HP WS460c User Manual

QuickSpecs

Overview

HP ProLiant WS460c Generation 6 (G6) Workstation

Blade

HP ProLiant WS460c G6 Workstation Blade

Two (2) mezzanine I/O expansion slots

Internal USB connector

Twelve (12) DDR3 Registered or Unbuffered DIMM Memory Slots

HP Smart Array P410i Controller

Two (2) small form factor (SFF) hot-plug drive bays

Local I/O Connector

Internal SD card slot

Up to two (2) Intel® Xeon® 5500 series processors

Access Panel

At A Glance

This document covers the HP ProLiant WS460c G6 workstation blade only. For more information on HP BladeSystem c-Class Infrastructure and HP BladeSystem c-Class Interconnect Components, please see the following QuickSpecs:

HP BladeSystem c-Class Enclosures QuickSpecs: HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure QuickSpecs:

http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12790_div/12790_div.html

HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure QuickSpecs:

http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12810_div/12810_div.html

HP BladeSystem c-Class Interconnect Components QuickSpecs:

http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12524_div/12524_div.html

The HP ProLiant WS460c G6 provides greater 2P x86 server blade density without compromise and maximum power-efficiency with flexibility and choice.

HP ProLiant WS460c G6 workstation blade includes:

Processor

Memory

: Up to two (2) Intel® Xeon® 5500 Series processors Intel® 5500 Chipset

: Twelve (12) DIMM slots Up to 96GB, using PC3-10600 DDR3 Registered (RDIMM) memory

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Up to 24GB, using PC3-10600 DDR3 Unbuffered (UDIMM) memory, operating at 1066MHz when fully populated at 2 DIMMs per Channel in 12 slot

Storage Controller

HP Smart Array P410i Controller (RAID 0/1) with optional 256MB or 512MB Battery-Backed Write Cache (BBWC)

Internal Drive Support

Up to two (2) small form factor (SFF) SAS hot plug hard disk drives

Network Controller

Embedded NC532i Dual Port Flex-10 10GbE Multifunction Server Adapter

NOTE: supported. Requires 1Gbps only interconnect switches in enclosure.

One (1) additional 10/100 server adapter dedicated to iLO 2 Management

Mezzanine Support

Two (2) I/O expansion or graphics adapter mezzanine slots Supports up to (2) mezzanine cards

Graphics adapter mezzanine (NVIDIA Quadro FX 770M or FX 3600M) Dual-Port Fibre Channel Mezzanine options for SAN connectivity (Choice of Emulex or QLogic)

Graphics Adapter

Professional 2D & 3D graphics with hardware acceleration via graphics subsystem NVIDIA Quadro FX 770M with 256MB (Single or dual cards configuration capable)

For professional 2D graphics & entry 3D graphics application 256 MB (GDDR3) memory Supports up to four displays with dual card configuration Mezzanine card which occupies one or two of the mezzanine slots

NVIDIA Quadro FX 770M with 512MB (Single card configuration only)

For mid-range 3D graphics application 512 MB (GDDR3) memory Supports up to two displays Mezzanine card which occupies one of the mezzanine slots

NVIDIA Quadro FX 3600M (Single card configuration only)

For professional high-end 3D graphics application 512 MB (GDDR3) memory Supports up to two displays

Mezzanine card which occupies mezzanine slot 2 Workstation Blade Graphics Software Environment (when combined with HP gt7725 Thin Client and HP Remote Graphics Software as access client system)

Quad-display capable on remote access client system

Displays may be oriented in landscape or portrait mode. May also be tiled in matrices

Resolution: Max width 7680 pixels (@7680x1200), max height 7680 pixels (@1200x7680)

Unified graphics driver for FX 770M, FX 3600M

Ports

One (1) internal USB 2.0 connector for security key devices and USB drive keys One (1) internal SD-HC Card slot

Form Factor

HP ProLiant WS460c G6 is a half-height server blade that plugs into the HP BladeSystem c3000 and c7000 enclosures

Infrastructure Management

Convenient slide-out Systems Insight Display for quick and easy front view server diagnostics, along with status LEDs, Automatic Server Recovery (ASR), ROM Based Setup Utility (RBSU) HP ProLiant Onboard Administrator (powered by the Integrated Light-Out 2 management processor) for simplified server setup, health monitoring and recovery, power and thermal control, and lights-out remote administration HP Insight Control (ICE) suites, as product options, deliver essential infrastructure management that can help save time and money by making it easy to deploy, monitor, control and optimize your IT infrastructure through a single, simple

Initially at time of product launch, device driver will only support 1Gbps speed and Flex-10 will not be

HP ProLiant WS460c Generation 6 (G6)

Workstation Blade

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management console.

NOTE:

Operating Systems

Supports following: (Not preinstalled or preloaded)

Enclosures

HP offers three different c-Class workstation blade enclosures to meet your individual needs:

Workstation blades, server blades, storage blades, interconnect modules, power supplies, fans, and redundant Onboard Administrator modules are all designed to fit into the c3000 and c7000 enclosures. For additional enclosure information, please see:

http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/blades/components/enclosures/c-class/index.html

HP Workstation Blade Solution

HP ProLiant WS460c G6 Workstation Blade is one component of the several key components for the HP Workstation Blade Solution. For additional information, please see:

http://h71028.www7.hp.com/enterprise/437520-0-0-225-121.html

Warranty

This product is covered by a global limited warranty and supported by HP Services and a worldwide network of HP Authorized Channel Partners. Hardware diagnostic support and repair is available for three years from date of purchase. Support for software and initial setup is available for 90 days from date of purchase. Enhancements to warranty services are available through HP Care Pack services or customized service agreements. Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Hard drives have either a one year or three year warranty; refer to the specific hard drive QuickSpecs for details.

NOTE: be accomplished through the use of Customer Self Repair (CSR) parts. These parts fall into two categories: 1) Mandatory CSR parts are designed for easy replacement. A travel and labor charge will result when customers decline to replace a Mandatory CSR part; 2) Optional CSR parts are also designed for easy replacement but may involve added complexity. Customers may choose to have HP replace Optional CSR parts at no charge. Additional information regarding worldwide limited warranty and technical support is available at:

http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/platforms/warranty/index.html

ICE-Linux is not supported in the WS460c G6.

Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Business (32-bit and 64-bit)

Genuine Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional 32-bit SP3

Genuine Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition with SP2

RedHat Enterprise Linux version 4.8 or 5.3 (64-bit)

The HP BladeSystem c7000 rack enclosure is 10U high and holds up to sixteen (16) ProLiant WS460c G6

workstations plugged vertically.

The HP BladeSystem c3000 rack enclosure is 6U high and holds up to eight (8) HP ProLiant WS460c G6

workstations plugged horizontally.

The HP BladeSystem c3000 tower enclosure is designed with casters for sites without racks and holds up to eight

(8) HP ProLiant WS460c G6 workstations plugged vertically.

Server/Workstation warranty includes 3 year Parts, 3 year Labor, 3-year on-site support. Warranty repairs may

HP ProLiant WS460c Generation 6 (G6)

Workstation Blade

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HP ProLiant WS460c Generation 6 (G6)

Workstation Blade

Processor

Quad-Core Processors Intel® Xeon® Processor X5570 (2.93 GHz, 8MB L3 Cache, 95W, DDR3-1333, HT, Turbo 2/2/3/3) Intel® Xeon® Processor X5560 (2.80 GHz, 8MB L3 Cache, 95W, DDR3-1333, HT, Turbo 2/2/3/3) Intel® Xeon® Processor X5550 (2.66 GHz, 8MB L3 Cache, 95W, DDR3-1333, HT, Turbo 2/2/3/3) Intel® Xeon® Processor E5540 (2.53 GHz, 8MB L3 Cache, 80W, DDR3-1066, HT, Turbo 1/1/2/2) Intel® Xeon® Processor E5530 (2.40 GHz, 8MB L3 Cache, 80W, DDR3-1066, HT, Turbo 1/1/2/2) Intel® Xeon® Processor E5520 (2.26 GHz, 8MB L3 Cache, 80W, DDR3-1066, HT, Turbo 1/1/2/2) Intel® Xeon® Processor E5506 (2.13 GHz, 4MB L3 Cache, 80W, DDR3-800) Intel® Xeon® Processor E5504 (2.00 GHz, 4MB L3 Cache, 80W, DDR3-800) Intel® Xeon® Processor L5530 (2.40 GHz, 8MB L3 Cache, 60W, DDR3-1066, HT, Turbo 1/1/2/2) Intel® Xeon® Processor L5520 (2.26 GHz, 8MB L3 Cache, 60W, DDR3-1066, HT, Turbo 1/1/2/2) Intel® Xeon® Processor L5506 (2.13 GHz, 4MB L3 Cache, 60W, DDR3-800) Dual-Core Processors Intel® Xeon® Processor E5502 (1.86 GHz, 4MB L3 Cache, 80W, DDR3-800)

NOTE: NOTE: Technology, with 4, 3, 2, and 1 cores active. NOTE: on the quantity and type of DIMMs installed. NOTE: performance/wattage of the processor. "X" denotes High Performance/Wattage; "E" denotes Enterprise Performance/Wattage (Mainstream); and "L" denotes Lower Wattage.

HT indicates that the processor model supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology. Turbo indicates the maximum potential frequency increment when using Intel® Turbo Boost

DDR3 speed is the maximum memory speed of the processor. Actual memory speed may depend

For the Intel 5500 Series, the letter preceding the model number indicates the

Upgradeability

Cache Memory

Chipset

Upgradeable to two (2) processors

4MB shared L3 cache 8MB shared L3 cache

Intel® 5500 Chipset

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HP ProLiant WS460c Generation 6 (G6)

Workstation Blade

Memory

Type Standard

Maximum (RDIMM) Maximum (UDIMM)

NOTE: Depending on the memory configuration and processor model the memory speed may run at 1333MHz, 1066MHz or 800MHz. Please see the Online Memory Configuration Tool for details:

www.hp.com/go/ddr3memory-configurator

DDR3 Registered (RDIMM) 2GB (2 x 1GB) UDIMM 4GB (4 x 1GB) UDIMM 96GB (12 x 8 GB) for Registered Memory configurations 24 GB (12 x 2 GB) for Unbuffered Memory configurations

DDR3 memory options part number decoder

Network Controller

I/O Expansion Slots

Graphics Adapter (mezzanine card)

Embedded NC532i Dual Port Flex-10 10GbE Multifunction Server Adapter

NOTE: not be supported. Requires 1Gbps capable interconnect switches in enclosure.

One (1) additional 10/100 NIC dedicated to iLO 2 Management

Two (2) I/O expansion mezzanine slots (x8 PCI Express)

NVIDIA Quadro FX 770M graphics (via graphics mezzanine card)

NOTE: on HP WS460c G6 only. Not compatible and supported with HP ProLiant BL server blades.

Memory size / type Memory interface Precision Number of displays

Graphics driver NVIDIA Quadro FX 3600M graphics (via graphics mezzanine card)

NOTE: G6 only. Not compatible and supported with HP ProLiant BL server blades.

Memory size / type Memory interface Precision

Initially at time of product launch, device driver will only support 1Gbps speed and Flex-10 will

Workstation class performance for professional 2D graphics, entry/mid 3D graphics. Supported

256 MB / DDR3 or 512MB / DDR3 128-bit 128-bit color Up to two displays per FX 770M 256MB. May be configured with two

cards. Single, unified driver compatible with FX 770M and FX 3600M

Workstation class performance for professional 3D graphics. Supported on HP ProLiant WS460c

512MB / DDR3 256-bit 128-bit color

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HP ProLiant WS460c Generation 6 (G6)

Workstation Blade

Integrated Manageability

Storage Controller

Maximum Internal Storage

Graphics

Graphics Resolution Supported

Number of displays Graphics driver

ProLiant Onboard Administrator (powered by the Integrated Lights-Out 2 management processor)

Type Available Options: 256MB cache, Battery-Backed Write Cache (BBWC) module for 256MB cache,

512MB cache with Battery Backed Write Cache (BBWC).

NOTE: NOTE: NOTE:

Hot Plug SAS

Integrated ATI RN-50, 32 MB video memory (On-board)

Resolution Color Depths

3Gb (6Gb Capable) SAS / 1.5Gb (3Gb Capable) SATA. Supports two (2) Small Form Factor (SFF) Hot Plug drive bays. HP Smart Array Advanced Pack not supported on WS460c G6.

Up to two displays Single, unified driver compatible with FX 770M and FX 3600M

HP Smart Array P410i Controller (RAID 0/1)

1TB

1600 x 1200, 64K, 256, 16 1280 x 1024, 16.7M, 64k, 256, 16 1024 x 768, 16.7M, 64k, 256,16 800 x 600, 16.7M, 64k, 256, 16 640 x 480, 16.7M, 64k, 256, 16

NOTE: remote console is 1280 x 1024. NOTE:

Maximum resolution available via ProLiant Onboard Administrator

On-board graphics.

2 x 500GB Serial SCSI

Fibre Channel Support

Two (2) optional Fibre Channel HBAs are supported by the HP ProLiant WS460c G6. Both mezzanine circuit boards connect directly to the server blade system board. These Fibre Channel HBAs are available via option kits and must be ordered separately.

HBA mezzanine card option kits:

Emulex LPe1105-HP 4Gb FC HBA (403621-B21)

Based on the same field-proven ASIC, firmware, and driver technology as Emulex's renowned LPe1150 HBA, the Emulex LPe1105-HP is fully driver compatible with all Emulex HBAs

QLogic QMH2462 4Gb FC HBA (403619-B21)

Uses common drivers which means that customers can standardize on one QLogic driver whether they are using the QMH2462 or other HBAs powered by QLogic

Emulex and QLogic Fibre Channel HBAs for HP BladeSystem c-Class feature:

Optimal performance utilizing PCI Express 4/2/1Gb/s auto negotiating speeds (4Gb HBAs) Dual-ports for redundant path connections Optimized for HP StorageWorks and supported by third party SAN vendors Support for Microsoft® Windows® 32-bit and Linux 64-bit operating system environments

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HP ProLiant WS460c Generation 6 (G6)

Workstation Blade

Compatible SAN

Core Infrastructure Management

Operating Systems Support for HP ProLiant Workstations

Availability

HP ProLiant WS460c G6 workstation blades are optimized for HP StorageWorks MSA, EVA and XP.

HP ProLiant 460c G6 server blades are compatible with select 3rd party SANs (please see blade storage page for more details:

class/storage.html

NOTE:

ProLiant Onboard Administrator

Microsoft Windows Vista Business SP2 (32-bit & 64-bit) Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP3 (32-bit) Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 edition with SP2

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

HP ProLiant WS460c G6 does not support boot from SAN.

(RHEL) 4.8 and 5.3 (64-bit only)

Dual-Port Fibre Channel Mezzanine Card options for redundant SAN connection Two (2) hot-plug SAS hard drive bays and integrated RAID (HP Smart Array P410i Controller) Optional Battery-backed write cache module for integrated RAID controller Redundant ROM Advanced ECC Memory

http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/servers/proliant-bl/c-

HP ProLiant Onboard Administrator (powered by the HP Integrated Lights-Out 2 management processor) simplifies server setup, health monitoring, power and thermal control, and lights-out remote administration. HP ProLiant Onboard Administrator functions without additional software, and can be accessed from any location via a web browser. See

www.hp.com/go/ProLiantOA

Industry Standard Compliance

Security

PCI 2.2 Compliant WOL Support SB 2.0 Support

Power-on password Administrator's password Integrated Lights-Out 2 has 12 customizable user accounts and SSL encryption Integrated Lights-Out 2 can be disabled via a Global Setting

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HP ProLiant WS460c Generation 6 (G6)

Workstation Blade

Factory Express Portfolio for Servers and Storage

HP Enterprise Configurator

Service and Support

HP Factory Express offers configuration, customization, integration and deployment services for HP servers and storage products. Customers can choose how their factory solutions are built, tested, integrated, shipped and deployed.

Factory Express offers service packages for simple configuration, racking, installation, complex configuration and design services as well as individual factory services, such as image loading, asset tagging, and custom packaging. HP products supported through Factory Express include a wide array of servers and storage: HP Integrity, HP ProLiant, HP ProLiant Server Blades, HP BladeSystem, HP 9000 servers as well as the MSAxxxx, VA7xxx, EVA, XP, rackable tape libraries and configurable network switches.

For more information on Factory Express services on your specific server model please contact your sales representative or go to:

The HP e-Configure Enterprise Configurator now provides factory default racking for our HP hardware portfolio. This approach is aligned with our strategic direction to meet the needs and expectations of our valued customers. If you require "custom" rack configuration, please contact HP's Customer Business Center or an Authorized Partner for assistance.

HP Care Pack services provide total care and support expertise with committed response designed to meet your IT and business needs.

http://www.hp.com/go/factory-express

http://www.hp.com/products/configurator

The HP Care Pack service for HP ProLiant BL c-Class workstation blades, cover the workstation blade and all HP branded hardware options qualified for the workstation, purchased at the same time or afterwards, internal to the workstation.

To fully capitalize on your HP BladeSystem workstations' capabilities requires a service partner who thoroughly understands your workstation technology and systems environment. HP Services, an industry leader in provision of multi vender support solutions provides a range of support services designed to meet the varying needs of business. Whether an SMB or large global corporation HP has a HP BladeSystem server support offer to help you speedily deploy and maximize system uptime.

Recommended Service

Support Service Deployment Service

Enhanced Service

Support Service Deployment Service

Installation & Start-Up service for HP BladeSystem Infrastructure plus HP BladeSystem Enhanced Network Installation and Start-UP as per the Customer Description and/or Data Sheet. To be delivered on a scheduled basis 8am-5pm, M-F, excluding HP holidays.

- Simplify ProLiant solution implementation, maintenance and management.

- 4-Hour Response Coverage, 3-Year, 24 x 7, Same Business Day

- Installation and Start Up for HP BladeSystem Infrastructure

- Optimize service level to increase IT performance and availability

- HP Proactive BladeSystem Service, 1-Year

- Enhanced Network Installation and Start-up for HP BladeSystem Switches

For a complete listing of service offerings and information visit:

http://www.hp.com/services/bladesystemservices http://www.hp.com/go/proliant/carepack

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