- Support for HPE Oneview software license
- Support for HPE Secure encryption, a data security option for the HPE Smart Array P731m and the P230i Controllers
- New HPE SmartMemory 24GB -1333 Memory low voltage option kit (761501-B21)
- Support for HPE FlexFabric 20Gb 2-port 630 FLB FlexibleLOM
HPE ProLiant BL460c Gen8 is a dual-socket server blade, which packs in more performance. With a 33% increase in memory DIMM count, Intel Xeon E5-2600 processor, faster I/O slots and enhanced Smart Array Controller that no W ships With 512MB Flash Back Write Cache (FBWC) standard. In addition, it is also more flexible. With the HPE FlexibleLOM which provides the ability to customize server net working today and the ability to meet future needs without over hauling server hardware.
Ideal for:
- Cloud Servers
- Corporate IT
- Database
- Retail Servers
CTO Configuration Support
The HPE ProLiant BL460c Gen8 supports one or two Intel Xeon E5-2600 series processors, offering options for enhanced performance with Intel® Hyper-Threading and Intel® Turbo Boost technologies (except for certain models like the E5-2603 and E5-2609). These processors require identical models in both slots and do not support mixed configurations. Memory compatibility and speed depend on the processor model; for example, DIMM slots 4 and 5 are unavailable with higher-end models like the E5-2690. Additionally, the server includes two I/O mezzanine expansion slots, with each slot accessible only if a processor is installed in the corresponding processor slot.
- Supports up to two identical Intel Xeon E5-2600 processors (no mixing models).
- Hyper-Threading and Turbo Boost are available on most models.
- High-end processors limit access to DIMM slots 4 and 5.
- Memory speed and voltage vary by processor; some models don’t support 1.35V.
- Two I/O mezzanine slots, each requiring an active processor for access.
Each Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 family or Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 family processor socket contains four memory channels that support two DIMMs each for a total of eight (8) DIMM per installed processor or a grand total of sixteen (16) DIMMs for the server. Up to 32GB capacity DIMMs are supported for 512GB of memory (16 DIMM slots x 32GB per DIMM).
Memory Rules and Guidelines:
- A minimum of one DIMM is required per processor.
- Install DIMMs only if the corresponding processor is installed.
- If only one processor is installed in a two-processor system, only half of the DIMM slots are available
- DIMM sizes can be mixed in channel.
- DIMMs of different speeds may be mixed
- LRDIMM, RDIMM, and UDIMMs cannot be mixed.
The HPE server features two I/O expansion mezzanine slots: Expansion Slot 1 is a x16 PCIe 3.0 Type A slot that supports dual-port mezzanine cards, with one port routed to interconnect module bay 3 and the other to bay 4. Expansion Slot 2 is a x16 PCIe 3.0 Type B slot, compatible with both Type A and Type B mezzanine cards. This slot supports dual-port and quad-port mezzanine cards—dual-port cards route one port each to bays 5 and 6, while quad-port cards route to bays 5, 6, 7, and 8. Note that Expansion Slot 2 requires a second processor to be installed for activation.
Mezzanine card options include:
- Dual-port 10Gb FlexFabric, Dual-port 20Gb FlexFabric, 10Gb Flex-10, 10GbE options, and quad-port 1Gb Ethernet server adapter mezzanine options for additional network ports.
- Dual-port 8Gb and 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA for SAN connectivity.
- QDR and FDR InfiniBand for low latency and high bandwidth server interconnectivity.
- I/O accelerator mezzanine options for high transaction rate local storage
Type A vs B
- Type A: x8 slot, moderate bandwidth, and limited to Type A slots.
- Type B: x16 Slot, high bandwidth, compatible with both Type A & B
- x16 PCIe 3.0
- Type A Controllers
- Supports Dual-port Mezz Cards
- Ports routed to interconnect module bays 3 and 4.
Expansion Slot 2
- Requires a second processor
- x16 PCIe 3.0
- Type A or B Controllers
- Supports Dual-port and Quad-port Mezz Cards
- Dual-Ports routed to interconnect module bays 5 & 6.
- Quad-Ports routed to interconnect module bays 5, 6, 7, & 8.
HPE FlexibleLOM provides the ability to customize server networking today and the ability to meet future needs without overhauling server hardware. Provides choice of bandwidth and fabric (Ethernet, FCoE, InfiniBand), supports WOL, and provides a shared iLO port for ease of use.
FlexibleLOM: Provides basic, customizable external network connectivity, allowing the blade to communicate with the outside network through the enclosure’s interconnect bays.
Server blade signal | Interconnect bay | Interconnect bay labels |
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FlexibleLOM | 1 and 2 | 🟠 |
Mezzanine 1 | 3 and 4 | 🟡 |
Mezzanine 2 | 5 and 6 | 🔵 |
Mezzanine 2 | 7 and 8 | 🔷 |
Server blade signal | Interconnect bay number | Interconnect bay label | Notes |
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FlexibleLOM | 1 | 🟠 | — |
Mezzanine 1 | 2 | 🟡 | Four port cards connect to bay 2. |
Mezzanine 2 | 3 and 4 | 🔵🔷 |
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