HPE
HPE BL460c G10 Blade Server 2x Xeon Gold 6140 48GB DDR4 2x 300GB SAS
Blade server with two Xeon Gold 6140 processors at 2.3 GHz, 48 GB DDR4 memory and two 300 GB SAS drives
- TypeBlade
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.3 GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size48GB
- Dual Xeon Gold 6140 processors provide 18 cores each at 2.3 GHz
- 48 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports up to 128 GB capacity
- 2 x 300 GB 10K SAS drives on Smart Array P204i-b controller
- Integrated Lights-Out Advanced enables remote server management
- FlexFabric 20 Gb 2-port adapter delivers high-speed networking
Dual-socket Xeon Gold blade for dense compute
The HPE BL460c Gen10 fits into a c-Class enclosure and delivers two Xeon Gold 6140 processors running at 2.3 GHz with 18 cores each. Forty-eight gigabytes of DDR4 ECC registered memory are installed, expandable to 128 GB. Two 300 GB 10K SAS drives connect through the Smart Array P204i-b SR controller. Integrated iLO Advanced handles remote management.
Thermals noise and power in a shared enclosure
Cooling relies on the enclosure’s shared fans, so the blade itself has no independent airflow to measure. Power draw scales with both CPUs under load, but the chassis power supplies set the practical limit. Acoustic output is determined by the enclosure fan curves rather than the blade alone. The 20 GB FlexFabric adapter adds network throughput without extra cards.
Build quality connectors and daily implications
The half-height form factor occupies a single bay and uses the mid-plane for power, networking and storage links. Only two 2.5-inch drive bays are available internally, limiting local capacity. RAID configuration is managed through the onboard Smart Array controller. iLO Advanced provides console redirection and firmware updates without physical access. Buyers needing more than two drives or a different drive interface must use external storage.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon Gold 6140 processors provide 18 cores each at 2.3 GHz
- 48 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports up to 128 GB capacity
- 2 x 300 GB 10K SAS drives on Smart Array P204i-b controller
- Integrated Lights-Out Advanced enables remote server management
- FlexFabric 20 Gb 2-port adapter delivers high-speed networking
Specifications
| Brand | HP |
|---|---|
| Series | Proliant BL |
| Model | Blade |
| Type | Blade |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 2.3 GHz |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 48GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Max Memory Capacity | 128GB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 600,00 |
| Storage Controller | HP Smart Array P204i-b SR Controller |
| HDD Interface | SAS |
| GPU Type | Integrated Graphics |
| Remote Management | Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) Advanced |
| Dimensions | 22 x 22x 10 in |
| Weight | 20 |
Questions about this item
How do I install the 2.5-inch SAS drives into the BL460c G10, and which step do people often miss?
Slide each 300 GB drive into the front bay until the latch clicks, then use the Smart Array P204i-b SR controller to create the logical volume before the OS sees the storage.
What maintenance will the 48 GB DDR4 memory and Xeon Gold 6140 processors need later?
The DDR4 ECC registered modules and dual 18-core CPUs are sealed components; only firmware updates via iLO Advanced and occasional fan-filter cleaning are required.
What limit appears first when both Xeon Gold 6140 CPUs run at 2.3 GHz under sustained load?
The blade’s 22-inch chassis airflow and the 128 GB memory ceiling are reached before the dual 24.75 MB cache or 20 Gb FlexFabric adapter saturate.
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