HP 638526-B21, 662048-B21 Specification
Simplify and make your data center change-ready. The HP Virtual Connect Flex-10/10D Module for the c-Class BladeSystem is the
simplest, most flexible connection to your networks. The Virtual Connect Flex-10/10D Module is a new class of blade interconnect that
simplifies server connections by cleanly separating the server enclosure from LAN, simplifies networks by reducing cables without
adding switches to manage, allows you to change servers in just minutes, not days, and tailors network connections and speeds based
on application needs. HP Flex-10 technology significantly reduces infrastructure costs by increasing the number of NICs per connection
without adding extra blade I/O modules, and reducing cabling uplinks to the data center network. The HP Virtual Connect Flex-10/10D
Module for c-Class BladeSystem is an innovative, new class of integrated interconnects from HP.
Virtual Connect Flex-10/10D Module Front Bezel
1.
Module locator UID
3.
Link/Port activity
2.
Module status indicator
4.
Port Status
What's New
Virtual Connect v4.10 highlights for the Virtual Connect Flex-10/10D Module
Single Root - I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV)
IPv6 Management Support for HTTP, LLDP, FTP, SCP, SSH, Syslog, TACACS+ and RADIUS
Ability to hide unused FlexNICs
Auto deployment allows automated deployment of VC domain
Browser support includes - Internet Explorer 9 & 10 and Firefox 17 & 22
Models
HP Virtual Connect Flex-10/10D Module for c-Class BladeSystem
638526-B21
HP Virtual Connect Flex-10/10D Module Enterprise Edition for BLc7000 Option
662048-B21
NOTE:
Includes 2 x HP Virtual Connect Flex-10/10D modules plus 1 x VCEM enclosure license. Customer will receive
a printed license entitlement certificate and 2 Virtual Connect modules as a single deliverable. The license
entitlement certificate must be redeemed online or via fax to obtain the VCEM license activation key.
QuickSpecs
HP Virtual Connect Flex-10/10D Module for c-Class
BladeSystem
Overview
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Compatibility
HP ProLiant and Integrity
Servers and Network
options
NOTE:
The HP BladeSystem c-Class Virtual Connect Firmware v4.10 supports the following hardware. (HP
Integrity BL8x0c i2 servers require VC FW 3.0 or higher and HP Integrity BL8x0c i4 servers require VC FW
3.70 or higher). For the HP Virtual Connect Manager Release Notes and Compatibility Matrix and the full
listing of recommended and minimum firmware versions, see the
HP website
ProLiant Server blades and workstation blades
HP ProLiant BL2x220c G5 Server Blade
HP ProLiant BL2x220c G7 Server Blade
HP ProLiant BL260c G5 Server Blade
HP ProLiant BL280c G6 Server Blade
HP ProLiant BL420c Gen8 Server Blade
HP ProLiant BL460c Server Blade
HP ProLiant BL460c G5 Server Blade
HP ProLiant BL460c G6 Server Blade
HP ProLiant BL460c G7 Server Blade
HP ProLiant BL460c Gen8 Server Blade
HP Proliant BL460c Gen8 Server Blade with Intel E5-2600 v2 series Processors
HP ProLiant BL465c Server Blade
HP ProLiant BL465c G5 Server Blade
HP ProLiant BL465c G6 Server Blade
HP ProLiant BL465c G7 Server Blade
HP ProLiant BL465c Gen8 Server Blade
HP ProLiant BL480c Server Blade
HP ProLiant BL490c Server Blade
HP ProLiant BL495c G5 Server Blade or greater
HP ProLiant BL620c G7 Server Blade
HP ProLiant BL660c Gen8 Server Blade
HP ProLiant BL680c G5 Server Blade or greater
HP ProLiant BL685c Server Blade
HP ProLiant BL685c G5 Server Blade
HP ProLiant BL685c G6 Server Blade
HP ProLiant BL685c G7 Server Blade
HP ProLiant xw460c Blade Workstation
HP ProLiant xw2x220c Blade Workstation
HP ProLiant WS460c G6 Workstation
Integrity Server Blades
HP Integrity BL860c Server Blade
HP Integrity BL860c i2 Server series
HP Integrity BL860c i4 Server series
HP Integrity BL870c Server Blade
HP Integrity BL870c i2 Server series
HP Integrity BL870c i4 Server series
HP Integrity BL890c i2 Server series
HP Integrity BL890c i4 Server series
Virtual Connect Modules
HP Virtual Connect FlexFabric 10Gb/24-port Module
HP Virtual Connect 4 Gb Fibre Channel Module
HP Virtual Connect 8Gb 24-Port Fibre Channel Module
HP Virtual Connect 8Gb 20-Port Fibre Channel Module
QuickSpecs
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Supported Products
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Integrated Network Interfaces and mezzanine cards
HP NC325m PCI Express Quad Port 1Gb server adapter
HP NC326i Integrated Dual Port PCI Express Gigabit Server Adapter
HP NC326m PCI Express Dual Port Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter
HP NC360m Dual Port 1GbE BL-c Adapter
HP NC364m Quad Port 1GbE BL-c Adapter
HP NC370i Dual Port Multifunction Gigabit Network Adapter
HP NC373i Dual Port Multifunction Gigabit Network Adapter
HP NC373m Dual Port Multifunction Gigabit Network Adapter
HP NC382i Integrated Dual Port PCI Express Gigabit Server Adapter
HP NC382m Integrated Dual Port PCI Express Gigabit Server Adapter
HP NC522m Dual Port Flex-10 10GbE Multifunction BL-c Adapter
HP NC532i Dual Port Flex-10 10GbE Multifunction BL-c Adapter
HP NC532m Dual Port Flex-10 10GbE Multifunction BL-c Adapter
HP NC542m Dual Port Flex-10 10GbE BL-c Adapter
HP NC550m 10Gb 2-port PCIe x8 Flex-10 Ethernet Adapter
HP NC551i Dual Port FlexFabric 10Gb Converged Network Adapter
HP NC551m Dual Port FlexFabric 10Gb Converged Network Adapter
HP NC553i 10Gb 2-port FlexFabric Converged Network Adapter
HP NC553m 10Gb 2-port FlexFabric Converged Network Adapter
HP FlexFabric 10Gb 2-port 534FLB Adapter
HP FlexFabric 10Gb 2-port 534M Adapter
HP FlexFabric 10Gb 2-port 554M Adapter
HP FlexFabric 10Gb 2-port 554FLB Adapter
HP Flex-10 10Gb 2-port 530FLB Adapter
HP Flex-10 10Gb 2-port 530M Adapter
HP Flex-10 10Gb 2-port 552M Adapter
HP Ethernet 1Gb 2-port 361FLB Adapter
HP Ethernet 1Gb 4-port 366M Adapter
NOTE:
For optimal operation of HP Virtual Connect Manager, use the following recommended firmware
version for the Onboard Administrator and iLO.
NOTE:
For Integrity i4 server blades, recommended Onboard Administrator version is 3.60 or higher.
NOTE:
For IPv6 management, Onboard Administrator version 4.00 or higher is required.
NOTE:
Some of the servers and/or options listed above may be discontinued.
Virtual Connect Firmware
Virtual Connect Firmware v4.10 is recommended with the following release sets for HP ProLiant and HP
Integrity environments:
HP ProLiant server blades:
HP Service Pack for ProLiant : Version SPP 2013.09.0 (B) or greater
The HP Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) with HP Smart Update Manager (HP SUM) as the deployment engine
provides a comprehensive approach to firmware and system software maintenance. The SPP is a
comprehensive collection of firmware and system software components, all tested together as a single
solution stack that include drivers, agents, utilities, firmware packages for HP ProLiant servers,
controllers, storage, blades and enclosures, and other options. It is available on all supported HP ProLiant
Gen 8 servers (HP ProLiant SL/ML/DL/BL 100, 200, 300, 500, 700, 900 servers, and HP CloudSystem
Matrix) in addition to earlier generation HP ProLiant servers. The SPP is released with most major HP
ProLiant server releases.
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To access the latest HP Service Pack for ProLiant click here:
www.hp.com/go/server/service_packs
HP Integrity Server Blades
To access latest HP Smart Update Firmware, click here:
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/blades/integrity-release-sets.html
HP Integrity i4 Server Blades
Recommended HP Smart Update Firmware
:
HP Smart Update Firmware-HP Integrity BL860c/870c/890c i2 System Firmware Bundle for
Linux/Windows, 44.01
HP Integrity i2 Server Blades
HP Smart Update Firmware-HP Integrity BL860c/870c/890c i2 System Firmware Bundle for
Linux/Windows,26.36
HP Integrity Server Blades
For HP Integrity BL860c and BL870c use System Firmware 04.31
HP BladeSystem c-Class
Enclosures
The HP BladeSystem c3000 and c7000 Enclosure has been designed up front with the Virtual Connect
Architecture in mind incorporating the HP Onboard Administrator, ILO Management, and HP Management
tools inside the Virtual Connect framework.
Enclosures:
HP BladeSystem c-Class c7000 Enclosure with Onboard Administrator
HP BladeSystem c-Class c3000 Enclosure with Onboard Administrator
Supported Configurations
HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure - Rear View
1.
Upper Fan System
5.
Interconnect Bays 7 / 8
2.
Interconnect Bays 1 /2
6.
On Board Administrator
3.
Interconnect Bays 3 / 4
7.
Lower Fan System
4.
Interconnect Bays 5 / 6
8.
Rear Redundant Power Complex
QuickSpecs
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HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure - Front View
1.
Device Bays 1 thru 8
4.
Insight Display
2.
Enclosure DVD Drive
5.
Active Onboard Administrator
3.
Standby Onboard Administrator (reserved for Future)
HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure - Rear View
1.
Local KVM interface (reserved for future)
7.
iLO/Onboard Administrator Port
2.
Interconnect Bay 1
8.
iLO/Onboard Administrator Port 2 (reserved for future)
3.
Active Cool Fans
9.
Power Supplies
4.
Interconnect Bay 2
10.
Interconnect Bay 4
5.
Enclosure Up-link and Service Port
11.
Interconnect Bay 3
6.
Enclosure Down-link
QuickSpecs
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Mezzanines
c-7000 Port Mapping
Port mapping differs slightly between full height and half height server blades due to the support for
additional Mezzanine cards on the full height version.
HP has simplified the processes of mapping Mezzanine ports to switch ports by providing intelligent
management tools via the Onboard Administrator and HP Insight Manager Software. The Onboard
Administrator Guide, Enclosure Setup and Installation Guide provides detailed information on port
mapping.
Half Height Server Blade
Full Height Sever Blade
c-3000 Port Mapping
Port mapping differs slightly between full height and half height server blades due to the support for
additional Mezzanine cards on the full height version.
HP has simplified the processes of mapping Mezzanine ports to switch ports by providing intelligent
management tools via the Onboard Administrator and HP Insight Manager Software. The Onboard
Administrator Guide, Enclosure Setup and Installation Guide provides detailed information on port
mapping.
Half Height Server Blade
Full Height Sever Blade
QuickSpecs
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The following are supported configurations for the Virtual Connect Flex-10 Ethernet Module. Please note that other interconnect
options can be installed in the enclosure, but they do not inherit the benefits of Virtual Connect. Switches and Pass-Thru modules will
operate per their default configurations. Any moves, adds, or changes to servers which are connected to non-Virtual Connect modules
will require reconfiguration on the LAN and/or SAN. The Virtual Connect Manager will only manage Virtual Connect Modules.
HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure
NOTE:
The following tables show a number of typical, supported configurations for an HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure.
[Bay 1] VC-Enet
[Bay 2] Empty
[Bay 3] Other/empty [Bay 4] Other/empty
[Bay 5] Other/empty [Bay 6] Other/empty
[Bay 7] Other/empty [Bay 8] Other/empty
[Bay 1] VC-Enet [Bay 2] VC-Enet
[Bay 3] Other/empty [Bay 4] Other/empty
[Bay 5] Other/empty [Bay 6] Other/empty
[Bay 7] Other/empty [Bay 8] Other/empty
[Bay 1] VC-Enet [Bay 2] VC-Enet
[Bay 3] VC-Enet [Bay 4] VC-Enet
[Bay 5] Other/empty [Bay 6] Other/empty
[Bay 7] Other/empty [Bay 8] Other/empty
[Bay 1] VC-Enet [Bay 2] VC-Enet
[Bay 3] Other/empty [Bay 4] Other/empty
[Bay 5] VC-Enet [Bay 6] VC-Enet
[Bay 7] Empty [Bay 8] Empty
[Bay 1] VC-Enet [Bay 2] VC-Enet
[Bay 3] VC-Enet [Bay 4] VC-Enet
[Bay 5] VC-Enet [Bay 6] VC-Enet
[Bay 7] Empty [Bay 8] Empty
[Bay 1] VC-Enet
[Bay 2] Empty
[Bay 3] VC-FC
[Bay 4] Empty
[Bay 5] Other/empty [Bay 6] Other/empty
[Bay 7] Other/empty [Bay 8] Other/empty
QuickSpecs
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