HP 491338-B21 BL685C G6 CTO Chassis

Product Description

The HP 491338-B21 represents the chassis component for the HP ProLiant BL685c G6 server blade. As a CTO (Configure-To-Order) model, this chassis serves as the foundational structure upon which multiple BL685c G6 server blades are installed and operated. It is designed to integrate seamlessly within the HP BladeSystem c-Class infrastructure, providing a consolidated and efficient platform for high-density computing environments. The chassis itself does not contain processors, memory, or storage; these are added via the server blades that slot into it. This chassis is responsible for delivering essential shared resources to the installed server blades, including power distribution, cooling via integrated fans, and network connectivity through internal interconnect modules. By centralizing these resources, the BladeSystem architecture reduces cabling complexity, simplifies management, and optimizes power and cooling efficiency compared to traditional rack-mounted servers. The BL685c G6 blades are known for their powerful dual-socket configurations, making this chassis suitable for demanding workloads requiring significant processing power. Deployment of the 491338-B21 chassis requires integration into a larger HP BladeSystem enclosure, such as the HP BladeSystem c7000 or smaller variants. This enclosure provides the overarching management, power, and network fabric for multiple chassis and their contained blades. The CTO nature of this part means that customers must select and purchase the specific BL685c G6 server blades, network interface modules, and other necessary components to complete a functional server solution.