Brand: HP/HPE · SKU: BLADESYSTEM C3000 · MPN: N/A (Enclosure, part numbers vary based on included components) · Category: Components
The HP BladeSystem c3000 enclosure is a consolidated infrastructure platform designed to simplify the management, building, and maintenance of multi-server environments, particularly suited for small offices, remote sites, or midsize businesses without specialized IT staff or extensive power/cooling capacity. It holds up to 8 server and/or storage blades (or a mix, such as 4 full-height or 8 half-height server blades plus expansion blades, not exceeding 8 total) plus redundant or non-redundant network and storage switches. The enclosure features a shared, multi-terabit high-speed mid-plane for 'wire-once' connectivity and supports a pooled power backplane. It can utilize standard 100-120V AC wall outlets, making deployment flexible. Key components often include hot-plug HPE Active Cool 100 Fans, hot-plug power supplies, and an Onboard Administrator module for integrated management. It supports a wide range of server blades including HP ProLiant, Integrity (IA-64), and StorageWorks blad
| Cooling | Up to six (6) hot-plug HPE Active Cool 100 Fans, redundant and scalable PARSEC design |
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| Midplane | Shared, multi-terabit high-speed mid-plane |
| Management | Onboard Administrator (with optional redundant module), supports Insight Control for BladeSystem |
| Power Input | Single-phase, supports 100-120VAC low-line wall outlets, 200-240VAC high-line, and -48V DC options |
| Blade Capacity | Up to 8 half-height server blades, 4 full-height server blades, and/or 4 expansion blades (not exceeding 8 total blades) |
| Supported Blades | HP ProLiant, Integrity (IA-64), and StorageWorks blades (G1 through Gen9 supported) |
| Warranty | Varies by specific configuration and purchase date. Check specific QuickSpecs. |
| Weight | Varies by configuration |
| Dimensions | 6U Form Factor |
The HP BladeSystem c3000 enclosure is a modular, rack-mountable (6U) or tower-design chassis offering a consolidated infrastructure solution for smaller IT environments. It combines server, storage, networking, power, and cooling into a single unit to reduce costs, complexity, cabling, and power consumption compared to traditional rack-mounted servers. It is designed for easy setup and management, making it ideal for branch offices or small to midsize businesses.
Yes, this HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure (BLADESYSTEM C3000) is 100% genuine HP/HPE hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
This HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
We offer free ground shipping which typically takes 3-5 business days. Expedited shipping options are available at checkout for faster delivery.
Yes, we have a 30-day return policy on all products. Restocking fees may apply for opened items. Please see our return policy for complete details.
Please check the specifications tab for detailed compatibility information. Our technical team is available to assist with compatibility questions for the BLADESYSTEM C3000.