Hexa Core 2.4GHz Xeon

ProLiant BL460C Hexa Core 2.4GHz Xeon

The HPE ProLiant BL460C with a Hexa Core 2.4GHz Xeon processor delivers outstanding performance and scalability for modern IT infrastructure. Designed to meet the needs of enterprises, data centers, and cloud service providers, this server combines robust processing power with advanced memory configurations, flexible storage options, and efficient energy consumption. Whether running virtualization workloads, hosting applications, or performing high-performance computing (HPC), the BL460C offers the reliability and scalability necessary for business-critical tasks.

Key Features of ProLiant BL460C Hexa Core 2.4GHz Xeon

The ProLiant BL460C Hexa Core 2.4GHz Xeon blade server is equipped with state-of-the-art features that provide businesses with the tools they need to handle large-scale computing workloads with ease. Below are some of the most notable features that make this server a top choice for enterprises:

Hexa Core 2.4GHz Intel Xeon Processor

At the core of the ProLiant BL460C is the powerful Intel Xeon Hexa Core 2.4GHz processor. Designed for multi-threaded applications and demanding workloads, this processor provides enhanced performance for both compute-intensive and data-heavy tasks. Key attributes include:

• Six cores and twelve threads: The processor’s six cores and twelve threads allow the BL460C to handle parallel processing efficiently, boosting performance for multitasking and multi-threaded applications.
• Base clock speed of 2.4GHz: The 2.4GHz base clock speed enables the server to handle compute-heavy tasks like data analytics, simulations, and virtualization at optimal speed.
• Intel Turbo Boost Technology: This technology allows the processor to dynamically increase its clock speed when needed, ensuring maximum performance during peak workloads.
• Power efficiency: The 2.4GHz Xeon processor is built with power efficiency in mind, providing excellent performance per watt and lowering the total cost of ownership (TCO) for large IT infrastructures.

Advanced Memory Support

Memory plays a pivotal role in the performance of any server. The ProLiant BL460C supports a range of memory options, making it suitable for workloads that require significant memory bandwidth. Features include:

• DDR3/DDR4 Memory: The server supports DDR3 and DDR4 memory configurations, providing flexible memory options that can be tailored to meet the needs of specific applications.
• Up to 256GB of RAM: With the capacity to handle up to 256GB of RAM, the BL460C is ideal for data-heavy applications, virtualization environments, and high-performance computing tasks.
• Error-Correcting Code (ECC) memory: The server includes ECC memory support, which helps to detect and correct data corruption, improving system stability and reducing the risk of data loss.
• Scalable memory configurations: With multiple memory slots and configurations available, businesses can scale their memory capacity as their demands grow, ensuring the server can handle increasing workloads over time.

Flexible Storage Solutions

The ProLiant BL460C is designed to offer flexible storage options, ensuring that businesses can optimize their storage configurations for various use cases. The storage features include:

• Hot-Swappable Drives: The server offers hot-swappable drives, which allows IT administrators to replace or upgrade drives without downtime, ensuring continuous operations for critical applications.
• Support for SSDs and HDDs: With support for both SSDs (Solid-State Drives) and traditional HDDs (Hard Disk Drives), the BL460C allows businesses to choose the right storage for their performance and budget needs. SSDs offer speed and efficiency, while HDDs provide cost-effective capacity.
• RAID Configurations: The ProLiant BL460C supports multiple RAID configurations, including RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10, providing businesses with options for data redundancy, performance optimization, and improved fault tolerance.
• Smart Array Controllers: HPE Smart Array controllers ensure efficient storage management, improving data throughput, scalability, and system reliability.

Energy Efficiency and Scalability

The ProLiant BL460C Hexa Core 2.4GHz Xeon blade server is designed to be both energy-efficient and scalable, making it an ideal choice for businesses that need to optimize their infrastructure while controlling operational costs.

Energy-Efficient Design

The ProLiant BL460C is built with energy efficiency in mind. With a combination of low-power processors, efficient cooling, and shared resources, it delivers performance with minimal energy consumption. Key energy-saving features include:

• Intel’s Energy-Efficient Processor: The 2.4GHz Xeon processor is designed to deliver high performance while consuming less power, which results in reduced energy costs and improved overall efficiency.
• Shared Cooling and Power: Blade servers like the ProLiant BL460C benefit from shared cooling and power infrastructure, significantly lowering operational expenses compared to traditional rack servers.
• Dynamic Power Management: The server’s advanced power management features allow for dynamic adjustment of power consumption based on workload demand, reducing energy waste during periods of lower activity.

Scalable Blade Architecture

The ProLiant BL460C features a modular blade server architecture, making it easy to scale resources as your business grows. The scalability of the BL460C allows organizations to expand their infrastructure without compromising on space, power, or cooling needs. Key benefits include:

• Efficient Expansion: The server can be easily integrated into HPE BladeSystem enclosures, which allow for efficient resource sharing across multiple blade servers within the same chassis.
• Reduced Footprint: The blade form factor allows businesses to consolidate their hardware infrastructure, reducing physical space requirements and minimizing real estate costs in the data center.
• Modular Resource Sharing: By using shared resources such as power, cooling, and networking within the blade chassis, businesses can scale their infrastructure more effectively and without significant incremental costs.

Virtualization and Cloud Computing Support

With its high processing power and scalable design, the ProLiant BL460C is well-suited for virtualization and cloud computing environments. These technologies benefit from the server’s flexibility, performance, and advanced management tools, allowing businesses to maximize resource utilization.

Optimized for Virtualization

The ProLiant BL460C is designed to efficiently run multiple virtual machines (VMs) on a single physical server. Virtualization offers a number of benefits, including resource consolidation, lower operational costs, and simplified management. Key virtualization features of the BL460C include:

• Multi-threading Support: The Hexa Core Xeon processor provides robust support for running multiple VMs simultaneously, ensuring that virtualized workloads are processed efficiently.
• Hypervisor Compatibility: The BL460C supports a variety of hypervisors, including VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, and KVM, making it a versatile solution for businesses with different virtualization needs.
• Improved Resource Utilization: By consolidating multiple workloads onto a single server, businesses can reduce their hardware footprint and optimize their resource utilization, leading to improved efficiency and cost savings.

Cloud-Ready Architecture

The ProLiant BL460C is also an excellent choice for businesses looking to build or expand their cloud infrastructure. The server offers seamless integration with cloud platforms, providing the performance and scalability needed to support cloud-based services. Benefits of the BL460C for cloud computing include:

• Private and Hybrid Cloud Support: The server is optimized for use in private and hybrid cloud environments, ensuring that businesses can easily deploy cloud services while maintaining flexibility and control over their infrastructure.
• Cloud Management Integration: With tools like HPE OneView and iLO, IT administrators can easily manage their cloud-based resources, monitor performance, and optimize workloads from a single interface.
• High Availability: The ProLiant BL460C provides high availability through redundant power supplies and cooling systems, ensuring that cloud services remain operational even during system failures.

Reliability and Security Features

The ProLiant BL460C Hexa Core 2.4GHz Xeon blade server is designed for high availability, reliability, and security. The following features ensure that your business-critical applications run smoothly, securely, and with minimal downtime:

Reliability Features

For organizations that require 24/7 uptime, the BL460C is equipped with various reliability-enhancing features:

• Redundant Components: The server includes redundant power supplies and cooling fans, ensuring continuous operation in case of a component failure.
• Proactive Monitoring: With HPE’s iLO and other monitoring tools, IT administrators can monitor system health, receive alerts, and take corrective action before issues impact operations.
• Hot-Swappable Components: Many of the BL460C’s components, including hard drives and power supplies, are hot-swappable, allowing for easy replacement or upgrade without causing downtime.

Security Features

Security is a top priority for any organization, and the BL460C offers advanced security features to protect sensitive data:

• Secure Boot and TPM: The server’s secure boot process and Trusted Platform Module (TPM) ensure that only trusted software is loaded, reducing the risk of unauthorized access.
• Remote Management: HPE’s iLO enables secure remote management of the server, allowing IT administrators to manage and monitor the server from anywhere in the world.
• Data Encryption: The BL460C supports data encryption, ensuring that sensitive information is protected both during transit and at rest.