Abstract - Compaq BL10e - HP ProLiant - 512 MB RAM Configuration

Abstract

This technology brief describes the underlying architecture of the BladeSystem c-Class and how the
architecture was designed as a general-purpose, flexible infrastructure. The HP BladeSystem c-Class
consolidates power, cooling, connectivity, redundancy, and security into a modular, self-tuning system
with intelligence built in.
The brief describes how the BladeSystem c-Class architecture solves some major data center and
server blade issues. For example, the architecture provides ease of configuration and management,
reduces facilities operating costs, and improves flexibility and scalability, while providing high
compute performance and availability.
Also included is a description of the rationale behind the BladeSystem c-Class architecture and its key
technologies. It includes a short description of the basic components comprising the BladeSystem
c-Class to ensure that customers understand the components and how they work together.
More detailed information about product implementations and specific technologies within the
BladeSystem c-Class architecture can be found in the following technology briefs:
• HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure technologies—provides a detailed look at the BladeSystem
c7000 enclosure
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c00816246/c00816246.pdf
• HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure technologies—provides a detailed look at the BladeSystem
c3000 enclosure
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01204885/c01204885.pdf
• HP BladeSystem c-Class server blades—describes the architecture and implementation of major
technologies in HP ProLiant c-Class server blades; including processors, memory, connections,
power, management, and I/O technologies
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01136096/c01136096.pdf
• -HP Virtual Connect technology implementation for the HP BladeSystem c-Class—explains how
Virtual Connect technology works. The paper also describes implementation information from the
perspective of a server or network administrators
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c00814156/c00814156.pdf
• -Managing the HP BladeSystem c-Class—describes HP management technologies including
OnBoard Administrator, Integrated lights-out, and HP Systems Insight Manager, and how they work
within the HP BladeSystem c-Class
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c00814176/c00814176.pdf
• HP BladeSystem c-Class SAN connectivity—describes the hardware and software required to
connect HP BladeSystem c--Class server blades to storage area networks (SANs) using Fibre
Channel interconnect technology
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01096654/c01096654.pdf
The "For more information" section at the end of this paper lists the URLs for these and other pertinent
resources.
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