World's first virtualization blade. A Guided Tour

September 2, 2008 Announcements

Today's server blades simply aren't optimized for virtualization. So we built one for you that is. The ProLiant BL495c virtualization blade helps you remove bottlenecks to virtual server performance by packing two-times more memory slots and more network connections per server than other two processor server blades.

Combined with Insight software, HP shared storage and cool, solid state drives, the BL495c helps you build an infrastructure tailor-made for virtualization.

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Other Hot News about Cool Blades

HP BladeSystems major advantages revolve around a core of three unique offerings that save time, power and cooling, and make changing to blades easy. Learn more about these triple threats known as:

• Insight Software for for time-saving management
• Thermal Logic power and cooling technology
• Virtual Connect to easily bring the network together

HP Blade Believers

HP BladeSystems have plenty of fans; and we're not talking about the ones in the enclosure! Watch and listen as customers tell in their own words how a blade solution has changed their business processes, increased their profitability, reduced administration man-hours, and contributed to a green strategy through reduced energy costs.

But others sing our praises as well. A plethora of third-party industry experts have also had plenty good to say in their reviews of HP blades.

Finding blade answers

The Technical Users Message Board is full of techies eager to share their expertise and experience; some our blade expert employees, some industry leaders, some customers, and some knowledge seekers.

What's happening now in the Blade Connect community?

If you've got a million questions about blades or need the nitty-gritty, go ahead and ask in our anonymous online community. It's okay. The HP team and any of our preferred partners hang out here and one of them may be located near enough to check out your business in person.

Perhaps you secretly always wanted to be a professor when you grew up. Go ahead. Answer those newbies, create a new discussion, give free advice. You can even plan clandestine meetings to discuss the merits of Virtual Connect vs. patch panels. All from the comfort of your ergonomically correct swivel chair.

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