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Overview

HP BladeSystem c-Class Interconnect Components

 
To connect your BladeSystem to outside networks and storage, HP offers a variety of options to support your familiar standards such as Ethernet, Fibre Channel and InfiniBand. The built-in Virtual Connect architecture includes a 5 Terabit backplane, supports 4 redundant fabrics at once and includes 8, high-performance interconnect bays. All interconnect options are hot-pluggable and can be installed in pairs for full redundancy.
 
Ethernet Switch Modules
HP 1:10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch
Cisco Catalyst Blade for 3020
1. UID LED 1. Switch Module
2. Link Activity LEDs 2. Release latch
3. Speed LEDs 3. UID LED
4. Reset Button 4. SFP Module Port LED
5. RJ-45 1Gb Uplink Ports 5. SFP Module Ports for SX/LX Fiber
6. 10Gb XFP Module Cages 6. Gigabit Ethernet Port LEDs
7. 10Gb CX4 Uplink Port 7. Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 Ports
8. DB-9 Serial Management Port 8. Health LED
9. Health LED 9. Mode Button
    10. Switch LED Panel
 
Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 Series
1. Switch Module 8. Slot for Cisco Twin Gigabit Module or X2 Transceiver module.
2. UID LED 9. LEDs for ports 21 -22
3. Health LED 10. Slot for Cisco Twin Gigabit Module or X2 Transceiver module
4. Release latch 11. Console Port
5. LEDs for ports 19 -20 12. Mode Button
6. Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 Ports 23 -26 13. Switch System LED Panel
7. StackWise Ports  
 
HP 10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch
1. UID LED
6. 10GbE XFP Module Cage
2. Health LED
7. 10GbE XFP Module Cage
3. DB-9 Serial Management Port
8. Reset Button
4. 10GbE XFP Module Cage
9. Activity LED
5. 10GbE XFP Module Cage 10. Link LED
 
HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch
HP GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem
1. Reset Button 1. UID LED
2. Health LED 2. DB-9 Serial Management Port
3. UID LED 3. RJ-45 1Gb Uplink Ports
4. DB-9 Serial Management Port 4. Reset Button
5. RJ-45 1Gb Uplink Ports 5. SFP module cages for optional Fiber Uplinks
    6. Health LED
 
Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem
Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem
 
Virtual Connect Modules
HP 1/10Gb Virtual Connect Ethernet Module for c-Class BladeSystem
HP 4Gb Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module for c-Class BladeSystem
1. X1 10GBASE-CX4 port 1. UID Indicator
2. X2 10GBASE-CX4 port 2. Module Health Indicator
3. USB 2.0 connector (covered, for future use) 3. Port Configuration Status Indicator
4. Ports 1-8 (10/100/1000BASE-T) 4. Link Status Indicator
5. Reset button (recessed) 5. Port Activity Indicator
6. Next button 6. Ports 1-4 (4Gb Fibre Channel)
 
HP 1/10Gb-F Virtual Connect Ethernet Module for c-Class BladeSystem
1. 10GBASE-CX4 port
6. USB Management Port
2. 10GBASE Fiber XFP port 7. Next button
3. 10GBASE Fiber XFP port 8. Ports 1-4 (10/100/1000BASE-T)
4. 1000BASE-X Fiber SFP port
9. Reset button (recessed)
5. 1000BASE-X Fiber SFP port    
 
Mezzanines and Adapters
HP NC512m Dual Port 10GbE Multifunction BL-c Adapter
HP NC373m PCI Express Dual Port Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter
HP NC364m Quad Port 1GbE BL-c Adapter
 
HP NC360m Dual Port 1GbE BL-c Adapter
HP NC326m PCI Express Dual Port 1Gb Server Adapter
HP NC325m PCI Express Quad Port Gigabit Server Adapter
   
HP 1Gb Ethernet Pass-Thru Module
HP 4Gb FC Pass-Thru Module
QLogic QMH2462 4Gb FC HBA
Emulex LPe1105-HP 4Gb FC HBA
   
At A Glance

NOTE: This document covers the HP BladeSystem c-Class Interconnects Components only. For more information on HP ProLiant c-Class Server Blades and HP BladeSystem c-Class Infrastructure please see the following QuickSpecs:


Switch Modules
HP 10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch
  • Provides sixteen 10GbE downlinks along with four10GbE uplinks (XFP) make this switch the perfect choice for any bandwidth intensive application.
  • A robust set of industry standard Ethernet Layer 2 switching and Layer 3 routing functions, QOS, security and high availability features.
  • Dramatically reduces cabling, power and cooling requirements compared to stand-alone switches or pass-thru modules, while providing over 34Gb of non blocking uplink bandwidth to handle the most demanding applications.
  • A combination of excellent performance which includes low latency, wire speed performance for Layer 2 and Layer 3 packets and low power consumption makes the HP 1:10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch an ideal solution for any large data center environment.
HP 1:10 Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch
  • Provides sixteen 1Gb downlinks, four 1Gb uplinks along with 3 10Gb uplinks (CX4, XFP) and a 10Gb cross-connect.
  • A robust set of industry standard Ethernet Layer 2 switching and Layer 3 routing functions, QOS, security and high availability features.
  • Dramatically reduces cabling, power and cooling requirements compared to stand-alone switches or pass-thru modules, while providing over 34Gb of non blocking uplink bandwidth to handle the most demanding applications.
  • A combination of excellent performance which includes low latency, wire speed performance for Layer 2 and Layer 3 packets and low power consumption makes the HP 1:10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch an ideal solution for any large data center environment.
Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 Series
  • Provides sixteen internal 1Gb downlinks
  • Up to four uplinks can be optionally configured as fiber SX/LX links
  • Designed to fit seamlessly into existing Cisco networks.
  • Two uplinks can optionally be configured as internal cross-connects
Cisco Catalyst 3020 Blade Switch
  • Provides sixteen internal 1Gb downlinks and eight 1Gb RJ-45 copper uplinks.
  • Up to four uplinks can be optionally configured as fiber SX/LX links.
  • Designed to fit seamlessly into existing Cisco networks.
  • Two uplinks can optionally be configured as internal cross-connects.
HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for
c-Class BladeSystem (GbE2c)
  • Provides sixteen internal downlinks, five uplinks and two internal cross-connects.
  • Provides a full set of industry standard Gigabit Ethernet Layer 2 features.
  • Dramatically reduces cabling, power and cooling requirements compared to stand-alone switches or pass-thru modules, allowing you to realize the full cost saving capabilities of the HP c-Class BladeSystem
HP GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem (GbE2c L2/3)
  • Provides sixteen internal downlinks, five uplinks and two internal cross-connects.
  • Up to four uplinks can be optionally configured as fiber SX links
  • Provides a full set of industry standard Gigabit Ethernet Layer 2 switching and layer 3 routing features
  • Dramatically reduces cabling, power and cooling requirements compared to stand-alone switches or pass-thru modules, allowing you to realize the full cost saving benefits of the HP c-Class BladeSystem.
Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem
  • An embedded Fibre Channel switch, delivering high performance, value, and high-availability for HP BladeSystem c-Class customers who desire the benefits of a SAN solution in a hot-pluggable design supporting redundant configurations.
  • Up to eight external facing ports auto-sense lower bandwidth components for greater flexibility and investment protection (4, 2, or 1 Gbps).
  • Employs N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV), an ANSI T11 standard, to enable interoperability with supported SAN fabrics and to eliminate domain considerations for improving SAN scalability via Brocade Access Gateway technology.
  • Designed to scale as business needs dictate with the option of a 12-port model and a 12-port upgrade license
  • IT organizations can lower costs, minimize deployment time, increase performance, and significantly simplify their environments through the integration of 4 Gbps Fibre Channel switching with the HP BladeSystem c-Class.
Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem
  • An embedded Fibre Channel switch, delivering high performance, value, and high-availability for HP BladeSystem c-Class customers who desire the benefits of a SAN solution in a hot-pluggable design supporting redundant configurations.
  • Up to eight external facing ports auto-sense lower bandwidth components for greater flexibility and investment protection (4, 2, or 1 Gbps).
  • Designed to scale as business needs dictate with the option of a 12-port model and a 12-port upgrade license
  • Simplifies deployment while optimizing core edge fabrics with support for virtual output queuing, flexible buffer credit allocation, Port Channels, Fabric Shortest Path First (FSPF), and more.
  • Support for up to 16 VSANs per switch
  • Offers an extensive security framework to protect highly sensitive data crossing today's enterprise network

Virtual Connect Modules
HP 1/10Gb Virtual Connect Ethernet Modules for the c-Class BladeSystem
  • The simplest, most flexible connection to your Fiber and copper Ethernet networks.
  • A new class of blade interconnect that simplifies server connections by cleanly separating the server enclosure from LAN, simplifies networks by reducing cables without adding switches to manage, and allows you to change servers in just minutes, not days.
  • An innovative, new class of integrated interconnects from HP.
HP 4Gb Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module for the c-Class BladeSystem
  • Simplest, most flexible connection to your SAN fabrics.
  • A new class of blade interconnect that simplifies server connections by cleanly separating the server enclosure from SAN, simplifies SAN fabrics by reducing cables without adding switches to the domain, and allows you to change servers in just minutes, not days.
    • An innovative, new class of integrated interconnects from HP.

Mezzanines and Adapters
Mezzanine Cards
  • The NC512m is a dual port 10 Gigabit Ethernet network server adapter supporting stateful TCP offloading. It offers the highest bandwidth available in a ProLiant Ethernet c-Class adapter. One NC512m adapter is supported on all ProLiant c-Class servers in mezzanine slot 2 or 3 (full height servers) and slot 2 (half height servers) providing up to thirty-two (32) 10 Gigabit Ethernet adapter ports per c7000 enclosure and sixteen (16) per c3000 enclosure.
  • The NC373m is a dual port Multifunction Gigabit Ethernet adapter supporting TOE (TCP/IP Offload Engine), accelerated iSCSI (Internet Small Computer System Interface), and RDMA (Remote Direct Memory Access). The Multifunction capabilities permit a unified fabric combining accelerated networking, storage, and clustering over a single network connection within an MS Windows environment.
  • The HP NC364m is a quad port network adapter providing four Gigabit Ethernet ports on a single card saving valuable server mezzanine slots for other purposes. The x4 PCI Express NC364m is supported on both HP Integrity and ProLiant c-Class servers in all mezzanine slots.
  • The HP NC360m is a dual port 1 GbE BL-c network adapter providing two Gigabit Ethernet ports on a single mezzanine card. With the NC360m, HP ProLiant c-Class customers now have the choice of an HP network adapter that uses either an Intel or Broadcom controller. The NC360m is designed for applications requiring additional Gigabit Ethernet ports than those provided on the server.
  • The NC326m is a dual port Gigabit Ethernet adapter designed for applications requiring additional Gigabit Ethernet ports than those provided on the server.
  • The NC325m is a quad port Gigabit Ethernet adapter providing the highest port density available for BladeSystem servers in a single adapter. The NC325m is ideal for virtualization, security, server consolidation, network segmentation, and other ProLiant server applications requiring maximum throughput and port density

NOTE: For additional information on the BladeSystem Ethernet adapter mezzanine options, see http://www.hp.com/servers/networking

Pass Thru Modules
  • HP Ethernet and Fibre Channel Pass-Thru Modules provide transparent, 1:1 port connectivity between the Server and an external switch.
  • The Fibre Channel Pass-Thru Module includes 16 short wave SFP transceivers.
Host Bus Adapters
  • The QLogic QMH2462 4Gb FC HBA Adapter provides the c-Class BladeSystem with two 4Gb Fibre Channel ports for fast and reliable SAN connectivity. Through the implementation of a SAN with the HP BladeSystem, customers can achieve improved data availability, easily scale capacity, and realize management cost savings from consolidating disk resources. Fibre Channel capability is achieved using a QLogic FC Mezzanine HBA specifically designed for HP c-Class BladeSystem. The HP BladeSystem is optimized for HP StorageWorks and compatible with third party storage vendors.
  • The Emulex LPe1105-HP dual port PCI Express Fibre Channel HBA provides reliable, high-performance 4 Gb/s connectivity, enabling high-availability to scalable storage in order to meet the needs of the most demanding applications and environments. Based on the same field-proven ASIC, firmware, and driver technology as Emulex's LPe1150 HBA, the Emulex LPe1105-HP is fully driver compatible with all Emulex HBAs. As a centralized management suite, HBAnyware™ incorporates agent technology that provides discovery, reporting and management of local and remote HBAs.

HP BladeSystem c-Class Enclosures
HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure - Rear View showing Interconnect Bays
1. Upper Fan System 5. Interconnect Bays 7/8
2. Interconnect Bays 1/2 6. On Board Administrator
3. Interconnect Bays 3/4 7. Lower Fan System
4. Interconnect Bays 5/6 8. Rear Power Complex
HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure - Rack - Front View
HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure - Rack - Rear View
1. Device Bays 1 thru 8
1. Local KVM interface (reserved for future)
2. Enclosure DVD Drive
2. Interconnect Bay 1
3. Standby Onboard Administrator (reserved for Future)
3. Active Cool Fans
4. Insight Display
4. Interconnect Bay 2
5. Active Onboard Administrator 5. Enclosure Up-link and Service Port
    6. Enclosure Down-link
    7. iLO/Onboard Administrator Port
    8. iLO/Onboard Administrator Port 2 (reserved for future)
    9. Power Supplies
    10. Interconnect Bay 4
    11. Interconnect Bay 3
HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure - Tower - Front View
HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure - Tower - Rear View
1. Device Bays 1 thru 8 1. Local KVM interface
2. Enclosure DVD Drive 2. Interconnect Bay 1
3. Standby Onboard Administrator (reserved for Future) 3. Active Cool Fans
4. Insight Display 4. Interconnect Bay 2
5. Active Onboard Administrator 5. Enclosure Up-link and Service Port
    6. Enclosure Down-link
    7. iLO/Onboard Administrator Port
    8. iLO/Onboard Administrator Port 2 (reserved for future)
    9. Power Supplies
    10. Interconnect Bay 4
    11. Interconnect Bay 3
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Standard Features (HP BladeSystem c-Class Interconnect Components)

Mezzanines
Port Mapping Port mapping differs slightly between full height and half height server blades due to the support for additional Mezzanine cards on the full height version.
HP has simplified the processes of mapping Mezzanine ports to switch ports by providing intelligent management tools via the Onboard Administrator and HP Insight Manager Software. The Onboard Administrator Guide, Enclosure Setup and Installation Guide provides detailed information on port mapping.
C7000 Half Height Server Blade
C7000 Full Height Sever Blade

C3000 Half Height Server Blade
C3000 Full Height Sever Blade

Models
Switch Modules
Part Number
HP 10Gb Ethernet Blade Switch
445860-B21
HP 1:10 Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch
438031-B21
Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120X for HP 451439-B21
Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120G for HP 451438 -B21
Cisco Catalyst 3020 Blade Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem
410916-B21
HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem
410917-B21
HP GbE2c Layer2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem
438030-B21
Brocade 4/12 SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem, Full Fabric
AE370A
Brocade 4/24 SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem, Full Fabric
AE372A
Brocade 4/24 SAN Switch Power Pack for HP c-Class BladeSystem, Full Fabric
AE371A
Brocade 4/12 SAN Switch 12-port Upgrade LTU
AE373A
Cisco MDS 9124e 12-port Fabric Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem
AG641A
Cisco MDS 9124e 24-port Fabric Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem
AG642A
Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch 12-port Upgrade LTU
T5169A
Virtual Connect Modules
HP 1/10Gb Virtual Connect Ethernet Module for c-Class BladeSystem
399593-B22
HP 1/10Gb-F Virtual Connect Ethernet Module for c-Class BladeSystem
447047-B21
HP 4Gb Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module for c-Class BladeSystem
409513-B21
Mezzanines and Adapters
HP NC512m Dual Port 10GbE Multifunction BL-c Adapter
440910-B21
HP NC373m PCI Express Dual Port Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter for c-Class BladeSystem
406770-B21
HP NC364m Quad Port 1GbE BL-c Adapter
447883-B21
HP NC360m Dual Port 1GbE BL-c Adapter
445978-B21
HP NC326m PCI Express Dual Port 1Gb Server Adapter for c-Class BladeSystem
406771-B21
HP NC325m PCI Express Quad Port 1Gb Server Adapter for c-Class BladeSystem
416585-B21
HP 1Gb Ethernet Pass-Thru Module for c-Class BladeSystem
406740-B21
HP 4Gb Fibre Channel Pass-Thru Module for c-Class BladeSystem
403626-B21
QLogic QMH2462 4Gb FC HBA for HP c-Class BladeSystem
403619-B21
Emulex LPe1105-HP 4Gb FC HBA for HP c-Class BladeSystem
403621-B21
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Standard Features

Intelligent Manageability Integrated Lights-Out 2 (iLO 2) Standard Blade Edition (integrated on motherboard)
  • Virtual KVM based remote console Virtual media (single server, browser based access only)
  • Remote Serial Console
  • Virtual Power Button Control
  • Virtual Unit ID control
  • Integrated Remote Console (Active X Control client)
  • Dedicated network connectivity
  • OS independent hardware health status
  • Automatic IP Configuration via DHCP/DNS/WINS
  • Industry Standard RC4, 128-bit Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Secure Shell (SSH) Security
  • Advanced Encryption Standard (AES/Triple Data Encryption Standard (3DES)
  • IML and iLO 2 Event Logging
  • Support for 12 user accounts with customizable access privileges
  • Single sign-on from HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator

Upgrade to HP ProLiant Essentials Integrated Light-Out Select Pack for the following features:

  • Power Regulator Reporting Virtual Media (command line and scripted multi-server)
  • Enterprise security (includes directory services and two-factor authentication)

NOTE: Advanced features such as Graphical Remote Console and browser accessible Virtual Floppy/CD-ROM is included with the BL c-Class server.


Onboard Administrator

An Onboard Administrator management module is built in to the enclosure with the following functions:

  • Robust, multiple enclosure setup and control.
  • Reports asset and inventory information for the devices in the enclosure.
  • Reports thermal and power information, including real-time actual power usage per server and per enclosure.
  • Front mounted Insight Display for easy management within the datacenter.
  • Integrated access to all server blade iLOs from a single cable.
  • Provides integrated access to interconnect bay device management ports from the single Onboard Administrator cable.
  • Single sign-on capability for all devices in the enclosure
  • Role-based security locally and/or with LDAP directory services.
  • Provides a wizard-based initial setup process for easy configuration.

Factory Express Portfolio for Servers and Storage

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, HP ProLiant & HP ProLiant Server Blades, HP BladeSystem, HP 9000 servers as well as the MSA1000, VA7xxx, EVA3000 & EVA5000, XP, rackable tape libraries and configurable network switches.

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


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 or 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.

HP Care Pack services for the c7000 and c3000 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 c-Class enclosure devices including pass thru, Ethernet interconnect and virtual connect modules are also covered by the c7000 and c3000 enclosure Care Pack services.

NOTE: SAN/Fabric switches for the HP c-Class BladeSystem are not covered under the c7000 enclosure Care Packs, SAN/Fabric switches carry separate Care Packs. SAN/Fabric Switch Care Pack service level support should always be uplifted to match existing storage or server service level.

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 BadeSystem 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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Options

Configuration Steps
For a complete configuration on the HP ProLiant Server Blades, please do the following:
Step 1: Select desired model, configuration and quantity of HP ProLiant server blades
NOTE: For server blade information, please visit:
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/blades/components/c-class-bladeservers.html

Step 2: Determine quantity of HP BladeSystem c-Class Server Blade Enclosures to purchase
NOTE: Each HP BladeSystem c-Class Server Blade Enclosure holds 2, 4, 8 or 16 HP ProLiant server blades plus a minimum of two Interconnects depending on server blade selection.
NOTE: For additional information on HP BladeSystem c-Class Infrastructure please visit: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/blades/components/enclosures/c-class/c7000/index.html

Step 3: Determine number and type of Interconnect Components required for base configuration
NOTE: For additional information on HP BladeSystem c-Class Interconnect Components please visit
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/blades/components/c-class-interconnects.html

Service and Support Offerings (HP Care Pack Services)

NOTE: Each HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure requires two Ethernet/Fibre Channel switches OR Virtual Connect Ethernet/Fibre Channel Module OR two Ethernet/Fibre Channel Pass-Thru Modules for a redundant Ethernet/Fibre Channel configuration.

  • Choose a base configuration that meets your Ethernet/Fibre Channel networking needs
  • Order in quantities of two for a fully redundant configuration
  • Choose additional options for the base configuration that meet your needs for cabling and software options
  • Bays 1 and 2 are reserved for Ethernet Switches or Pass-Thru Modules supporting Server LAN on Motherboard (LOM) NIC connections to ports on the Ethernet Switch or Pass-Thru Module.
  • Supported bays for additional Ethernet and/or Fibre Channel Switch Modules include unpopulated Bays 3/4, 5/6, or 7/ 8
  • Redundant Switches must be configured adjacent to one another in Bays 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, or 7/ 8.
Step 1 - Base Configurations (Select one)
Switch Modules HP 10Gb Ethernet Blade Switch
445860-B21
HP 1:10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch for c-Class BladeSystem
438031-B21
Cisco Catalyst 3020 Blade Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem
410916-B21
HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem
410917-B21
HP GbE2c Layer2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem
438030-B21
HP Brocade 4/12 SAN Switch
Includes: (1) 4Gb SAN Switch; 12 ports enabled for any combination (internal and external); two (2) short wave 4Gb SFPs; WebTools license; Zoning license; Access Gateway; full fabric connectivity; documentation
NOTE: #0D1 will appear after this part number on your sales order when factory integration is indicated
AE370A
HP Brocade 4/24 SAN Switch
Includes: (1) 4Gb SAN Switch; 24 ports enabled (16 internal ports, 8 external); four (4) short wave 4Gb SFPs; WebTools license; Zoning license; Access Gateway; full fabric connectivity; documentation
NOTE: #0D1 will appear after this part number on your sales order when factory integration is indicated
AE372A
HP Brocade 4/24 SAN Switch Power Pack
Includes: (1) 4Gb SAN Switch; 24 ports enabled (16 internal, 8 external); four (4) short wave 4Gb SFPs; WebTools license; Zoning license; Access Gateway; full fabric connectivity; documentation and includes Power Pack features and management tools (Additional Options, Software for list of management tools included)
NOTE: #0D1 will appear after this part number on your sales order when factory integration is indicated
AE371A
Cisco MDS 9124e 12-port Fabric Switch
Includes: (1) 4Gb SAN Switch; 12 ports enabled (8 server, 4 external); two (2) short wave 4Gb SFPs; SAN-OS; eight (8) port dust covers; documentation
NOTE: The Cisco FC switch module is only supported in the c3000 Interconnect Bays 3 & 4. The Cisco MDS 9124e FC switch will be supported in the c3000 Interconnect Bay 2 with a future firmware update
NOTE:
#0D1 will appear after this part number on your sales order when factory integration is indicated.
AG641A
Cisco MDS 9124e 24-port Fabric Switch
Includes: (1) 4Gb SAN Switch; 24 ports enabled (16 server, 8 external); four (4) short wave 4Gb SFPs; SAN-OS; eight (8) port dust covers; documentation
NOTE: #0D1 will appear after this part number on your sales order when factory integration is indicated.
AG642A
Virtual Connect Modules HP 1/10Gb Virtual Connect Ethernet Module for c-Class BladeSystem
399593-B22
HP 1/10Gb-F Virtual Connect Ethernet Module for c-Class BladeSystem
447047-B21
HP 4Gb Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module for c-Class BladeSystem
409513-B21
Mezzanines and Adapters 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 BladeSystem
406770-B21
HP NC512m Dual Port 10GbE Multifunction BL-c Adapter
NOTE: An NC512m network adapter card is required for each server blade connecting to the HP 10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch.
NOTE: A maximum of one NC512m is supported per server in a type II mezzanine slot. For more information, see the Mezzanine Slot Compatibility matrix within the HP NC512m Dual Port 10GbE Multifunction BL-c Adapter QuickSpecs at: http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/
12752_div/12752_div.html

NOTE: The NC512m requires 4GB of server memory
440910-B21
HP 1Gb Ethernet Pass-Thru Module for c-Class BladeSystem
406740-B21
HP 4Gb Fibre Channel Pass-Thru Module for c-Class BladeSystem
403626-B21
QLogic QMH2462 4Gb FC HBA for HP c-Class BladeSystem
403619-B21
Emulex LPe1105-HP 4Gb FC HBA for HP c-Class BladeSystem
403621-B21
Step 2 - Additional Options (Select each type of required options with quantities specified):
Switch Module Options Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120X for HP 451439-B21
Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120G for HP 451438 -B21
1000Base SX Fiber SFP Module for the Cisco 3020 Catalyst Blade Switch
378929-B21
HP BLc GbE2c Layer 2/3 Fiber SFP Option Kit
NOTE: Each kit contains two SX SFP fiber modules. Only SFP modules with this part number will operate in the GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch.
440627-B21
HP 1Gb RJ-45 SFP for the Virtual Connect Ethernet Module
453154-B21
HP 1Gb SX SFP for the Virtual Connect Ethernet Module
453151-B21
HP 10Gb SR XFP for the Virtual Connect Ethernet Module
443756-B21
HP 10Gb LR XFP for the Virtual Connect Ethernet Module
443757-B21
Choose one of the following pre-qualified cable lengths:
10Gb XFP 850nm SR for cable lengths up to 82 meters (MM)
443756 B21
10Gb XFP 1310nm LR for cable lengths up to 10KM (SM)
443757 B21
HP BLadeSystem c-Class .5m 10-GbE CX4 Cable
444477-B21
HP BLadeSystem c-Class 1m 10-GbE CX4 Cable
444477-B22
HP BladeSystem c-Class 3m 10-GbE CX4 Cable
444477-B23
HP BLadeSystem c-Class 15m 10-GbE CX4 Cable
444477-B27
NOTE: The above cables support the HP 1:10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch.
4Gb Optical Transceivers (SFPs), Short Wave (4Gb - 150m)
A7446B
4Gb Optical Transceivers (SFPs), Long Wave - 10 km
AE493A
NOTE: These 4Gb Optical Transceivers support the Brocade SAN Switches listed above.
Brocade Power Pack Software Bundle
NOTE: For upgrading Brocade Full Fabric switches to Power Pack. Includes bundled license for: ISL Trunking, Advanced Performance Monitoring, Fabric Watch, Extended Fabric.
NOTE: Power Pack features not supported in Access Gateway mode.
T3573A
Cisco MDS 9000 4Gb FC SFP, Short Range Transceiver 500m, (4 Pack)
AE379A
Cisco MDS 9000 4 Gb FC SFP 4km Medium Range Transceiver
AE494A
Cisco MDS 9000 4 Gb FC SFP 10km Long Range Transceiver
AE380A
NOTE: Additional SFPs beyond what is included in the box are optional and must be ordered separately. Fibre Channel ports on the MDS 9124e Fabric Switch may be configured to accept either Short Range, Medium Range, or Long Wave SFP optic transceivers. However, when ordering the MDS 9124e Fabric Switch, ports must be populated with above Cisco SFP optical transceiver options only (no substitutes allowed). Using other transceivers may void product warranty.
Brocade SAN Switch/Cisco 9124 Optical Cables
LC-LC for between 2/4Gb and 2/4Gb Fibre Channel devices
2 m LC-LC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable
221692-B21
5 m LC-LC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable
221692-B22
15 m LC-LC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable
221692-B23
30 m LC-LC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable
221692-B26
50 m LC-LC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable
221692-B27
LC-SC for between a 1Gb and 2/4Gb Fibre Channel devices
2 m LC-SC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable
221691-B21
5 m LC-SC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable
221691-B22
15 m LC-SC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable
221691-B23
NOTE: The Optical cables listed above support the Brocade SAN and Cisco MDS 9124e Switches listed above.

Step 4: Select a HP BladeSystem c-Class power enclosure and power supplies based on configuration
NOTE: For additional information on HP BladeSystem c-Class Infrastructure please visit: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/blades/components/enclosures/c-class/c7000/index.html
Use c-Class sizing tool to help determine power configuration:
http://h30099.www3.hp.com/configurator/calc/Power%20Calculator%20Catalog.xls
NOTE: Power enclosures and supplies are not needed if using facility DC (-48V ± 10%).

Step 5: Select power distribution (only required with 3U power enclosures)
NOTE: For additional information on HP BladeSystem c-Class Infrastructure please visit: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/blades/components/enclosures/c-class/c7000/index.html

Service and Support Offerings (HP Care Pack Services)

NOTE: The HP Care Pack service part numbers below for 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.

Hardware Services On-site Service

 

4-Hour On-site Service, 5-Day x 13-Hour Coverage, 3 Years, Electronic
UE458E
4-Hour On-site Service, 7-Day x 24-Hour Coverage, 3 Years, Electronic
UE459E
6-Hour Call to Repair, On-site Service, 7-Day x 24-Hour Coverage, 3 Years, Electronic
UE460E
Support Plus 24
 
Onsite HW support 24x7, 4hr response and Microsoft O/S SW Tech support offsite, onsite at HP's discretion, 24x7 2hr response time incl. HP holidays, Electronic
UE473E
NOTE: HP Care Pack services for the c7000 and c3000 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 c-Class enclosure devices including pass thru, Ethernet interconnect and virtual connect modules are also covered by the c7000 enclosure Care Pack services.
 
NOTE: SAN/Fabric storage blade switches Limited Warranty includes 1 year parts, 1 year labor, 1 year on-site support.  
NOTE: SAN/Fabric storage blade switches for the HP c-Class BladeSystem are not covered under the c7000 and c3000 enclosure Care Packs, SAN/Fabric storage blade switches carry separate Care Packs. SAN/Fabric Blade Switch Care Pack service level support should always be uplifted to match existing storage or server service level.  
Hardware Services On-site Service  
Next Business Day On-site Service, 5-Day x 9-Hour Coverage, 3 Years, Electronic
NOTE: Uplifts the Ethernet devices to the same level of warranty as the c-class enclosure.
UE477E
4-Hour On-site Service, 5-Day x 13-Hour Coverage, 3 Years, Electronic
UE478E
4-Hour On-site Service, 7-Day x 24-Hour Coverage, 3 Years, Electronic
UE479E
6-Hour Call to Repair, On-site Service, 7-Day x 24-Hour Coverage, 3 Years, Electronic
UE480E
Installation & Start-up Services  
HP BladeSystem c-Class Infrastructure Installation and Startup Service, Electronic
UE602E
HP BladeSystem Enhanced Network Installation and Startup Service, Electronic
UE603E
ProLiant BL c-Class Blade Server Hardware Installation, Electronic
UE493E
ProLiant BL c-Class Enclosure and Server Blade Hardware Installation, Electronic
UE494E
NOTE: For more information, customer/resellers can contact http://www.hp.com/services/bladesystemservices  
NOTE: The HP Care Pack service part numbers below covers the HP SB40c Storage Blade.
 
Installation & Start-up Services
 
Hardware Installation, Electronic
UF213E
4-Hour On-site Service, 7-Day x 24-Hour Coverage, 3 Years, Electronic
UF207E
NOTE: The HP Care Pack service part numbers below covers the HP InfiniBand Adapter for c-Class BladeSystem.
Installation & Start-up Services
Hardware Installation, Electronic

HC046E

4-Hour On-site Service, 7-Day x 24-Hour Coverage, 3 Years, Electronic

UA248E

NOTE: The HP Care Pack service part numbers below covers the HP Storage Tape Blade.
Installation & Start-up Services
Hardware Installation, Electronic

U2090E

4-Hour On-site Service, 7-Day x 24-Hour Coverage, 3 Years, Electronic

H4622E

NOTE: The HP Care Pack service part numbers below covers the HP Brocade 4Gb, 12 Port SAN Switch and Brocade 4/24 SAN Switch.
Hardware Services On-site Service
Hardware Installation, Electronic

U5988E

4-Hour On-site Service, 7-Day x 24-Hour Coverage, 3 Years, (12 port) Electronic

UC009E

4-Hour On-site Service, 7-Day x 24-Hour Coverage, 3 Years, (24 port) Electronic

UE438E

Support Plus
Onsite Hardware support, 8am-9pm, M-F, 4-hour response and Software Technical support offsite, onsite at HP's discretion, 8am-9pm, M-F 2-hour response time excluding HP holidays, Electronic

UE728E

4-Hour On-site Service, 7-Day x 24-Hour Coverage, 3 Years, (24 port) Electronic

UC019E

Support Plus 24
Onsite Hardware support 24x7, 4-hour response and software Technical support offsite, onsite at HP's discretion, 24x7 2-hour response time including HP holidays, Electronic

UE729E

Software Installation and Start Up Services
Provides for the Installation and Start-up of ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack, Electronic

U5683E

NOTE: Provides installation on a Customer supplied server designated as a Deployment Server. Includes the deployment of a single server. This new server will be deployed using either one of the pre-configured scripts or an image. In addition, the service will provide for the capture and storage of the configuration of the newly deployed server and orientation on product usage. To be delivered during standard office ours, standard office days.
Provides for the Installation and Start-up of Rapid Deployment Pack Implementation of Rapid Deployment Pack (Basic) (Electronic)

UA042E

Provides for the Installation and Start-up of System Insight Manager (Electronic)

UA041E

Provides for the Installation and Start-up of System Insight Manager Agents (Electronic)

UA040E

Provides for the Installation and Startup of Insight Control - Linux Edition

UF369E

Provides for the Installation and Startup of Virtual Machine Management & Server Migration Pack

UD546E

Software Operating Environment Care Packs
NOTE: For more information, customer/resellers can contact http://www.hp.com/hps/carepack/services/
HP Proactive BladeSystem Service Care Pack
1 Year, HP Proactive BladeSystem Service

UG858E

NOTE: For more information, customer/resellers can contact http://www.hp.com/services/proactivebladeservice
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Technical Specifications

For Technical Specifications for the HP BladeSystem c-Class Interconnect Components, please visit the QuickSpecs of the products listed below:
HP 10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12751_div/12751_div.html
HP 1:10 Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12723_div/12723_div.html
Cisco Catalyst 3120 Blade Switches
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/13023_div/13023_div.html
Cisco Catalyst 3020 Blade Switch:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12515_div/12515_div.html or
HP 1/10Gb Virtual Connect Ethernet Module for the c-Class BladeSystem:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12597_div/12597_div.html
HP GbE2c Layer2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12670_div/12670_div.html
HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12514_div/12514_div.html
Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12653_div/12653_div.html
Brocade 4Gb SAN Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem
http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12480_div/12480_div.html

Environment-friendly Products and Approach End-of-life Management and Recycling

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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