696910-B21 HP BladeSystem C3000 8x Slots Enclosure W/ 7x Hard Drive Blank Panel
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About this product
The HP BladeSystem C3000 8-Slot Enclosure is a rack-mountable chassis designed for blade servers, featuring eight slots and including seven hard drive blank panels. This enclosure supports wired Ethernet network connectivity and is part of the HP BladeSystem product line. It provides a foundation for high-density server deployments in data center environments.
Our take
This HP BladeSystem C3000 enclosure is a substantial piece of hardware, ideal for organizations looking to deploy or expand a blade server environment. The 8-slot capacity allows for significant compute density, and the rack-mountable form factor is standard for data centers. The inclusion of seven hard drive blank panels is practical for managing airflow when not all slots are populated. It's clearly a specialized piece of equipment, and while it provides wired Ethernet connectivity, you'll need to populate it with blades, hard drives, and other modules to make it functional. This is a core component for a specific, high-performance IT infrastructure.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 8 slots for blade servers
- Rack mountable form factor
- Includes 7 hard drive blank panels
- Wired Ethernet connectivity
Cons
- Requires additional blade servers and drives
- High initial cost
Specifications
- Network Connectivity Wired-Ethernet (RJ-45)
- Model HP BladeSystem C3000
- Product Line BladeSystem
- Type Enclosure
- MPN 696910-B21
- Brand HP
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- Form Factor
- Rack Mountable
