Question 1

What processors are compatible with the HPE BL660c blade server?

Accepted Answer

The HPE ProLiant BL660c Gen10 supports dual-socket 2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors with up to 28 cores per CPU.

Question 2

How many CPU sockets does the HPE BL660c blade server support?

Accepted Answer

The BL660c Gen10 features two hot-plug LGA 3647 processor sockets for dual-CPU configurations.

Question 3

What is the maximum core count supported by the BL660c processors?

Accepted Answer

Each processor socket in the BL660c Gen10 can host up to 28 cores, delivering a total of 56 cores per blade.

Question 4

Does the HPE BL660c Gen10 support Intel Optane persistent memory?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the BL660c Gen10 supports Intel Optane DC persistent memory when paired with Intel Xeon Scalable processors.

Question 5

How much memory can each CPU address in the BL660c Gen10?

Accepted Answer

Each CPU can address up to 1.5 TB of DDR4 memory across 12 DIMM slots for a maximum of 3 TB per blade.

Question 6

What is the maximum memory capacity of the BL660c blade server?

Accepted Answer

With both CPU sockets populated, the BL660c Gen10 supports up to 3 TB of DDR4 memory.

Question 7

What is the supported TDP limit for BL660c processors?

Accepted Answer

The BL660c Gen10 accommodates processors with a thermal design power (TDP) of up to 205 W per socket.

Question 8

Can I mix different Intel Xeon processor models in a single BL660c blade?

Accepted Answer

No, HPE requires identical processor models and microcode revisions in both sockets to maintain system stability.

Question 9

How do I upgrade the processor in my BL660c blade server?

Accepted Answer

Power down the blade, remove the heatsink, replace with a compatible CPU, reapply thermal interface material, and reseat the heatsink.

Question 10

Are CPU upgrades hot-pluggable on the BL660c blade server?

Accepted Answer

No, the BL660c does not support hot-swap CPU upgrades; all processor changes require a system shutdown.

Question 11

How does HPE iLO integrate with BL660c processor management?

Accepted Answer

HPE iLO provides remote processor monitoring, power control, firmware updates, and health diagnostics for BL660c blades.

Question 12

Which workloads benefit most from high-core-count processors in the BL660c?

Accepted Answer

Virtualization, in-memory databases, analytics, and HPC workloads gain significant performance from high-core-count Xeon CPUs.

Question 13

What power-saving features do BL660c processors support?

Accepted Answer

BL660c blades support Intel SpeedShift, SpeedStep, and advanced C-states for dynamic frequency scaling and energy efficiency.

Question 14

How does processor selection impact virtualization performance on the BL660c?

Accepted Answer

Higher core counts and Intel VT-x/VT-d support increase VM density, I/O throughput, and overall workload consolidation.

Question 15

How can I verify processor compatibility before purchasing a BL660c blade?

Accepted Answer

Use the HPE QuickSpecs and Server Compatibility Matrix to confirm supported CPU models, microcode levels, and firmware requirements.

Question 16

Are AMD processors supported on the HPE BL660c blade server?

Accepted Answer

No, the HPE BL660c Gen10 is engineered exclusively for Intel Xeon Scalable processors and does not support AMD CPUs.

Blade Servers HPE BL660C Processors

844371-L21 (HPE BL660c Gen9 E5-4660v4 2P FIO Kit)