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696909-B21
HP BLc3000 4 AC 6 Fan Trl IC Plat Encl
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696909-B21 Overview
696909-B21 is a rackmount server featuring Intel Xeon Scalable 3rd Gen processors with an LGA 4189 socket, built for 2P CPU scalability. It supports ECC DDR4 memory across 16 slots for up to 1 TB capacity, provides 4 PCIe slots (PCIe 4.0), and comes with mixed drive bay sizes accommodating both 2.5‑inch and 3.5‑inch drives with hot‑swap capability and RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 10 support.
696909-B21 offers integrated 1GbE network interfaces and remote management via iDRAC, making it ideal for data center applications such as virtualization, file serving, and application hosting. It is equipped with redundant 750W power supplies, active cooling, and pre‑installed support for Windows Server, delivering a robust and scalable solution for mission‑critical environments.
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696909-B21 Specifications
- Width
- 17
- Depth
- 28
- Height
- 3.5
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- RAID Support
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 10
- PCIe Version
- PCIe 4.0
- CPU Socket
- LGA 4189
- Product Type
- Server
- Rack Units
- 2U
- Processor Brand
- Intel
- Processor Series
- Intel Xeon Scalable
- Use Case
- Virtualization
- Scalability
- 2P
- Max Cores per CPU
- 32
- Max Threads per CPU
- 64
- RAM Type
- ECC DDR4
- RAM Slots
- 16
- Storage Type
- SATA HDD
- Storage Bays
- 8
- Drive Bay Size
- Mixed
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- PCIe Slots
- 4
- LAN Ports
- 2
- Remote Management
- iDRAC
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Cooling
- Active
- Virtualization Ready
- Yes
- GPU Support
- Yes
- Processor Generation
- Xeon 3rd Gen
- Rail Kit Included
- Yes
- Max RAM Capacity
- 1 TB
- Operating System
- Windows Server
- Network Interface
- 1GbE
- Power Supply Wattage
- 750W
- Product Name
- 696909-B21 Server
- Weight
- 50
696909-B21 Use Case
High-Density Virtualization in Enterprise Data Centers
In a large-scale virtualization deployment, enterprises leverage the 696909-B21-HP BLc3000 4 AC 6 Fan Trl IC Plat Encl to host mission-critical virtual server blades. Its integrated trailing-connector design enables tool-less serviceability, while four AC power supplies and six variable-speed fans deliver industry-leading redundancy and thermal efficiency. Benefit: Achieve 30% lower TCO and 99.99% uptime for consolidated VM environments.
Edge Computing and High Availability for Retail Environments
Retail chains deploy the 696909-B21-HP BLc3000 4 AC 6 Fan Trl IC Plat Encl at remote store locations to power POS systems, inventory management and real-time analytics on edge servers. The chassis’ compact footprint, integrated connectors and robust cooling architecture ensure uninterrupted 24/7 operation in constrained spaces. Benefit: Reduce latency by 40%, improve transaction throughput and centralize hardware management across hundreds of sites.
Scalable HPC Cluster for Research Institutions
Research facilities build parallel computing clusters with the 696909-B21-HP BLc3000 4 AC 6 Fan Trl IC Plat Encl to accelerate simulations, data modeling and AI workloads. Its high-density blade support, redundant AC power modules and adaptive fan control deliver optimal performance per watt and precise thermal management. Benefit: Shorten time-to-insight with 40% faster compute cycles and minimize downtime via hot-swappable power and cooling components.
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Product Comparison Table
 696909-B21 |  696908-B21 |  696910-B21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPU Socket | LGA 4189 | LGA 4189 | LGA 4189 |
| Cooling | Active | Active | Active |
| Depth | 28 | 28 inches | 27 |
| Drive Bay Size | Mixed | 3.5-inch | 2.5-inch |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| GPU Support | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Height | 3.5 | 3.5 inches | 1.75 |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Max Cores per CPU | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1 TB | 1 TB | 512 GB |
| Max Threads per CPU | 64 | 64 | 64 |
| Network Interface | 1GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| Operating System | Windows Server | Windows Server / VMware ESXi / Ubuntu / RHEL / CentOS | VMware ESXi |
| PCIe Slots | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 750W | 800W | 800W |
| Processor Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Processor Generation | Xeon 3rd Gen | Xeon 3rd Gen | Xeon 3rd Gen |
| Processor Series | Intel Xeon Scalable | Intel Xeon Scalable | Intel Xeon Scalable |
| Product Name | 696909-B21 Server | 696908-B21 High Performance Rack Server | 696910-B21 Server |
| Product Type | Server | Server | Server |
| RAID Support | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 10 | RAID 10 |
| RAM Slots | 16 | 16 | 12 |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Rack Units | 2U | 2U | 2U |
| Rail Kit Included | Yes | N/A | Yes |
| Remote Management | iDRAC | iDRAC | iDRAC |
| Scalability | 2P | 2P | 2P |
| Storage Bays | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Storage Type | SATA HDD | SATA HDD | NVMe SSD |
| Use Case | Virtualization | Virtualization / File Server / Application Server | Virtualization / File Server / Application Server |
| Virtualization Ready | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 50 | 50 lbs | 50 |
| Width | 17 | 19 inches | 19 |
Reviews & Ratings
R
Rabia Aslam
4
Reliable power distribution.
S
Sebastian Koch
5
Good airflow management.
F
Faizan Ali
3
Stable operation.
T
Tina Foster
4
Satisfied.
Questions & Answers
What is the HP BLc3000 4 AC 6 Fan Trl IC Plat Encl?
The HP BLc3000 4 AC 6 Fan Trl IC Plat Encl is a 6U c-Class blade chassis offering four hot-plug AC power modules, six integrated fans and interconnect trays to house up to eight half-height server blades.
What are the key features of the BLc3000 enclosure?
Key features include a 6U form factor, support for up to eight half-height blades, four hot-swappable AC power supplies, six variable-speed fans, seven interconnect module bays and integrated management via Onboard Administrator.
How many server blades can the HP BLc3000 support?
The BLc3000 chassis accommodates up to eight half-height HP ProLiant c-Class blades or four full-height blades, enabling dense compute deployment in a compact 6U enclosure.
What does the “4 AC” power configuration mean?
“4 AC” indicates the enclosure includes four hot-plug, redundant AC power supplies for high availability, delivering a total of up to 5.6 kW of power with N+1 redundancy.