QuickSpecs HP ProLiant BL480c Server Blade

Overview

HP ProLiant BL480c Server Blade

1. Access panel 5. Local I/O connector

2. Up to 64 GB PC2-5300, FBD DDR2-667 memory (12 6. HP Smart Array P400i Controller with battery-backed write
DIMMs) cache options
3. Up to two 2-core or 4-core Intel® Xeon® 5000 sequence 7. Three I/O expansion mezzanine slots
processors
4. Four small form factor (SFF) hot-plug drive bays 8. Four embedded Gigabit Ethernet adapter ports, two are
multifunction

What's New
Support for new HP storage options including:
160GB and 500GB 3G SATA 7.2K MDL hard disk drives
500GB 6G SAS 7.2K DP MDL hard disk drives

At A Glance
This document covers the HP ProLiant BL480c server blade only. For more information on HP BladeSystem c-Class Infrastructure
and HP BladeSystem c-Class Interconnects, please see the following 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

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Overview
The HP ProLiant BL480c delivers outstanding performance and expansion for a 2P x86 BladeSystem server blade to handle your
most demanding applications. The HP ProLiant BL480c server blade includes:

Processor:
Processor
Up to two Intel® Xeon® 5200, 5300, or 5400 series processors
Intel® 5000P chipset supporting up to a 1333 MHz Front Side Bus
NOTE: All processors within the server must be identical.
NOTE: The 5300 series are available as processors kits for existing servers. T he 5200 and 5300 series may be
purchased with a new server and as processors kits.
Memory:
Memory
Up to 64 GB of memory supported by twelve (12) PC2-5300, fully-buffered DIMMs at 667 MHz
Low-power DIMM memory support
Advanced ECC memory
Memory interleaving (2 x 1), memory mirroring, and online spare capacity
Storage Controller:
Controller
Integrated HP Smart Array P400i Controller with 256MB ECC protected cache and RAID 0, 1, and 5.
Upgrades include:
Battery-backed write cache (BBWC)
512MB cache upgrade with BBWC
Internal Drive Support:
Support
Four (4) drive bays supporting your choice of small form factor (SFF) SAS or SATA hot-plug hard drives
Network Controller:
Controller
Four (4) embedded network adapter ports, plus one (1) additional management network adapter port:
One (1) embedded NC326i Dual Port Gigabit Server Adapter
Two (2) embedded NC373i Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapters with TCP/IP offload engine for Microsoft
Windows, iSCSI boot and optional accelerated iSCSI
One (1) additional embedded 10/100 network adapter dedicated to iLO 2 management
NOTE: The Gigabit Ethernet adapters transmit from the server only at 2000 Mbps, full duplex per port. For more
information, see the “Network Controller” item in Standards Features section.
Mezzanine Support
Three (3) mezzanine expansion slots; one Type I x4 PCIe (15 watts) and two x8 PCIe (25 watts). The expansion slots
provide a choice of additional I/O including:
Dual Port 4 Gb Fibre Channel for SAN connectivity (choice of Emulex or QLogic)

Multiple 10 Gb Ethernet options for high bandwidth network connectivity

Multiple dual and quad port multifunction and general Gigabit Ethernet options for increased bandwidth and
additional network ports
Dual port 20 Gb 4X DDR InfiniBand for low latency server interconnectivity
Internal USB Support:
Support
One (1) internal USB 2.0 connector for security key devices and USB drive keys
Form Factor:
Factor
HP ProLiant BL480c server blades plug into the HP BladeSystem c7000 and c3000 enclosures
Operating Systems and Virtualization Software:
Software
Supports Windows, RHEL, SLES, OEL, NetWare, VMware, Solaris & Citrix Essential for XenServer
Enclosures:
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 8 HP ProLiant BL480c servers plugged
vertically.
The HP BladeSystem c3000 rack enclosure is 6U high and holds up to 4 HP ProLiant BL480c servers plugged
horizontally.
The HP BladeSystem c3000 tower enclosure is designed with casters for sites without racks and holds up to 4 HP
ProLiant BL480c servers plugged vertically.

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Overview
Server blades, storage blades, and interconnect modules are all designed to fit into the c7000 and c3000 enclosures.
For additional enclosure information, please see:
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/blades/components/enclosures/c-class/index.html.
Infrastructure Management:
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 (ICE) suites, as product options, deliver essential infrastructure management that can help save time
and money by making it easy to deploy, monitor, control and optimize your IT infrastructure through a single, simple
management console. ICE suites support both Windows and Linux-based management consoles.
HP Insight Dynamics - VSE suite for ProLiant servers, a product option, is an integrated command center that enables
you to continuously analyze and optimize your adaptive infrastructure. This advanced infrastructure management
software lets you reduce the cost of common data center tasks by as much as 40 percent while keeping pace with your
changing business.
Warranty:
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. Additional
Enhancements to warranty services are available through HP Care Pack services or customized service agreements.
SATA hard drives have a one year warranty. SAS drives have a 3 year warranty.
NOTE: Server Warranty includes 3-Year Parts, 3-Year Labor, 3-Year Onsite support with next business day response.
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

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Standard Features

NOTE: For a brief, printer friendly data sheet that describes this product and informs you of the essential capabilities and
specifications, please visit: http://h71028.www7.hp.com/erc/downloads/4AA0-6088enw.pdf
NOTE: All processors within the server must be identical.
NOTE: The 5300 series are available as processors kits for existing servers. T he 5200 and 5300 series may be purchased with a
new server and as processors kits.
Processor 4-Core Processor 5400 Series
Intel® Xeon® Processor X5470 (3.33 GHz, 120Watt, 1333 FSB)
Intel® Xeon® Processor X5460 (3.16 GHz, 120 Watt, 1333 FSB)
Intel® Xeon® Processor X5450 (3.00 GHz, 120 Watt, 1333 FSB)
Intel® Xeon® Processor E5450 (3.00 GHz, 80 Watt, 1333 FSB)
Intel® Xeon® Processor E5440 (2.83GHz, 80 Watt, 1333 FSB)
Intel® Xeon® Processor E5430 (2.66 GHz, 80 Watt, 1333 FSB)
Intel® Xeon® Processor E5420 (2.50 GHz, 80 Watt, 1333 FSB)*
Intel® Xeon® Processor E5410 (2.33 GHz, 80 Watt, 1333 FSB)
Intel® Xeon® Processor E5405 (2.00 GHz, 80 Watt, 1333 FSB)*
4-Core Processor 5400 Series Low Voltage
Intel® Xeon® Processor L5420 (2.50 GHz, 50 Watt, 1333 FSB)*
4-Core Processor 5300 Series
Intel® Xeon® Processor X5365 (3.00 GHz, 120 Watt, 1333 FSB)
Intel® Xeon® Processor X5355 (2.66 GHz, 120 Watt, 1333 FSB)
Intel® Xeon® Processor E5345 (2.33 GHz, 80 Watt, 1333 FSB)
Intel® Xeon® Processor E5335 (2.00 GHz, 80 Watt, 1333 FSB)*
Intel® Xeon® Processor E5320 (1.86 GHz, 80 Watt, 1066 FSB)
Intel® Xeon® Processor E5310 (1.60 GHz, 80 Watt, 1066 FSB)
4-Core Processor 5300 Series Low Voltage
Intel® Xeon® Processor L5335 (2.00 GHz, 50 Watt, 1333 FSB)*
Intel® Xeon® Processor L5320 (1.86 GHz, 50 Watt, 1066 FSB)*
2-Core Processor 5200 Series
Intel® Xeon® Processor X5260 (3.33 GHz, 80 Watt, 1333 FSB)
2-Core Processor 5200 Series Low Voltage
Intel® Xeon® Processor L5240 (3.00 GHz, 40 Watt, 1333 FSB, 40W)
NOTE: The 5400, 5300, and 5200 Series processors feature Intel® 64-bit architecture providing
flexibility for 64 and 32-bit applications and operating systems, Intel® Virtualization Technology, Intel®
Enhanced SpeedStep® Technology, and Enhanced thermal and power management. Intel® 5200 Series
processors are 2-core; Intel® 5400 and 5300 Series processors are 4-core.
* Offered through Configure-To-Order only. See the Factory Integrated Models section for more details.

Upgradeability Upgradeable to dual processors

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Standard Features
Cache Memory 1x6 MB Level 2 cache memory (5200 Series)
2x4 MB Level 2 cache memory (5300 Series)
2x6 MB Level 2 cache memory (5400 Series)

Chipset Intel® 5000P chipset

Memory Type PC2-5300 fully buffered DIMMs operating at 667 MHz

Standard 2 GB (2 x 1 GB)
4 GB (4 x 1 GB)
Maximum 64 GB (8 x 8 GB) or (6 x 8GB + 4 x 4GB )
NOTE: Memory must be installed in pairs.

Network Controller Four (4) embedded Gigabit Ethernet network adapter ports, plus (1) additional management network
adapter port:

One (1) embedded NC326i Dual Port Gigabit Server Adapter

Two (2) embedded NC373i Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapters with TCP/IP offload engine for
Microsoft Windows, iSCSI boot, and optional accelerated iSCSI
One (1) additional embedded 10/100 network adapter dedicated to iLO 2 management

NOTE: The Gigabit Ethernet adapters transmit from the server at 2000 Mbps, full duplex per port.
However, within a Linux environment, the speed can be reduced or "throttled" using a feature available
within the Linux operating system; see the white paper at:
http://h71028.www7.hp.com/ERC/downloads/4AA1-5513ENW.pdf for more information.
Once the adapter signal reaches the interconnect within the blade enclosure and communicates outside
the blade enclosure to the LAN, the blade interconnect uplink types and settings determine the cable
media, speed, duplex mode, and auto negotiation mode. Interconnects are available with Ethernet
uplinks supporting 10/100/1000T, 10/100/1000 SFP, 1000 SX fiber, and 10Gb speeds.

Multifunction Networking The embedded multifunction NC373i combines standard Gigabit Ethernet networking, TCP/IP offload
engine (TOE) for Microsoft Windows, iSCSI boot, and optional accelerated iSCSI into a single adapter.

TOE moves the processing of data in the TCP protocol stack from the server CPU to the network
card, freeing CPU cycles for other activities. With TOE, network communications are improved,
and server efficiency is increased. The NC373i offers TOE for Microsoft® Windows environments.
The iSCSI boot allows the BL480c to boot from a remote operating system (OS) image located on
a storage area network (SAN). The BL480c uses an iSCSI firmware image (iSCSI boot option
ROM) making the remote disk drive appear as a local, bootable C: drive. The BL480c is
configured to connect to and boot from the iSCSI target disk on the network and download the
OS image from the iSCSI target disk. The iSCSI boot option ROM is supplied by HP at no cost.
The additional cost and mezzanine slot usage of an add-in iSCSI HBA card is not required.
Additionally, the HP iSCSI boot solution includes scripts to significantly simplify the installation
process.

I/O Expansion Slots Three I/O expansion mezzanine slots; one Type I x4 PCIe (15 watts) and two x8 PCIe (25 watts)

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Integrated Manageability HP ProLiant Onboard Administrator (includes but not limited to functionality in Integrated Lights-Out 2
Standard Blade Edition (iLO 2)

Storage Controller The server includes an integrated Smart Array P400i Controller. The P400i is an x8 PCI Express serial
attached SCSI (SAS) v1.0 embedded RAID controller and provides server performance and reliability
through its support of advanced SCSI technology and RAID capabilities. The P400i includes 256MB of
40-bit ECC protected cache and supports RAID levels 0 (striping), 1 (mirroring), and 5 (distributed data
guarding).

The controller supports both SAS and SATA hard drives letting you deploy drive technology as needed to
fit your computing environment. The sever provides four hot-plug drive bays for up to 1.2TB of SAS and
1.0TB of SATA storage.

Providing high availability data cache retention, the Smart Array P400i supports two battery backed write
cache (BBWC) options:

BBWC for the existing 256GB cache.

Upgrade to 72-bit 512MB ECC protected cache with BBWC.

If additional SAS or SATA drives are desired, the server supports the StorageWorks SB40c Storage Blade.
For additional information, see: http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/sb40c/index.html.

Maximum Internal Hot plug serial attach SCSI 2.0TB 4 x 500GB serial SCSI
Storage (SAS)
Hot plug serial ATA (SATA) 2.0TB 4 x 500GB serial ATA

Graphics Integrated ATI RN-50 1280 x 1024 x 16M color (32 MB DDR1 memory)

Graphics Resolution Resolution color depths 1280 x 1024, 16.7M, 64k, 256,16
Supported 1024 x 768, 16.7M, 64k, 256, 16
800 x 600, 16.7M, 64k, 256, 16
640 x 480, 16.7M, 64k, 256, 16

Fibre Channel Support Two 4 Gb Fibre Channel HBA mezzanines are available:

Emulex LPe1105-HP 4Gb FC HBA for HP c-Class BladeSystem (403621-B21)

QLogic QMH2462 4Gb FC HBA for HP c-Class BladeSystem (403619-B21)

NOTE: For additional information on the optional 4 Gb Fibre Channel HBA mezzanines, see:
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/blades/components/c-class-interconnects.html

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Compatible SAN HP ProLiant BL480c server blades are optimized for HP StorageWorks MSA, EVA, and XP

HP ProLiant BL480c server blades are compatible with select third party SANs (please see the blade
storage page for more details: http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/servers/proliant-bl/c-
class/storage.html)

Core Infrastructure HP Insight Foundation Managing the growing number of servers can be complex and expensive for
Management 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
lifecyle. This provides the customer with higher levels of operational efficiency
and highly reliable systems: www.hp.com/go/foundation.

The foundation pack includes:

HP SmartStart
HP Management
HP ProLiant Firmware Maintenance

SmartStart version supported (minimum): SmartStart 8.0

http://www.hp.com/servers/smartstart
ProLiant Onboard HP ProLiant Onboard Administrator (powered by the HP Integrated Lights-
Administrator 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/onboardadministrator
HP Insight Control (ICE) HP Insight Control (ICE) suites, as product options, deliver essential
suites infrastructure management that can help save time and money by making it
easy to deploy, monitor, remote control, and optimize your IT infrastructure
through a single, simple management console. ICE installs and licenses
software modules that are integrated into HP System Insight Manager.

Two ICE suites are available for environments requiring either a Windows or
a Linux-based management console: HP Insight Control suites include one
year of 24 x 7 HP Software Technical Support and Update Service ensuring
rapid access to HP support staff and proactive delivery of software updates.
For more information about this service, please visit:
http://www.hp.com/services/insight.
HP Insight Dynamics - VSE The HP Insight Dynamics - VSE suite for ProLiant, a product option, is an
suite integrated command center that enables you to continuously analyze and
optimize your adaptive infrastructure. This advanced infrastructure
management software that allows you to analyze and optimize your adaptive
infrastructure to manage physical and virtual resources in the same way. HP

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Insight Dynamics - VSE gives you a powerful toolkit to accelerate complex
technology projects and simplify daily operations. It enables you to plan
capacity and power continuously, balance across physical and virtual
resources, ensure cost-effective high availability, and provision infrastructure
consistently.
HP Insight Orchestration, an optional extension to Insight Dynamics - VSE,
enables IT organizations to provision infrastructure consistently and
automatically from pools of shared resources using a self-service portal.
Resources provisioned can range from a single virtual machine to complex
multi-tier environments and their associated physical and virtual resource
requirements.

HP Insight Recovery, also an optional extension for Insight Dynamics - VSE,

enables cost-effective disaster recovery for physical and virtual environments.
Application environments can be reactivated in minutes with the touch of a
button to a remote location.
NOTE: For more information, visit:
http://www.hp.com/go/insightdynamics,
http://www.hp.com/go/insightorchestration,
http://www.hp.com/go/insightrecovery

Virtualization Software Microsoft Windows Server Hyper V

Support for ProLiant Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Servers SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES)
Oracle Enterprise Linux (OEL)
VMware
HP Citrix XenServer
Solaris 10 for x86/x64 based Systems

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 Support Matrix at:
http://www.hp.com/go/supportos and our driver download page http://www.hp.com/support/BL480c

Availability Dual Port Fibre Channel mezzanine card option for redundant SAN connection
Four (4) embedded Gigabit Ethernet adapters for redundant LAN connections
Multiple mezzanine I/O expansion slots
Four (4) hot-plug SAS/SATA hard drive bays
Integrated RAID (HP Smart Array P400i) controller with ECC protected cache, RAID 0/1/5, and
BBWC options
Redundant ROM
Advanced ECC memory - can correct a multi-bit error (up to 4 bits) that occurs within one
memory chip
Memory mirroring with memory online spare capacity
Network adapter teaming (network fault tolerance, transmit load balancing, switch-assisted load
balancing)

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Industry Standard ACPI 2.0 compliant
Compliance PCI 2.2 compliant
WOL support
Microsoft® logo certifications
USB 2.0 support
PXE 2.1
IEEE (see the Technical Specifications section)

Security One (1) internal USB 2.0 connector for security key devices and USB drive keys
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

Factory Express Portfolio HP Factory Express offers configuration, customization, integration and deployment services for HP
for Servers and Storage 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, HP ProLiant, HP ProLiant Server Blades, HP BladeSystem, HP 9000
servers as well as the MSAxxxx, VA7xxx, EVA, XP, rackable tape libraries and configurable network
switches.

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

HP Enterprise The HP eConfigure Enterprise Configurator now provides factory default racking for our HP hardware
Configurator 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.

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Service and Support 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://www.hp.com/go/proliant/carepack

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Models

4-Core Models
HP ProLiant BL480c Processor(s) Two (2) Intel® Xeon® X5470 (3.33 GHz, 120W, 1333 FSB)
X5470 4G (2P) One of the following Two (2) Intel® Xeon® X5460 (3.16 GHz, 120W, 1333 MHz FSB)
492327-B21 depending on model Two (2) Intel® Xeon® E5450 (3.00 GHz, 80W, 1333 MHz FSB)
Two (2) Intel® Xeon® E5440 (2.83 GHz, 80W, 1333 MHz FSB)
HP ProLiant BL480c One (1) Intel® Xeon® E5430 (2.66 GHz, 80W, 1333 MHz FSB)
X5460 4G (2P) One (1) Intel® Xeon® E5410 (2.33 GHz, 80W, 1333 MHz FSB)
459496-B21 Cache Memory 2 x 6 MB Level 2 cache memory (5400 Series)
2 x 4 MB Level 2 cache memory (5300 Series)
HP ProLiant BL480c
Memory 4 GB (4 x 1 GB) PC2-5300, FBD DDR2-667
E5450 4G (2P)
One of the following 2 GB (2 x 1 GB) PC2-5300, FBD DDR2-667
459497-B21
depending on model
HP ProLiant BL480c Network Controller Four (4) embedded Gigabit Ethernet network adapter ports, plus one (1)
E5440 4G (2P) additional management network adapter port:
459498-B21
Two (2) embedded NC373i Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapters
HP ProLiant BL480c with TCP/IP offload engine for Microsoft Windows, iSCSI boot, and
E5430 2G (1P) optional accelerated iSCSI
459499-B21 One (1) NC326i Dual Port Gigabit Server Adapter
One (1) additional embedded 10/100 network adapter dedicated to
HP ProLiant BL480c iLO 2 management
E5410 2G (1P) Storage Controller Integrated HP Smart Array P400i Controller with 256MB cache and RAID 0,
459500-B21 1, and 5. Optional battery-backed write cache upgrades
Hard Drives No drives included; four (4) SFF SAS/SATA drive bays
Internal Storage SAS: 2.0TB
SATA: 2.0TB
Optical Drive None
Form Factor Up to 4 full-height blades supported in the HP BladeSystem c3000 enclosure
Up to 8 full-height blades supported in the HP BladeSystem c7000 enclosure

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Configuration Information - Factory Integrated Models

NOTE: This section lists some of the steps required to configure a Factory Integrated Model. To ensure only valid configurations are
ordered, HP recommends the use of an HP approved configurator. Contact your local sales representative for information on CTO
product offerings and requirements.
NOTE: HP does not allow factory integration of options into standard models listed above.
Configure-to-order servers must start with a CTO Blade.
NOTE: FIO indicates that this option is a Factory Installable Option.
Step 1: Base Server Blade Configuration (Select a configurable Blade)
Models HP ProLiant BL480c CTO Blade 404707-B21
Configurable Model ships with:
Four (4) embedded Gigabit Ethernet network adapter ports, plus (1) additional
network adapter port for management:

Two (2) embedded NC373i Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapters with TCP/IP
offload engine for Microsoft Windows iSCSI boot, and optional accelerated
iSCSI
One (1) NC326i Dual Port Gigabit Server Adapter
One (1) additional embedded 10/100 network adapter dedicated to iLO 2
management

Integrated HP Smart Array P400i Controller with RAID 0/1/5

NOTE: Controller cache module selection is required. Select either the standard 256
MB module or the 512 MB module with BBWC upgrade in step 2 below.
Four (4) small form factor (SFF) SAS/SATA hot-plug hard drive bays
Integrated Lights-Out 2 Standard Blade Edition.

Step 2: Choose Required Options (one of the following from each list unless otherwise
noted):
NOTE: All processors within the server must be identical.
Processors 4-Core Processor 5400 Series
Intel® Xeon® X5470 (3.33 GHz, 120W, 1333 FSB) 492325-L21
NOTE: If 2 processors are desired, select one 492325-L21 and one 492325-B21.
Intel® Xeon® X5460 (3.16 GHz, 120W, 1333 MHz FSB) 459501-L21
NOTE: If 2 processors are desired, select one 459501-L21 and one 459501-B21.
Intel® Xeon® X5450 (3.00 GHz, 120W, 1333 FSB) 463058-L21
NOTE: If 2 processors are desired, select one 463058-L21 and one 463058-B21.
Intel® Xeon® E5450 (3.00 GHz, 80W, 1333 FSB) 459502-L21
NOTE: If 2 processors are desired, select one 459502-L21 and one 459502-B21.
Intel® Xeon® E5440 (2.83 GHz, 80W, 1333 FSB) 459503-L21
NOTE: If 2 processors are desired, select one 459503-L21 and one 459503-B21.
Intel® Xeon® E5430 (2.66 GHz, 80W, 1333 FSB) 459504-L21
NOTE: If 2 processors are desired, select one 459504-L21 and one 459504-B21.
Intel® Xeon® E5420 (2.50 GHz, 80W, 1333 FSB) 459505-L21
NOTE: If 2 processors are desired, select one 459505-L21 and one 459505-B21.
Intel® Xeon® E5410 (2.33 GHz, 80W, 1333 FSB) 459506-L21
NOTE: If 2 processors are desired, select one 459506-L21 and one 459506-B21.

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Intel® Xeon® E5405 (2.00 GHz, 80W, 1333 FSB) 459507-L21
NOTE: If 2 processors are desired, select one 459507-L21 and one 459507-B21.
4-Core Processor 5400 Series Low Voltage
Intel® Xeon® L5420 (2.50 GHz, 50W, 1333 FSB) 462866-L21
NOTE: If 2 processors are desired, select one 462866-L21 and one 462866-B21.
2-Core Processor 5200 Series
Intel® Xeon® X5260 (3.33 GHz, 80W, 1333 MHz FSB) 461628-L21
NOTE: If 2 processors are desired, select one 461628-L21 and one 461628-B21.
2-Core Processor 5200 Series Low Voltage
Intel® Xeon® L5240 (3.00 GHz, 40Watts, 1333 FSB, 40W) 461629-L21
NOTE: If 2 processors are desired, select one 461629-L21 and one 461629-B21.
Memory 1 GB FBD PC2-5300 2 x 512 MB Kit 397409-B21
2 GB FBD PC2-5300 2 x 1 GB Kit 397411-B21
4 GB FBD PC2-5300 2 x 2 GB Kit 397413-B21
8 GB FBD PC2-5300 2 x 4 GB Kit 397415-B21
16 GB FBD PC2-5300 2 x 8 GB Dual Rank Kit 413015-B21
64 GB FBD PC2-5300 8 x 8 GB Dual Rank Kit 495604-B21
2 GB FBD PC2-5300 2 x 1 GB Low Power Kit 461826-B21
4 GB FBD PC2-5300 2 x 2 GB Low Power Kit 461828-B21
8 GB FBD PC2-5300 2 x 4 GB Low Power Kit 466440-B21
NOTE: For more information on ProLiant energy efficient features, see:
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/platforms/energyefficient/
NOTE: Two-way memory interleaving is enabled when an identical pair of DIMMs is
installed.
NOTE: DIMM banks are active only when the corresponding processor socket is
populated.
Smart Array P400i HP Smart Array P400i 256MB cache 405139-B21
upgrade options HP Smart Array P400i 512MB and battery-backed write cache upgrade 405148-B21

Step 3: Choose Additional Options for Factory Integration

NOTE: For additional "Core Options" and "Additional Options" please see the options sections below. For additional options,
including server blade enclosures, interconnect options and power subsystem options; 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
and HP BladeSystem c-Class Interconnect Components QuickSpecs:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12524_div/12524_div.html.

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Core Options

Ethernet Mezzanine Gigabit Ethernet Mezzanines

Options HP NC325m PCI Express Quad Port 1Gb Server Adapter for c-Class BladeSystem 416585-B21
HP NC326m PCI Express Dual Port 1Gb Server Adapter for c-Class BladeSystem 406771-B21
HP NC360m Dual Port 1GbE BL-c Adapter 445978-B21
HP NC364m Quad Port 1GbE BL-c Adapter 447883-B21
HP NC373m PCI Express Dual Port Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter for c-Class 406770-B21
BladeSystem
HP NC382m Dual Port 1GbE Multifunction BL-c Adapter 453246-B21
QLogic QMH4062 1GbE iSCSI Adapter for HP BladeSystem c-Class 488074-B21
NOTE: The Gigabit Ethernet adapters above transmit from the server only at 2000
Mbps, full duplex per port. For more information, see the "Network Controller"
segment in the Standards Features section.
10 Gigabit Ethernet Mezzanines
HP NC512m Dual Port 10GbE Multifunction BL-c Adapter 440910-B21
NOTE: An NC512m network adapter card is required for each server blade
connecting to the HP 10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch.
NOTE: The NC512m is supported in type II x8 PCI Express mezzanine slots;
maximum two adapters per server. For more information, see the Mezzanine Slot
Compatibility matrix within the HP NC512m Dual Port 10GbE Multifunction BL-c
Adapter QuickSpecs:
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/networking/nc512m/index.html
NOTE: A minimum of 2 GB of server memory is required per NC512m and supports
a maximum of 32 GB for Windows and 64 GB for Linux.
NOTE: Each port on the NC512m adapter transmits from the server only at 20 Gbps,
full duplex.
HP NC522m Dual Port 10GbE Multifunction BL-c Adapter 467801-B21
NOTE: The NC522m requires a minimum of 2 GB of server memory.
NOTE: The NC522m supports linking at 1000Mbps or 10000Mbps when not
connected to a Flex-10 enabled module and will link with all current 1Gb switches at
1Gb.
HP NC532m Dual Port Flex-10 10GbE Multifunction BL-c Adapter 467799-B21
NOTE: The NC532m network adapter card is required for each server blade
connecting to a 10Gb interconnect in bays 3-8 (HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure) or
bays 3-4 (HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure)
NOTE: The NC532m requires a minimum of 2 GB of server memory.
NOTE: The NC532m supports linking at 1000Mbps or 10000Mbps when not
connected to a Flex-10 enabled module and will link with all current 1Gb switches at
1Gb.

Fibre Channel Mezzanine Emulex LPe1105 FC Dual Channel 4Gb, PCI-E-to-Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter 403621-B21
Options QLogic QMH2462 4Gb FC HBA for HP c-Class BladeSystem 403619-B21

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Core Options
Processors NOTE: All processors within the server must be identical.
4-Core Processor 5400 Series
Intel® Xeon® X5470 (3.33 GHz, 120Watts, 1333 FSB) 492325-B21
Intel® Xeon® X5460 (3.16 GHz, 120 Watts, 1333 FSB) 459501-B21
Intel® Xeon® X5450 (3.00 GHz, 120 Watts, 1333 FSB) 463058-B21
Intel® Xeon® E5450 (3.00 GHz, 80 Watts, 1333 FSB) 459502-B21
Intel® Xeon® E5440 (2.83 GHz, 80 Watts, 1333 FSB) 459503-B21
Intel® Xeon® E5430 (2.66 GHz, 80 Watts, 1333 FSB) 459504-B21
Intel® Xeon® E5420 (2.50 GHz, 80 Watts, 1333 FSB) 459505-B21
Intel® Xeon® E5410 (2.33 GHz, 80 Watts, 1333 FSB) 459506-B21
Intel® Xeon® E5405 (2.00 GHz, 80 Watts, 1333 FSB) 459507-B21
4-Core Processor 5400 Series Low Voltage
Intel® Xeon® L5420 (2.5 GHz, 40 Watt, 1333 FSB) 462866-B21
4-Core Processor 5300 Series
Intel® Xeon® X5365 (3.00 GHz, 120 Watts, 1333 FSB) 453188-B21
Intel® Xeon® X5355 (2.66 GHz, 120 Watts, 1333 FSB) 435579-B21
Intel® Xeon® E5345 (2.33 GHz, 80 Watts, 1333 FSB) 435578-B21
Intel® Xeon® E5335 (2.00 GHz, 80 Watts, 1333 FSB) 443744-B21
Intel® Xeon® E5320 (1.86 GHz, 80 Watts, 1066 FSB) 435577-B21
Intel® Xeon® E5310 (1.60 GHz, 80 Watts, 1066 FSB) 435576-B21
4-Core Processor 5300 Series Low Voltage
Intel® Xeon® L5335 (2.00 GHz, 50 Watts, 1333 FSB) 453611-B21
Intel® Xeon® L5320 (1.86 GHz, 50 Watts, 1066 FSB) 443743-B21
2-Core Processor 5200 Series
Intel® Xeon® X5260 (3.33 GHz, 80 Watts, 1333 FSB) 461628-B21
2-Core Processor 5200 Series Low Voltage
Intel® Xeon® L5240 (3.00 GHz, 40 Watts, 1333 FSB 461629-B21

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Memory 1 GB FBD PC2-5300 2 x 512 MB Kit 397409-B21
2 GB FBD PC2-5300 2 x 1 GB Kit 397411-B21
4 GB FBD PC2-5300 2 x 2 GB Kit 397413-B21
8 GB FBD PC2-5300 2 x 4 GB Kit 397415-B21
16 GB FBD PC2-5300 2 x 8 GB Dual Rank Kit 413015-B21
64 GB FBD PC2-5300 8 x 8 GB Dual Rank Kit 495604-B21
2 GB FBD PC2-5300 2 x 1 GB Low Power Kit 461826-B21
4 GB FBD PC2-5300 2 x 2 GB Low Power Kit 461828-B21
8 GB FBD PC2-5300 2 x 4 GB Low Power Kit 466440-B21
NOTE: For more information on ProLiant energy efficient features, see:
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/platforms/energyefficient/.
NOTE: DIMM banks are active only when the corresponding processor socket is
populated.

Hard Drives NOTE: The components of a storage subsystem (e.g. the drive, the HBA/controller,
and the server backplane) should operate at the same data transfer rate or the system
bandwidth will be negotiated down to an acceptable level for all components.
SAS Hot Plug SFF Enterprise (ENT) Drives
HP 300GB 6G SAS 10K SFF DP ENT HDD 507127-B21
HP 300GB 3G SAS 10K SFF DP ENT HDD 492620-B21
HP 146GB 6G SAS 15K SFF DP ENT HDD 512547-B21
HP 146GB 3G SAS 15K SFF DP ENT HDD 504062-B21
HP 146GB 6G SAS 10K SFF DP ENT HDD 507125-B21
HP 146GB 3G SAS 10K SFF DP HDD 418367-B21
HP 72GB 6G SAS 15K SFF DP ENT HDD 512545-B21
HP 72GB 3G SAS 15K SFF DP HDD 418371-B21
HP 72GB 3G SAS 10K SFF DP HDD 384842-B21
NOTE: SAS drives have a 3 year warranty.
NOTE: Please see the for Technical Specifications and additional information:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12244_div/12244_div.html
(Worldwide)
SAS Hot Plug SFF Midline (MDL) Drives
HP 500GB 6G SAS 7.2K SFF DP MDL HDD 507610-B21
SATA Hot Plug SFF Midline (MDL) Drives
HP 500GB 3G SATA 7.2K 2.5in MDL HDD 507750-B21
HP 160GB 3G SATA 7.2K 2.5in MDL HDD 530888-B21
SATA Hot Plug SFF Entry (ETY) Drives
HP 250GB 3G SATA 5.4K SFF ETY HDD 460355-B21
HP 120GB 1.5G SATA 5.4K SFF ETY HDD 458924-B21
NOTE: SATA drives have a 1 year warranty. Please see the QuickSpecs for Technical
Specifications and additional information:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/13021_div/13021_div.html
(Worldwide)

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Additional Options

HP Insight Control suite NOTE: Electronic licensing options are available for Insight Control suites software
(ICE) products. Please see the appropriate Insight Control QuickSpecs for additional
information: www.hp.com/go/ice.
Insight Control suite
HP Insight Control suite, No Media 1-Server License including 1 year of 24x7 452148-B22
Technical Support and Updates
NOTE: Contains 1 license for each of RDP, PMP, VMM, VPM, IPM and iLO
Advanced. Includes one year of 24 x 7 HP Software Technical Support and Update
Service
NOTE: Customer will receive a printed license entitlement certificate via physical
shipment. The license entitlement certificate must be redeemed online or via fax in
order to obtain the license activation key(s). Includes one year of 24 x 7 HP Software
Technical Support and Update Service.
HP Insight Software Media Kit 436222-B21
NOTE: Insight Software DVD media without licenses. Contains Insight Software suites,
standalone software products and components licensed by Insight Control suites. Uses
an integrated installer to perform quick and accurate software installation and
updates.
NOTE: For additional License Kits, please see the QuickSpecs at:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12631_div/12631_div.html
HP Insight Control Suite for Linux
HP Insight Control suite for Linux, No Media, 1-Server License including one year of 464423-B22
24x7 Technical Support and Updates
NOTE: This part number can be used to purchase one (1) license with a single
activation key. Customer will receive a printed license entitlement certificate via
physical shipment. The license entitlement certificate must be redeemed online or via
fax in order to obtain the license activation key(s). Includes one year of 24 x 7 HP
Software Technical Support and Update Service.
NOTE: One certificate is shipped for each license.
HP Insight Control suite for Linux, Media pack (DVD) - No licenses included 464422-B22
NOTE: This optional Media pack DVD contains the ISO image for HP Insight Control
suite for Linux, HP Systems Insight Manager, HP Insight Power Manager, HP Insight
Virtual Machine Manager software for ProLiant, and an integrated installer. Servers
must be acquired separately.
NOTE: This Media pack is optional because the latest ISO image and latest updates
may be downloaded at no cost from: http://www.hp.com/go/ice-linux
(click on Download button).
NOTE: For additional License Kits, please see the QuickSpecs at:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/13019_div/13019_div.html

Storage Controllers HP Smart Array P700m/256 Controller 507925-B21

HP Smart Array P700m/512 Controller 508226-B21
P400i battery-backed write cache upgrade 383280-B21
P400i 512MB cache and battery-backed write cache upgrade 405148-B21

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Additional Options
HP InfiniBand Mezzanine HP 4X DDR IB Dual Port Mezzanine HCA for HP BladeSystem c-Class 448262-B21
Options HP 4X DDR IB Mezzanine HCA for HP BladeSystem c-Class 410533-B21

I/O Accelerator HP StorageWorks 80GB IO Accelerator for BladeSystem c-Class AJ876A

Mezzanine Options HP StorageWorks 160GB IO Accelerator for BladeSystem c-Class AJ877A
HP StorageWorks 320GB IO Accelerator for BladeSystem c-Class AJ878A
NOTE: Please see the QuickSpecs for Technical Specifications and additional
information:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/13220_div/13220_div.html

c-Class Mezzanines HP PCI Express Mezzanine Pass-Thru Card for HP BladeSystem c-Class 431643-B21
NOTE: Required to support the HP StorageWorks SB40c Storage Blade (P/N
411243-B21), PCI expansion Blade (P/N 448018-B21), and StorageWorks Ultrium
tape blades with HP c-Class BladeSystem full-height server blades. The PCI Express
Mezzanine Pass-Thru Card must be installed in mezzanine slot 3.

Disk-Based Backup D2D Backup

HP StorageWorks D2D2504i Backup System EJ002A

HP Ultrium Tape Blades HP StorageWorks SB1760c Tape Blade AQ697A

NOTE: LTO-4 Ultrium technology
HP StorageWorks SB920c Tape Blade AJ401A
NOTE: LTO-3 Ultrium technology
HP StorageWorks Ultrium 448c Tape Blade 440947-B21
NOTE: LTO-2 Ultrium technology
NOTE: The HP PCI Express Mezzanine Pass-Thru Card for HP BladeSystem c-Class
(P/N 431643-B21) is required to support the HP StorageWorks Ultrium Tape Blades.
The PCI Express Mezzanine Pass-Thru Card must be installed in mezzanine slot 3.
Please see the QuickSpecs for Technical Specifications and additional information at:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12729_div/12729_div.html
NOTE: Please visit the BladeSystem c-Class enclosure QuickSpecs for a complete list
of recommended data protection solutions for BladeSystem c-Class enclosures:
http://www.hp.com/go/blades

HP StorageWorks SB40c HP StorageWorks SB40c Storage Blade 411243-B21

Storage Blade NOTE: Please see the QuickSpecs for Technical Specifications and additional
information at:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12587_div/12587_div.html
(Worldwide)
NOTE: The HP PCI Express Mezzanine Pass-Thru Card for HP BladeSystem c-Class
(P/N 431643-B21) is required to support the HP StorageWorks SB40c Storage Blade
with HP c-Class BladeSystem full-height server blades (e.g. BL480c.)

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Additional Options
HP PCI Expansion Blade HP PCI Expansion Blade 448018-B21
NOTE: Ships with one pre-installed PCI-X connect board. Also includes one PCIe
connect board which requires installation.
NOTE: The HP PCI Express Mezzanine Pass-Thru Card for HP BladeSystem c-Class
(P/N 431643-B21) is required to support the HP PCI Expansion Blade with HP c-Class
BladeSystem full-height server blades. The PCI Express Mezzanine Pass-Thru Card
must be installed in mezzanine slot 3. Please see the QuickSpecs for Technical
Specifications and additional information at:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12753_div/12753_div.html

Service and Support NOTE: The HP Care Pack service part numbers below for ProLiant BL c-Class server
Offerings blades, cover the server blade and all HP branded hardware options qualified for the
(HP Care Pack Services) server, purchased at the same time or afterwards, internal to the server.
Hardware Services On-site Service
4-Hour On-site Service, 5-Day x 13-Hour Coverage, 3 Years, Electronic UK065E
4-Hour On-site Service, 7-Day x 24-Hour Coverage, 3 Years, Electronic UK066E
6-Hour Call to Repair, On-site Service, 7-Day x 24-Hour Coverage, 3 Years, UK067E
Electronic

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Memory

NOTE: Memory configurations listed do not apply to "Factory Integrated Models".

DIMM installation guidelines:

1. The maximum memory is 64 GB

2. All DIMMs must be PC2-5300 fully buffered DIMMs operating at 667 MHz.
3. Both DIMM slots in a memory bank must be populated.
4. Banks must be populated in sequential alphabetic order, starting with bank A.
5. Both DIMMs in a memory bank must be identical. Install identical DIMMs as pairs only, starting with DIMM socket 1, bank A.
6. Multiple advanced memory protection (AMP) modes are supported, based on FBDIMM population and RBSU selection. The
server blade defaults to Advanced ECC.
HP ProLiant BL480c Server Blade (1P Models)
Standard Memory
2 GB (2 x 1 GB) of PC2-5300, FBD DDR2-667 ECC DIMMs

Standard Memory Plus Optional Memory

Up to 62 GB of PC2-5300, FBD DDR2-667 DIMM memory is available with the installation of optional PC2-5300, FBD DDR2-667
DIMM memory expansion kits.

Standard Memory Replaced with Optional Memory

Up to 64 GB of PC2-5300, FBD DDR2-667 DIMM memory is available with the removal of standard memory and the installation of
optional PC2-5300, FBD DDR2-667 DIMM memory expansion kits.
Memory Slot
1A 2C 3E 4A 5C 6E 7B 8D 9F 10B 11D 12F
Standard 2 GB 1 GB Empty Empty 1 GB Empty Empty Empty Empty Empty Empty Empty Empty
Optional 62 MB 1 GB 8 GB 8 GB 1 GB 8 GB 8 GB 8 GB 4 GB 2 GB 8 GB 4 GB 2 GB
Maximum 64 MB 8 GB 8 GB 8 GB 8 GB 8 GB 8 GB 8 GB Empty Empty 8 GB Empty Empty
NOTE: Other maximum memory configurations are possible using two pairs of 4 GB DIMMs in place of a pair of 8 GB DIMMs.
NOTE: For a specific memory level, the best performance is achieved using a homogenous memory configuration (i.e. all DIMMs
have the same capacity).
HP ProLiant BL480c Server Blade (2P Models)
Standard Memory
4 GB (4 x 1 GB) of PC2-5300, FBD DDR2-667 ECC DIMMs

Standard Memory Plus Optional Memory

Up to 60 GB of PC2-5300, FBD DDR2-667 DIMM memory is available with the installation of optional PC2-5300, FBD DDR2-667
DIMM memory expansion kits.

Standard Memory Replaced with Optional Memory

Up to 64 MB of PC2-5300 FBD, DDR2-667 DIMM memory is available with the removal of standard memory and the installation of
optional PC2-5300, FBD DDR2-667 DIMM memory expansion kits.
Memory Slot
1A 2C 3E 4A 5C 6E 7B 8D 9F 10B 11D 12F
Standard 4 GB 1 GB Empty Empty 1 GB Empty Empty 1 GB Empty Empty 1 GB Empty Empty
Optional 60 GB 1 GB 8 GB 8 GB 1 GB 8 GB 8 GB 1 GB 8 GB 4 GB 1 GB 8 GB 4 GB
Maximum 64 GB 8 GB 8 GB Empty 8 GB 8 GB Empty 8 GB 8 GB Empty 8 GB 8 GB Empty

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Memory

NOTE: DIMM banks are active only when the corresponding processor socket is populated.
NOTE: Other maximum memory configurations are possible using two pairs of 4 GB DIMMs in place of a pair of
8 GB DIMMs.
Following are memory options available from HP:
1 GB FBD PC2-5300 2 x 512 MB Kit 397409-B21
2 GB FBD PC2-5300 2 x 1 GB Kit 397411-B21
4 GB FBD PC2-5300 2 x 2 GB Kit 397413-B21
8 GB FBD PC2-5300 2 x 4 GB Kit 397415-B21
16 GB FBD PC2-5300 2 x 8 GB Dual Rank Kit 413015-B21
64 GB FBD PC2-5300 8 x 8 GB Dual Rank Kit 495604-B21
2 GB FBD PC2-5300 2 x 1 GB Low Power Kit 461826-B21
4 GB FBD PC2-5300 2 x 2 GB Low Power Kit 461828-B21
8 GB FBD PC2-5300 2 x 4 GB Low Power Kit 466440-B21

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Storage

1-4 4 x SFF SAS or SATA hot-plug hard drives

Hard Drives
NOTE: The components of a storage subsystem (e.g. the drive, the HBA/controller, and the server backplane) should operate at the
same data transfer rate or the system bandwidth will be negotiated down to an acceptable level for all components.
SAS Hot Plug SFF Enterprise (ENT) Drives
Quantity Position
Supported Supported Controller
300GB 6G 10K DP 4 1-4 HP Smart Array P400i Controller
300GB 3G 10K DP
146GB 6G 15K DP
146GB 3G 15K DP
146GB 6G 10K DP
146GB 3G 10K DP
72GB 6G 15K DP
72GB 3G 15K DP
72GB 3G 10K DP
36GB 3G 15K DP

SAS Hot Plug SFF Midline (MDL) Drives

Quantity Position
Supported Supported Controller
500GB 6G SAS 7.2K 2 1-2 HP Smart Array P400i Controller

SATA Hot Plug SFF Midline (MDL) Drives

Quantity Position
Supported Supported Controller
500GB 3G SATA 7.2K 2 1-2 HP Smart Array P400i Controller
160GB 3G SATA 7.2K

SATA Hot Plug SFF Entry (ETY) Drives

250GB 3G SATA 5.4K 4 1-4 HP Smart Array P400i Controller
120GB 1.5G SATA 5.4K

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Technical Specifications

System Unit Dimensions (H x W x D) Full height server blade; 7.15 x 2.03 x 20.06 in (36.63 x 5.16 x 50.95 cm)
Weight Maximum 21.02 lb (9.53 kg)
(approximate) (all hard drives and
processors installed)
Minimum 18.74 lb (8.50 kg)
(one hard drive and
processor installed)
Power Specifications For power specifications including input requirements, BTU rating, and
power supply output, please see the HP BladeSystem c-Class Enclosures
QuickSpecs located at:
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
available at: http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/powercalculator
System Inlet Temperature Operating 50° to 95°F (10° to 35°C) at sea level with an
altitude derating of 1.8°F per every 1000 ft
(1.0°C per every 305 m ) above sea level to a
maximum of 10,000 ft (3050 m), no direct
sustained sunlight. Maximum rate of change is
18°F/hr (10°C/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 86°F (30°C).
Non-Operating -22° to 140°F (30° to 60°C), maximum rate of
change is 36°F/hr (20°C/hr).
Relative Humidity Operating 10% to 90% relative humidity (Rh), 82.4°F
(non-condensing) (28°C) maximum wet bulb temperature, non-
condensing.
Non-Operating 10% to 95% relative humidity (Rh), 101.7°F
(38.7°C) maximum wet bulb temperature, non-
condensing.
Altitude Operating 10,000 ft (3050 m). This value may be limited by
the type and number of options installed.
Maximum allowable altitude change rate is 1500
ft/min (457 m/min).
Non-operating 30,000 ft (9144 m). Maximum allowable
altitude change rate is 1500 ft/min (457 m/min).
Acoustic Noise For acoustic noise specifications, please see the HP BladeSystem c-Class
Enclosures QuickSpecs located at:
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/

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12810_div.html

Smart Array P400i Disk Drive and Enclosure 3G SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
Controller Interface 1.5G SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment)
SAS Connectors 2 internal (SFF8484) x4 wide port connectors
Cache Memory Speed DDR2-533MHz with 40 or 72-bit wide bus provides up to 4.2 GB/s
maximum bandwidth.
Server Interface x8 2.5G PCIe provides 2 GB/s maximum bandwidth.
SAS Speed x8 3G SAS provides 2.4 GB/s maximum bandwidth.
Cache Memory 40-bit 256 MB cache with optional battery-backed write cache (BBWC) and
optional 72-bit 512MB module upgrade with BBWC); ECC protection and
transportable.
Logical Drives Supported Up to 32 logical drives
Maximum Logical Drive 584GB (4 x 146GB) SAS
Capacity 480GB (4 x 120GB) SATA
Host Memory Addressing 64-bit, supporting greater than 4 GB server memory space
RAID Support RAID 0 (Striping)
RAID 1 (Mirroring)
RAID 5 (Distributed Data Guarding)
Upgradeable Firmware Upgradeable firmware with recovery ROM feature

Embedded NC326i Dual Network Processor Broadcom 5715S

Port Gigabit Server Data Transfer Method Four lane (x4) PCI Express
Adapter
Network Transfer Rate Two ports, each at 1000 Mb/s (theoretical maximum values)
NOTE: The Gigabit Ethernet adapters transmit from the server only at 2000
Mbps, full duplex per port. For more information, see the “Network
Controller” segment in the Standards Features section.
IEEE Compliance 802.1p, 802.1Q, 802.3, 802.3ad, and 802.3x
Standard Features 9K jumbo frames
TCP/IP checksum offload (TCO)
Large send offload (LSO)
Interrupt coalescence
Dual address cycles (DAC)
Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
Pre-boot execution environment (PXE) version 2.1
ProLiant Teaming including Network Fault Tolerance, Transmit Load
Balancing, and Switch-Assisted Load Balancing
IPv6 packet transmit and receive (excluding all offload capabilities);
IPv6 aware SNMPv1 agents for Windows, Linux, and VMware

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QuickSpecs HP ProLiant BL480c Server Blade
Technical Specifications
Embedded NC373i Network Processor Broadcom 5708S
Multifunction Gigabit Data Transfer Method Four lane (x4) PCI Express
Server Adapters
Network Transfer Rate 2000 Mb/s full duplex per port (theoretical maximum value)
NOTE: The Gigabit Ethernet adapters transmit from the server only at 2000
Mbps, full duplex per port. For more information, see the "Network
Controller" segment in the Standards Features section.
IEEE Compliance 802.1p, 802.1Q, 802.3, 802.3ad, and 802.3x
Standard Features TCP/IP offload engine (TOE) for Microsoft Windows 2003
iSCSI Boot for Microsoft Windows and Linux
Optional accelerated iSCSI for Microsoft Windows and Linux
9K jumbo frames
TCP/IP checksum offload (TCO)
Large send offload (LSO)
Interrupt coalescence
Dual address cycles (DAC)
Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
Pre-boot execution environment (PXE) version 2.1
ProLiant Teaming including Network Fault Tolerance, Transmit Load
Balancing, and Switch-Assisted Load Balancing
IPv6 packet transmit and receive (excluding all offload capabilities);
IPv6 aware SNMPv1 agents for Windows, Linux, and VMware

Environment-friendly End-of-life Management Hewlett-Packard offers end-of-life HP product return, trade-in, and recycling
Products and Approach 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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The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.

Microsoft and Windows NT are US registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Intel, the Intel logo, Xeon and Xeon Inside are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.

The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and
services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial
errors or omissions contained herein.

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

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