HP BladeSystem

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System configuration

HP Enterprise configurator

Configure a system and generate a Bill of MaterialsIncludes all ProLiant servers

5-Step configuration Summary for p-Class

The 5-step process highlights the various components necessary to build an HP BladeSystem solution. It is an overview of the basic component configuration procedure, and is not all-inclusive. We believe you will find it useful in understanding the essential, required building blocks of an HP BladeSystem.

HP Custom builder

Custom Builder provides users with a powerful web-based service for configuring one or many racks. Using either a simple guided interface or build it yourself mode, rack configurations are created for HP ProLiant servers and StorageWorks.

Site planning

HP BladeSystem sizing utility

Review server loading and determine power supply and power subsystem requirements Approximate electrical and heat load for facilities planning purposes

Rack/Site installation preparation utility (Excel workbook)

Includes all ProLiant BL e-Class, ML, DL servers and storage