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  • Page 1

    HP ProLiant BL685c G6 Server Blade HP ProLiant BL685c G6 Server Blade HP ProLiant BL685c G6 Server Blade HP ProLiant BL685c G6 Server Blade 1. Three (3) mezzanine I/O expansion slots 7. Up to four (4) AMD Opteron™ 8000 series processors 2. Internal SD card slot 8. Smart Array P400i storage controller (available as an option in factory integrated [...]

  • Page 2

    At A Glance At A Glance At A Glance At A Glance This document covers the HP ProLiant BL685c G6 server blade only. For more information on HP BladeSystem c-Class Enclosures 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/[...]

  • Page 3

    iSCSI Ethernet mezzanine option for optimized iSCSI connectivity Ethernet server adapter mezzanine options for additional network ports 4X DDR InfiniBand (IB) Mezzanine (20 Gb/s) options for low latency server interconnectivity (based on Mellanox technology) Internal Media Support Internal Media Support Internal Media Support Internal Media Support[...]

  • Page 4

    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 QuickSpecs HP ProLiant BL685c Generation 6 (G6) Server Blade HP ProLiant BL685c Generation 6 (G6) Server [...]

  • Page 5

    Processor Processor Processor Processor Six-Core Processors Six-Core Processors Six-Core Processors Six-Core Processors AMD Opteron™ processor Model 8435 (2.6 GHz, 6 MB L3 Cache, 75W ACP) AMD Opteron processor Model 8431 (2.4 GHz, 6 MB L3 Cache, 75W ACP) Quad-Core Processors Quad-Core Processors Quad-Core Processors Quad-Core Processors AMD Opter[...]

  • Page 6

    Integrated Manageability Integrated Manageability Integrated Manageability Integrated Manageability ProLiant Onboard Administrator (powered by the Integrated Lights-Out 2 management processor) Storage Controller Storage Controller Storage Controller Storage Controller HP Smart Array P400i Controller 512MB memory module supports RAID 0,1 Available u[...]

  • Page 7

    Emulex and QLogic Fibre Channel HBAs for HP BladeSystem c-Class feature: Optimal performance utilizing PCI Express 4/2/1Gb/s auto negotiating speeds (4Gb HBAs) 8/4/2Gb/s auto negotiation speeds (8Gb HBAs) Dual-ports for redundant path connections Up to two FC HBAs per server blade providing redundant FC HBA support Optimized for HP StorageWorks and[...]

  • Page 8

    free 30 day evaluation license for 8 servers (default option for every enclosure order), a full purchased license for 8 blade servers or a full purchased license for 16 blade servers). For additional information on HP c-Class Infrastructure please visit: HP BladeSystem c-Class Enclosures QuickSpecs: HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure QuickSpecs: http:/[...]

  • Page 9

    Manager (SIM) and virtualization for broad decision-making support. A variety metrics are available for monitoring, assessment, thresholds, alerts, and action - and allow user-customization. Open source technologies like Nagios® are integrated with HP technologies to be accessible via browser (GUI) or command line (CLI) interfaces and have auto-ge[...]

  • Page 10

    Server Management Server Management Server Management Server Management Stand Alone Software Stand Alone Software Stand Alone Software Stand Alone Software Products Products Products Products HP Systems Insight Manager HP Systems Insight Manager (HP SIM) provides a unified, secure and extensible standards-based environment to centrally manage serve[...]

  • Page 11

    HP Insight Vulnerability and Patch Manager module HP Insight Vulnerability and Patch Manager module (offered exclusively through the Insight Control suites) - identifies and remediates software security vulnerabilities due to missing patches as well operating system configurations that can be exploited by viruses, worms, and other blended threats. [...]

  • Page 12

    For additional information about the Management Providers please visit http://www.hp.com/go/HPwbem Insight Management Agents (SNMP) The Insight Management Agents should be installed on all HP servers to present system instrumentation, health and configuration information into HP Systems Insight Manager and the HP System Management Homepage. The HP [...]

  • Page 13

    Supported Virtual Machines SG/LX in HP Integrity Virtual Machines guests SG/LX in VMware ESX guests SG/LX in Red Hat and SUSE Xen hosts (DOM0) Application Integration Toolkits HP Serivceguard for Linux Oracle Database Toolkit HP Serviceguard Extension for SAP on Linux (SGeSAP/LX) Free Application Integration Toolkits: Apache MySQL NFS PostgreSQL Sa[...]

  • Page 14

    Availability Availability Availability Availability Dual-Port Fibre Channel Mezzanine Card for redundant SAN connection Two (2) embedded dual-port 10Gb Ethernet adapters for redundant LAN connections Two (2) hot-plug SAS/SATA hard drive bays and integrated RAID (Smart Array P400i) controller (Battery- backed write cache is optional.) Redundant ROM [...]

  • Page 15

    HP Enterprise HP Enterprise HP Enterprise HP Enterprise Configurator Configurator Configurator Configurator The HP eConfigure Enterprise Configurator now provides factory default racking for our HP hardware portfolio. This approach is aligned with our strategic direction to meet the needs and expectations of our valued customers. If you require &qu[...]

  • Page 16

    Six-Core Models Six-Core Models Six-Core Models Six-Core Models HP ProLiant BL685c G6 HP ProLiant BL685c G6 HP ProLiant BL685c G6 HP ProLiant BL685c G6 8435 6C, 8G (2P) 8435 6C, 8G (2P) 8435 6C, 8G (2P) 8435 6C, 8G (2P) 539815-B21 HP ProLiant BL685c G6 HP ProLiant BL685c G6 HP ProLiant BL685c G6 HP ProLiant BL685c G6 8431 6C, 8G (2P) 8431 6C, 8G (2[...]

  • Page 17

    NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: 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: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: HP does not a[...]

  • Page 18

    NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: DIMMs must be installed in decreasing capacity with the largest DIMMs installed in the banks furthest away from each processor. NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: The memory bus will operate at 800 MHz with four (4) or fewer DIMMs per processor, 667 MHz with six (6) DIMMs per processor, and 533 MHz with eight (8) DIMMs per processor. S[...]

  • Page 19

    Ethernet Mezzanine Ethernet Mezzanine Ethernet Mezzanine Ethernet Mezzanine Options Options Options Options Gigabit Ethernet Mezzanines Gigabit Ethernet Mezzanines Gigabit Ethernet Mezzanines Gigabit Ethernet Mezzanines HP NC325m PCI Express Quad Port 1Gb Server Adapter for c-Class BladeSystem 416585-B21 HP NC326m PCI Express Dual Port 1Gb Server A[...]

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    Processors Processors Processors Processors AMD Opteron™ processor Model 8435 (2.6 GHz, 6 MB L3 Cache, 75W ACP) Processor Option Kit 539816-B21 AMD Opteron processor Model 8431 (2.4 GHz, 6 MB L3 Cache, 75W ACP) Processor Option Kit 539819-B21 AMD Opteron processor Model 8389 (2.9 GHz, 6 MB L3 Cache, 75W ACP) Processor Option Kit 491341-B21 AMD Op[...]

  • Page 21

    NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: SAS drives have a 3 year warranty. NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: Please see the for Technical Specifications and additional information: http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12244_div/12244_div.html (Worldwide) SATA SFF Hot Plug Entry (ETY) Drives SATA SFF Hot Plug Entry (ETY) Drives SATA SFF Hot Plug Entry (ETY) Drives S[...]

  • Page 22

    HP Insight Control suite HP Insight Control suite HP Insight Control suite HP Insight Control suite (ICE) (ICE) (ICE) (ICE) NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: Electronic licensing options are available for select Insight Software products. Please see the appropriate Insight Software QuickSpecs for additional information. HP Insight Control suite HP Insight Co[...]

  • Page 23

    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: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: This license formerly known as ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack. NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: For additional license kits please see th[...]

  • Page 24

    Featuring: Featuring: Featuring: Featuring: Sophisticated remote control and security features for HP BladeSystem servers and ProLiant BL servers in text console environments. NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: For additional license kits please see the QuickSpecs at: http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12362_div/12362_div.html Optimize Optimize Opt[...]

  • Page 25

    Storage Controller Storage Controller Storage Controller Storage Controller HP Smart Array P700m/512 Controller 508226-B21 HP Smart Array P700m/256 Controller 507925-B21 HP Smart Array P700m/512 Battery Option Kit NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: The Smart Array battery option kit is required to enable battery-backed write cache (BBWC). 452348-B21 NOTE: NOT[...]

  • Page 26

    HP PCI Expansion Blade HP PCI Expansion Blade HP PCI Expansion Blade HP PCI Expansion Blade HP PCI Expansion Blade NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: Ships with one pre-installed PCI-X connect board. Also includes one PCIe connect board which requires installation. NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: Please see the QuickSpecs for Technical Specifications and additional c[...]

  • Page 27

    USB Options USB Options USB Options USB Options HP USB 2-Button Optical Scroll Mouse (Carbonite/Silver) DC172B Service and Support Service and Support Service and Support Service and Support Offerings Offerings Offerings Offerings (HP Care Pack Services) NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: The HP Care Pack service part numbers below for ProLiant BL c-Class ser[...]

  • Page 28

    1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: Memory configurations listed do not apply to "Factory Integrated Models". DIMM installation guidelines DIMM installation guidelines DIMM installation guidelines DIMM installation guidelines : All DIMMs must be PC2-5300 Registered DDR2 DIMMs (667 MHz) or PC2-6400 Registered DDR2 DIMMs (800 MH[...]

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    25M 25M 25M 25M 26M 26M 26M 26M 27N 27N 27N 27N 28N 28N 28N 28N 29O 29O 29O 29O 30O 30O 30O 30O 31P 31P 31P 31P 32P 32P 32P 32P 8192 MB 8192 MB 8192 MB 8192 MB 8192 MB 8192 MB 8192 MB 8192 MB Following are memory options available from HP: 2 GB REG PC2-6400 DDR2 2 x 1 GB Kit 497763-B21 4 GB REG PC2-6400 DDR2 2 x 2 GB Kit 497765-B21 8 GB REG PC2-640[...]

  • Page 30

    1-2 2 x SFF SAS or SATA Hot Plug Hard Drives Hard Drives Hard Drives Hard Drives Hard Drives NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: Transfer rates of drives are dependent on the maximum transfer rate supported by the HBA or Controller. Refer to the HBA or Controller technical specifications for details. NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: Simultaneous operation of hot plug h[...]

  • Page 31

    System Unit System Unit System Unit System Unit Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions (H x W x D) 14.42 x 2.19 x 20.058 (36.63 x 2.19 x 50.95 cm) Weight Weight Weight Weight (approximate) Maximum (all hard drives and processors installed) 22.8 lbs (10.3 kg) Minimum (two processors and four DIMMs) 20.82 lbs (9.44 kg) Power Specifications Power[...]

  • Page 32

    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 HP Smart Array P400i HP Smart Array P400i HP Smart Array P400i HP Smart Array P400i Co[...]

  • Page 33

    Environment-friendly Environment-friendly Environment-friendly Environment-friendly Products and Approach Products and Approach Products and Approach Products and Approach End-of-life Management End-of-life Management End-of-life Management End-of-life Management and Recycling and Recycling and Recycling and Recycling Hewlett-Packard offers end-of-[...]