HPE 875955-L21 ProLiant BL460c Gen10 Server Blade, Xeon Platinum 8156

• Enterprise application hosting – Suitable for applications favoring strong per-core performance.
• Virtualization – Can support selected low-to-moderate VM consolidation workloads.
• Infrastructure services – Useful for DNS, directory, monitoring and management services.
• Web application workloads – Provides high base clock speed for suitable transactional applications.
• Development environments – Useful for development, testing and staging systems.
• Edge data center deployments – Compact blade architecture helps consolidate compute infrastructure.
• Dedicated application nodes – Suitable when an application requires fewer, faster CPU cores.
• HPE BladeSystem expansion – Adds compute capacity to an existing compatible c-Class enclosure.

• Intel Xeon Platinum 8156, 3.6 GHz – High base frequency benefits applications that depend more on per-core speed than large core counts.
• 4 CPU Cores / 8 Threads – Provides focused compute capacity for applications that do not require high core density.
• Up to 3.7 GHz Turbo – Gives compatible workloads additional frequency headroom during demanding processing periods.
• 16.5 MB L3 Cache – Keeps frequently accessed data closer to the processor to support responsive application execution.
• DDR4-2666 Support – Provides a high-speed memory interface for supported HPE SmartMemory configurations.
• 48 PCIe 3.0 Lanes – Provides substantial I/O connectivity for supported expansion requirements.
• 105 W Processor Rating – Helps buyers plan enclosure power and thermal requirements around the selected CPU.
• No RAM Configuration – Lets procurement teams choose memory capacity and DIMM type based on actual workload requirements.
• FIO Processor Kit – Provides an HPE factory-integrated CPU option for BL460c Gen10 configurations.
• Two-Socket Platform – BL460c Gen10 supports up to two processors, providing a path to higher CPU capacity where supported.
• Two Mezzanine Slots – Provides options for additional Ethernet, Fibre Channel, InfiniBand and other supported connectivity.
• HPE iLO 5 – Enables remote monitoring, administration, health reporting and management automation.
• Secure Boot and Secure Start – Helps protect the boot process and firmware integrity.
• Half-Height Blade Design – Allows dense compute deployment inside compatible HPE BladeSystem c-Class enclosures. 

• Brand: HPE
• Product Family: HPE ProLiant BL460c Gen10
• Product Type: Half-height server blade
• HPE SKU: 875955-L21
• SKU Type: Xeon Platinum 8156 FIO Processor Kit
• Processor: Intel Xeon Platinum 8156
• Processor Class: Intel Xeon Platinum
• Processor Cores: 4 cores
• Processor Threads: 8 threads
• Base Frequency: 3.6 GHz
• Maximum Turbo Frequency: Up to 3.7 GHz
• L3 Cache: 16.5 MB
• Processor Power: 105 W
• Socket: FCLGA3647
• UPI Links: Up to 3
• UPI Speed: Up to 10.4 GT/s
• Memory Technology: DDR4
• Memory Speed: Up to 2666 MT/s
• Memory Channels: 6 per processor
• Maximum Memory per CPU: 768 GB for the 8156 in HPE's BL460c Gen10 specification
• ECC Memory: Supported
• RAM Included: No RAM
• PCI Express: PCIe 3.0
• Maximum PCIe Lanes: 48
• Processor Configuration: BL460c Gen10 supports up to 2 processors
• Mezzanine Expansion: 2 × PCIe 3.0 x16 mezzanine slots
• Storage: Configuration dependent
• Drive Support: SFF/uFF options depending on configuration
• Storage Controller: HPE Smart Array options available
• Management: HPE iLO 5
• Chipset: Intel C621
• Network Options: FlexibleLOM and mezzanine options, configuration dependent
• Form Factor: Half-height blade
• Enclosure Compatibility: HPE BladeSystem c3000/c7000
• Virtualization Features: Intel VT-x, VT-d and EPT
• Instruction Extensions: SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512
• Security: Secure Boot, Secure Start, TPM options, digitally signed firmware
• Cooling: Enclosure-dependent; BL460c Gen10 requires compatible enclosure fan configuration
• Compatibility: BL460c Gen10 / c3000 / c7000

Why Choose This Product?

• High 3.6 GHz Base Clock – Better suited to applications where per-core frequency is more valuable than a large core count.
• Platinum Processor Class – Provides an enterprise-grade CPU option for supported BL460c Gen10 deployments.
• Flexible No-RAM Configuration – Lets buyers select the right memory capacity instead of accepting a fixed configuration.
• Compact Blade Architecture – Uses existing HPE c-Class infrastructure for dense compute deployment.
• Expansion Flexibility – Mezzanine slots support networking, Fibre Channel and other I/O requirements.
• Remote Management – iLO 5 reduces the need for physical access during monitoring and administration.
• Enterprise Security Controls – Secure Boot, Secure Start and digitally signed firmware help strengthen platform security.
• Upgrade Potential – The BL460c Gen10 supports a second processor, subject to supported processor configuration and system requirements.