HPE 459526-504 C7000 On Board Admin

HPE 459526-504 BladeSystem c7000 Onboard Administrator Module with KVM

The HPE 459526-504 is a DDR2 Onboard Administrator (OA) assembly designed for the HPE BladeSystem c7000 enclosure. It provides centralised management of the enclosure, helping IT administrators monitor hardware health, manage power and cooling, and identify problems affecting installed blade servers.

This module includes KVM functionality for supported enclosure management operations. It is associated with HPE spare number 708046-001 and the Onboard Administrator with KVM option 456204-B21.

For organisations maintaining an existing BladeSystem c7000 installation, the 459526-504 can be useful when replacing a failed management module or sourcing a spare for future maintenance.

HPE 459526-504 Technical Specifications

What Does the c7000 Onboard Administrator Do?

A BladeSystem c7000 enclosure contains several components that need to operate together, including blade servers, cooling fans, power supplies and network interconnect modules.

The Onboard Administrator provides a central point for managing these components.

Its main functions include:

• Monitoring the health and operating status of enclosure components.
• Managing supported enclosure power and cooling settings.
• Displaying information about installed blade servers and interconnect modules.
• Providing management access through a web interface or command-line interface.
• Sending notifications when the enclosure detects supported hardware events.
• Providing KVM functionality when correctly configured.

This makes the module an important part of day-to-day BladeSystem enclosure administration.

When Should You Replace the Onboard Administrator?

An OA replacement may be needed when an existing module develops a hardware fault or can no longer provide reliable management access.

Possible symptoms include an unresponsive management interface, repeated module faults or problems accessing enclosure information.

However, these symptoms do not always mean the hardware has failed. Network configuration, firmware problems and enclosure communication issues can produce similar results.

Before replacing the module, check the enclosure event logs, management network and applicable HPE troubleshooting guidance.

Using Two Onboard Administrator Modules

Compatible c7000 enclosures can support redundant Onboard Administrator modules. This arrangement helps maintain enclosure management availability if one module becomes unavailable.

HPE documentation also allows certain original OA modules to be used alongside OA modules with KVM functionality.

There are important configuration considerations:

• The OA with KVM must be active to provide the enclosure KVM feature.
• Firmware compatibility should be checked before combining different OA revisions.
• Automatic firmware synchronisation may not work between mismatched OA module types.
• Existing configuration and network settings should be recorded before replacement.

Follow the HPE BladeSystem c7000 documentation when replacing an active or standby OA module.

Compatibility Checks Before Ordering

The HPE 459526-504 is intended for the BladeSystem c7000 platform. It should not be assumed to fit other HPE server enclosures.

To identify the correct replacement, compare the existing module’s assembly number, spare number and hardware revision.

Also confirm the installed Onboard Administrator firmware and whether the enclosure uses a single or redundant OA configuration.

If your existing module carries a different part number, check the HPE spare parts documentation before treating it as an interchangeable replacement.

New and Refurbished HPE 459526-504

New HPE 459526-504

A New or unused Onboard Administrator module may be suitable for planned maintenance or as a replacement spare. As this is hardware for an established BladeSystem platform, confirm whether the item is unused older stock and check its warranty and packaging.

Refurbished HPE 459526-504

A Refurbished module may be a practical choice for businesses maintaining existing c7000 infrastructure.

Before ordering, confirm whether the unit has been inspected and tested for successful startup, management connectivity and hardware identification.

For either condition, ask about the supplied accessories, warranty coverage and UK delivery arrangements.

Related HPE BladeSystem and Server Products

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• HPE 603718-B21 BL460c G7 Blade Server – A blade server for supported BladeSystem environments.
• HPE 641016-B21 BL460c Gen8 Blade Server – A Gen8 blade server configuration.
• HPE 735151-B21 BL460c Gen8 Blade Server – Another BladeSystem server option.
• HPE 863442-B21 BL460c Gen10 Blade Server – A newer-generation blade server requiring its own enclosure compatibility checks.
• HPE 697119-001 Control Management Blade – A separate management component for its specified equipment platform.

Related products are provided for navigation. They are not direct replacements for the 459526-504 Onboard Administrator. Check enclosure and firmware compatibility separately.

Buy HPE 459526-504 Onboard Administrator in the UK

Euroland IT Store helps UK businesses source HPE BladeSystem components, server spares and replacement enterprise IT hardware.

Contact our team to check the availability of HPE 459526-504 in New or Refurbished condition, along with pricing, testing information, warranty and UK delivery.

For compatibility assistance, provide your c7000 enclosure model, existing OA part number and firmware version.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is HPE 459526-504?

HPE 459526-504 is a DDR2 Onboard Administrator assembly with KVM functionality for the HPE BladeSystem c7000 enclosure.

2. What is the spare part number for HPE 459526-504?

HPE 459526-504 is associated with spare number 708046-001 and Onboard Administrator with KVM option number 456204-B21.

3. What does the c7000 Onboard Administrator manage?

It manages and monitors supported enclosure components, including power supplies, cooling fans, blade server status and interconnect modules.

4. Can HPE 459526-504 be used in a redundant OA configuration?

Compatible BladeSystem c7000 enclosures support redundant Onboard Administrator modules. Check the hardware revisions, firmware and configuration requirements before installation.

5. Can I buy HPE 459526-504 in New or Refurbished condition?

New and Refurbished options may be available through Euroland IT Store. Contact the team to confirm stock, testing, warranty and UK delivery.