HPE ProLiant BL460c Gen10 Description
The HPE ProLiant BL460c Gen10 is a high-performance server blade designed for data centers that require dense computing power, efficient management, and enterprise-grade reliability. It's part of the HPE BladeSystem family and is engineered to handle various workloads from virtualization to database management and cloud computing.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Half-height blade server |
| Processor | Up to 2x Intel Xeon Scalable processors (1st or 2nd Gen) |
| Processor Cores | Up to 28 cores per processor |
| Maximum TDP | Up to 150W per processor |
| Memory | Up to 2TB (16 DIMM slots) DDR4 SmartMemory |
| Memory Speed | Up to 2933 MT/s |
| Storage Controller | HPE Smart Array P204i-b SR Gen10 |
| Drive Bays | 2 SFF SAS/SATA/NVMe hot-plug drives |
| Networking | 2x FlexibleLOM ports (up to 20Gb) |
| Expansion Slots | 2x mezzanine slots |
| Management | HPE iLO 5, HPE OneView |
| Graphics | Integrated Matrox G200eh |
Model Comparison
The BL460c series includes several generations:
| Feature | Gen9 | Gen10 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 | Intel Xeon Scalable (1st/2nd Gen) |
| Max Memory | 1.5TB | 2TB |
| Memory Speed | Up to 2400 MT/s | Up to 2933 MT/s |
| Management | iLO 4 | iLO 5 |
| Storage Controller | Smart Array P244br | Smart Array P204i-b |
Available Configurations
- Entry configuration with single processor
- Performance configuration with dual processors
- Memory-optimized configuration
- Compute-optimized configuration
- Storage-optimized configuration
Key Features
- HPE iLO 5 management with Silicon Root of Trust
- Intelligent System Tuning for enhanced performance
- HPE OneView integration for simplified management
- Support for NVMe drives
- Flexible networking options with FlexibleLOM
- Enhanced security features including TPM 2.0
- Smart Array RAID controller with mixed mode capabilities
- Redundant hot-plug power supplies when used in c7000 enclosure
Applications
- Virtualization and cloud computing
- Database management
- High-performance computing (HPC)
- Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
- Enterprise applications
- Software-defined infrastructure
- Data analytics
- AI and machine learning workloads
Networking Options
- HPE FlexFabric 10Gb 2-port 536FLB
- HPE FlexFabric 20Gb 2-port 650FLB
- Various mezzanine card options for additional connectivity
Sources:
- HPE Official Documentation: https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=a00019527en_us
- HPE QuickSpecs: https://www.bladeloop.com/wp-content/uploads/doclibrary/hp/server/bl460c-gen10/a00008517enw.pdf
- HPE Product Page: https://www.hpe.com/psnow/doc/a00008517enw
This information has been compiled from official HPE documentation and technical specifications. All features and specifications listed are based on the manufacturer's published data.
