Opteron 12C 2.6GHz
ProLiant BL465C Opteron 12C 2.6GHz Servers
The ProLiant BL465C, powered by the AMD Opteron 12-Core 2.6GHz processors, is part of HPE’s BladeSystem family, specifically designed for businesses and enterprises requiring exceptional computing power, scalability, and energy efficiency. These blade servers integrate the power of AMD Opteron processors with HPE's BladeSystem architecture, offering high performance in a compact form factor. The BL465C is ideal for enterprise workloads, virtualization, and cloud-based applications, providing outstanding reliability and flexibility in data center environments. The server's multi-core architecture ensures that it can manage high workloads with ease, optimizing processing power and reducing the total cost of ownership (TCO).
Key Features of the ProLiant BL465C Opteron 12C 2.6GHz
The ProLiant BL465C is a powerful, scalable blade server that combines AMD's Opteron 12-core 2.6GHz processors with high-performance memory and storage solutions. Below are some of the core features that make this server an excellent choice for organizations looking to boost performance while maintaining a low TCO:
AMD Opteron 12-Core 2.6GHz Processors
At the heart of the ProLiant BL465C is the AMD Opteron processor with 12 cores, running at 2.6GHz. These processors are designed to handle highly threaded applications and provide the computing power necessary for virtualized environments, cloud computing, and high-performance computing (HPC). With twelve processing cores, the BL465C can perform multiple tasks concurrently, which is ideal for resource-intensive applications and multi-threaded workloads.
Superior Performance for Virtualization and Cloud Environments
The ProLiant BL465C is optimized for virtualization, providing businesses with the ability to consolidate their workloads and maximize their hardware usage. Virtualized environments require high-performance servers that can efficiently manage several virtual machines (VMs) at once. With its 12-core processor and robust architecture, the BL465C is perfectly suited for running multiple VMs, delivering exceptional performance even in resource-heavy environments. The server is a cost-effective solution for enterprises adopting a cloud-first strategy, enabling the deployment of a private or hybrid cloud infrastructure with ease.
Scalability and Flexibility
The ProLiant BL465C provides unmatched scalability and flexibility, allowing businesses to expand their infrastructure to meet changing needs. Whether scaling up to handle an increasing workload or adding additional capabilities, the BL465C can easily accommodate growing requirements.
Modular Blade Architecture
One of the key features of the ProLiant BL465C is its modular blade architecture. This allows businesses to build a scalable infrastructure by integrating multiple servers into a single chassis. As demand grows, additional blades can be added to the system without taking up additional rack space. This modular design not only saves valuable data center space but also allows businesses to grow their IT infrastructure incrementally, reducing capital expenses while ensuring flexibility for future expansions.
Memory and Storage Expansion
Alongside its scalability in processing power, the ProLiant BL465C supports flexible memory and storage configurations. The server offers support for high-capacity DDR3 memory, enabling businesses to increase memory as their workloads grow. Furthermore, the ProLiant BL465C supports various storage options, including hard disk drives (HDDs) and solid-state drives (SSDs), ensuring that businesses can select the best storage solution for their specific needs. The ability to upgrade and expand memory and storage allows businesses to future-proof their infrastructure, ensuring that the server can handle growing data storage needs and increasing memory demands.
High-Speed Networking
Networking capabilities are crucial for ensuring that servers can communicate efficiently with other parts of the infrastructure, both within the data center and externally. The ProLiant BL465C offers a variety of networking options, including multiple Ethernet ports and optional Fibre Channel support. These flexible networking configurations ensure that businesses can integrate the server into their existing infrastructure with minimal hassle. The availability of high-speed networking options makes the ProLiant BL465C ideal for data-intensive applications, such as big data analytics, database management, and cloud computing.
Performance and Multi-Core Efficiency
Performance is critical when selecting servers for enterprise workloads. The ProLiant BL465C’s 12-core AMD Opteron processors, coupled with the blade design, deliver exceptional multi-threaded performance, making it well-suited for applications that require high computational power. Here’s a closer look at how the ProLiant BL465C delivers high performance:
Optimized for Multi-Threaded Workloads
The 12-core architecture of the ProLiant BL465C ensures that the server can efficiently handle highly parallel tasks. This is particularly useful for workloads such as virtualization, database management, and business applications that require multiple processes to run simultaneously. The server’s architecture helps distribute the workload across the cores, enhancing overall processing efficiency and reducing bottlenecks. With its ability to efficiently handle multi-threaded applications, the ProLiant BL465C is ideal for businesses that require fast, reliable processing for complex tasks.
Advanced Virtualization Support
Virtualization has become a core component of modern IT infrastructures, and the ProLiant BL465C is designed to handle virtualized environments efficiently. The server’s high number of processing cores ensures that multiple virtual machines (VMs) can run smoothly, with each VM receiving sufficient processing power. Virtualization helps businesses maximize their server resources and reduce hardware costs, as multiple VMs can be hosted on a single physical server. The ProLiant BL465C’s powerful processors and scalability make it a perfect fit for businesses looking to implement or expand their virtualization strategies.
Maximizing Server Utilization
With its ability to run several VMs at once, the ProLiant BL465C maximizes server utilization. Rather than having to deploy multiple physical servers, businesses can consolidate their workloads into a smaller number of high-performance servers. This not only reduces the physical footprint of the infrastructure but also enhances operational efficiency. The server’s ability to handle virtualized workloads with ease makes it a cost-effective solution for businesses looking to improve resource utilization and reduce hardware investments.
Data-Intensive Workloads
For businesses that need to manage large volumes of data, such as data analysis, business intelligence, or big data processing, the ProLiant BL465C delivers the performance necessary for handling data-intensive workloads. The server’s 12-core processors ensure that data processing tasks are handled efficiently, while the flexible storage and networking options allow businesses to optimize their data management strategies. Whether running large databases or performing real-time analytics, the ProLiant BL465C is capable of handling even the most demanding data workloads with ease.
Energy Efficiency and Sustainability
In today’s IT landscape, energy efficiency is a critical factor for businesses aiming to reduce their environmental footprint while keeping operating costs low. The ProLiant BL465C is designed with energy efficiency in mind, ensuring that businesses can benefit from high performance without compromising on sustainability.
Low Power Consumption
The ProLiant BL465C utilizes AMD's energy-efficient Opteron processors, which are built to optimize power usage while maintaining excellent performance. This power-efficient design allows businesses to reduce energy costs, especially when scaling up their infrastructure. With energy consumption accounting for a significant portion of a data center's operational costs, the ProLiant BL465C helps businesses improve energy efficiency and lower the total cost of ownership (TCO).
Efficient Cooling Solutions
The server’s blade design also contributes to improved energy efficiency by optimizing airflow and cooling. In traditional server setups, each server requires its own cooling system, which can lead to higher energy consumption and increased costs. With the ProLiant BL465C’s blade architecture, multiple servers can share a common cooling system within the same chassis, reducing the need for individual cooling solutions. This not only saves energy but also simplifies the management of the data center’s cooling infrastructure.
Reliability and High Availability
For businesses that rely on their servers for mission-critical applications, reliability and uptime are paramount. The ProLiant BL465C is designed to provide high availability, with features that ensure continuous operation even in the event of hardware failures.
Redundant Components
The ProLiant BL465C includes redundant power supplies, fans, and other key components, ensuring that the server remains operational even if one component fails. This redundancy minimizes the risk of downtime and ensures that the server continues to perform reliably, even in high-demand environments. With these redundant features, businesses can rely on the ProLiant BL465C to provide the consistent performance they need without the risk of unexpected outages.
Advanced Fault Tolerance
The ProLiant BL465C also includes advanced fault tolerance features such as error-correcting code (ECC) memory. ECC memory automatically detects and corrects errors in memory, preventing data corruption and ensuring that the server operates smoothly. Additionally, the server supports hot-swappable components, allowing businesses to replace faulty parts without shutting down the system, further minimizing downtime.
Ensuring Business Continuity
With its built-in redundancy and fault tolerance features, the ProLiant BL465C ensures that businesses can maintain continuous operations without disruption. Whether for mission-critical applications, virtualized environments, or cloud computing, the BL465C provides the reliability required for today’s always-on business environment.
