HPE Proliant BL20P G3 Blade

Feature Description:-

Server Series ProLiant BL p-Class

Processor Type "Dual-Core Intel Xeon processor 2.8 GHz / 800 MHz FSB - 4MB L2 cache
Single-Core Intel Xeon processor 3.8 GHz / 800 MHz FSB / 2MB L2 cache

Single-Core Intel Xeon processor 3.4 GHz / 800 MHz FSB / 2MB L2 cache

Single-Core Intel Xeon processor 3.2 GHz / 800 MHz FSB / 2MB L2 cache

Single-Core Intel Xeon processor 3.0 GHz / 800 MHz FSB / 2MB L2 cache (Low-voltage)

Single-Core Intel Xeon processor 3.6 GHz / 800 MHz FSB / 1MB L2 cache

Single-Core Intel Xeon processor 3.4 GHz / 800 MHz FSB / 1MB L2 cache

Single-Core Intel Xeon processor 3.2 GHz / 800 MHz FSB / 1MB L2 cache

Single-Core Intel Xeon processor 2.8 GHz / 800 MHz FSB / 1MB L2 cache (Low-voltage)"

Cache Memory 4-MB, 2-MB or 1-MB Level 2 Cache depending on processor (See above)

Upgradeability "Upgradeable to dual processing in single processor models.
Both processors must be the same speed and cache size.
NOTE: Single-Core Models are not upgradeable to Dual-Core models."

Server Architecture Intel E7520 chipset

"Memory
Click here for memory ordering information ." "Type: Two-way interleaved PC3200 DDR2 ECC SDRAM running at 400 MHz.
Standard: 1024 MB on single processor models; 2048 MB on dual processor models.
Maximum: 8 GB using 2 GB DIMMs (4 DIMM slots total).
NOTE: Memory must be installed in pairs."

Network Adapter "Five network adapters total:
Four NC7781 PCI-X Gigabit NICs (embedded) with WOL and PXE support.
One 10/100 iLO NIC dedicated to management
NOTE: Must use BL p-Class server blade enclosure with enhanced backplane to utilize all four NIC's (281404-B22)"

Manageability Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) Management Advanced (ASIC on the system board)

Graphics Integrated ATI Rage XL Video Controller with 8-MB SDRAM Video Memory

Internal Storage "Hard Drives: None ship standard
Maximum Internal Storage: 600 GB (2 x 300 GB Wide Ultra320, 1 inch drive, internal drive cage)"

"Storage Controller
Click here for hard drive ordering information ." SmartArray 6i (integrated on system board with an optional battery-backed write cache)

Expansion Slots No PCI slots; all features are integrated.

I/O Cable Port "I/O cable connects to the front of the server blade for aid in 1st server blade deployment and troubleshooting.
I/O & Diagnostic cable connectors:Two (2) USB ports

One (1) video port

One (1) iLO port

One (1) kernel debug port

Two (2) cables ship with every server blade enclosure.
Tested USB devices (keyboard, mouse, floppy) are listed in the ""Options"" section of the product QuickSpecs."

Fiber Channel Support "Two optional fiber channel adapters are supported by the HP ProLiant BL20p G3. Both adapters are mezzanine circuit boards which connect directly to the server blade system board. These optional fiber channel adapters are available via option kits and must be ordered separately
QLogic based - Utilizes a QLogic ISP2312 chipsetThe Qlogic BL20pG3 dual-port Fibre Channel Adapter (P/N 361426-B21) is compatible with the HP ProLiant BL20p G3 server blade. Cannot be used for HP ProLiant BL20p G2 or HP ProLiant BL25p/30p/35p/40p/45p server blades)
Includes two small form factor pluggable transceivers with LC connectors for installation into the Patch Panel 2, CGESM or GbE2 Interconnect Switch (with the Storage Connectivity Kit)

Emulex-based - Utilizes an Emulex Thor chipsetThe Emulex based HP ProLiant 20p G3 Dual Port Fibre Channel HBA (P/N 394757-B21) is compatible with the HP ProLiant BL20p, server blade. It cannot be used with HP ProLiant BL25p/30p/35p/40p/45p server blades.
There are no SFP's included in the Emulex mezzanine kit for use with ProLiant BL p-Class Fibre Channel pass-through interconnects. If you require SFPs for use with an Emulex mezzanine and a FC pass through interconnect please order an SFP option kit (P/N 397577-B21) which will provide 2 FC SFPs per option kit.
Two ports on each Dual-port Fibre Channel Mezzanine Card provide a redundant Fibre Channel connection to each server blade.
Supports up to 2 Gb/s Fibre Channel equipment
The HP ProLiant BL20p G3 server blade can be ordered with the Dual-port Fibre Channel Adapter installed or the Dual-port Fibre Channel Adapter Option Kit can be ordered separately."

Compatible SAN "HP ProLiant BL20p G3 server blades are optimized for StorageWorks arrays:
HSG80 (MA8000, EMA12000, EMA16000); EVA5000; EVA3000; XP48, XP128, XP512, XP1024; HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1000

HP ProLiant 20p G3 server blades are compatible with select 3rd party SANs (please see blade storage page on hp.com for more details: Click here to access http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/servers/proliant-bl/p-class/storage.html   )."

Intelligent Manageability "Integrated Lights-Out Advanced (iLO) provides the following:Virtual Text and Graphical Remote Console

Virtual CD-ROM

Virtual Floppy

Virtual Power Button Control

Dedicated LAN Connectivity

Automatic IP Configuration via DHCP/DNS/WINS

Industry Standard 128-bit Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Security

IML and iLO Event Logging

Support for 12 user accounts with customizable access privileges

Advanced features such as Graphical Remote Console and Virtual Floppy are included with the BL p-Class server.
Automatic Server Recovery-2 (ASR-2)
Redundant ROM Remote Flash ROM
ROM Based Setup Utility (RBSU)
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Specification Ready (ACPI)
Server and Interconnect Switch Health Logs Redundant Power Supply Utility
Pre-Failure Warranty (covers processors, as well as hard drives and memory)
Interconnect Switch Management System and Utilities (Interconnect Switch option)
Integrated Management Log (IML)
Off-Line Backup Processor capability
Dynamic sector repairing and drive parameter tracking (with Smart Array controllers)
Network adapter teaming set-up utility"

Availability "Power redundancy: Redundant AC feeds into power enclosures, redundant DC feeds from power enclosure to server blade enclosures,
N + N redundant power supplies
Dual-Port Fibre Channel Mezzanine Card for redundant SAN connection
Two hot-plug SCSI hard drive bays and integrated RAID (Smart Array 6i Plus) on every server blade (Battery-backed write cache is optional.)
Redundant ROM on each server blade
ECC Memory
Network adapter teaming (network fault tolerance, transmit load balancing, switch-assisted load balancing)
Interconnects Switch Availability provides the following:Hot-plug and hot- remove with configuration retention and no need to cable/re-cable

Two network connections per server blade bay (four NICs total) routed to two redundant interconnect switches

Redundant Ethernet inter-switch communication with two sets of redundant Ethernet uplink ports per each interconnect switch

Redundant front panel ports per each interconnect switch for diagnostics, management, and additional uplinks

Redundant serial ports

Compatibility with PVST+ (GbE2 switch) and 802.1D Spanning tree protocol support for loop-free path redundancy

Static IEEE 802.3ad (EtherChannel compatible) trunking with automatic port load balancing and failover

Redundant configuration files and operating system firmware images in memory (GbE2 switch)

Redundant fans per each interconnect switch

Redundant 1+1 power to each interconnect switch

Support for ProLiant network adapter teaming

Redundant configurable community strings and SNMP trap manager hosts

Redundant configurable syslog server, DNS server, and default gateways (GbE2 switch)"

Security "Power-on password
Administrator's password
Integrated Lights-Out has 12 customizable user accounts and SSL encryption
Integrated Lights-Out can be disabled via a Global Setting
Interconnect switch multilevel user names and passwords, management interface time out period setting, SSH, SCP secure copy protocol, port-based IEEE 802.1Q tagged VLANs, RADIUS user authentication and authorization, and IP address restriction.
SSH, SCP secure copy protocol, RADIUS user authentication and authorization, and IP address restriction are provided with the GbE2 Interconnect Switch only"

OS Support "Microsoft Windows

LINUX

Please click here for a more complete and up-to-date listing of supported OSs and versions.  
Please click here for a more complete and up-to-date information on Linux OS support.  
Please click here for an up-to-date listing of the latest drivers available for the ProLiant BL p-Class servers."

ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack Software ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack Rapid Deployment Pack (RDP) is an automated deployment and provisioning solution for all ProLiant servers. RDP includes the Altiris Deployment Solution and ProLiant Integration Module featuring ProLiant server pre-configured events for OS installation, and optimized software drivers, firmware and management agents. Every RDP CD includes 10-node trial licenses for evaluation purposes. RDP requires a license for each server deployed and are available for purchase with blade servers. Please click here for more information on Rapid Deployment Pack

SmartStart "SmartStart version supported (minimum): SmartStart 6.20
SmartStart is a tool that simplifies single server setup, providing a rapid way to deploy reliable and consistent server configurations. SmartStart 7.00 and later can now deploy the ProLiant BL20P G3 and ProLiant BL40P servers, using the I/O port with an attached USB CD-ROM device.
To obtain a copy of SmartStart for your blade server, redeem the coupon that is included with your Blade server or order your copy from the SmartStart web site. Please click here for more information on SmartStart."

HP Systems Insight Manager HP Systems Insight Manager (HP SIM) help maximize system uptime and performance and reduce system maintenance costs by providing proactive notification of problems before those problems result in unplanned downtime or reduced productivity. HP SIM is easy to set up to work with the Insight Management Agents, integrated Light-Out and Remote Insight Light-Out Edition, and Version Control Agents to deliver robust fault, configuration, and asset management as well as remote administration. With HP Systems Insight Manager customers will also be able to take advantage of role-based security; the ability to manage ProLiant, Integrity, and HP9000 systems; and plug-ins for storage, client, printer, and power management as well as server rapid deployment, performance management, and workload management. Please click here for more information on HP Systems Insight Manager.   .

Management Agents The Management Agents form the foundation for HP's Intelligent Manageability strategy. They provide direct, browser-based access to in-depth instrumentation built into HP servers, workstations, desktops, and portables, and send alerts to HP Systems Insight Manager and other enterprise management applications in case of subsystem or environmental failures. Please click here for additional information about the Management Agents.   .

Subscriber's Choice Subscriber's Choice Driver and Support Alerts/Notifications is a Web-based e-mail subscription service that provides software and driver change notifications for ProLiant products. Sign up and customize your profile to receive various new alerts as they become available, on a weekly or monthly basis. Please click here to access the Subscriber's Choice registration.

ROMPaq, support software, and configuration utilities The latest software, drivers, and firmware fully optimized and tested for your ProLiant server and options, available in the RDP CD, SmartStart or downloadable from Software and Drivers download pages on HP's Web site. Please click here to access Software and Drivers downloads. .

Survey Utility and diagnostics utilities The most advanced configuration analysis, reporting and troubleshooting utilities used by HP and at your fingertips, is available in SmartStart.

Please click here for more information regarding ProLiant Essentials Software

Optional ProLiant Essentials Value Packs "Optional software offerings that selectively extend the functionality of an Adaptive Infrastructure to address specific business problems and needs:Workload Management Pack - provides easier management of complex environments, improving overall server utilization and enabling Windows 2000 customers for the first time to confidently deploy multiple applications on a single multiprocessor ProLiant Server.

Performance Management Pack - a performance management solution that identifies and explains hardware performance bottlenecks on ProLiant servers and attached options enabling users to better utilize their valuable resources.

Flexible and volume quantity license kits are available for ProLiant Essentials Value Packs. Please click here for more information on the various ProLiant Essentials Value Pack products."

ProLiant BL p-Class RJ-45 Patch Panel "6U (10.5-inch), Plugs into BL p-Class 6U server blade enclosures.
Used to pass NIC signals from all server blades in server blade enclosure out as RJ-45 connections.
Supports Gigabit Ethernet network adapters.
16 RJ-45 connectors on the back of each BL p-Class 6U RJ-45 Patch Panel (32 RJ-45 connections per server blade enclosure)."

ProLiant BL p-Class RJ-45 Patch Panel 2 (with Fibre Channel pass through) "6U (10.5-inch), Plugs into BL p-Class 6U server blade enclosures.
Used to pass NIC signals from all server blades in server blade enclosure out as RJ-45 connections also used to pass Fibre Channel signals for SAN connectivity.
Supports Gigabit Ethernet network adapters.
16 RJ-45 connectors on the back of each RJ-45 patch panel 2 (32 RJ-45 connections per server blade enclosure).
Fibre Channel pass through: Fibre Channel signals travel from a ProLiant BL20p G3 with a BL20pG3 Dual-Port Fibre Channel Adapter through p-Class server blade enclosure backplane. The Fibre Channel signals are terminated through the RJ-45 Patch Panel 2 in the interconnect bays. To provide redundancy each server blade has two Fibre Channel signals and one Fibre Channel signal terminates through the right RJ-45 Patch Panel 2, one Fibre Channel signal travels terminates through the left RJ-45 Patch Panel 2.
8 Fibre Channel small form factor pluggable (SPF) transceiver slots on the front of each RJ-45 patch panel 2 (16 Fibre Channel connections per server blade enclosure); for insertion of SPF transceivers included with the BL20p G3 Dual-port Fibre Channel Adapter."

ProLiant BL p-Class Interconnect Switch Options "Provides up to a 32 to 1 server networking cable reduction per server enclosure depending on the mix of BL20p, BL20p G2, BL20pG3, and BL40p servers. Each interconnect switch (two per enclosure required) reduces up to sixteen internal server network (NIC) ports to six external ports (four on a modular rear mounting interconnect module and two on the switch front panel). This provides a total of twelve external ports per server blade enclosure. Only one to all twelve external ports may be used per server blade enclosure.
Also included (per Interconnect Switch):One (1) RS-232 DB-9 front panel out-of-band management port.

Redundant crosslink ports connecting the two interconnect switches.

Redundant power inputs and on-board redundant fans.

Hot-plug and hot- remove with configuration retention and no need to cable/re-cable.

Power ON, management, and per port status and speed LED indicators.

Reset/power momentary push-button switch

HP ProLiant BL Interconnect Switch Management Utilities and User Documentation CD.

Fully pre-configured for rapid deployment and immediate operation.

ProLiant BL Interconnect Switch Management System and Utilities: Provides full featured web-based and scriptable command line (CLI) interfaces, password protected multi-level user accounts, Telnet, SNMP, BootP client, port mirroring, port-based VLANs and VLAN tagging, EtherChannel compatible multi-port trunking, network time protocol, spanning tree protocol, broadcast/multicast storm control, flow control, human readable/writeable configuration file, TFTP client, IP address security restrictions, auto-MDI/MDIX, autonegotiation and auto-sensing of speed and duplex mode, and more.
Four different p-Class Interconnect Switch models are available as described below."

ProLiant BL p-Class Interconnect GbE Switch Options "The GbE Interconnect Kits (C-GbE and F-GbE) are for applications that require network adapter consolidation to 100 Mbps (Fast Ethernet).The ProLiant BL p-Class F-GbE Interconnect Kit includes two GbE Interconnect Switches and two DualTSX Interconnect Modules that provide four (4) LC 1000 SX and eight (8) RJ-45 10/100 T/TX external ports per server blade enclosure.

The ProLiant BL p-Class C-GbE Interconnect Kit includes two GbE Interconnect Switches and two QuadT Interconnect Modules that provide four (4) RJ-45 10/100/1000 T/TX/T and eight (8) RJ-45 10/100 T/TX external ports per server blade enclosure."

ProLiant BL p-Class Interconnect GbE2 Switch Options "The GbE2 Interconnect Kits (C-GbE2 and F-GbE2) are for applications that require network adapter consolidation to 1000 Mbps (Gigabit Ethernet), advanced network feature support including up to layer 7 switching, BL20p G3 Fibre Channel pass-through, and 10 Gigabit Ethernet bandwidth connectivity to the network. Expandability of both layer 3- 7 switching and 10 Gigabit Ethernet is supported with future GbE2 Interconnect Switch upgrade options.The ProLiant BL p-Class F-GbE2 Interconnect Kit includes two GbE2 Interconnect Switches and two QuadSX Interconnect Modules that provide eight (8) LC 1000 SX and four (4) RJ-45 10/100/1000 T/TX/T external ports per server blade enclosure.

The ProLiant BL p-Class C-GbE2 Interconnect Kit includes two GbE2 Interconnect Switches and two QuadT2 Interconnect Modules that provide twelve (12) RJ-45 10/100/1000 T/TX/T external ports per server blade enclosure.

The optional ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Storage Connectivity Kit (321745 -B21) is required for BL20p G3 Fibre Channel pass-through when using either the C-GbE2 or F-GbE2 Interconnect Kit."

ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Storage Connectivity Kit Option "The GbE2 Storage Connectivity Kit is used if BL20p G3 Fibre Channel signal pass-through is desired when using the GbE2 Interconnect Switch. Therefore, both LAN cable consolidation and SAN connectivity is possible using a single interconnect option. Order one GbE2 Storage Connectivity Kit per server blade enclosure for BL20p G3 Fibre Channel pass through.
The GbE2 Storage Connectivity Kit includes two OctalFC Interconnect Modules that provide sixteen open transceiver slots for the pluggable small form factor transceivers that come with each BL20p G3 Dual port Fibre Channel Adapter. The GbE2 Storage Connectivity Kit supports up to eight BL20p G3 servers (for a total of sixteen Fibre Channel signals)."

Required Network Cabling 10Base-T Categories 3, 4 or 5 UTP (100 meters) EIA/TIA-568 100-ohm STP (100 meters)

100Base-TX Category 5 UTP (100 meters) EIA/TIA-568 100-ohm STP (100 meters)

1000Base-T Category 5 UTP (100 meters) EIA/TIA-568 100-ohm STP (100 meters)

1000Base-SX "50/125 µm Multimode Fiber, 400 MHz/Km (500 meters)
50/125 µm Multimode Fiber, 500 MHz/Km (550 meters)
62.5/125 µm Multimode Fiber, 160 MHz/Km (220 meters)
62.5/125 µm Multimode Fiber, 200 MHz/Km (275 meters)"

ProLiant BL p-Class Server Blade Enclosures "6U (10.5-inch), 19-inch wide
Holds up to 8 ProLiant BL20p G3 servers blades
10 bays per server blade enclosure 8 bays for server blades
2 outside bays for interconnect modules (RJ-45 Patch Panel, RJ-45 Patch Panel 2, GbE Interconnect Switch, or GbE2 Interconnect Switch)
Server blades blind mate into the server blade enclosure backplane for power and data connections
Server blade management module attached to the back of each BL p-Class 6U server blade enclosure to report events all servers and provide asset and inventory information
NOTE: ProLiant BL p-Class server blade enclosures with enhanced backplane components might be required depending on which BL20p G3 model is selected.Server Blade Enclosure Upgrade Kit (354100-B21) contains enhanced backplane components and enables a field upgrade of a blade enclosure to support specific BL20p G3 models and provide a single, physical iLO port for the enclosure."

ProLiant BL p-Class Power Enclosure "3U (5.25-inch), 19-inch wide, 29-inch deep (0.48-meter wide, 0.74-meter deep), Dual input single phase and three phase models available.
BL p-Class power enclosure provides external, shared hot-plug power. Each three-phase power enclosure houses up to six hot-plug power supplies each single-phase power enclosures hold up to four hot-plug power supplies to power the BL p-Class server blades and interconnects.
Please use the sizing utility to determine the power needed for each configuration. Please click here to access the blade power configurators.  
Power enclosures and power supplies are not needed if using facility DC (-48V DC ± 10%). If using facility DC, only Facility DC Power Connection kit part number (240563-B21) is needed."

BL p-Class Power Distribution "In the ProLiant BL p-Class infrastructure, redundant -48 VDC power (from the power enclosures or facility DC power) is distributed from the power enclosures to the server blade enclosures through the bus bar system. Hinges attach the ProLiant BL bus bars to the rails in a rack. The bus bars swing open from the center to enable easy rear access to the server blades and network cables. Power is distributed redundantly through independent A- and B- sided bus bars.
Three different power distribution solutions are available depending on the maximum number of server blade enclosures planned for the rack:ProLiant BL p-Class scalable bus bar

ProLiant BL p-Class mini bus bar

ProLiant BL p-Class power bus box

NOTE: To support a full 42U rack of BL20p server blades (6 server blade enclosures), two mini bus bars are needed."

ProLiant BL p-Class Power Requirements "One of the following provided at the site location:Redundant 200V - 240V AC, 30 amp single-phase for NA and International

Redundant 208V 30amp 3-phase 4 wire, NA

Redundant 380 - 415V 20A 3-phase 5 wire, Intl

Redundant -48VDC ± 10%

NOTE: To determine specific power configuration requirements, please refer to the ProLiant BL p-Class Overview and Planning Whitepaper and sizing tool. Please click here to access the Power Sizing Tool and Power Calculator utilities."

Minimum Rack Requirements "Mounts in ProLiant, and Telco racks and Third Party racks that meet the following criteria:Compatible with 19-inch Standard EIA rail sets

EIA rail-to-rail depth is 29 - 30 inches

Cabinet depth must be at least 36-inch deep overall (Additional min. 3.5-inch clearance from rear RETMA rail to rear door, inclusive in the 36-inch overall depth)

Ample room for top and bottom cable egress (approximately 8 square inches for full rack configuration with patch panel)

Must be capable of supporting 1600 lb (for full rack configuration)

Perforated front and rear doors to accommodate front-to-back cooling

Must have 65% open perforation on server blade enclosure doors to support airflow requirements

Optimized for use with the HP 10000 Series racks

NOTE: If using Compaq 7000 Series rack, Rack Extension Kit and High Air Flow Rack Door options are required."

Rack Airflow Requirements "Rack 10000 series Cabinets:
The increasing power of new high-performance processor technology requires increased cooling efficiency for rack-mounted servers. The 10000 Series Racks provide enhanced airflow for maximum cooling, allowing these racks to be fully loaded with servers using the latest processors.
CAUTION: If a third-party rack is used, observe the following additional requirements to ensure adequate airflow and to prevent damage to the equipment:
Front and rear doors: If your 42U server rack includes closing front and rear doors, you must allow 830 square inches (5,350 sq cm) of hole evenly distributed from top to bottom to permit adequate airflow (equivalent to the required 64 percent open area for ventilation).

Side: The clearance between the installed rack component and the side panels of the rack must be a minimum of 2.75 inches (7 cm).

Always use blanking panels to fill all remaining empty front panel U-spaces in the rack. This arrangement ensures proper airflow. Using a rack without blanking panels results in improper cooling that can lead to thermal damage.

NOTE: For additional information, refer to the Setup and Installation Guide or the Documentation CD provided with the server."

Service and Support "Three-year limited warranty, including hardware diagnostic support, pre-failure warranty (coverage of hard drives, memory and processors). The warranty is fully supported by HP Services and a worldwide network of resellers and service providers. In addition 90-day's getting started software telephone support may be covered under the warranty or available for an additional fee. Enhancements to warranty services are available through HP Care Pack services.
Care Pack services provide a range of life cycle support options that let you choose the service levels that meet your business requirements, from basic to mission-critical. A full range of HP Care Pack hardware and software services are available including:Installation and start up

Education courses

Extended onsite hardware coverage hours from same business day 13 hours, 5 day to 24 hours, 7 days call window with options including 4-hour response or 6-hour Call To Repair

Comprehensive range of software technical support for Microsoft, Linux, ProLiant Essentials and VMWarebased IT solutions helping to deliver high level of application availability. Response times range from 30 mins for critical problems to 2 hours.

System Management, Performance Services and Mission Critical Support Solution

HP Care Pack services for ProLiant BL p-Class server blades, cover the server blade and the p-Class blade enclosure that the server blade is installed in as well as interconnects, power enclosure with power supplies and power distribution.
Click here for more information on HP Care Pack services."

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