IntroductionThe HP ProLiant BL2x220c G7 Server Blade is a cutting-edge addition to the HP BladeSystem portfolio, designed to enhance scale-out and cluster computing environments. It features Intel Xeon 5600 series processors and DDR3 memory, offering improved performance and energy efficiency.
Key Features and Benefits- Efficient Networking: Equipped with a Mellanox QDR Infiniband/Flex-10 network adapter, it reduces Infiniband networking costs and supports Virtual Connect Flex-10 technology.
- Data Center Performance: Supports up to two Intel Xeon 5600 Series processors per node and up to 96 GB of DDR3 memory, enhancing performance for memory-intensive applications.
- Energy Efficiency: Features HP Power Regulator and Dynamic Power Capping technology to optimize power consumption without sacrificing performance.
HP ServicesHP offers comprehensive support services, including a three-year hardware support service with rapid response times and proactive account services to ensure system stability and availability.
Technical Specifications- Processor: Intel Xeon 5600 series, up to 2.93 GHz, with 6 or 4 cores.
- Memory: Up to 96 GB per node using DDR3 RDIMMs and UDIMMs.
- Storage: Supports non-hot plug SATA or SSD drives.
- Networking: Integrated NC543i and NC362i network controllers.
Management and DeploymentThe server blade includes HP Insight software for infrastructure management and HP Integrated Lights-Out 3 for remote management, simplifying server setup and monitoring.
Ideal EnvironmentsThe BL2x220c G7 is suited for high-performance computing, grid, and scale-out environments, where tasks are distributed across numerous nodes.
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