Safe Checkout
Secure Payments
Fast Delivery
Order Today
Free Shipping
Across the US
Easy Returns
Hassle-Free
AH257B - HP BLc3000 Configure-to-Order Enclosure
- 3U rack height enclosure
- Supports up to 8 server blades
- Integrated power supplies and cooling fans
- Optional Onboard Administrator for management
- Provides shared power and cooling for blades
- Designed for high density and efficiency
Free U.S. Ground Shipping
Typically 1-2 handling + 3-7 transit days
Purchase orders accepted
For government, enterprise, data center, and small business customers.
Bulk Purchase Inquiry
Volume pricing and availability
Product Overview
The HP BLc3000 enclosure is a blade system designed for small to medium businesses, offering a compact and efficient way to deploy HP blade servers. It supports up to 8 server blades and provides integrated power, cooling, and networking in a 3U form factor.
Technical Information
| Form Factor | 3U Enclosure |
| Blade Support | Up to 8 server blades |
| Management | Onboard Administrator (optional) |
Additional Specifications
| Power | Integrated power supplies |
| Cooling | Integrated cooling fans |
Product Description
The HP BladeSystem c3000 enclosure is a versatile and compact solution tailored for the needs of small to medium businesses, remote offices, and workgroups. It offers a robust platform for deploying HP ProLiant server blades, consolidating compute, storage, and networking resources into a single, manageable unit. The 3U form factor allows for high density within standard racks, making it an ideal choice for environments where space is at a premium. This enclosure is designed to simplify IT infrastructure by providing shared power, cooling, and management capabilities for all installed server blades. This not only reduces the overall footprint and power consumption but also streamlines deployment and maintenance. The c3000 supports a variety of HP ProLiant BL server blade types, offering flexibility to meet diverse application requirements, from general-purpose computing to more demanding workloads. Management of the c3000 enclosure is facilitated through the integrated Onboard Administrator (OA), which provides comprehensive control over the enclosure and its installed blades. This includes monitoring hardware status, configuring network settings, and managing firmware updates. The enclosure also supports optional network modules, such as Ethernet switches and Fibre Channel switches, further enhancing its connectivity and integration capabilities within the data center.
