HPE ProLiant BL460c Gen9 Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Half-height blade (c7000 or Synergy enclosure) |
| Processors | Up to 2x Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 |
| Max Cores | 22 per socket, 44 total |
| Memory Slots | 32x DDR4 RDIMM/LRDIMM |
| Drive Bays | 2x 2.5" SAS/SATA/SSD + optional NVMe |
| Mezzanine | 2x slots for networking/Fibre Channel |
| Management | HPE iLO 4 |
| Enclosure Required | HPE BladeSystem c7000 or Synergy |
| Density | 16 blades per c7000 (10U) = 704 cores in 10U |
The BL460c Gen9 is a blade server — it does not operate standalone. Networking is provided by enclosure interconnects (HPE Virtual Connect, Cisco Fabric Extender). Power and cooling are shared by the enclosure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the BL460c Gen9 work standalone?
No. The BL460c Gen9 requires an HPE BladeSystem c7000 or Synergy enclosure. The enclosure provides power, cooling, networking, and management infrastructure.
How many BL460c Gen9 blades fit in a c7000?
16 half-height blades per c7000 enclosure (10U). With 44 cores per blade, that is 704 cores in 10U of rack space.
How does the BL460c Gen9 compare to the Gen10?
The Gen10 upgrades to Xeon Scalable processors (28 cores vs 22), iLO 5, Intel Optane Persistent Memory, and Silicon Root of Trust security. Same c7000 enclosure compatibility.
How much does a refurbished BL460c Gen9 cost?
Pricing depends on processor and memory configuration. Use the configurator on this page to request a quote. Enterasource builds every BL460c Gen9 to order with a 2-year warranty and free ground shipping to the lower 48 states.
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