUM version 5 and the latest SPP. Optional smaller subsets with only specific types of servers or specific operating systems are offered to save on download time. The HP SUM application has been re-written to provide a more straightforward, intuitive user interface that guides the user through the steps of discovery, analyses and update, providing comprehensive information on available updates, criticality and interdependencies. This information is also available in reports. By providing the option of multiple local or shared repositories which can be easily updated from hp.com, HP SUM provides the tools to optimize stability and consistency throughout the company. While HP SUM and the SPP will recommend the combinations of firmware and system software that HP has found to be the best practice, the application gives customers the flexibility to set their own specific baseline.

The Service Pack for ProLiant has been rigorously tested with specific attention for interaction between firmware, drivers and agents both within the server as well as in interaction with the BladeSystem enclosure components (Onboard Administrator and Virtual Connect). This testing ensures the highest quality as well as providing the input for HP SUM to deploy updates taking into account all interdepencies, when determining the correct updates and order of update deployment.

The Service Pack for ProLiant (which includes HP SUM 5) can be downloaded from www.hp.com/go/spp/download. More information can be found: www.hp.com/go/spp and http://www.hp.com/go/hpsum

Insight Foundation is being baselined at version v8.70 which means the following:

• Its Media Kit (contains 2 SmartStart CDs, the Firmware DVD, and the Management DVD) will continue to ship with all supported ProLiant G7 or earlier BTO servers until the last supported server is no longer shipping.
• The Media Kit will not be updated past version 8.70.
• ProLiant G7 or earlier CTO servers are able to order the Media Kit with the understanding that the media is not updated. Please check specific server QuickSpecs for availability of CTO Kit.
• PSP and Firmware DVD downloads will be updated through 2Q 2012 at the HP Insight Foundation Suite for ProLiant downloads tab: http://www.hp.com/go/foundation

Customers are urged to use the replacement product, HP Service Pack for ProLiant, instead of Insight Foundation Suite which is found at these location:

• www.hp.com/go/spp
• www.hp.com/go/spp/download

HP Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) simplifies server setup, health monitoring, power and thermal control, and lights-out remote administration of ProLiant ML, DL, and BL servers. HP iLO functions without additional software and can be accessed from any location via a web browser. HP iLO works hand-in-hand with HP Systems Insight Manager, Insight Control suites, and HP Matrix Operating Environment for ProLiant, helping customers unleash the value of the ProLiant platform and deliver the highest possible quality of IT service. For more information, visit: www.hp.com/go/iLO

NOTE: For more information, visit: http://www.hp.com/go/matrixoe

HP Cluster Platforms are specifically engineered, factory-integrated large-scale ProLiant clusters optimized for High Performance Computing, with a choice of servers, networks and software. Operating system options include specially priced offerings for Red Hat Enterprise Linux and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, as well as Microsoft Windows HPC Server. A Cluster Platform Configurator simplifies ordering. http://www.hp.com/go/clusters

High Performance Computing (HPC) interconnect technologies are available for this server as part of the HP Cluster Platform portfolio. These high-speed InfiniBand and Gigabit interconnects are fully supported by HP when integrated within an HP cluster. Flexible, validated solutions can be defined with the help of configuration tools. http://www.hp.com/techservers/clusters/ucp/index.html

Microsoft Windows Server
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES)
Oracle Solaris
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 Mode and Memory Lock-Step Mode
  
• Support for Memory Online Spare Mode with Xeon 5600 Series processors
  
• 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
IMPI 2.0 Compliant
SMASH CLP Compliant

• Power-on password
• Administrator's password
• Keyboard password (QuickLock)
• Integrated Lights-Out 3 with:
  • 12 customizable user accounts
  • SSL encryption
  • Secure Shell version 2
  • Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) and Triple Data Encryption Standard (3DES) on browser, CLP and XML scripting interface
  • AES and RC4 encryption of video
  • Disable via a global setting
• Keyboard password
• External USB port enable/disable
• Network server mode
• Serial interface control
• TPM (Trusted Platform Module) 1.2 option
• Intel® Advanced Encryption Standard-New Instructions (AES-NI) (Intel Xeon 5600 series processors)

Delivers minimum recommended support service level

HP Installation and Startup Service for HP BladeSystem c-Class Infrastructure for c3000/c7000 enclosure
Provides for the installation and startup of a BladeSystem c3000 Infrastructure in a single blade enclosure including hardware and software, including deployment of OS, HP SIM, RDP, RDP, PMP and VPM
http://h20195.www2.hp.com/V2/GetPDF.aspx/4AA0-5964ENW.pdf

3-Year, HP 24x7 4 hour Response, Hardware Support Onsite Service for c3000/c7000 enclosure + 3-Year, HP 24x7 4 hour Response, Hardware Support Onsite Service for Blade server
Provides you with rapid remote support and if required an HP authorized representative who will arrive on site any time and day of the year to begin hardware maintenance service within 4 hours of the service request being logged
http://h20195.www2.hp.com/V2/GetPDF.aspx/5982-6547EEE.pdf

3-Year , HP 24x7 Software Support for Insight Control
Provides for the deployment and basic configuration of HP Insight Control on HP ProLiant ML and DL series servers or HP BladeSystem servers
http://h20195.www2.hp.com/V2/GetPDF.aspx/5981-6645EEE.pdf

1-Year HP Proactive Select 10 Credit
Provides a flexible way to purchase HP best-in-class consultancy and technical services
http://h20195.www2.hp.com/v2/GetPDF.aspx/4AA2-3842ENN.pdf

Additional Services: Startup Blade System c-Cass Enhanced Network Service; Software OS (Microsoft, Linux (SUSE/Red Hat) & VMware Installation & Start Up and Software Support); +30 Proactive Select Credits, Factory Express

The packages include HP Insight Remote Support that uses proven technology to deliver secure, reliable 24x7 remote monitoring, diagnoses, and problem resolution. It is available at no additional cost to all warranty, HP Care Pack Service, and service agreement customers.

To learn more on HP ProLiant servers and HP BladeSystem servers, please contact your HP sales representative or HP Authorized Channel Partner. Or visit: www.hp.com/services/bladesystem

HP ProLiant BL460c G7 X5675 1P 12GB-R Server
637390-B21

HP ProLiant BL460c G7 X5670 1P 12GB-R P410i Server
603251-B21

HP ProLiant BL460c G7 X5650 1P 6GB-R P410i Server
603259-xx1

HP ProLiant BL460c G7 E5649 1P 6GB-R Server
637391-B21

HP ProLiant BL460c G7 E5640 1P 6GB-R P410i Server
603569-B21

HP ProLiant BL460c G7 E5620 1P 6GB-R P410i Server
603588-B21

HP ProLiant BL460c G7 L5640 1P 12GB-L P410i Server
603256-B21

(1) Intel® Xeon® X5675 (3.06GHz/6-core/12MB/95W, DDR3-1333, HT, Turbo 2/2/2/2/3/3) Processor
(1) Intel® Xeon® X5670 (2.93GHz/6-core/12MB/95W, DDR3-1333, HT, Turbo 2/2/2/2/3/3) Processor
(1) Intel® Xeon® X5650 (2.66GHz/6-core/12MB/95W, DDR3-1333, HT, Turbo 2/2/2/2/3/3) Processor
(1) Intel® Xeon® E5649 (2.53GHz/6-core/12MB/80W, DDR3-1333, HT, Turbo1/1/1/1/2/2) Processor
(1) Intel® Xeon® E5640 (2.66GHz/4-core/12MB/80W, DDR3-1066, HT, Turbo 1/1/2/2) Processor
(1) Intel® Xeon® E5620 (2.40GHz/4-core/12MB/80W, DDR3-1066, HT, Turbo 1/1/2/2) Processor
(1) Intel® Xeon® L5640 (2.26GHz/6-core/12MB/60W, DDR3-1333, HT, Turbo 2/2/3/3/4/4) Processor

For detailed memory configuration rules and guidelines, please use the Online DDR3 Memory Configuration Tool:
www.hp.com/go/ddr3memory-configurator

Some DIMM installation guidelines are summarized below:

• For the HP ProLiant BL460c G7 server with twelve (12) memory slots:
  • There are three (3) channels per processor; six (6) channels per server
  • There are two (2) DIMM slots for each memory channel; twelve (12) total slots.
  • Memory channel 1 consists of the two (2) DIMMs that are closest to the processor
  • Memory channel 3 consists of the two (2) DIMMs that are furthest from the processor
• DIMM slots that are white should be populated first
• Do not mix unbuffered memory (UDIMMs) with registered memory (RDIMMs).
• Do not install DIMMs if the corresponding processor is not installed
• If only one processor is installed in a two processor system, only half of the DIMM slots are available
• To maximize performance, balance the total memory capacity between all installed processors
• It is not required, but it is recommended to load the channels similarly if possible
• Populate DIMMs from heaviest load (quad-rank) to lightest load (single-rank) within a channel
• Heaviest load (DIMM with most ranks) within a channel goes furthest from the processor
• For memory mirroring mode, channel 3 must be unpopulated. Channels 1 and 2 are populated identically
• For lock-step mode, channel 3 must be unpopulated. DIMMs in channels 1 and 2 will be installed in pairs. The paired slots will be 1,4; 2,5 on the BL460c G7
• Low Voltage DIMMs can only be used with Intel Xeon 5600 series processors.
• If mixing DIMM voltage is a requirement, please note that the DIMMs will run at 1.5V since all 1.35V are capable of supporting 1.5V operations

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)

• 24GB, consisting of six (6) 4GB dual-rank PC3-10600 UDIMMs

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

• 384GB, consisting of twelve (12) 32GB quad-rank PC3-8500 RDIMMs

UDIMM maximum configuration (2 CPU model)

• 48GB, consisting of twelve (12) 4GB 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
• 9K Jumbo frames (4K Jumbo frames when in FCoE mode)
• Microsoft Windows Receive Side Scaling (RSS)
• 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.