General |
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Where can I find detailed information on the BL495c G5 specifications and supported options? |
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The BL495c G5
QuickSpecs include descriptions of all models of the ProLiant BL495c G5 and an extensive list of supported options from HP. |
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| Q2. |
What is the difference between the BL495c G5 and other BladeSystem server blades? |
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The BL495c G5 offers more memory capacity and network throughput than any other G5 server blade. Unique technologies on the BL495c G5 server blade include:
- 16 DIMM sockets
- Integrated dual-port 10Gb server adapters
- Virtual Connect Flex-10 support
- Optional Solid State Drives (SSD)
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| Q3. |
What options are available for the BL495c G5 Server Blade? |
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For a complete list of supported options, including product specific options, please review the BL495c G5 QuickSpecs. The BL495c G5 includes optional support for:
- Additional AMD Opteron processors
- Additional memory
- Solid-state drives (SSD)
- Mezzanine cards for additional I/O support, including: Ethernet, Fibre Channel, iSCSI,
SAS and InfiniBand
- Direct-attach blades for local storage, data protection, or PCI card expansion
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| Q4. |
What infrastructure components are needed to support the ProLiant BL495c G5? |
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The BL495c G5 requires the use of the HP BladeSystem c7000 or c3000 Blade Enclosure running the latest
version of Onboard Administrator firmware. For details on the server blade enclosures see
HP BladeSystem c-Class Enclosures. |
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| Q5. |
What operating systems are supported on the ProLiant BL495c G5? |
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For a complete and up-to-date listing of supports operating systems and versions, please visit our
OS Support Matrix.
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Health & Management |
| Q1. |
What type of ProLiant management ships standard with the BL495c G5? |
| A1. |
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 ProLiant server
blades. |
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| Q2. |
What functionality is included in the ProLiant Onboard Administrator? |
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The 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. |
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| Q3. |
Is there additional blade-specific management software? |
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Yes,
iLO Advanced offers Lights-Out upgrades for ProLiant server blades including security, power management, scripted virtual media and more, all with flexible licensing options. |
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Options |
| Q1. |
What internal storage options are available for the BL495c G5? |
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Solid State Drive (SSD) options are available for boot drive configurations. The SB40c Storage Blade is available for hot plug SATA or SAS hard drives. |
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| Q2. |
Can the integrated 10Gb Ethernet server adapters operate at 1Gb? |
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Yes. The integrated 10Gb Ethernet server adapter is auto-sensing and can interoperate with existing 1Gb interconnects at 1Gb speed. |
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| Q3. |
What can be attached to the internal USB port on a BL495c G5? |
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The internal USB port is designed for:
USB disk on key
Multifactor authentication devices for security
Integrated hypervisors
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Service
& Warranty |
| Q1. |
What is the standard warranty on the BL495c G5? |
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The BL495c G5 is supported with a Worldwide Limited warranty featuring 3 years of parts, labor, and next business day on-site service response. In addition processors, memory, and hard drives are also covered by HP's prefailure warranty. Click for a complete description of your warranty.
Click here for a complete description of the warranty. |
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| Q2. |
What service offerings are recommended? |
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HP recommends customers purchase same day
hardware support combined with software technical support. This
combination provides ready access to technical expertise, will
help minimize any downtime, and enable you to focus on your core
business. For a complete listing of Support Services that are
available, visit http://www.hp.com/services/bladesystemservices. |
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