Datasheet

Optimal performance utilizing PCI Express
4/2/1Gb/s auto negotiating speeds (4Gb HBAs)
8/4/2Gb/s auto negotiation speeds (8Gb HBAs)
Dual-ports for redundant path connections
Up to two FC HBAs per server blade providing redundant FC HBA support
Optimized for HP Storage products and supported by third party SAN vendors
Support for Microsoft® Windows®, Linux, VMware ESX and Citrix XenServer™ operating system
environments
Compatible SAN
Compatible SANCompatible SAN
Compatible SAN HP ProLiant BL685c G7 server blades are optimized for HP MSA, EVA, and XP
HP ProLiant BL685c G7 server blades are compatible with select third party SANs (please see blade
storage page for more details:
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/blades/components/c-class-sans.html
HP Virtual Connect
HP Virtual ConnectHP Virtual Connect
HP Virtual Connect HP Virtual Connect is an interconnect option for BladeSystem c-Class that simplifies server connectivity to
data and storage networks, and reduces costs. Unique HP Flex-10 and FlexFabric technologies make
maximum use of network bandwidths, provide dynamic tuning and enable extreme flexibility to meet
individual server and infrastructure requirements. HP Virtual Connect Enterprise Manager (VCEM)
provides a central console to administer network connections and workloads for thousands of servers.
For more information on Virtual Connect Ethernet, Fibre Channel, Converged Network and
management options see: www.hp.com/go/virtualconnect
HP Insight management
HP Insight managementHP Insight management
HP Insight management
software
softwaresoftware
software
HP Service Pack for
ProLiant
HP Service Pack for ProLiant is an enhanced, re-packaging of ProLiant
systems software and firmware, but is still based on the rich legacy of
ProLiant Support Packs (PSPs) and HP Smart Update Firmware DVD that are
originally found in the Insight Foundation suite for ProLiant. It is a
comprehensive systems software and firmware release offered as a tested
solution on all ProLiant servers supported by Insight Foundation version
8.70. It evolves beyond separate installation of HP PSPs and the HP Smart
Update Firmware DVD by providing a single image that combines both of
these products. It offers combined firmware and systems software packaging
and improved processes for drivers, utilities, agents, non agents, and other
utilities that are required to keep pace in today's rapidly expanding
technology infrastructure.
Main or base releases for HP Service Pack for ProLiant are planned
approximately 3 times a year, but look for interim update releases that will
capture hot fixes released between main releases. HP Service Pack for
ProLiant is supported on all HP ProLiant SL/ML/DL 100, 300, 500, 700, and
900 servers and BladeSystems series servers that are supported with Insight
Foundation version 8.70 and will supersede and replace Insight Foundation.
It is downloadable from: www.hp.com/go/server/service_packs/updates as a
web only release and is not available on media.
The first release of HP Service Pack for ProLiant is Version 2011.06.0. It
contains the first comprehensive collection of firmware and system software
components, all tested together that include drivers, agents, non-agents,
utilities, firmware packages for servers, controllers, storage, blades,
QuickSpecs
HP ProLiant BL685c Generation 7 (G7) Server Blade
HP ProLiant BL685c Generation 7 (G7) Server BladeHP ProLiant BL685c Generation 7 (G7) Server Blade
HP ProLiant BL685c Generation 7 (G7) Server Blade
Standard Features
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