Hexa Core 3.06GHz Xeon

ProLiant BL460C Hexa Core 3.06GHz Xeon

The ProLiant BL460C equipped with the 3.06GHz Hexa-Core Xeon processor is an advanced and powerful server blade designed to handle a wide range of enterprise applications. With its high clock speed and multi-core architecture, this server is well-suited for complex computing tasks, large-scale virtualization environments, and data-intensive applications. The ProLiant BL460C brings together superior performance, scalability, and reliability, making it a top choice for businesses seeking to optimize their IT infrastructure. From hosting virtual machines to running databases and providing cloud services, this server blade offers the performance needed for modern, high-demand computing environments.

Key Features of the ProLiant BL460C Hexa Core 3.06GHz Xeon

The ProLiant BL460C is designed to provide a robust, high-performance solution with several standout features that cater to a range of business needs. Below are some of its most notable capabilities:

Powerful Hexa-Core 3.06GHz Xeon Processor

At the heart of the ProLiant BL460C is the Intel Xeon processor, featuring six cores running at a high clock speed of 3.06GHz. This advanced processing unit is capable of handling multi-threaded applications with ease, offering substantial improvements in processing speed and efficiency. The increased clock speed enhances single-threaded performance, making the system ideal for tasks that require fast, efficient computations.

Benefits of the Hexa-Core 3.06GHz Processor

• Enhanced Performance: The six cores allow for parallel processing, enabling faster execution of applications that require multiple threads or simultaneous operations.
• High Clock Speed: With a 3.06GHz clock speed, the processor ensures high-speed execution, reducing delays and improving overall server responsiveness.
• Optimized for Virtualization: Virtualization environments, especially those running multiple virtual machines (VMs), benefit from the multi-core architecture, as it allows for efficient resource allocation and management.
• Improved Multi-Tasking: The six cores make the ProLiant BL460C suitable for running numerous applications simultaneously without experiencing performance degradation.

Memory Configuration and Expandability

The ProLiant BL460C server blade provides impressive memory capabilities that support a wide range of enterprise applications. With support for up to 192GB of DDR3 memory, it ensures smooth operation even when dealing with large datasets or memory-intensive tasks. The server’s memory architecture offers scalability and flexibility, making it ideal for growing businesses.

High-Speed DDR3 Memory

The server supports DDR3 memory, offering faster data transfer rates and lower power consumption compared to previous generations of memory technology. With data rates of up to 1600 MT/s, DDR3 enables faster access to data, improving system performance during complex operations such as database queries, simulations, and large-scale computations.

Memory Scalability and Flexibility

The ProLiant BL460C provides the flexibility to scale memory capacity as the business’s needs evolve. Users can easily upgrade memory modules to increase capacity, allowing the server to handle increased workloads without sacrificing performance. This scalability makes the ProLiant BL460C a long-term investment for businesses experiencing rapid growth or fluctuating computing demands.

Error-Correcting Code (ECC) Memory

For businesses prioritizing data integrity, the ProLiant BL460C incorporates ECC (Error-Correcting Code) memory. This advanced feature automatically detects and corrects data corruption, reducing the risk of system crashes and data loss. In mission-critical environments, this ensures that sensitive information remains secure and that applications run smoothly without the interference of memory errors.

Storage Options and Flexibility

The ProLiant BL460C offers a variety of storage options to meet diverse business needs, from high-performance storage arrays to scalable solutions for expanding data volumes. The system’s hot-plug storage bays and RAID support allow for flexible, secure, and easily expandable storage configurations, making it suitable for businesses with varying data requirements.

Hot-Plug Storage Bays for Easy Upgrades

The ProLiant BL460C features hot-plug storage bays, which allow users to add or replace storage devices without the need to shut down the server. This feature enhances operational efficiency, minimizing downtime during hardware maintenance and upgrades. The ability to perform such tasks without interruption is particularly important for businesses requiring continuous uptime and minimal disruptions.

RAID Configuration Support

The ProLiant BL460C supports multiple RAID configurations, including RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10, providing both performance and redundancy options. RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) allows users to choose the best combination of speed and data protection for their needs. For example, RAID 1 offers data mirroring for redundancy, while RAID 5 provides fault tolerance through parity data distributed across disks.

RAID 0: Striping for Performance

RAID 0 improves storage performance by splitting data across multiple disks, which is ideal for applications that require high-speed data access and don’t need redundancy.

RAID 1: Mirroring for Redundancy

RAID 1 mirrors data across two drives, offering data redundancy in case of a drive failure. It is an excellent option for businesses that need to ensure high availability and data protection.

RAID 5: Parity for Fault Tolerance

RAID 5 offers a good balance between performance and redundancy by distributing parity data across multiple disks. This provides fault tolerance, ensuring that the data remains available even if a single drive fails.

RAID 10: Combining Speed and Redundancy

RAID 10 combines the benefits of RAID 1 and RAID 0, providing both fast data access and redundancy. It is ideal for businesses that need both high performance and data protection.

Networking and Connectivity

The ProLiant BL460C offers superior networking capabilities, ensuring fast and reliable data communication across multiple devices in the data center. With support for Gigabit Ethernet and Fibre Channel, the server blade is well-equipped to meet the needs of modern network infrastructures.

Gigabit Ethernet and Fibre Channel Support

The ProLiant BL460C provides multiple networking options, including integrated Gigabit Ethernet and Fibre Channel adapters. Gigabit Ethernet ensures high-speed connectivity for standard networking tasks, while Fibre Channel is optimized for high-performance storage area networks (SANs). The combination of these technologies offers businesses the flexibility to design and implement advanced network architectures to support their specific needs.

Scalability and Future-Proof Networking

As your business grows, your network infrastructure needs will evolve. The ProLiant BL460C supports network scalability, allowing for easy upgrades to meet increasing bandwidth demands. Whether it’s adding more network adapters or expanding storage connectivity, the ProLiant BL460C is designed to adapt to changing networking requirements, helping businesses future-proof their IT investments.

Reliability and High Availability

The ProLiant BL460C is built with enterprise-grade reliability in mind. With features such as redundant power supplies, advanced cooling solutions, and remote management tools, this server blade ensures high availability, minimal downtime, and continuous performance under heavy workloads.

Redundant Power Supply for Continuous Operation

Redundant power supplies in the ProLiant BL460C ensure uninterrupted operation, even in the event of a power supply failure. This feature is essential for mission-critical applications that cannot afford downtime. Businesses rely on this level of redundancy to keep their services running smoothly, without interruption.

Advanced Cooling for Optimal Performance

The ProLiant BL460C integrates an efficient cooling system to ensure that the server remains at an optimal temperature. The system automatically adjusts fan speeds based on internal temperature, providing effective cooling when needed without wasting energy or increasing noise levels. This advanced thermal management ensures the longevity and stability of the server's components, even during high-performance tasks.

Integrated Remote Management Tools

HP's Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) technology enables remote management and monitoring of the ProLiant BL460C. IT administrators can manage the server's health, troubleshoot issues, and update configurations without being physically present. This remote management capability is essential for large-scale deployments, allowing administrators to oversee operations across multiple servers from a centralized location.

Security Features

Security is a key focus for the ProLiant BL460C, with features designed to protect both the hardware and the data stored within the system. The server includes multiple layers of security mechanisms to safeguard against unauthorized access and potential data breaches.

Hardware-Based Security Features

The ProLiant BL460C features hardware-based security technologies such as secure boot and Trusted Platform Module (TPM). These technologies work together to ensure that only authorized firmware and software can run on the server, reducing the risk of attacks that target system vulnerabilities.

Compliance with Industry Standards

The ProLiant BL460C meets various industry compliance standards, such as HIPAA, ISO, and FIPS 140-2, making it suitable for organizations that require strict security and regulatory compliance. These standards ensure that the server can be safely deployed in environments where data protection and privacy are of paramount importance.