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What is the HPE ProLiant BL460C Server Blade?
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The HPE ProLiant BL460C is a half-height, dual-socket blade server designed for HPE c-Class chassis, delivering high compute density, flexible I/O, and integrated management for enterprise data centers.
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Which processors are supported by the BL460C Server Blade?
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The BL460C supports dual Intel Xeon E5-2600 series processors for up to 24 cores per server, delivering scalable performance for virtualization, databases, and HPC workloads.
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What is the maximum memory capacity of the BL460C?
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With 24 DDR3/DDR4 DIMM slots, the BL460C can scale to 768 GB (DDR3) or up to 1.5 TB (DDR4) of memory, ensuring ample capacity for memory-intensive applications.
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What internal storage options are available?
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The BL460C supports up to two hot-plug SFF drives (SAS, SATA or SSD) and optional M.2 or FlexibleLOM storage cards, enabling tailored performance and capacity requirements.
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Which network connectivity options does it support?
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Built-in FlexibleLOM modules provide up to four 10/25 GbE ports. Additional mezzanine slots accommodate 10/25/40/100 GbE or Fibre Channel adapters for diverse network topologies.
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What management features are included?
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Integrated HPE iLO offers remote monitoring, firmware updates, and virtual media. It also integrates with HPE OneView for automated provisioning and health-status dashboards.
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Which HPE chassis are compatible with the BL460C?
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The BL460C is designed exclusively for HPE c-Class enclosures, including c7000 and c3000 chassis, enabling modular power, cooling, and interconnect expansion.
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What power supply options are available?
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HPE c-Class chassis support redundant AC or DC power supplies. The BL460C blade’s power draw varies by configuration, with typical consumption around 200–350 W under load.
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Does the BL460C support virtualization platforms?
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Yes. The BL460C is optimized and certified for VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, and other leading hypervisors, supporting large virtual machine densities per blade.
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Which operating systems are certified on the BL460C?
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Certified OS options include Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESXi, and more. Always verify the HPE Support Matrix for specific versions.
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How does HPE OneView integrate with the BL460C?
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HPE OneView provides template-based provisioning, firmware compliance, and health monitoring across BL460C fleets, reducing deployment time and streamlining lifecycle management.
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What security features are built into the blade?
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Security includes iLO Secure Boot, RESTful API authentication, TPM 2.0 support, and chassis-level intrusion detection, safeguarding hardware integrity and credentials.
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How can I scale the BL460C for high-performance computing?
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Deploy multiple BL460C blades in a c7000 enclosure with high-speed interconnects (40/100 GbE or InfiniBand), leverage Intel Turbo Boost, and expand memory and storage per node.
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What are the typical use cases for the BL460C?
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Common use cases include virtualization farms, private clouds, database servers, HPC clusters, and mission-critical enterprise applications requiring high density and reliability.
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How energy efficient is the BL460C?
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The BL460C incorporates HPE Power Discovery Services and Intelligent Power Capping, achieving up to 94% power efficiency (80 PLUS Platinum) to lower data center energy costs.
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What warranty and support services are offered?
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HPE provides a standard 3-year limited warranty with 24/7 telephone support, optional Care Pack services for on-site hardware replacement, and proactive support through HPE InfoSight.
