HPE
HPE BladeSystem C7000 with 2x BL460c Gen10 Servers
This HPE BladeSystem c7000 configuration offers a powerful, high-density infrastructure solution by bundling the core enclosure with four pre-configured BL460c Gen10 server blades. Each blade is equipped with an Intel Xeon Bronze 3106 processor, 64GB of RAM, and fast 240GB SATA SSD storage, managed efficiently via iLO 5 Standard. This setup consolidates compute, storage, and networking resources, providing a scalable foundation for demanding enterprise workloads. Customers benefit from HPE's robust management tools and flexible warranty options, ensuring reliable performance.
$795.60
Owner Satisfaction
4.3
/ 5
Category Rank
10
/ 11
#10 in Blade Server Enclosures
Price vs Category Average
-90%
Below average
Enclosure Model
7000
/ HPE BladeSystem c
Who it's for
- High Density and Footprint Reduction
- Centralized Management and Shared Resources
- Excellent Scalability and Flexibility
Who should skip it
- High Initial Investment Cost
- Proprietary Vendor Lock-in
- Concentrated Power and Cooling Requirements
Key Specs
Enclosure Model
HPE BladeSystem c7000
Included Blades
4 x BL460c Gen10 2SFF
CPU per Blade
Intel Xeon Bronze 3106 (1.7GHz, Eight-Core)
Memory per Blade
64GB
Storage per Blade
2 x 240GB SATA 2.5-inch SSD
RAID Controller
P204i-b
Management Interface
iLO 5 Standard
Features
- Consolidates compute, storage, and networking resources
- Includes four powerful BL460c Gen10 server blades
- Features fast SATA SSD storage per server
- Utilizes iLO 5 Standard for remote management
- Provides scalable, high-density infrastructure
- Supports dual-socket capability in half-height blades
- Backed by competitive warranty options
What customers say
Enterprise users overwhelmingly praise the HPE BladeSystem C7000 density, maximizing compute power while shrinking the data center footprint. A key driver of satisfaction is the seamless integration with HPE OneView, simplifying infrastructure management, provisioning, and monitoring, which significantly cuts operational overhead. The BL460c Gen10 servers deliver robust performance for demanding applications. However, sentiment shows a clear split. Large organizations value the efficiency gains, but smaller businesses find the initial capital expenditure and licensing costs substantial. While reliable post-deployment, the initial setup complexity requires specialized expertise. Overall, it is recognized as a high-quality, high-performance solution for those prioritizing scale and operational efficiency.
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