iSCSI Ethernet mezzanine option for optimized iSCSI connectivity
Ethernet server adapter mezzanine options for additional network ports
4X DDR InfiniBand (IB) Mezzanine (20 Gb/s) options for low latency server interconnectivity (based on Mellanox
technology)
Internal Media Support
Internal Media Support
Internal Media Support
Internal Media Support:
One (1) internal USB 2.0 connector for security key devices and USB drive key
One (1) internal SD-HC card slot
Trusted Platform Module
Trusted Platform Module
Trusted Platform Module
Trusted Platform Module:
One (1) internal TPM 1.2 module connector
Form Factor
Form Factor
Form Factor
Form Factor:
HP ProLiant BL685c G6 server blade plugs into the BladeSystem c3000 and c7000 enclosures
Management
Management
Management
Management:
HP ProLiant Onboard Administrator (powered by the Integrated Lights-Out 2 management processor) provides virtual
KVM graphical remote console, virtual media, simplified server setup, and core server control functions out of the box.
Unlock the full capabilities of the HP ProLiant Onboard Administrator with iLO Advanced for BladeSystem to take
advantage of capabilities such as boot and failure sequence replay, on-demand video record and playback, and multi-
user console for up to four users. Learn more at
www.hp.com/go/iLO
HP Insight Control suite delivers foundation management, including proactive health management, lights out remote
control, optimization of power usage, rapid server deployment, performance analysis, vulnerability scanning and patch
management and virtual machine management. Now with Dynamic Power Capping technology, ICE can potentially
triple the capacity of your data center by reclaiming trapped power and cooling capacity. Learn more at
www.hp.com/go/ice
.
HP Insight Control suite for Linux (ICE-LX) delivers integrated Linux lifecycle management, including rapid scalable
deployment with integrated firmware updates, total control monitoring with health & performance management, lights-
out remote access & control, power usage optimization, and virtual machine management. ICE-LX improves
productivity & effiency in your Linux operation with power & thermal technology and scaling for large environments. For
more info, see
www.hp.com/go/ice-linux
.
Operating Systems and Virtualization Software
Operating Systems and Virtualization Software
Operating Systems and Virtualization Software
Operating Systems and Virtualization Software:
Supports Windows, RHEL, SLES, OEL, Solaris, VMware, Citrix Essentials for XenServer
Enclosures
Enclosures
Enclosures
Enclosures:
HP offers three (3) different c-Class server blade enclosures to meet your individual needs:
The HP BladeSystem c7000 rack enclosure is 10U high and holds up to eight (8) ProLiant BL685c G6 servers
plugged vertically.
The HP BladeSystem c3000 rack enclosure is 6U high and holds up to four (4) HP ProLiant BL685c G6 servers
plugged horizontally.
The HP BladeSystem c3000 tower enclosure is designed with casters for sites without racks and holds up to four
(4) HP ProLiant BL685c G6 servers plugged vertically.
Server blades, storage blades, and interconnect modules are all designed to fit into the c7000 and c3000 enclosures.
For additional enclosure information, please see:
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/blades/components/enclosures/c-class/index.html
.
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE: For optimal cooling and system performance the BL685c G6 requires the c7000 enclosure be configured with
10 fans and the c3000 enclosure be configured with 6 fans.
Warranty
Warranty
Warranty
Warranty:
This product is covered by a global limited warranty and supported by HP Services and a worldwide network of HP
Authorized Channel Partners. Hardware diagnostic support and repair is available for three years from date of
purchase. Support for software and initial setup is available for 90 days from date of purchase. Enhancements to
warranty services are available through HP Care Pack services or customized service agreements. SATA hard drives
have a one year warranty. SAS drives have a 3 year warranty.
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE: Server Warranty includes 3 year Parts, 3 year Labor, 3-year on-site support. Warranty repairs may be
accomplished through the use of Customer Self Repair (CSR) parts. These parts fall into two categories: 1) Mandatory
CSR parts are designed for easy replacement. A travel and labor charge will result when customers decline to replace a
Mandatory CSR part; 2) Optional CSR parts are also designed for easy replacement but may involve added complexity.
QuickSpecs
HP ProLiant BL685c Generation 6 (G6) Server Blade
HP ProLiant BL685c Generation 6 (G6) Server Blade
HP ProLiant BL685c Generation 6 (G6) Server Blade
HP ProLiant BL685c Generation 6 (G6) Server Blade
Overview
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