General |
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Where can I find detailed information on the BL260c G5 specifications and supported options? |
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The BL260c G5 QuickSpecs include descriptions of all models of the ProLiant BL260c g5 and an extensive list of supported options from HP.
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What is the difference between the HP ProLiant BL260c G5 Blade Server and the HP ProLiant BL460c G1? |
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The differences between the ProLiant BL460c G1 and the new BL260c G5 are its feature sets and it's entry level price point in the market. The BL260c G5 offers a basic set of features designed for the Small to Mid-Market Customer. The BL460c offers a richer feature set for the Enterprise Market Customer. Please reference the Model Comparison Chart for detailed feature set differences.
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| Q3. |
What options are available for the ProLiant BL260c G5 blade server? |
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The BL260c includes optional support for:
- Additional memory
- Quad or Dual-Core Processors
- Small Form Factor (SFF) SATA Hard Disk Drives
- One Mezzanine card for additional networking connectivity or external storage connectivity
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| Q4. |
What operating systems are supported on the ProLiant BL260c? |
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Operating system support includes:
- Microsoft Windows 2003
- Linux® (Red Hat®, SuSE®) and Solaris 10 (32 and 64-bit)
For a complete and up-to-date listing of supports OS's and versions, please visit our OS
Support Matrix.
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Health and Management |
| Q1. |
What type of ProLiant management ships standard with the BL260c G5? |
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iLO 2 Standard Blade Edition ships standard with every c-Class server blade . It is an enhanced, essential remote management software for the next generation ProLiant BL servers. |
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What functionality is included in iLO 2 Standard Blade Edition? |
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iLO 2 Standard Blade Edition includes HP Virtual KVM, Integrated Remote Console, Terminal Services Pass-through, Virtual Media (browser single server), Blade specific features - setup wizard, rack view, enclosure alerting, static IP bay configuration, Embedded System Health, Remote Serial Console, Virtual Power Button, Unit ID, Event logs, and SIM integration. For additional details on the BladeSystem Management see
HP BladeSystem Management. |
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Is there additional blade-specific management software? |
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Yes, additional blade specific management software is available. Two of the most popular offerings are iLO 2 Select Pack and HP Insight Control Environment for BladeSystem. iLO2 select pack includes power regulator reporting, virtual media (scripted multi-server), enterprise security directory service and two-Factor Authentication. Insight Control Environment for BladeSystem is an integrated suite of software that simplifies the provisioning and management of HP BladeSystem infrastructures. Insight Control Environment for BladeSystem delivers comprehensive management for HP BladeSystem including hardware resource deployment, health and performance monitoring, software version control, and vulnerability scanning and patch management. Transform your IT environment into a best run server infrastructure with time-smart management software that delivers total control, maximum flexibility, and tangible savings to your business. For additional details on the BladeSystem Management, see
HP BladeSystem Management. |
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Service
and Warranty |
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What is the warranty on this product? |
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The HP ProLiant BL260c is supported with a worldwide limited warranty featuring 1 year of parts, labor, and on-site service. In addition processors, memory, and hard drives are also covered by an HP prefailure warranty.
Click for a complete description of the warranty. |
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What service offerings are recommended? |
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HP recommends customers purchase for deployment, HP Bladesystem Infrastructure Installation and Start Up and same day 24x7 hardware support combined with software technical support for opertaing system and management software. This combination provides ready access to technical expertise, will help minimize downtime, and enable customers to focus on their core business. For a complete list of Support Services that are available, visit:
www.hp.com/services/bladesystemservices |
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