HP BC1500 User Manual

QuickSpecs

Overview

HP BladeSystem bc1500 Blade PC

HP BladeSystem bc1500 Blade PCHP BladeSystem bc1500 Blade PC

HP BladeSystem bc1500 Blade PC

HP BladeSystem bc1500 Blade PCHP BladeSystem bc1500 Blade PC

At a Glance

At a GlanceAt a Glance

AMD Athlon™ 64 1500+ processor 40-GB Ultra ATA/100 5400 rpm hard drive 512-MB DDR SDRAM PC2700 (333-MHz) expandable to 2 GB (2 SODIMM slots) Two Broadcom 5705F 10/100 Integrated Network Controllers. NIC A is compliant with PXE (Pre-boot execution Environment) Connector for graphics diagnostics card USB 2.0 Restriction of Hazardous Substances1 (RoHS) compliant Blade PCs are protected by HP Services, including a limited three-year parts warranty with Advanced Unit Exchange for express permanent replacement of a blade PC. Optional service uplifts available.

Products are designed to reduce the material used and to reduce or eliminate the use of hazardous materials to lower the

environmental impact of HP products.

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QuickSpecs

HP BladeSystem bc1500 Blade PC

HP BladeSystem bc1500 Blade PCHP BladeSystem bc1500 Blade PC

Overview

Configuration Steps

Configuration StepsConfiguration Steps

For a complete configuration of the HP BladeSystem bc1500 Blade PC system, you need:

1. HP BladeSystem bc1500 Blade PC (sold in a single-pack or 10-pack)

2. HP BladeSystem PC Blade Enclosure (each can hold up to 20 blade PCs). The enclosure includes the HP BladeSystem PC Blade Switch (pre-installed) and comes bundled with 20 licenses for the ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack.

3. HP BladeSystem PC Blade Switch (for up to 40-to-1 network cable reduction) Supports both fiber and copper uplinks. Pre-installed in the HP BladeSystem PC Blade Enclosure kit and sold individually as a separate SKU.

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Standard Features

HP BladeSystem bc1500 Blade PC

HP BladeSystem bc1500 Blade PCHP BladeSystem bc1500 Blade PC

Processor

ProcessorProcessor

Cache Memory

Cache MemoryCache Memory

Chipset

ChipsetChipset

Memory

MemoryMemory

Network Controller

Network ControllerNetwork Controller

One AMD Athlon 64 1500+ processor

512K L2

ULi M1563M South Bridge

NOTE:

NOTE: NOTE:

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Standard Maximum

Two 5705F 10/100 Integrated Network Controllers; NIC A is compliant with PXE

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512-MB DDR SDRAM PC2700 (333-MHz) (1x512-MB SODIMM) 2 GB (2 SODIMM slots total)

HP BladeSystem bc1500 Blade PC

HP BladeSystem bc1500 Blade PCHP BladeSystem bc1500 Blade PC

Internal Storage

Internal StorageInternal Storage

Industry Standard

Industry StandardIndustry Standard Compliance

Compliance

ComplianceCompliance

Manageability

ManageabilityManageability

High Availability

High AvailabilityHigh Availability

Security

SecuritySecurity

One 40-GB Ultra ATA/100 5400 rpm hard drive

ACPI 1.0b; ANSI C63.4 - 1992; C.I.S.P.R. Pub 22; CFR 47, Part 15; EN 55022; EN 55024; EN 60950: 2000; ICES-003; IEC 61000-4, Section 2-6, 8, 11; IEC 801, Part 2; IPC-A-610; PC2700; PCI 2.3; PXE 2.1; SPD 1.2B; UL 94; UL 796; USB 2.0. RoHS / WEEE complaint

HP Session Allocation Manager (SAM) auto roll over to new blade (sold separately) HP Systems Insight Manager HP Rapid Deployment Pack HP BladeSystem PC Blade Switch Integrated Administrator ROM Based Setup Utility (RBSU) Automatic System Recovery (ASR) System Software Manager (SSM) DOS-based replicated setup utility (REPSET) Unit ID LED

HP Session Allocation Manager (SAM) auto roll over to new blade (sold separately) Robust boot block recovery ROM Dual network communication paths

Administrator's password NX Security Support

OS Support

OS SupportOS Support

Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional with Service Pack 2

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Standard Features

HP BladeSystem PC Blade Enclosure (sold separately)

HP BladeSystem PC Blade Enclosure (sold separately)HP BladeSystem PC Blade Enclosure (sold separately)

Rack Capability

Rack CapabilityRack Capability

Rack Airflow

Rack AirflowRack Airflow Requirements

Requirements

RequirementsRequirements

Includes the HP BladeSystem PC Blade Switch pre-installed within the enclosure. Mounts in HP 10000 and 9000 series, HP System-E, as well as third-party, and Telco racks. Rack mounting hardware for HP and third-party racks ships standard with each blade enclosure. Telco rack-mounting hardware is a separately available option kit.

The HP 10000 Series Racks provide enhanced airflow for maximum cooling, allowing these racks to be fully loaded with blade PCs using the latest processors.

CAUTION:

CAUTION:CAUTION: adequate airflow and to prevent damage to the equipment:

CAUTION:

CAUTION:CAUTION: arrangement ensures proper airflow. Using a rack without blanking panels results in improper cooling that can lead to thermal damage. NOTE:

NOTE:

NOTE:NOTE:

If a third-party rack is used, observe the following additional requirements to ensure

Front and rear doors: If your 42U rack includes closing front and rear doors, you must allow 5,350 square cm (830 square inches) of hole evenly distributed from top to bottom to permit adequate airflow (equivalent to the required 64 percent open area for ventilation). Side: The clearance between the installed rack component and the side panels of the rack must be a minimum of 7 cm (2.75 inches).

Always use blanking panels to fill all remaining empty front panel U-spaces in the rack. This

Please consult the Setup & Installation Guide for the blade PC for additional details.

HP BladeSystem bc1500 Blade PC

HP BladeSystem bc1500 Blade PCHP BladeSystem bc1500 Blade PC

Enclosure Includes

Enclosure IncludesEnclosure Includes

Diagnostic Adapter

Diagnostic AdapterDiagnostic Adapter Interfaces

Interfaces

InterfacesInterfaces

Pre-installed HP BladeSystem PC Blade Switch 3U high rack-mountable chassis with 20 blade PC bays Rack mounting hardware for HP, Compaq-branded and third-party racks Rear bay for HP BladeSytem PC Blade Switch (included) for network cable management ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack licenses for 20 Blade PCs (see features following) Four hot-plug fans Dual hot-plug power supplies (600 watts each), power cords

NOTE:

Enclosure/Blade PC Diagnostic adapter and graphics cards sold separately

NOTE:NOTE:

Blade PC LEDs (6) PS/2 Mouse PS/2 Keyboard VGA monitor (functional only when graphics diagnostics card installed) Serial RS-232 port USB 2.0

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