• One year of 24 x 7 HP Software Technical Support and Update Service included with Insight Control management suites and select ProLiant Essentials Licenses.

This document covers the HP ProLiant BL20p G4 server blade only. For more information on HP BladeSystems p-Class Infrastructure and HP BladeSystem p-Class Interconnect Components, please see the following QuickSpecs:
HP BladeSystem p-Class Infrastructure QuickSpecs:
https://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12330_div/12330_div.HTML
and HP BladeSystem p-Class Interconnect Components QuickSpecs: https://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12331_div/12331_div.HTML

• Performance dual processor server blade designed with enterprise availability
• HP ProLiant BL20p Generation 4 server blade includes:
• Processors:
  • Up to two Quad-Core Intel® Xeon™ processors 5300 Sequence
    
  • Intel 5000p Chipset
    
• Memory:
  • 1048 MB or 2048 MB PC2-5300 Fully Buffered DIMMs (DDR2-667) (at 533 MHz on processors with 1066 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB) memory standard, (2 x 1 Interleaved Memory), 8 DIMM slots, expandable to 32 GB maximum with optional Online Spare and memory mirroring support.
• Storage Controller:
  • Smart Array E200i SAS RAID Controller (with optional battery-backed write cache) with RAID 0, 1 and 0+1 support
    
• Internal Drive Support:
• Supports up to two SFF SAS hot plug hard drives. (Support for SATA hard drives via Factory Integration Only)
• Network Controller:
  • Two embedded NC373i Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapters with TCP/IP Offload Engine
• Expansion Slots:
  
  • Two additional ports available with one of two optional mezzanine cars:
    • NC320m Dual Port PCI Express Gigabit Server Adapter
    • NC374m Dual Port PCI Express Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter with TCP/IP Offload Engine
  • Dual-Port Fibre Channel Adapter (2-Gb) option for SAN connectivity
  • Emulex-based or QLogic based Fibre Channel Mezzanine card for HP p-Class BladeSystem
  • One additional 10/100 NIC dedicated to iLO2 Management
• USB Ports:
  • I/O cable with two USB ports, one video port, one iLO2 port and kernel debug port. The cable was specifically designed to aid in initial server image deployment.
• Redundancy:
  • Five fans for sufficient cooling
• Form Factor:
  • HP ProLiant BL20p G4 server blade plugs vertically into 6U enclosure
• Management:
  • Integrated Lights-Out 2 featuring Integrated Remote console with high-performance Virtual KVM and embedded system health
  • New Power Regulator for ProLiant delivering server level, policy based power management with industry leading energy efficiency and savings on system power and cooling costs.
  • Deployment/Serviceability:
  • Integrated Access Tool for blade management and enhanced server blade documentation including Best Practices and Common Procedures guides
• Warranty:
  • Protected by HP Services and a worldwide network of resellers and service providers. Three-year parts, 3 Year Labor and 3 Year on-site limited global warranty. Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Pre-Failure Notification on processors, memory, and SCSI hard drives

• QLogic based
  
• Utilizes a QLogic ISP2312 chipset
  
  • The Qlogic BL20pG4 dual-port Fibre Channel Adapter (P/N  361426-B21) is compatible with the HP ProLiant BL20p G4 server blade. Cannot be used for HP ProLiant BL20p G2 or HP ProLiant BL25p/30p/35p/40p/45p server blades)
    
  • Includes two small form factor pluggable transceivers with LC connectors for installation into the Patch Panel 2, CGESM or GbE2 Interconnect Switch (with the Storage Connectivity Kit)
    
• Emulex-based
  
  • Utilizes an Emulex Thor chipset
    
  • The Emulex based HP ProLiant 20p G4 Dual Port Fibre Channel HBA (P/N  394757-B21) is compatible with the HP ProLiant BL20p, server blade. It cannot be used with HP ProLiant BL25p/30p/35p/40p/45p server blades.
    
  • There are no SFP's included in the Emulex mezzanine kit for use with ProLiant BL p-Class Fibre Channel pass-through interconnects. If you require SFPs for use with an Emulex mezzanine and a FC pass through interconnect please order an SFP option kit (P/N  397577-B21) which will provide 2 FC SFPs per option kit.
    
• Two ports on each Dual-port Fibre Channel Mezzanine Card provide a redundant Fibre Channel connection to each server blade
  
• Supports up to 2 Gb/s Fibre Channel equipment
  
• The HP ProLiant BL20p G4 server blade can be ordered with the Dual-port Fibre Channel Adapter installed or the Dual-port Fibre Channel Adapter Option Kit can be ordered separately.

HP ProLiant BL20p G4 server blades are optimized for StorageWorks arrays

• HSG80 (MA8000, EMA12000, EMA16000); EVA5000; EVA3000; XP48, XP128, XP512, XP1024; HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1000
  

HP ProLiant 20p G4 server blades are compatible with select 3rd party SANs (please see blade storage page for more details: https://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/servers/proliant-bl/p-class/storage.html)

Starting July 9, 2007, HP Insight Control management suites and most HP ProLiant Essentials will include one year of 24 x 7 HP Software Technical Support and Update Service ensuring rapid access to HP support staff and proactive delivery of software updates. From more information about this service, please visit: https://www.hp.com/services/insight.

Optional software offerings that selectively extend the functionality of an Adaptive Infrastructure to address specific business problems and needs:

• Performance Management Pack (offered exclusively through the Insight Control suites) - a performance management solution that identifies and explains hardware performance bottlenecks on ProLiant servers and attached options enabling users to better utilize their valuable resources
• Server Migration Pack - P2P Edition: Upgrading or replacing your existing server? Effortlessly transition to new servers with automated, accurate and affordable migration of OS, application and data.
• Server Migration Pack - The Server Migration Pack automates the manual processes required for migrating servers between physical or virtual platforms (P2V, V2P, and V2V).
• Virtualization Management Software - Get the most out of server virtualization by unifying the management of physical and virtual servers in HP Systems Insight Manager. The Virtual Machine Management Pack plug-in provides central management and control of VMware and Microsoft virtual machines and provides physical host to virtual machine association. The Server Migration Pack plug-in automates the manual task of migrating servers between physical or virtual platforms.
• Vulnerability and Patch Management Pack (offered exclusively through the Insight Control suites) - identifies and remediates software security vulnerabilities due to missing patches as well operating system configurations that can be exploited by viruses, worms, and other blended threats.

NOTE: Flexible and volume quantity license kits are available for ProLiant Essentials Value Packs. Refer to https://www.hp.com/servers/proliantessentials or the various ProLiant Essentials Value Pack product QuickSpecs for more information.

• Insight Control Environment for BladeSystem - is based on HP Systems Insight Manager and ProLiant Essentials software, and brings the value of Insight Control to ProLiant customers by delivering comprehensive health and performance monitoring, remote control, vulnerability scanning and patch management as well as flexible deployment and power management through an integrated installation package and streamlined licensing. For more information, visit: https://www.hp.com/go/ice
• Integrated Lights-Out Select Pack - upgrades the iLO 2 processor with enhanced console sharing and replay, virtual media (floppy, CD/DVD, USB key), virtual folders, historical power reporting, power capping and enterprise security (directory services and two-factor authentication) for servers managed using remote consoles available in iLO 2 Standard and iLO 2 Standard Blade Edition.

NOTE: For a more complete and up-to-date listing of supported RoHS and versions, please visit our OS Support Matrix at: https://www.hp.com/go/supportos.
NOTE: For an up-to-date listing of the latest drivers available for the ProLiant BL p-Class, please see: https://www.compaq.com/support/files/server/us/index.html.
NOTE: For a more complete and up-to-date information on Linux support, please visit HP Linux website at: https://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/servers/linux/hpLinuxcert.html.
NOTE: For more Linux OS support & certification information, please visit our the ProLiant & Bladesystem Server Linux matrix https://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/linux/hpLinuxcert.html

VMware Virtualization Software

NOTE: For more information on HP's Certified and Supported HP ProLiant Servers, please visit the VMware Server Support Matrix at: https://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/software/vmware/hpvmwarecert.html

Integrated Lights-Out 2 (iLO2) Standard blade Edition (integrated on motherboard)

• Virtual KVM based remote console
• Virtual media (single server, browser based access only)
• Remote Serial Console
• Virtual Power Button Control
• Virtual Unit ID control
• Integrated Remote Console
• Dedicated network connectivity
• Embedded system health
• Browser, command line and scripted access
• Automatic IP Configuration via DHCP/DNS/WINS
• Industry Standard 128-bit Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Secure Shell security (SSH)
• OS independent hardware health status
• IML and iLO Event Logging
• Support for 12 user accounts with customizable access privilege
• Single sign-on from HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator

Dual-Port Fibre Channel Mezzanine Card for redundant SAN connection
Two hot-plug SAS hard drive bays and a Smart Array E200i SAS RAID Controller on every server (Battery-backed write cache is optional.)
Redundant ROM on each server blade
ECC Memory
Network adapter teaming (network fault tolerance, transmit load balancing, switch-assisted load balancing)

HP Factory Express offers configuration, customization, integration and deployment services for HP servers and storage products. Customers can choose how their factory solutions are built, tested, integrated, shipped and deployed.

Factory Express offers service packages for simple configuration, racking, installation, complex configuration and design services as well as individual factory services, such as image loading, asset tagging, and custom packaging. HP products supported through Factory Express include a wide array of servers and storage: HP Integrity, HP ProLiant, HP ProLiant Server Blades, HP BladeSystem, HP 9000 servers as well as the MSA1000, VA7xxx, EVA, XP, rackable tape libraries and configurable network switches.

For more information on Factory Express services on your specific server model please contact your sales representative or go to https://www.hp.com/go/factory-express.

The HP eCo-Enterprise Configurator now provides factory default racking for our HP hardware portfolio. This approach is aligned with our strategic direction to meet the needs and expectations of our valued customers. If you require "custom" rack configuration, please contact HP's Customer Business Center or an Authorized Partner for assistance.

This product is covered by a global limited warranty and supported by HP Services and a worldwide network of resellers and service providers. Hardware diagnostic support and repair is available for three years from date of purchase. Support for software and initial setup is available for 90 days from date of purchase. Additional support may be covered under the warranty or available for an additional fee. Enhancements to warranty services are available through HP Care Pack services or customized service agreements.

NOTE: Server Warranty includes 3 year Parts, 3 year Labor, 3-year on-site support. Additional information regarding worldwide limited warranty and technical support is available at: https://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/platforms/warranty/index.html
NOTE: Server Blade Limited Warranty includes 3 year Parts, 1 year Labor, 1-year on-site support. This warranty supports the HP ProLiant BL30p and HP ProLiant BL35p Server Blades.
NOTE: Server Blade Enclosure Limited Warranty includes 3 year Parts, 3 year Labor, 3-year on-site support.
NOTE: Server Blade Interconnect Limited Warranty includes 1 year Parts, 1 year Labor, 1-year on-site support

The HP Care Pack service part numbers below for ProLiant BL p-Class server blades, cover the server blade and all HP branded hardware options qualified for the server, purchased at the same time or afterwards, internal to the server.

HP Care Pack services for HP BladeSystem p-Class server blade enclosure covers the enclosure including patch panels, HP supported Ethernet interconnects, power enclosure with power supplies and power distribution.

HP services provide continuous care and support expertise with committed response designed to meet your IT and business needs.

To fully capitalize on your HP BladeSystem servers' capabilities requires a service partner who thoroughly understands your server technology and systems environment. HP Services, an industry leader in provision of multi vendor support solutions provides a range of support services designed to meet the varying needs of business. Whether an SMB or large global corporation HP has a HP BadeSystem server support offer to help you speedily deploy and maximize system uptime.

Enhanced Care - Minimum recommended service support offer designed to ensure customers have access to expert assistance, whenever they need it.

• 4-Hour On-site Service, 5-Day x 13-Hour Coverage, 3 Years.

Continuance Care - Recommended service delivering cost-effective support options designed to extend HP Services committed response and guaranteed fix times, designed to speed problem identification and resolution.

• 4-Hour On-site Service, 7-Day x 24-Hour Coverage, 3 Years.

Total Care - Highest HP Support service level recommend to help increase IT performance and availability with comprehensive, integrated hardware and software services

• Support Plus 24 - Onsite HW support 24x7, 4hr response and Microsoft O/S SW Tech support offsite, onsite at HP's discretion, 24x7 2hr response time incl. HP holidays.

Deployment Services - HP Installation and Start Up services designed to take time, risk, and worry out of the deployment of HP BladeSystem servers - and free customers IT support staff to focus on what they do best, their business.

• Installation & Start-Up service for HP BladeSystem Infrastructure plus HP BladeSystem Enhanced Network Installation and Start-UP as per the Customer Description and/or Data Sheet. To be delivered on a scheduled basis 8am-5pm, M-F, excl. HP holidays

For a complete listing of service offerings and information visit:
https://www.hp.com/services/bladesystemservices
https://www.hp.com/go/proliant/carepack

HP BL20pG4 X5355 2GB (1P)
435553-B21

HP ProLiant BL20pG4 E5345 2GB (1P)
435552-B21

HP ProLiant BL20pG4 E5320 2GB (1P)
435551-B21

HP ProLiant BL20pG4 E5310 1GB (1P)
435550-B21

2GB (2x1GB of 2-way interleaved PC2-5300 Fully Buffered DIMMs DDR2-667 (at 533 MHz on processors with 1066 MHz FSB) with Advanced ECC, mirrored and online spare memory capabilities
1GB (2x512MB of 2-way interleaved PC2-5300 Fully Buffered DIMMs DDR2-667 (at 533 MHz on processors with 1066 MHz FSB) with Advanced ECC, mirrored and online spare memory capabilities

HP ProLiant BL20p G4 5150, 2GB (1P)
416781-B21

HP ProLiant BL20p G4 5148, 2GB (1P)

HP ProLiant BL20p G4 5140, 2GB (1P)
416780-B21

HP ProLiant BL20p G4 5110, 1GB (1P)
416779-B21

HP ProLiant BL20p G4 5060, 2GB (1P)
408745-201

2GB (2x1GB of 2-way interleaved PC2-5300 Fully Buffered DIMMs DDR2-667 (at 533 MHz on processors with 1066 MHz FSB) with Advanced ECC, mirrored and online spare memory capabilities

1GB (2x512MB of 2-way interleaved PC2-5300 Fully Buffered DIMMs DDR2-667 (at 533 MHz on processors with 1066 MHz FSB) with Advanced ECC, mirrored and online spare memory capabilities

405095-B21

 361426-B21

 405037-B21

HP Serviceguard for Linux ProLiant Cluster A.11.16 for SUSE SLES 9 & 10 and Red Hat EL 3 & 4 (2 node license cluster kit)

NOTE: For additional information regarding the HP Serviceguard for Linux License, please see the following QuickSpecs at: https://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/11518_div/11518_div.html (Worldwide)

DIMM installation guidelines:

1. All DIMMs must be Fully Buffered DIMMS PC2-5300 at 667 MHz (at 533 MHz for processors with 1066 MHz FSB).
   
2. Both DIMM slots in a memory bank must be populated.
   
3. Both DIMMs in a memory bank must be identical. Install identical DIMMs as pairs only, starting with DIMM socket 1, bank A.
   
4. Populate both slots in a bank at the same time: DIMMs 1 and 2 reside in bank A, and DIMMs 3 and 4 reside in bank B.
   

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• 4GB FBD PC2-5300 2x2GB Kit

• 8GB FBD PC2-5300 2x4GB

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• 8GB FBD PC2-5300 2x4GB

To review typical system power ratings use the Active Answers Power Calculator which is available via the online tool located at URL: https://h30099.www3.hp.com/configurator/calc/Power%20Calculator%20Catalog.xls
To drill down to calculators:

• Click on: "ProLiant Servers"
  
• Click on the Server of interest. Example: BL20p G4
  
• Click on: "Power Calculator" link. (You may need to scroll down to see it)

Height

10.29 in (26.14 cm)

1.69 in (4.29 cm)

28 in (71.10 cm)

Maximum

20.8 lbs (9.43 kg)

Non-Operating

-40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F)

10/100/1000-T

IEEE 802.3 10Base-T
IEEE 802.3ab 1000Base-T
IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX