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HP ProLiant BL20p G4 - Overview


Product Description
The next generation HP ProLiant BL20p dual processor server blade now offers support for new Dual-Core Intel Xeon 5100/5000 Series processors and Intel 5000P chipset with 4MB cache, SFF SAS hard drives and SAS Raid controllers, standard Integrated Lights-Out 2 (iLO 2), multifunction gigabit NICs, memory mirroring and online spare support; ideal for corporate datacenters and ISP/ASP.
Product Features
Feature Description
Processor
  • Quad-Core Intel Xeon process X5350 (2.66 GHz, 1333 FSB)
  • Quad-Core Intel Xeon process X5340 (2.33 GHz, 1333 FSB)
  • Quad-Core Intel Xeon processor E5320 (1.86 GHz, 1066 FSB)
  • Quad-Core Intel Xeon processor E5310 (1.60 GHz, 1066 FSB)
  • Dual-Core Intel Xeon processor 5160 (3.00 GHz, 1333 FSB)
  • Dual Core Intel Xeon processor 5150 (2.66 GHz, 1333 FSB)
  • Dual-Core Intel Xeon processor 5140 (2.33 GHz, 1333 FSB)
  • Dual-Core Intel Xeon processor 5130 (2.00 GHz, 1333 FSB)
  • Dual-Core Intel Xeon processor 5120 (1.86 GHz, 1066 FSB)
  • Dual-Core Intel Xeon processor 5110 (1.60 GHz, 1066 FSB)
  • Dual-Core Intel Xeon processor 5080 (3.73 GHz, 1066 FSB)
  • Dual-Core Intel Xeon processor 5060 (3.2 GHz, 1066 FSB)
  • Dual-Core Intel Xeon processor 5050 (3.0 GHz, 667 FSB)
Upgradeability Upgradeable to dual processing (2 Processors)
Cache Memory 2 x 4 MB Level 2 Cache memory (5300 Sequence)

Chipset Intel 5000p chipset
Memory Protection
  • Advanced ECC (multi-bit error protection)
  • Online spare and Mirroring
  • 2-way interleaving
Memory
Type PC2-5300 Fully Buffered DIMMs DDR2-667 (running at 533MHz on processors with 1066 MHz FSB)
Standard 1024 MB or 2048 MB (Depending on model)
Maximum 32 GB (8 x 4 GB)
Network Adapter Five network adapters total:
  • Two NC374i PCI-X Gigabit Multifunction NICs (embedded) with WOL and PXE
  • One 10/100 iLO NIC dedicated to management


Expansion Slots No PCI slots all features are integrated
I/O cable connectors (2)USB ports, (1) video port, (1) iLO port and (1) kernel debug port

Integrated Manageability Integrated Lights-Out 2 (iLO 2) Management Advanced (ASIC on the System Board)
Internal Storage
Hard Drives None ship standard
Maximum Internal Storage
SAS 292 GB (internal drive cage) (2 x 146 GB SAS SFF, drives)
SATA 120 GB (internal drive cage) (2 x 60 GB SATA SSF drives)
Graphics Integrated ATI Rage XL Video Controller with 8 MB SDRAM Video Memory
RoHS Requirements For Resellers in countries/regions with RoHS legislation (see NOTE) (e.g. EU, China, etc.) The use of the noted material in a solution and subsequent resale of that solution will result in the solution no longer meeting the requirements of RoHS legislation.
NOTE: Directive 2002/95/EC restricts the use of lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, PBBs and PBDEs in electronic products. Countries/regions outside the EU, eg. China, are introducing similar legislation. References to 'RoHS legislation' means requirements of Directive 2002/95/EC or to similar substance restriction legislation enacted by any country/region outside the EU.
Software Overview
Operating System Support
Feature Description
OS Support
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4
  • SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8
  • SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 9


Supported Software Options
  • VMware Virtualization Software
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux and management bundle for HP BladeSystems


ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack Software for the ProLiant BL Server
Feature Description
HP Systems Insight Manager HP Systems Insight Manager (HP SIM) help maximize system uptime and performance and reduce system maintenance costs by providing proactive notification of problems before those problems result in unplanned downtime or reduced productivity. HP SIM is easy to set up to work with the Insight Management Agents, integrated Light-Out and Remote Insight Light-Out Edition, and Version Control Agents to deliver robust fault, configuration, and asset management as well as remote administration. With HP Systems Insight Manager customers will also be able to take advantage of role-based security; the ability to manage ProLiant, Integrity, and HP9000 systems; and plug-ins for storage, client, printer, and power management as well as server rapid deployment, performance management, and workload management. For more details on HP Systems Insight Manager click the following URL http://www.hp.com/go/hpsim .
ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack Rapid Deployment Pack (RDP) is an automated deployment and provisioning solution for all ProLiant servers. RDP includes the Altiris Deployment Solution and ProLiant Integration Module featuring ProLiant server pre-configured events for OS installation, and optimized software drivers, firmware and management agents. Every RDP CD includes 10-node trial licenses for evaluation purposes. RDP requires a license for each server deployed and is available for purchase with blade servers. For more information, click the following URL http://www.hp.com/servers/rdp .
Management Agents The Management Agents form the foundation for HP's Intelligent Manageability strategy. They provide direct, browser-based access to in-depth instrumentation built into HP servers, workstations, desktops, and portables, and send alerts to HP Systems Insight Manager and other enterprise management applications in case of subsystem or environmental failures. For additional information about the Management Agents and other management products from HP, please visit the management Web site at http://www.hp.com/servers/manage .
Subscriber's Choice Subscriber's Choice Driver and Support Alerts/Notifications is a web-based email subscription service that provides software and driver change notifications for ProLiant products. Sign up at http://www.hp.com/go/subscriberschoice and customize your profile to receive various new alerts as they become available, on a weekly or monthly basis.
ROMPaq, support software, and configuration utilities The latest software, drivers, and firmware fully optimized and tested for your ProLiant server and options, available in the RDP CD, SmartStart or downloadable from Software and Drivers download pages, linked from the SmartStart website at http://www.hp.com/go/support .
Insight Diagnostics Online Edition The most advanced configuration analysis, reporting and troubleshooting utilities used by HP and at your fingertips, available in SmartStart.
SmartStart SmartStart is a tool that simplifies single server setup, providing a rapid way to deploy reliable and consistent server configurations. SmartStart 7.00 and later can now deploy the HP ProLiant BL20P G4 and HP ProLiant BL40P server blades, using the I/O port with an attached USB CD-ROM device. To obtain a copy of SmartStart for your blade server, redeem the coupon that is included with your Blade server or order your copy from the SmartStart web site. For more information, please visit the SmartStart Web site at http://www.hp.com/servers/smartstart .

Link to Warranty Information
Additional information regarding worldwide limited warranty and technical support is available at: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/platforms/warranty/index.html

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