Quad Core 1.8GHz Xeon

ProLiant BL420C Quad Core 1.8GHz Xeon Servers

The ProLiant BL420C series, powered by Intel's Quad-Core 1.8GHz Xeon processors, is designed for businesses and data centers that require robust performance, scalability, and energy efficiency. As part of HPE’s BladeSystem family, the ProLiant BL420C offers an exceptional combination of processing power, reliability, and flexibility. Its quad-core architecture provides significant performance advantages, making it ideal for running virtualized environments, enterprise applications, and business-critical workloads. With the ProLiant BL420C, businesses can achieve high performance, efficient resource utilization, and reduced total cost of ownership (TCO) in a compact and modular design.

Key Features of the ProLiant BL420C

The ProLiant BL420C, featuring the Intel Xeon Quad-Core 1.8GHz processors, is a highly efficient blade server that provides exceptional processing power while minimizing energy consumption. It is equipped with a variety of features that make it suitable for enterprises of all sizes, from small businesses to large-scale organizations. Below are some of the key features that set the ProLiant BL420C apart:

Quad-Core 1.8GHz Xeon Processors

The heart of the ProLiant BL420C is its Intel Xeon processors. With four cores per processor running at 1.8GHz, the server is well-equipped to handle multiple simultaneous tasks and large-scale applications. The quad-core design provides efficient parallel processing capabilities, enabling the server to perform demanding workloads, such as running virtual machines, hosting databases, and handling enterprise applications with ease.

Energy Efficiency and Low Power Consumption

Energy efficiency is a major consideration for modern data centers. The ProLiant BL420C is designed to deliver high performance while keeping power consumption low. With Intel’s advanced power management features and the server’s efficient architecture, the ProLiant BL420C ensures that businesses can reduce their energy costs without sacrificing performance. The blade design also contributes to lower power consumption compared to traditional rack-mounted servers, offering organizations a more sustainable IT solution.

Scalability and Flexibility

The ProLiant BL420C is a modular blade server, which means that it can be easily integrated into HPE’s BladeSystem chassis. This scalability makes it possible for businesses to start with a small deployment and expand their infrastructure as needed. Whether scaling up to handle more virtualized workloads or adding additional storage capacity, the ProLiant BL420C allows organizations to increase processing power without the need for large, complex hardware upgrades.

Advanced Virtualization Support

Virtualization is a critical component of modern IT infrastructure, and the ProLiant BL420C is fully optimized for running virtualized environments. The server supports multiple virtual machines (VMs), allowing businesses to maximize their hardware resources and increase operational efficiency. Virtualization reduces the need for physical hardware and enables businesses to manage their IT resources more effectively. The ProLiant BL420C’s multi-core processors and high-performance architecture make it an excellent choice for businesses looking to deploy or expand their virtualized infrastructure.

Performance Capabilities

Performance is a key consideration when selecting a server, and the ProLiant BL420C does not disappoint. Equipped with quad-core Xeon processors running at 1.8GHz, this server is designed to provide reliable and efficient performance for a wide variety of business applications.

Efficient Multi-Threaded Performance

The ProLiant BL420C’s quad-core Xeon processors are engineered to handle multi-threaded applications effectively. With four processing cores available, the server can manage multiple tasks simultaneously without sacrificing performance. This is particularly beneficial for businesses that need to run complex applications, such as databases, ERP systems, or business intelligence (BI) tools. The ability to handle multiple threads at once ensures that applications run smoothly, even under heavy workloads.

Optimized for Enterprise Applications

The ProLiant BL420C is ideal for running a variety of enterprise applications. Whether hosting an ERP system, a CRM application, or a data warehouse, the server’s quad-core processors deliver the performance required for handling the processing demands of these applications. With support for both large-scale and smaller enterprise applications, the ProLiant BL420C provides businesses with a versatile and powerful server solution that adapts to changing needs.

Improved Virtualization Performance

The ProLiant BL420C excels in virtualized environments, where performance can sometimes be a challenge. With its quad-core architecture and high clock speeds, the server is able to allocate resources efficiently and manage multiple VMs with ease. Virtualization environments require substantial computational power, and the ProLiant BL420C’s powerful processors ensure that workloads are distributed effectively across all virtual machines. Whether running a single VM or hundreds of virtualized instances, the server provides the necessary performance to keep the system running smoothly.

Support for Data-Intensive Workloads

In addition to virtualization, the ProLiant BL420C is capable of handling data-intensive workloads such as large-scale data processing, data analytics, and big data applications. The server’s powerful processors and scalable architecture make it suitable for businesses that need to manage and analyze large volumes of data in real-time. This makes the ProLiant BL420C an ideal choice for industries such as finance, healthcare, and telecommunications, where data processing is critical to business success.

Low Power Consumption

One of the standout features of the ProLiant BL420C is its low power consumption. The server is designed with Intel’s power-efficient processors that automatically adjust their power usage based on workload requirements. This power-saving technology ensures that the ProLiant BL420C operates efficiently without excessive energy usage, reducing overall electricity costs for businesses. Additionally, the blade design of the ProLiant BL420C allows for better airflow and cooling, further contributing to reduced energy consumption.

Scalability and Expansion

As businesses grow and their IT needs evolve, scalability becomes a critical factor when selecting server infrastructure. The ProLiant BL420C is designed to scale with your business, offering a flexible and modular platform that can easily expand as needed. The following scalability features make the ProLiant BL420C an excellent choice for growing businesses:

Modular Blade Architecture

The ProLiant BL420C is a blade server, which means that it fits into an HPE BladeSystem chassis, allowing businesses to increase their computing power without taking up additional rack space. The modular architecture allows for easy expansion, as more blades can be added to the chassis to meet growing demands. This design is particularly valuable for companies that need to expand their infrastructure quickly and efficiently while minimizing physical space requirements.

Flexible Storage and Memory Options

The ProLiant BL420C supports a variety of storage configurations, including support for both traditional hard disk drives (HDDs) and solid-state drives (SSDs). Businesses can select the appropriate storage solution based on their performance and capacity needs. The server also provides options for memory expansion, allowing businesses to add more RAM as their workloads increase. This flexibility ensures that the ProLiant BL420C can grow with your business without requiring a complete hardware overhaul.

Networking and Connectivity

In addition to scalability in terms of processing power, the ProLiant BL420C offers a variety of networking options to suit different business needs. The server is equipped with multiple network interface cards (NICs) that support various network speeds and protocols, including 10GbE, InfiniBand, and Fibre Channel. This networking flexibility ensures that the ProLiant BL420C can seamlessly integrate into any IT environment, whether you need high-speed networking for virtualized environments, storage area networks (SANs), or direct connections to the cloud.

Reliability and High Availability

For businesses that rely on continuous uptime and mission-critical applications, reliability is paramount. The ProLiant BL420C is designed with several key features to ensure high availability and minimize downtime, including redundant components and fault-tolerant technologies.

Redundant Power and Cooling

The ProLiant BL420C is equipped with redundant power supplies, ensuring that the server remains operational even if one power supply fails. In addition, the blade server features advanced thermal management systems with redundant fans and improved airflow. These redundant systems help ensure that the ProLiant BL420C continues to perform reliably, even in the event of a hardware failure.

Hardware-Based Fault Tolerance

To further enhance the server’s reliability, the ProLiant BL420C includes advanced hardware fault-tolerance features such as error-correcting code (ECC) memory. ECC memory automatically detects and corrects data errors, preventing data corruption and ensuring that applications run without interruption. This is especially important for businesses that rely on the integrity and accuracy of their data.

Hot-Swappable Components

In the event of a failure, the ProLiant BL420C allows businesses to replace faulty components without shutting down the system. Hot-swappable hard drives, memory modules, and power supplies ensure that maintenance and upgrades can be performed without disrupting server operations. This feature helps maintain uptime and minimize the impact of hardware failures on business continuity.