Supports all Server NIC's including LOM and Mezzanine card options

Virtual Connect requires the following minimum firmware levels:

• BL460c BIOS - System ROM version 2007.05.01 or later
• BL480c BIOS-System ROM version 2007.05.01 or later
• BL465c BIOS - System ROM version 2007.04.05 or later
• BL685c BIOS - System ROM version 2007.04.05 or later

Server Mezzanine Cards:

• QLogic QMH2462 4Gb FC HBA QLogic Firmware loaded when driver is loaded. Use QLogic BIOS version 1.26 (in Multiboot 1.63) or later
• HP Emulex LPe 1105-HP 4Gb FC BIOS version 6.00a2 (3.00a4) or later

For the latest additional information on required firmware versions and to download firmware upgrades, see the HP website http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystemupdates.

The HP BladeSystem c3000 and c7000 Enclosures have been designed up front with the Virtual Connect Architecture in mind incorporating the HP Onboard Administrator, ILO Management, and HP Management tools inside the Virtual Connect framework.

Virtual Connect requires the following minimum firmware levels:

• Single and redundant Onboard Administrators - (version 2.01 or later)

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.

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 support may be covered under the warranty or available for an additional fee. Enhancements to warranty services are available through HP Care Pack services or customized service agreements.

NOTE: Server Blade Interconnect Limited Warranty includes 1 year Parts, 1 year Labor, 1-year on-site support. Additional information regarding worldwide limited warranty and technical support is available at: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/platforms/warranty/index.html

HP services provide total care and support expertise with committed response designed to meet your IT and business needs.

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 - 3-Year, 24x7, Same Business Day, 4-Hour response coverage
• Deployment Service - Installation and Start Up for HP BladeSystem Infrastructure

Enhanced Service - optimize service level to increase IT performance and availability.

• Support - -1-Year HP Proactive BladeSystem Service
• 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

Optical cables

Bandwidth

Aggregate Bandwidth

The setup wizard allows SAN administrators to name the fabric that servers will connect into and set the oversubscription rate. Fibre Channel boot parameters and WWN administration are configurable options that can be integrated into server profiles.

In an NPIV environment, there is an initial brief login function between the Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module and the data center switch. Once completed, all HBA connections appear as though they are directly connected between the server and the SAN switch. The Virtual Connect Fibre Channel Module appears as a pass-thru device to the SAN, yet cables are reduced as high as 16:1

An HP 1/10Gb Virtual Connect Module must be present in order to configure the VC FC Modules. This provides a complete Virtual Connect Environment for the server connections.

Simple and intuitive Graphical User Interface (GUI) for defining, configuring, and managing all elements of the Virtual Connect Domain.

Setup Wizards for initial domain installation and configuration and network and SAN configuration.

Comprehensive administration, definition, and management of Ethernet Networks, Shared Uplink Sets using VLANS, SAN Fabric management, and Server Profiles

Domain Management of user accounts, enclosure, Virtual Connect domain settings, and firmware updates

The location and status of Virtual Connect Modules in the HP c-Class Enclosure and Onboard Administrator can be viewed from the Hardware Status page. Including at-a-glance detailed information of the hardware elements via mouse-over pop-up windows.

WWN Address Administration allows local administration of predefined WWN addresses ranges to allow pre-provisioning of SAN volumes.

VC manager runs as a high-availability pair when HP 1/10Gb VC-Ethernet Modules are installed in adjacent bays. All configuration data is stored in flash memory and checkpointed to the standby module. Configurations can also be backed up to a workstation via the GUI.

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.