HP 481550-002 DC CP8 Control Processor Blade Board Module
Shop all HP parts (82,894) ›- Role: Manages enclosure services, power, cooling, and network connectivity
- Redundancy: Often used in redundant pairs for high availability
- Interface: Provides management interfaces for the enclosure
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- Control Processor Module
- Model
- DC CP8
- Function
- Enclosure Management and Control
- Form Factor
- Blade Module
- Manufacturer
- HP
- Compatibility
- HP BladeSystem
Product details
The HP 481550-002 is a DC CP8 Control Processor Blade Board Module, serving as the central management and control unit for specific HP BladeSystem configurations. It ensures the proper operation and management of the blade enclosure and its components.
Specifications
- Product Type
- Control Processor Module
- Model
- DC CP8
- Function
- Enclosure Management and Control
- Form Factor
- Blade Module
- Manufacturer
- HP
- Compatibility
- HP BladeSystem
Description
The HP 481550-002 DC CP8 Control Processor Blade Board Module is the brain of specific HP BladeSystem enclosures. It is responsible for managing the overall operation of the blade chassis, including power distribution, cooling, status monitoring, and network connectivity for all the blade servers and interconnect modules installed within it. Typically deployed in redundant pairs, these modules provide high availability for the enclosure's management functions. If one control processor fails, the other takes over seamlessly, ensuring continuous operation and management of the system. This redundancy is critical for maintaining uptime in enterprise data centers. The CP8 module provides the necessary interfaces for administrators to manage the blade system through the HP Onboard Administrator (OA) or other management tools. It aggregates status information from all components, allows for configuration changes, and orchestrates firmware updates. Without a functional control processor module, the blade enclosure cannot operate or be managed, highlighting its essential role in the HP BladeSystem architecture.
Condition: Refurbished
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