HP 638526-B21 User manual

Simplify and make your data center change-ready. The HP Virtual Connect Flex-10/10D Module for the c-Class BladeSystem is the
simplest, most flexible connection to your networks. The Virtual Connect Flex-10/10D Module is a new class of blade interconnect that
simplifies server connections by cleanly separating the server enclosure from LAN, simplifies networks by reducing cables without
adding switches to manage, allows you to change servers in just minutes, not days, and tailors network connections and speeds based
on application needs. HP Flex-10 technology significantly reduces infrastructure costs by increasing the number of NICs per connection
without adding extra blade I/O modules, and reducing cabling uplinks to the data center network. The HP Virtual Connect Flex-10/10D
Module for c-Class BladeSystem is an innovative, new class of integrated interconnects from HP.
Virtual Connect Flex-10/10D Module Front Bezel
1. Module locator UID 3. Link/Port activity
2. Module status indicator 4. Port Status
What's New
Virtual Connect v4.10 highlights for the Virtual Connect Flex-10/10D Module
Single Root - I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV)
IPv6 Management Support for HTTP, LLDP, FTP, SCP, SSH, Syslog, TACACS+ and RADIUS
Ability to hide unused FlexNICs
Auto deployment allows automated deployment of VC domain
Browser support includes - Internet Explorer 9 & 10 and Firefox 17 & 22
Models
HP Virtual Connect Flex-10/10D Module for c-Class BladeSystem 638526-B21
HP Virtual Connect Flex-10/10D Module Enterprise Edition for BLc7000 Option 662048-B21
NOTE: Includes 2 x HP Virtual Connect Flex-10/10D modules plus 1 x VCEM enclosure license. Customer will receive
a printed license entitlement certificate and 2 Virtual Connect modules as a single deliverable. The license
entitlement certificate must be redeemed online or via fax to obtain the VCEM license activation key.
QuickSpecs
HP Virtual Connect Flex-10/10D Module for c-Class
BladeSystem
Overview
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Compatibility
HP ProLiant and Integrity
Servers and Network
options
NOTE: The HP BladeSystem c-Class Virtual Connect Firmware v4.10 supports the following hardware. (HP
Integrity BL8x0c i2 servers require VC FW 3.0 or higher and HP Integrity BL8x0c i4 servers require VC FW
3.70 or higher). For the HP Virtual Connect Manager Release Notes and Compatibility Matrix and the full
listing of recommended and minimum firmware versions, see the HP website
ProLiant Server blades and workstation blades
HP ProLiant BL2x220c G5 Server Blade
HP ProLiant BL2x220c G7 Server Blade
HP ProLiant BL260c G5 Server Blade
HP ProLiant BL280c G6 Server Blade
HP ProLiant BL420c Gen8 Server Blade
HP ProLiant BL460c Server Blade
HP ProLiant BL460c G5 Server Blade
HP ProLiant BL460c G6 Server Blade
HP ProLiant BL460c G7 Server Blade
HP ProLiant BL460c Gen8 Server Blade
HP Proliant BL460c Gen8 Server Blade with Intel E5-2600 v2 series Processors
HP ProLiant BL465c Server Blade
HP ProLiant BL465c G5 Server Blade
HP ProLiant BL465c G6 Server Blade
HP ProLiant BL465c G7 Server Blade
HP ProLiant BL465c Gen8 Server Blade
HP ProLiant BL480c Server Blade
HP ProLiant BL490c Server Blade
HP ProLiant BL495c G5 Server Blade or greater
HP ProLiant BL620c G7 Server Blade
HP ProLiant BL660c Gen8 Server Blade
HP ProLiant BL680c G5 Server Blade or greater
HP ProLiant BL685c Server Blade
HP ProLiant BL685c G5 Server Blade
HP ProLiant BL685c G6 Server Blade
HP ProLiant BL685c G7 Server Blade
HP ProLiant xw460c Blade Workstation
HP ProLiant xw2x220c Blade Workstation
HP ProLiant WS460c G6 Workstation
Integrity Server Blades
HP Integrity BL860c Server Blade
HP Integrity BL860c i2 Server series
HP Integrity BL860c i4 Server series
HP Integrity BL870c Server Blade
HP Integrity BL870c i2 Server series
HP Integrity BL870c i4 Server series
HP Integrity BL890c i2 Server series
HP Integrity BL890c i4 Server series
Virtual Connect Modules
HP Virtual Connect FlexFabric 10Gb/24-port Module
HP Virtual Connect 4 Gb Fibre Channel Module
HP Virtual Connect 8Gb 24-Port Fibre Channel Module
HP Virtual Connect 8Gb 20-Port Fibre Channel Module
QuickSpecs
HP Virtual Connect Flex-10/10D Module for c-Class
BladeSystem
Supported Products
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Integrated Network Interfaces and mezzanine cards
HP NC325m PCI Express Quad Port 1Gb server adapter
HP NC326i Integrated Dual Port PCI Express Gigabit Server Adapter
HP NC326m PCI Express Dual Port Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter
HP NC360m Dual Port 1GbE BL-c Adapter
HP NC364m Quad Port 1GbE BL-c Adapter
HP NC370i Dual Port Multifunction Gigabit Network Adapter
HP NC373i Dual Port Multifunction Gigabit Network Adapter
HP NC373m Dual Port Multifunction Gigabit Network Adapter
HP NC382i Integrated Dual Port PCI Express Gigabit Server Adapter
HP NC382m Integrated Dual Port PCI Express Gigabit Server Adapter
HP NC522m Dual Port Flex-10 10GbE Multifunction BL-c Adapter
HP NC532i Dual Port Flex-10 10GbE Multifunction BL-c Adapter
HP NC532m Dual Port Flex-10 10GbE Multifunction BL-c Adapter
HP NC542m Dual Port Flex-10 10GbE BL-c Adapter
HP NC550m 10Gb 2-port PCIe x8 Flex-10 Ethernet Adapter
HP NC551i Dual Port FlexFabric 10Gb Converged Network Adapter
HP NC551m Dual Port FlexFabric 10Gb Converged Network Adapter
HP NC553i 10Gb 2-port FlexFabric Converged Network Adapter
HP NC553m 10Gb 2-port FlexFabric Converged Network Adapter
HP FlexFabric 10Gb 2-port 534FLB Adapter
HP FlexFabric 10Gb 2-port 534M Adapter
HP FlexFabric 10Gb 2-port 554M Adapter
HP FlexFabric 10Gb 2-port 554FLB Adapter
HP Flex-10 10Gb 2-port 530FLB Adapter
HP Flex-10 10Gb 2-port 530M Adapter
HP Flex-10 10Gb 2-port 552M Adapter
HP Ethernet 1Gb 2-port 361FLB Adapter
HP Ethernet 1Gb 4-port 366M Adapter
NOTE: For optimal operation of HP Virtual Connect Manager, use the following recommended firmware
version for the Onboard Administrator and iLO.
NOTE: For Integrity i4 server blades, recommended Onboard Administrator version is 3.60 or higher.
NOTE: For IPv6 management, Onboard Administrator version 4.00 or higher is required.
NOTE: Some of the servers and/or options listed above may be discontinued.
Virtual Connect Firmware Virtual Connect Firmware v4.10 is recommended with the following release sets for HP ProLiant and HP
Integrity environments:
HP ProLiant server blades:
HP Service Pack for ProLiant : Version SPP 2013.09.0 (B) or greater
The HP Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) with HP Smart Update Manager (HP SUM) as the deployment engine
provides a comprehensive approach to firmware and system software maintenance. The SPP is a
comprehensive collection of firmware and system software components, all tested together as a single
solution stack that include drivers, agents, utilities, firmware packages for HP ProLiant servers,
controllers, storage, blades and enclosures, and other options. It is available on all supported HP ProLiant
Gen 8 servers (HP ProLiant SL/ML/DL/BL 100, 200, 300, 500, 700, 900 servers, and HP CloudSystem
Matrix) in addition to earlier generation HP ProLiant servers. The SPP is released with most major HP
ProLiant server releases.
QuickSpecs
HP Virtual Connect Flex-10/10D Module for c-Class
BladeSystem
Supported Products
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To access the latest HP Service Pack for ProLiant click here:
www.hp.com/go/server/service_packs
HP Integrity Server Blades
To access latest HP Smart Update Firmware, click here:
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/blades/integrity-release-sets.html
HP Integrity i4 Server Blades
Recommended HP Smart Update Firmware :
HP Smart Update Firmware-HP Integrity BL860c/870c/890c i2 System Firmware Bundle for
Linux/Windows, 44.01
HP Integrity i2 Server Blades
HP Smart Update Firmware-HP Integrity BL860c/870c/890c i2 System Firmware Bundle for
Linux/Windows,26.36
HP Integrity Server Blades
For HP Integrity BL860c and BL870c use System Firmware 04.31
HP BladeSystem c-Class
Enclosures
The HP BladeSystem c3000 and c7000 Enclosure has been designed up front with the Virtual Connect
Architecture in mind incorporating the HP Onboard Administrator, ILO Management, and HP Management
tools inside the Virtual Connect framework.
Enclosures:
HP BladeSystem c-Class c7000 Enclosure with Onboard Administrator
HP BladeSystem c-Class c3000 Enclosure with Onboard Administrator
Supported Configurations
HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure - Rear View
1. Upper Fan System 5. Interconnect Bays 7 / 8
2. Interconnect Bays 1 /2 6. On Board Administrator
3. Interconnect Bays 3 / 4 7. Lower Fan System
4. Interconnect Bays 5 / 6 8. Rear Redundant Power Complex
QuickSpecs
HP Virtual Connect Flex-10/10D Module for c-Class
BladeSystem
Supported Products
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HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure - Front View
1. Device Bays 1 thru 8 4. Insight Display
2. Enclosure DVD Drive 5. Active Onboard Administrator
3. Standby Onboard Administrator (reserved for Future)
HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure - Rear View
1. Local KVM interface (reserved for future) 7. iLO/Onboard Administrator Port
2. Interconnect Bay 1 8. iLO/Onboard Administrator Port 2 (reserved for future)
3. Active Cool Fans 9. Power Supplies
4. Interconnect Bay 2 10. Interconnect Bay 4
5. Enclosure Up-link and Service Port 11. Interconnect Bay 3
6. Enclosure Down-link
QuickSpecs
HP Virtual Connect Flex-10/10D Module for c-Class
BladeSystem
Supported Products
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Mezzanines
c-7000 Port Mapping Port mapping differs slightly between full height and half height server blades due to the support for
additional Mezzanine cards on the full height version.
HP has simplified the processes of mapping Mezzanine ports to switch ports by providing intelligent
management tools via the Onboard Administrator and HP Insight Manager Software. The Onboard
Administrator Guide, Enclosure Setup and Installation Guide provides detailed information on port
mapping.
Half Height Server Blade Full Height Sever Blade
c-3000 Port Mapping Port mapping differs slightly between full height and half height server blades due to the support for
additional Mezzanine cards on the full height version.
HP has simplified the processes of mapping Mezzanine ports to switch ports by providing intelligent
management tools via the Onboard Administrator and HP Insight Manager Software. The Onboard
Administrator Guide, Enclosure Setup and Installation Guide provides detailed information on port
mapping.
Half Height Server Blade Full Height Sever Blade
QuickSpecs
HP Virtual Connect Flex-10/10D Module for c-Class
BladeSystem
Supported Products
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The following are supported configurations for the Virtual Connect Flex-10 Ethernet Module. Please note that other interconnect
options can be installed in the enclosure, but they do not inherit the benefits of Virtual Connect. Switches and Pass-Thru modules will
operate per their default configurations. Any moves, adds, or changes to servers which are connected to non-Virtual Connect modules
will require reconfiguration on the LAN and/or SAN. The Virtual Connect Manager will only manage Virtual Connect Modules.
HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure
NOTE: The following tables show a number of typical, supported configurations for an HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure.
[Bay 1] VC-Enet [Bay 2] Empty
[Bay 3] Other/empty [Bay 4] Other/empty
[Bay 5] Other/empty [Bay 6] Other/empty
[Bay 7] Other/empty [Bay 8] Other/empty
[Bay 1] VC-Enet [Bay 2] VC-Enet
[Bay 3] Other/empty [Bay 4] Other/empty
[Bay 5] Other/empty [Bay 6] Other/empty
[Bay 7] Other/empty [Bay 8] Other/empty
[Bay 1] VC-Enet [Bay 2] VC-Enet
[Bay 3] VC-Enet [Bay 4] VC-Enet
[Bay 5] Other/empty [Bay 6] Other/empty
[Bay 7] Other/empty [Bay 8] Other/empty
[Bay 1] VC-Enet [Bay 2] VC-Enet
[Bay 3] Other/empty [Bay 4] Other/empty
[Bay 5] VC-Enet [Bay 6] VC-Enet
[Bay 7] Empty [Bay 8] Empty
[Bay 1] VC-Enet [Bay 2] VC-Enet
[Bay 3] VC-Enet [Bay 4] VC-Enet
[Bay 5] VC-Enet [Bay 6] VC-Enet
[Bay 7] Empty [Bay 8] Empty
[Bay 1] VC-Enet [Bay 2] Empty
[Bay 3] VC-FC [Bay 4] Empty
[Bay 5] Other/empty [Bay 6] Other/empty
[Bay 7] Other/empty [Bay 8] Other/empty
QuickSpecs
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BladeSystem
Supported Products
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[Bay 1] VC-Enet [Bay 2] VC-Enet
[Bay 3] VC-FC [Bay 4] VC-FC
[Bay 5] Other/empty [Bay 6] Other/empty
[Bay 7] Other/empty [Bay 8] Other/empty
[Bay 1] VC-Enet [Bay 2] VC-Enet
[Bay 3] VC-Enet [Bay 4] VC-Enet
[Bay 5] VC-FC [Bay 6] VC-FC
[Bay 7] Empty [Bay 8] Empty
[Bay 1] VC-Enet * [Bay 2] VC-Enet
[Bay 3] VC-Enet [Bay 4] VC-Enet
[Bay 5] VC-FC [Bay 6] VC-FC
[Bay 7] VC-FC [Bay 8] VC-FC
* This configuration is only applicable for enclosures with full-height servers.
[Bay 1] VC-Enet [Bay 2] VC-Enet
[Bay 3] VC-FC [Bay 4] VC-FC
[Bay 5] VC-Enet [Bay 6] VC-Enet
[Bay 7] Empty [Bay 8] Empty
[Bay 1] VC-Enet [Bay 2] VC-Enet
[Bay 3] VC-FC [Bay 4] VC-FC
[Bay 5] VC-Enet [Bay 6] VC-Enet
[Bay 7] VC-Enet [Bay 8] VC-Enet
[Bay 1] VC-Enet [Bay 2] VC-Enet
[Bay 3] Other/empty [Bay 4] Other/empty
[Bay 5] VC-FC [Bay 6] VC-FC
[Bay 7] Empty [Bay 8] Empty
[Bay 1] VC-Enet [Bay 2] VC-Enet
[Bay 3] VC-FC [Bay 4] VC-FC
[Bay 5] VC-FC [Bay 6] VC-FC
[Bay 7] Empty [Bay 8] Empty
[Bay 1] VC-Enet [Bay 2] VC-Enet
[Bay 3] VC-Enet [Bay 4] VC-Enet
[Bay 5] VC-Enet [Bay 6] VC-Enet
[Bay 7] VC-Enet [Bay 8] VC-Enet
QuickSpecs
HP Virtual Connect Flex-10/10D Module for c-Class
BladeSystem
Supported Products
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NOTE: When using VC Flex-10 Modules with Flex-10 NICs on server blades, only VC Ethernet modules may
be used for Ethernet connections in the same enclosure.
HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure
NOTE: The following tables show a number of typical, supported configurations for an HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure.
[Bay 1] VC-Enet [Bay 2] VC-Enet
[Bay 3] Empty [Bay 4] Empty
[Bay 1] VC-Enet [Bay 2] Empty
[Bay 3] Empty [Bay 4] Empty
[Bay 1] VC-Enet [Bay 2] VC-Enet
[Bay 3] VC-Enet [Bay 4] VC-Enet
[Bay 1] VC-Enet [Bay 2] VC-Enet
[Bay 3] VC-FC [Bay 4] VC-FC
NOTE: When using VC Flex-10 Modules with Flex-10 NICs on server blades, only VC Ethernet modules may
be used for Ethernet connections in the same enclosure.
Required Cabling NOTE: For available cables; please see the "Options" section below of this QuickSpecs.
Maximum Distances Multimode OM1
62.5/125 micron
Multimode OM2
50/125 micron
Multimode OM3
50/125 micron
Singlemode
9 micron
SR 2 - 26m/33m* 2 - 82m 2 - 300m
LR 2 -10km
LRM 0.5 - 220m 0.5 - 220m 0.5 - 220m
* 26m at 160MHz and 33m at 200MHz.
NOTE: For additional information on 10Gb cable specifications go to:
http://www.hewlett-packard.com/rnd/pdfs/10gig_cabling_technical_brief.pdf
QuickSpecs
HP Virtual Connect Flex-10/10D Module for c-Class
BladeSystem
Supported Products
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Stacking Configuration Stacking links are used to interconnect Virtual Connect Ethernet Modules when using more than one
enclosure or when using more than two Virtual Connect Ethernet Modules in a single enclosure.
All Virtual Connect Modules within the VC Domain must be interconnected. Any combination of 1Gb and
10Gb cables can be used to interconnect the Virtual Connect Modules; however the following provides
recommended configurations (note that a built-in 10Gb link is provided between modules in horizontally
adjacent bays). Supported cable lengths on 10Gb uplinks are 3 to 15 meters and supported 10Gb stacking
links (connecting between two HP Virtual Connect Ethernet Modules) are 0.5 to 7 meters. Interconnecting
the modules allows all Ethernet NICs on all server blades in the Virtual Connect domain to have access to
any Virtual Connect uplink port. By using these module-to-module links, a single pair of uplinks can be
used as the data center network connections for the entire Virtual Connect domain, and allows any server
blade to be connected to any Ethernet network.
NOTE: Supported module-to-module and multi-enclosure stacking configurations may be found in the
HP Virtual Connect for c-Class BladeSystem Setup and Installation Guide which can be downloaded at the
following address: HP Virtual Connect for c-Class BladeSystem and Installation Guide
QuickSpecs
HP Virtual Connect Flex-10/10D Module for c-Class
BladeSystem
Supported Products
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Product Features Performance
16 x 10Gb downlinks to server NICs
Each 10Gb downlink supports up to 4 FlexNICs or 3 FlexNICs and 1 iSCSI FlexHBA
Each iSCSI FlexHBA can be configured to transport Accelerated iSCSI protocol.
Each FlexNIC and iSCSI FlexHBA is recognized by the server as a PCI-e physical function device with
adjustable speeds from 100Mb to 10Gb in 100Mb increments when connected to a HP NC553i 10Gb
2-port FlexFabric Converged Network Adapter or any Flex-10 NIC and from 1Gb to 10Gb in 100Mb
increments when connected to a NC551i Dual Port FlexFabric 10Gb Converged Network Adapter or
NC551m Dual Port FlexFabric 10Gb Converged Network Adapter including NC554FLB Dual Port
FlexFabric Adapter
4 x 10Gb cross connects for redundancy and stacking
10 x 10Gb SR, LR, or LRM fiber and copper SFP+ uplinks
Supports up to 4 FlexNICs per 10Gb server connections.
Each FlexNIC is recognized by the server as a PCI-e physical function device with customizable
speeds from 100Mb to 10Gb.
Line Rate, full-duplex 600 Gbps bridging fabric
0.9 µs latency
MTU up to 9216 Bytes - Jumbo Frames
Supports up to 128,000 MAC addresses and 1000 IGMP groups
VLAN Tagging, Pass-Thru and Link Aggregation supported on all uplinks
In tunneled VLAN mode, up to 4,096 networks are supported per network uplink and server
downlink. In mapped VLAN mode, up to 1,000 networks are supported on network uplinks per Share
Uplink Set, domain or module and on server downlinks up to 162 networks are supported per 10Gb
physical port (VC v3.30 or later).
Stack multiple Virtual Connect Flex-10/10D modules with other VC Flex-10/10D, VC FlexFabric or VC
Flex-10 across up to 4 BladeSystem enclosures allowing any server Ethernet port to connect to any
Ethernet uplink
Management
Virtual Connect Manager is included with every module
HTTPS and a secure, scriptable CLI interface is ready out of the box. Easy setup and management
via the Onboard Administrator interface
SNMP v.1 and v.2, provide ease of administration and maintenance.
Port Mirroring on any uplink provides network troubleshooting support with Network Analyzers
IGMP Snooping optimizes network traffic and reduces bandwidth for multicast applications such as
streaming applications
Role-based security for network and server administration with LDAP, TACACS+ and RADIUS
compatibility
Remotely update Virtual Connect firmware on multiple modules using Virtual Connect Support
Utility 1.9.0 or greater
CLI auto-filling with TAB key
GUI and CLI session timeout for security
QoS configurable based on DOT1P and DSCP
Configurable filtering of multicast traffic
Virtual Connect Server Profiles
Create up to 4 individual FlexNICs with their own dedicated, customized bandwidth per 10Gb
QuickSpecs
HP Virtual Connect Flex-10/10D Module for c-Class
BladeSystem
Standard Features
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downlink connection.
Set FlexNIC speeds from 100Mb to 10Gb per connection
Allows setup of server connectivity prior to server installation for easy deployment
Ability to move, add, or change server network connections on the fly
Once defined, LAN and SAN administrators don't have to be involved in server changes
Options
Stack multiple Virtual Connect Ethernet modules together in an enclosure to allow any server
Ethernet port to connect to any uplink
The Fibre Channel Virtual Connect Module included provides a complete LAN and SAN Virtual
Connect solution
Optional HP SFP+ SR, LR, and LRM modules and SFP+ Copper cables in 0.5m, 1m, 3m, and 7m
lengths
Supports all 1Gb Server NICs including LOM and Mezzanine card options and the latest 10Gb KR NICs
QuickSpecs
HP Virtual Connect Flex-10/10D Module for c-Class
BladeSystem
Standard Features
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Service and Support HP Technology Services for Industry Standard Servers and BladeSystem
Capitalizing on HP ProLiant server and HP BladeSystem capabilities requires a service partner who
understands your increasingly complex business technology environment. That's why it makes sense to
team up with the people who know HP infrastructure hardware and software best - the experienced
professionals at HP Services.
Protect your business beyond warranty with HP Care Pack Services
HP Care Pack services offer complete care and support expertise with committed response choices
designed to meet your IT and business needs.
HP Foundation Care services offer scalable reactive support-packages for HP servers and software. You
can choose the type and level of service that is most suitable for your IT and business needs. HP Proactive
Care delivers high levels of system availability through proactive service management and advanced
technical response. HP Datacenter Care provides highly flexible environmental support to address unique
customer business needs.
Choose a recommended service appropriate to your product or contact your HP sales representative or
authorized HP ServiceOne partner for additional HP Care Pack services information.
Recommended HP Care Pack Services for your HP product
Optimized Care 3-Year HP 6 hour Call to Repair Response, Proactive Care
Combined reactive and proactive support for hardware and software helping optimize your systems and
delivering high levels of availability through proactive service management and advanced technical
response. Hardware problem resolution to return the hardware in operating condition within 6 hours of the
initial service request. A Technical Account Manager, as your single point of contact, will own your call or
issue end to end until resolved.
http://h20195.www2.hp.com/v2/GetPDF.aspx/4AA3-8855EEE.pdf
HP Installation and Startup Service for HP BladeSystem c-Class Infrastructure for c7000 enclosure
Provides for hardware installation (c-Class ProLiant and Integrity server blades, storage blades, Ethernet
Interconnects and Virtual Connect) and software installation and startup of a BladeSystem c7000
Infrastructure in a single enclosure including deployment of OS (two servers), HP Insight Control and
Server Deployment (formerly RDP).
http://h20195.www2.hp.com/V2/GetPDF.aspx/4AA0-5964ENW.pdf
HP Installation and Startup Service for HP BladeSystem c-Class Enhanced Network
HP Provides for the configuration and testing of BladeSystem Ethernet interconnect switches and Virtual
Connect to facilitate proper implementation of network protocols and access to advanced features.
http://h20195.www2.hp.com/V2/GetPDF.aspx/4aa0-5969ENW.pdf
Standard Care 3-Year HP 24x7 4 hour response, Proactive Care Service
This service gives you combined reactive and proactive support including rapid access to our Advanced
Solution Center to manage and prevent problems and a Technical Support Specialist with a broad level of
technical knowledge that will engage with additional technical expertise as needed from HP's vast global
resources.
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HP Installation and Startup Service for HP BladeSystem c-Class Infrastructure for c7000 enclosure
Provides for hardware installation (c-Class ProLiant and Integrity server blades, storage blades, Ethernet
Interconnects and Virtual Connect) and software installation and startup of a BladeSystem c7000
QuickSpecs
HP Virtual Connect Flex-10/10D Module for c-Class
BladeSystem
Service and Support, HP Care Pack and Warranty Information
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Infrastructure in a single enclosure including deployment of OS (two servers), HP Insight Control and
Server Deployment (formerly RDP).
http://h20195.www2.hp.com/V2/GetPDF.aspx/4AA0-5964ENW.pdf
HP Installation and Startup Service for HP BladeSystem c-Class Enhanced Network
HP Provides for the configuration and testing of BladeSystem Ethernet interconnect switches and Virtual
Connect to facilitate proper implementation of network protocols and access to advanced features.
http://h20195.www2.hp.com/V2/GetPDF.aspx/4aa0-5969ENW.pdf
Related Services HP Proactive Care Personalized Support - Environmental Option
The Personalized Support option provides an assigned Account Support Manager who can bring best
practices from across the industry plus extra technical skills to your IT team. This option is only available
as an add-on to HP Proactive Care Support.
HP Proactive Select Service
Provides a flexible way to purchase HP best-in-class consultancy and technical services. You can buy
Proactive Select Service Credits when you purchase your hardware and then use the credits over the next
12 months. http://h20195.www2.hp.com/V2/GetPDF.aspx/4AA2-3842ENN.pdf
Additional HP Care Pack services can be found at: http://www.hp.com/go/cpc
Insight Online/Insight
Remote Support
HP Insight Remote Support provides 24 X 7 remote monitoring, proactive notifications, and problem
resolution. This comes at no additional cost with your HP solution. Learn more about Insight Remote
Support http://www.hp.com/go/insightremotesupport and Insight Online
http://www.hp.com/go/insightonline
NOTE: Insight Remote Support is a prerequisite for Proactive Care. All blades within a single HP
BladeSystem enclosure must be at the same service level
HP Support Center Personalized online support portal with access to information, tools and experts to support HP business
products. Submit support cases online, chat with HP experts, access support resources or collaborate with
peers. Learn more http://www.hp.com/go/hpsc
HP's Support Center Mobile App allows you to resolve issues yourself or quickly connect to an agent for
live support. Now, you can get access to personalized IT support anywhere, anytime.
HP Insight Remote Support and HP Support Center are available at no additional cost with a HP warranty,
HP Care Pack or HP contractual support agreement.
NOTE: HP Support Center Mobile App is subject to local availability.
Parts and materials HP will provide HP-supported replacement parts and materials necessary to maintain the
covered hardware product in operating condition, including parts and materials for available
and recommended engineering improvements.
Parts and components that have reached their maximum supported lifetime and/or the
maximum usage limitations as set forth in the manufacturer's operating manual, product
quick-specs, or the technical product data sheet will not be provided, repaired, or replaced as
part of these services.
The defective media retention service feature option applies only to Disk or eligible SSD/Flash Drives
replaced by HP due to malfunction
Warranty Server Blade Interconnect Limited Warranty includes 1 year Parts, 1 year Labor, 1-year on-site
support. Additional information regarding worldwide limited warranty and technical support is available
at: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/platforms/warranty/index.html
QuickSpecs
HP Virtual Connect Flex-10/10D Module for c-Class
BladeSystem
Service and Support, HP Care Pack and Warranty Information
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For more information To learn more on HP ProLiant servers and HP BladeSystem servers, please contact your HP sales
representative or HP Authorized Channel Partner. Or visit:
www.hp.com/services/bladesystem
QuickSpecs
HP Virtual Connect Flex-10/10D Module for c-Class
BladeSystem
Service and Support, HP Care Pack and Warranty Information
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Cabling and Transceiver
Options
HP BladeSystem c-Class Small Form-Factor Pluggable .5m 10GbE Copper Cable 487649-B21
HP BladeSystem c-Class Small Form-Factor Pluggable 1m 10GbE Copper Cable 487652-B21
HP BladeSystem c-Class Small Form-Factor Pluggable 3m 10GbE Copper Cable 487655-B21
HP BladeSystem c-Class Small Form-Factor Pluggable 5m 10GbE Copper Cable 537963-B21
HP BladeSystem c-Class Small Form-Factor Pluggable 7m 10GbE Copper Cable 487658-B21
HP C-series SFP+ to SFP+ Active Copper 7.0m Direct Attach Cable QK701A
HP C-series SFP+ to SFP+ Active Copper 10.0m Direct Attach Cable QK702A
HP X240 10G SFP+ SFP+ 7m Direct Attach Copper Cable JC784C
HP X240 10G SFP+ to SFP+ 5m Direct Attach Copper Cable JG081C
HP X240 10G SFP+ to SFP+ 3m Direct Attach Copper Cable JD097C
HP X240 10G SFP+ to SFP+ 1.2m Direct Attach Copper Cable JD096C
HP X242 10G SFP+ to SFP+ 1m Direct Attach Copper Cable J9281B
HP X242 10G SFP+ to SFP+ 3m Direct Attach Copper Cable J9283B
HP X242 10G SFP+ to SFP+ 7m Direct Attach Copper Cable J9285B
HP X244 10G XFP to SFP+ 1m Direct Attach Copper Cable J9300A
HP 10G X244 XFP to SFP+ 3m Direct Attach Copper Cable J9301A
HP 10G X244 XFP to SFP+ 5m Direct Attach Copper Cable J9302A
HP C-Series SFP+ to SFP+ Copper 3.0m Direct Attach Cable AP784A
HP C-Series SFP+ to SFP+ Copper 5.0m Direct Attach Cable AP785A
HP B-series SFP+ to SFP+ Active Copper 1.0m Direct Attach Cable AP818A
HP B-series SFP+ to SFP+ Active Copper 3.0m Direct Attach Cable AP819A
HP B-series SFP+ to SFP+ Active Copper 5.0m Direct Attach Cable AP820A
Ethernet Optical Transceivers
HP BladeSystem c-Class 10Gb Short Range Small Form-Factor Pluggable Option 455883-B21
HP BladeSystem c-Class 10Gb Long Range Small Form-Factor Pluggable Option
NOTE: Requires single-mode fiber.
455886-B21
HP BladeSystem c-Class 10Gb Long Range Mode Small Form-Factor Pluggable Option 455889-B21
HP BLc Virtual Connect 1Gb SX Small Form Factor Pluggable Option Kit 453151-B21
HP BLc Virtual Connect 1Gb RJ-45 Small Form Factor Pluggable Option Kit 453154-B21
HP LC to LC Multi-mode OM3 2-Fiber 0.5m 1-Pack Fiber Optic Cable AJ833A
HP LC to LC Multi-mode OM3 2-Fiber 1.0m 1-Pack Fiber Optic Cable AJ834A
HP LC to LC Multi-mode OM3 2-Fiber 2.0m 1-Pack Fiber Optic Cable AJ835A
HP LC to LC Multi-mode OM3 2-Fiber 5.0m 1-Pack Fiber Optic Cable AJ836A
HP LC to LC Multi-mode OM3 2-Fiber 15.0m 1-Pack Fiber Optic Cable AJ837A
HP LC to LC Multi-mode OM3 2-Fiber 30.0m 1-Pack Fiber Optic Cable AJ838A
HP LC to LC Multi-mode OM3 2-Fiber 50.0m 1-Pack Fiber Optic Cable AJ839A
NOTE: In addition to the supported HP and non-HP Copper Twinax and Active Copper
SFP+ cables above, Virtual Connect provides "allowed" connections using third party
cables that meet the following criteria: connector=copper pigtail; transceiver
code=active cable or passive cable; speed equal or less than 10Gb; length between 1m
and 7m, inclusive. All "allowed" DACs are connected and logged. Prior to requesting
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support from HP, a DAC from the supported list above must be used to verify a cable
issue is not involved.
Service and Support
Offerings
NOTE: HP Care Pack services for the c7000 and c3000 Enclosures cover the enclosure,
power supplies and fans. HP Virtual Connect Flex-10/10D Modules for c-Class
BladeSystem are also covered by the c7000 and c3000 enclosures Care Pack services.
NOTE: Some options, including Fibre Channel and InfiniBand switches for the HP c-Class
BladeSystem, are not covered under the c7000/c3000 enclosure Care Packs and carry
separate Care Packs. Care Pack service level support for these options should always be
uplifted to match existing storage or server service level.
Proactive Care Services for the c7000 Enclosure
HP 3 year 4 hour 24x7 c7000 Enclosure Proactive Care Service U3C33E
HP 3 year 6 hour Call To Repair 24x7 c7000 Enclosure Proactive Care Service U3C36E
HP 3 year 4 hour 24x7 c7000 Enclosure with Insight Control Proactive Care Service U3P10E
HP 3 year 6 hour Call To Repair 24x7 c7000 Enclosure with Insight Control Proactive
Care Service
U3P13E
Proactive Care Services for the c3000 Enclosure
HP 3 year 4 hour 24x7 c3000 Enclosure Proactive Care Service U3C42E
HP 3 year 6 hour Call To Repair 24x7 c3000 Enclosure Proactive Care Service U3C45E
HP 3 year 4 hour 24x7 c3000 Enclosure with Insight Control Proactive Care Service U3P19E
HP 3 year 6 hour Call To Repair 24x7 c3000 Enclosure with Insight Control Proactive
Care Service
U3P22E
HP Proactive Care Personalized Support (Environmental Option)
HP 3 year ISS ProactiveCare Personalized Support U6W98E
Installation & Start-up Services recommended for the c7000
HP Startup Blade System c-Class Infrastructure Service UE602E
HP Enhanced Network Installation and Startup Service for HP BladeSystem UE603E
Installation & Start-up Services recommended for the c3000
HP Startup c3000 with Insight Control and Operating System and Server Blade Service UF817E
HP Startup BladeSystem c3000 + Operating System Service UF818E
HP Startup BladeSystem c3000 Enclosed Network Service UF814E
Additional HP Care Pack services can be found at:
http://www.hp.com/go/cpc
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Shipping Dimensions Length 13.88 in (352.55 mm)
Width 10.63 in (270.00 mm)
Height 4.75 in (120.65 mm)
Shipping Weight 4.4 lbs (2.0 kg)
Product Specifications
Hardware
Performance Line Rate, full-duplex 600Gbps bridging fabric
Non-blocking architecture
Maximum transmission unit (MTU) of up to 9216 bytes (jumbo frames)
Connectors and Cabling 16 x 10Gb downlinks midplane
4x 10Gb cross connect
10 x 10Gb SR, LR, or LRM fiber uplinks SFP+
Ethernet and RS-232 internal interface to c-Class Onboard Administrator
Module
Indicators Recessed Momentary Reset Switch
Momentary Next/Step Switch
Backlit port number and status indicator LED, one per bulkhead port,
blue/amber/green
Module status indicator, amber/green
Module locator (UID), blue
Link indicator, one per SFP+-port, green/amber
Dimensions Length 10.5 in (267.7 mm)
Width 7.5 in (92.79 mm)
Height 1.1 in (27.94 mm)
Weight 1.27Kg (2.8 Lbs)
Environmental Ranges Temperature Range
Specification 10C to 35C (50F to 95F)
Temperature Range *
Operating 10C to 35C (50F to 95F)
Shipping Shipping -40C to 60C (-40F to 140F)
Storage -20°C to 60°C (-4F to 140°F)
Maximum wet bulb
temperature
30C (80F)
Relative Humidity
(noncondensing) **
Operating 10% to 90%
Shipping 10% to 90%
Storage 10% to 95%
* All temperature ratings shown are for sea level. An altitude derating of 1°C per 304.8 m (1.8°F per 1,000
ft) to 3048 m (10,000 ft) is applicable. No direct sunlight allowed. Upper operating limit is 3,048m (10,000
ft) or 70 Kpa/10.1 psia. Upper non-operating limit is 9,144 m (30,000 ft) or 30.3 KPa/4.4 psia.
** Storage maximum humidity of 95% is based on a maximum temperature of 45°C (113°F). Altitude
maximum for storage corresponds to a pressure minimum of 70 KPa.
Power Specification 12V @ 5.83A (70W
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Product Specifications
Software
Security Features HTTPS (HTTP exchanged over an SSL-encrypted session) is required for access
to the Virtual Connect Manager.
Access to the Virtual Connect Manager is via the system Onboard
Administrator
Each user account can be configured for a combination of four access
privileges to control and/or view elements in the Virtual Connect Manager.
Role based customization to assign various privileges to Server Admin,
Network Admin and Storage Admin.
User verification by account name and password (Case Sensitive)
LDAP Authentication services provide role based security via an LDAP SSL
Directory Server connection.
Administrator controlled password length and strength requirements
TACACS+ authentication, authorization and accounting
RADIUS authentication and authorization
Private VLAN's for secure connectivity between servers within a domain
Configurable filtering of multicast traffic
Compliant with United States Department of Defense Policy on Use of
Department of Defense (DoD) Information Systems Standard Consent Banner
and User Agreement
GUI and CLI session timeout
Trunking and Failover
Features
Shared Uplink Sets using Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) allows the
creation of Ethernet channeling with upstream switches that conform to IEEE
802.3ad. Ports can alternatively be configured for failover only.
External ports within a Port Set can be on the same VC Ethernet module or on
multiple VC modules within the VC domain.
In the event of an uplink failure to a data center switch, the next highest
performance uplink connection or aggregation will become active.
Fast MAC Cache failover enables rapid recovery of network connections when
a standby module becomes active.
Smart Link network senses a failed upstream switch connection and allows
teamed NICs to properly failover.
Configure uplink speeds to Auto, 1Gb,or10Gb on the associated uplinks
VLAN Features 802.1Q VLAN supported on uplinks.
Uplink ports can be configured for VLAN tagging at egress or pass-thru of
tagged VLAN packets from Server ports.
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Native VLAN support for untagged packets on a shared uplink set. Packets can
be targeted to a specific server ports.
Simultaneous tunneled and mapped VLAN connections to a single domain.
Management Features Simple and intuitive Graphical User Interface (GUI) for defining, configuring,
and managing all elements of the Virtual Connect Domain.
Setup Wizards for server profile creation and initial domain installation and
configuration and network configuration.
Comprehensive administration, definition, and management of Ethernet
Network, Shared Uplink Set, and Server Profiles
Embedded SNMP v1, v2 and SMI-S agents allow Network Management
applications to query Virtual Connect for statistics and trap information.
A robust, scriptable and secure Command Line Interface simplifies
management and enables macros to control common Virtual Connect tasks
Any uplink port can be used as a dedicated mirrored port for traffic analysis
and troubleshooting by a Network Analyzer or Sniffer.
Domain Management of user accounts, enclosure, Virtual Connect domain
settings, and firmware updates
The location and status of Virtual Connect Modules in the HP c-Class Enclosure
and Onboard Administrator can be viewed from the Hardware Status page.
Including at-a-glance detailed information of the hardware elements via
mouse-over pop-up windows.
MAC Address Administration allows local administration of predefined or user-
defined MAC address ranges.
VC manager runs as a high-availability pair when a partner module is installed
in the adjacent bay. All configuration data is stored in flash memory and
checkpointed to the standby module. Configurations can also be backed up to
a workstation via the GUI.
Up to 128 Network Access Groups can be defined to prevent enabling specific
network combinations in the same server profile
Supported by HP Virtual Connect Enterprise Management v7.2.2 and higher.
Provides centralized network connection management and workload mobility
for thousands of servers. Learn more at: www.hp.com/go/vcem
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