HP BladeSystem c7000 Rack-Mountable Blade Server Enclosure

The HP BladeSystem c7000 (714684-S21) is a 10U rack-mountable blade server enclosure supporting up to 16 HP ProLiant blade server modules, providing shared power, cooling, networking, and management infrastructure for high-density compute deployments in enterprise data centers.

Key Features

• Supports up to 16 half-height or 8 full-height HP ProLiant blade server modules
• Shared hot-plug power supplies and redundant cooling fans for high availability
• Integrated Virtual Connect or pass-through I/O modules for flexible networking
• HP Onboard Administrator for centralized chassis and blade management
• 10U rack form factor maximizing compute density per rack unit

Product Specifications

• Part Number: 714684-S21
• Manufacturer: HP
• Form Factor: 10U Rack-mountable
• Blade Bays: Up to 16 half-height / 8 full-height
• I/O Bays: 8 (interconnect module slots)
• Power Bays: 6 (hot-plug redundant PSUs)
• Management: HP Onboard Administrator

Component Specifications

• Max Power: Up to 10,425W (with six 2,450W PSUs)
• Cooling: Hot-plug redundant fan modules
• I/O Modules: HP Virtual Connect Flex-10/FlexFabric or pass-through modules
• Management Port: Dedicated OA management Ethernet port
• Midplane: Active midplane for blade connectivity
• Compatible Blades: HP ProLiant BL460c, BL660c, BL465c, and other G7/G8/G9 blades

Use Cases

• High-density data center compute with up to 16 server blades per 10U chassis
• Virtualization host consolidation using HP ProLiant BL-series blades
• Shared infrastructure deployment reducing per-server cabling and power complexity
• HP BladeSystem infrastructure replacement or expansion for existing c7000 environments

Compatibility

• Compatible with HP ProLiant G6, G7, G8, and G9 half-height and full-height blade servers
• Supports HP Virtual Connect modules for simplified SAN and LAN connectivity
• Managed via HP Onboard Administrator and HP Systems Insight Manager
• Rack-mountable in standard 19-inch EIA racks with appropriate rail kit

Frequently Asked Questions

What blades are compatible with the HP c7000 enclosure?

The c7000 supports HP ProLiant BL-series blades including BL460c, BL465c, BL660c, and others across G6 through G9 generations. G10 blades require the newer Synergy frame infrastructure.

How many power supplies does the c7000 support?

The c7000 chassis supports up to six hot-plug power supply modules. N+1 or N+N redundancy is achievable depending on the number and wattage of PSUs installed.

What is the 714684-S21 suffix?

The -S21 suffix denotes an HP Smart Buy variant — a preconfigured value bundle. Core chassis hardware and specifications are identical to the standard CTO base model.

The HP BladeSystem c7000 714684-S21 remains a cornerstone of high-density blade computing — delivering shared infrastructure efficiency, flexible Virtual Connect networking, and centralized HP Onboard Administrator management that significantly reduces data center complexity compared to equivalent rack server deployments.