General |
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Where can I find detailed information on the BL280c G6 specifications and supported options? |
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The BL280c G6 QuickSpecs include descriptions of all models of the ProLiant BL280c G6 and an extensive list of supported options from HP.
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What is the difference between the HP ProLiant BL280c G6 Blade Server and the HP ProLiant BL460c G6? |
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The primary differences between the ProLiant BL460c G6 and the new BL280c G6 are the feature set and price point. The BL280c G6 offers a basic feature set that meets the requirements of scale-out customers focused on power savings. The BL280c is also less expensive than the BL460c G6. The BL460c offers a richer feature set for Enterprise customers. Please reference the Model Comparison Chart for detailed feature set differences.
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| Q3. |
What options are available for the ProLiant BL280c G6 blade server? |
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For a complete and up-to-date listing of supported operating systems and versions, please visit our
OS Support Matrix
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| Q4. |
What infrastructure components are needed to support the ProLiant BL280c G6? |
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The BL280c G6 requires the use of an HP BladeSystem enclosure. For details on the server blade enclosure see the HP BladeSystem enclosure at
www.hp.com/go/bladesystem.
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Health & Management |
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What type of ProLiant management ships standard with the BL280c G6? |
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The ProLiant Onboard Administrator powered by iLO 2 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 the HP ProLiant Onboard Administrator? |
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HP ProLiant Onboard Administrator 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 see
HP Insight Control Management. |
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Is there additional blade-specific management software? |
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Yes, there is additional blade specific management software is available. The optional iLO 2 Advanced Pack offers Lights-Out upgrades for ProLiant server blades including security, new power management, scripted virtual media and more in the future. All with flexible licensing, including site licenses and an eight blade kit. The iLO 2 Advanced Pack includes:
- Power Capping to enforce control of blade power consumption
- Power Regulator Reporting
- Enterprise security including directory services and two-factor authentication
For additional details on the BladeSystem Management, see
HP BladeSystem Management.
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Service
& Warranty |
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What is the warranty on this product? |
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The BL280c G6 offers a World-wide limited warranty that includes 3 year parts. A variety of upgrades are available through HP Care Packs. In addition processors, memory, and hard drives are 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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