Description
HP Proliant BL685 G7 CTO Blade Server - High-Performance Professional Solution For Your Intensive IT Needs
🔍 Product condition: Opened for quality control but never used
This HP Proliant BL685 G7 blade server (reference 518878-B21) has simply been opened for a visual inspection before sale, but has never been used. It is therefore a product in perfect condition, ready to be deployed in your IT infrastructure.
⚙️ Detailed technical specifications
Processors:
4 AMD Opteron processors series 6100/6200
Multi-core architecture offering exceptional computing power
AMD CoolCore and PowerNow! technology for optimal energy efficiency
Total server weight: approximately 7.5 kg
RAM memory:
16 PC3-8500R RAM sticks of 16 GB each
Total installed capacity: 256 GB
16 additional memory slots available (expandable up to 512 GB)
Advanced ECC technology for optimal data protection
Storage:
2 HP 300 GB 6G SAS 15K 2.5in hard drives
Integrated Smart Array P410i storage controller
RAID support for enhanced data security
Hot-plug bays for uninterrupted service during replacement
Connectivity:
Integrated HP FlexFabric 10Gb network adapters
LAN and SAN convergence for a simplified infrastructure
Expansion slots for additional mezzanine cards
Internal USB connector and MicroSD card slot
🌟 Key benefits
Exceptional performance:
This blade server is designed for intensive workloads such as virtualization and databases. With its four AMD Opteron processors and 256 GB of RAM, it offers impressive computing power for your most demanding applications.
Maximum flexibility:
Thanks to its 16 free memory slots, you can easily increase the RAM capacity according to your future needs. The two hot-plug drive bays also allow you to adapt the storage to your requirements.
Advanced remote management:
Equipped with HP Integrated Lights-Out 3 (iLO3) technology, this server can be managed remotely, thereby reducing maintenance costs and allowing for quick problem resolution.
Energy saving:
AMD Opteron processors incorporate energy-saving technologies that optimize power consumption based on workload.
📦 Warranty and shipping
30-day warranty on the hardware
Secure and fast shipping with tracking number
Professional packaging to protect the hardware during transport
⚠️ Important information
Disclaimer for the software part
We do not provide technical support
FAQ
Q: What is the difference between this blade server and a traditional rack server?
R: This HP Proliant BL685 G7 blade server is designed to fit into a BladeSystem c3000 or c7000 chassis, offering higher density and centralized management of power and cooling, unlike rack servers which are standalone units.
Q: Is this server compatible with virtualization?
R: Absolutely! With its 4 AMD Opteron processors and 256 GB of RAM, this server is perfectly suited for virtualization environments like VMware, Hyper-V, or KVM, allowing for the simultaneous execution of many virtual machines.
Q: What is the maximum memory capacity supported by this server?
R: This HP Proliant BL685 G7 model can support up to 1 TB of DDR3 memory with a total of 32 DIMM slots. Currently, 16 slots are occupied (256 GB) and 16 slots are available for future expansion.
Q: Can the hard drives be replaced while hot?
R: Yes, the two 300 GB SAS drives are installed in hot-plug bays, allowing them to be replaced without shutting down the server, thus ensuring optimal service continuity for your critical applications.
Q: Does this server require a specific chassis to operate?
R: Yes, this blade server must be installed in an HP BladeSystem c3000 or c7000 chassis to operate. The chassis provides the necessary power, cooling, and network connectivity for the server.