1.2 Server Blade Enclosure Components

HP server blades are contained in an enclosure, which is a chassis that houses and connects blade hardware components. An enclosure is managed by an Onboard Administrator. The HP BladeSystem c7000 and c3000 enclosures are supported under HP XC.

This section discusses the following topics:

•“HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure” (page 22)

•“HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure” (page 25)

•“HP BladeSystem c-Class Onboard Administrator ” (page 27)

•“Insight Display” (page 28)

For more information about enclosures and their related components, see the HP Server Blade c7000 Enclosure Setup and Installation Guide.

1.2.1 HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure

Figure 1-1shows front and rear views of the HP BladeSystem c7000 enclosure.

Figure 1-1 HP BladeSystem c7000 enclosure (Front and Rear Views)

Figure 1-2is an illustration showing the location of the device bays, power supply bays, and the Insight Display at the front of the HP BladeSystem c7000 enclosure.

Figure 1-2 HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure Bay Locations (Front View)

1Device bays

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