Description
HP ProLiant BL420c Gen9 Server Dubai – Half-Height Blade Excellence
Product Overview
Short Description
The HP ProLiant BL420c Gen9 server represents the pinnacle of high-density blade computing, delivering exceptional performance per rack unit for data centers in Dubai and across the UAE. As the leading HP server supplier in Dubai, we provide comprehensive HP ProLiant BL420c Gen9 solutions that combine cutting-edge Intel Xeon E5-2600 v4 processor technology with space-efficient design and advanced blade infrastructure capabilities.
This innovative half-height blade server features dual Intel Xeon E5-2600 v4 processors, supporting up to 44 cores and 88 threads for exceptional parallel processing capabilities in minimal space. The HP ProLiant BL420c Gen9 Dubai offering includes advanced memory architecture supporting up to 768GB of DDR4 memory, ensuring optimal performance for high-density virtualization, cloud computing, and scale-out applications.
Our position as the leading HP server supplier in Dubai enables us to provide complete HP ProLiant BL420c Gen9 solutions including professional installation, configuration, and ongoing support services. The server’s innovative design incorporates advanced thermal management, shared infrastructure components, and comprehensive management capabilities through HPE OneView and BladeSystem management platforms.
The HP ProLiant BL420c Gen9 server delivers exceptional density and efficiency for organizations requiring maximum computing power per rack unit. Its half-height blade design enables deployment of up to 16 servers in a single 10U enclosure, dramatically improving data center efficiency and reducing infrastructure costs. Advanced features including shared power, cooling, and networking infrastructure ensure optimal resource utilization for high-density computing environments in Dubai’s modern data centers.
Technical Architecture and Performance
Blade Architecture Excellence
Half-Height Blade Design
The foundation of HP ProLiant BL420c Gen9 efficiency lies in its innovative half-height blade architecture, which maximizes computing density while maintaining optimal performance and reliability. The half-height design enables deployment of twice the server density compared to full-height blades, providing exceptional computing power per rack unit for space-constrained data center environments.
Intel Xeon E5-2600 v4 Processor Foundation
Each HP ProLiant BL420c Gen9 blade features dual Intel Xeon E5-2600 v4 processors, delivering up to 44 cores and 88 threads of parallel processing capability in minimal space. The advanced 14nm manufacturing technology provides superior performance-per-watt, enabling high-density deployments without compromising individual server performance. Advanced processor features including Intel Turbo Boost Technology and Intel Hyper-Threading Technology ensure optimal performance for diverse workloads.
Advanced Memory Architecture
The server’s memory architecture supports up to 768GB of DDR4-2400 memory across 24 DIMM slots, providing substantial memory capacity for memory-intensive applications in high-density environments. Advanced memory features include support for Registered DIMMs (RDIMMs) and Load-Reduced DIMMs (LRDIMMs), enabling optimization for specific application requirements while maintaining space efficiency.
Shared Infrastructure Benefits
The blade architecture leverages shared infrastructure components including power supplies, cooling systems, and network connectivity, dramatically reducing infrastructure overhead and improving overall efficiency. Shared components reduce the number of individual components required, improving reliability while reducing maintenance requirements and infrastructure costs for high-density deployments.
High-Density Computing Capabilities
Maximum Density Configuration
The HP ProLiant BL420c Gen9 server enables deployment of up to 16 servers in a single 10U BladeSystem c7000 enclosure, providing exceptional computing density for space-constrained data center environments. This high-density configuration delivers up to 704 processor cores and 1,408 threads in a single enclosure, enabling massive parallel processing capabilities for scale-out applications and high-density virtualization environments.
Thermal Management Excellence
Advanced thermal management capabilities ensure optimal operating temperatures even in high-density configurations. The BladeSystem enclosure provides shared cooling infrastructure with intelligent thermal management that adjusts cooling based on actual server loads and environmental conditions. This approach ensures optimal performance while minimizing energy consumption and noise levels.
Power Efficiency and Management
Shared power infrastructure provides exceptional power efficiency through intelligent power management and distribution. The BladeSystem enclosure includes redundant power supplies with dynamic power allocation that optimizes power distribution based on actual server requirements. Advanced power management features including power capping and dynamic power allocation ensure optimal power utilization across all blade servers.
Network Connectivity and Fabric
Advanced network connectivity options include support for multiple network fabrics including Ethernet, InfiniBand, and Fibre Channel through shared network modules. The BladeSystem architecture enables flexible network configuration with support for multiple network technologies and protocols, providing comprehensive connectivity options for diverse application requirements while maintaining high-density deployment benefits.
Enterprise Applications and Use Cases
High-Density Virtualization
Virtualization Density Excellence
The HP ProLiant BL420c Gen9 server delivers exceptional virtualization density through its high-performance processor architecture and space-efficient design. As the leading HP server supplier in Dubai, we provide complete high-density virtualization solutions that enable organizations to maximize virtual machine density while reducing data center footprint and infrastructure costs.
Virtual Machine Consolidation
Virtual machine consolidation benefits significantly from the server’s high core count and substantial memory capacity, enabling deployment of hundreds of virtual machines per blade server. The half-height design enables deployment of thousands of virtual machines in a single rack, dramatically improving data center efficiency and reducing infrastructure requirements for large-scale virtualization environments.
Cloud Computing Platforms
Cloud computing platforms leverage the server’s high-density architecture and shared infrastructure to provide cost-effective cloud services with optimal resource utilization. Support for leading cloud platforms including VMware vCloud, Microsoft Azure Stack, and OpenStack ensures flexibility for diverse cloud computing requirements while maintaining high-density deployment benefits.
Container Orchestration at Scale
Container orchestration platforms including Kubernetes and Docker Swarm benefit from the server’s high core count and memory capacity, enabling deployment of thousands of containers per blade server. The high-density architecture enables massive container deployments with optimal resource utilization and simplified management through shared infrastructure components.
Scale-Out Computing Applications
Web Services and Applications
Web services and applications benefit from the server’s high-density architecture and shared infrastructure, enabling deployment of large-scale web application platforms with optimal cost-effectiveness. The blade architecture provides excellent scalability for web applications that require horizontal scaling and high availability through redundant deployments.
Database Clustering and Sharding
Database clustering and sharding applications leverage the server’s high-density deployment capabilities to provide distributed database platforms with optimal performance and scalability. The blade architecture enables deployment of large database clusters with shared infrastructure benefits while maintaining individual server performance for database workloads.
Big Data and Analytics Platforms
Big data and analytics platforms including Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, and Elasticsearch benefit from the server’s high-density architecture and substantial processing power. The ability to deploy large numbers of blade servers in minimal space enables cost-effective big data platforms with optimal resource utilization and simplified management.
High-Performance Computing Clusters
High-performance computing clusters leverage the server’s high core count and advanced interconnect capabilities to provide powerful computing platforms for scientific and engineering applications. The high-density architecture enables deployment of large HPC clusters with optimal space utilization and shared infrastructure benefits.
BladeSystem Infrastructure and Management
BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure
Shared Infrastructure Excellence
The HP ProLiant BL420c Gen9 server operates within the BladeSystem c7000 enclosure, which provides comprehensive shared infrastructure including power, cooling, networking, and management capabilities. As the leading HP server supplier in Dubai, we provide complete BladeSystem solutions that maximize infrastructure efficiency while simplifying management and reducing operational complexity.
Power and Cooling Infrastructure
The BladeSystem c7000 enclosure provides shared power and cooling infrastructure with redundant power supplies and intelligent thermal management. Advanced power management features include dynamic power allocation, power capping, and comprehensive power monitoring that optimizes power utilization across all blade servers while ensuring adequate power availability for peak performance requirements.
Network Infrastructure and Connectivity
Shared network infrastructure provides flexible connectivity options through modular network switches and interconnect modules. Support for multiple network technologies including Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, InfiniBand, and Fibre Channel enables comprehensive connectivity for diverse application requirements while reducing network infrastructure complexity and costs.
Management and Monitoring Integration
Integrated management capabilities through HPE OneView and BladeSystem Onboard Administrator provide comprehensive management and monitoring for all blade servers and shared infrastructure components. Centralized management reduces administrative overhead while providing detailed visibility into system health, performance, and utilization across the entire blade infrastructure.
Advanced Management Capabilities
HPE OneView Integration
HPE OneView provides comprehensive management capabilities for BladeSystem infrastructure including automated provisioning, configuration management, and performance monitoring. Template-based provisioning ensures consistent configuration across multiple blade servers while reducing deployment time and potential configuration errors.
Automated Provisioning and Configuration
Automated provisioning capabilities streamline blade server deployment and configuration processes through template-based provisioning and configuration management. Integration with leading configuration management platforms enables automated software installation and configuration management for complete infrastructure automation across large blade deployments.
Performance Monitoring and Analytics
Comprehensive performance monitoring and analytics capabilities provide detailed visibility into blade server performance, utilization, and health metrics. Advanced analytics capabilities analyze performance trends and identify optimization opportunities while predictive analytics identify potential issues before they impact system availability.
Capacity Planning and Optimization
Capacity planning and optimization tools provide detailed analysis of resource utilization and performance trends across blade infrastructure. These tools enable informed decisions about capacity expansion, workload optimization, and infrastructure planning while ensuring optimal resource utilization and cost-effectiveness.
Technical Specifications
Processor Specifications
- Processor Family: Intel Xeon E5-2600 v4 processors
- Socket Configuration: Dual-socket configuration
- Core Count: Up to 44 cores, 88 threads
- Manufacturing Process: 14nm manufacturing technology
- Cache Memory: Up to 55MB L3 cache per processor
- Memory Support: DDR4-2400 memory support
- Interconnect: Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI)
Memory Configuration
- Maximum Memory: Up to 768GB DDR4 memory
- DIMM Slots: 24 DIMM slots
- Memory Speed: DDR4-2400 memory speed
- Memory Types: RDIMM, LRDIMM support
- Error Correction: Advanced error correction capabilities
- Memory Features: Memory optimization for high-density
Storage Options
- Drive Bays: Up to 2 SFF drive bays
- Storage Types: SAS SSD, SATA SSD support
- Storage Features: Optimized for high-density deployment
- External Storage: Shared SAN connectivity options
Network Connectivity
- Network Options: Shared network infrastructure
- Network Types: Ethernet, InfiniBand, Fibre Channel support
- Network Features: Flexible network fabric options
- Management: Integrated network management
BladeSystem Infrastructure
- Enclosure: BladeSystem c7000 enclosure
- Density: Up to 16 half-height blades per enclosure
- Power: Shared redundant power supplies
- Cooling: Shared intelligent thermal management
- Management: HPE OneView and Onboard Administrator
Form Factor and Specifications
- Form Factor: Half-height blade server
- Enclosure Height: 10U BladeSystem enclosure
- Density: Maximum computing density per rack unit
- Thermal Management: Advanced shared cooling
- Energy Efficiency: Optimized power utilization
As the leading HP server supplier in Dubai, we provide complete HP ProLiant BL420c Gen9 BladeSystem solutions with professional installation, configuration, and ongoing support services for high-density computing environments. Contact our specialists for detailed consultation and customized blade infrastructure optimized for your specific requirements.
