HPE 708070-001 BL620c Gen7 System Board

HPE 708070-001 BL620c Gen7 System Board (Standalone R2)

HPE 708070-001 is a service spare system board for the ProLiant BL620c G7, the full height, two socket blade built for Intel Xeon 6500, 7500 and E7-2800 processors. HPE’s spare description for this number reads SYS BD STANDALONE R2, meaning a second revision of the standalone BL620c board.

Because the BL620c G7 places all 32 memory slots, the embedded Smart Array controller and the FlexFabric network ports on the board, a failed board takes down almost every function of the blade. Replacing it lets you keep the existing processors, memory and drives in service.

The board is offered in New and Refurbished condition, subject to stock. Select an option on this page to see the condition and warranty that apply to it.

Key Features At A Glance

• Replacement system board for the HPE ProLiant BL620c G7 server blade
• Revision 2 (R2) standalone board, HPE spare number 708070-001
• Two LGA1567 processor sockets for high core count Xeon chips
• 32 DDR3 registered DIMM slots for large memory footprints
• Built in 10Gb FlexFabric networking and Smart Array storage
• Choice of New or Refurbished, subject to availability

What the 708070-001 Number Means

HPE identifies field replaceable parts with spare numbers ending in -001. 708070-001 is the spare number buyers and service engineers order against. Several resellers list it next to 643398-504, which appears to be a board assembly reference for the same part. Assembly numbers on the board label can differ from the spare number, so if the sticker on your board does not show 708070-001, send us the details and we can check.

The words standalone and R2 in HPE’s description separate this board from earlier BL620c G7 boards. If you are replacing like for like, matching the spare number on your failed board is the safest route.

Processor and Memory Support on the BL620c G7

According to the BL620c G7 QuickSpecs, the blade accepts one or two processors, and when two are fitted they must be identical. Supported families are the Xeon 6500 and 7500 series (up to eight cores) and the Xeon E7-2800 series (up to ten cores), all at up to 130W. The chipset is the Intel 7500, with the 7510 scalable memory buffer used on E7-2800 configurations.

Memory runs from 16 DIMM slots per processor. HPE specifies DDR3-1333 registered DIMMs that operate at up to 1066MHz, with the actual speed set by the processor QPI rate. E7-2800 systems can also use 1.35V low voltage RDIMMs and reach 1TB with 32GB modules, while 6500 and 7500 systems top out at 512GB.

Fitting the Replacement Board

Remove the blade from its enclosure and work on an antistatic surface. Items that normally transfer from the failed board include:

• Both processors and heatsinks
• All DIMMs, fitted back into the same slot positions
• Mezzanine cards and the flash backed write cache module, if fitted
• Hard drives, which sit in the two front SFF bays

After a board swap on ProLiant servers of this era, HPE service guidance is to re-enter the serial number and product ID in the ROM-Based Setup Utility so that iLO 3, Insight tools and warranty records see the correct identity. Note both from the blade label before you start, then check the system ROM and iLO firmware levels once the blade is back in the enclosure.

New 708070-001 Board

The New option suits sites that want an unused board. The listing shows the condition and warranty for this option when you select it.

Refurbished 708070-001 Board

Refurbished boards have been used before and are a lower cost way to keep BL620c G7 blades running. Read the details shown on selection before placing an order.

708070-001 Technical Specifications

Enclosure and Server Compatibility

This board is intended for the ProLiant BL620c G7 only. The blade runs in the BladeSystem c7000 enclosure, which holds up to eight BL620c G7 blades, and in the smaller c3000, which holds up to four. Enclosure management is handled by the Onboard Administrator, such as the HPE 708046-001 c7000 Onboard Administrator module.

Other Blade Boards and Parts

• Half height Opteron blades use different boards, such as the HPE 578814-001 BL465c G7 motherboard and the HPE 598247-001 BL465c G7 board
• For a complete half height Intel blade of the same generation, see the HPE BL460c G7 blade server (603718-B21)
• Older first generation blades are covered by the HPE 438249-001 BL460c G1 motherboard
• View every blade server we list

Checking It Is the Right Board

• Confirm the blade is a BL620c G7 from the pull tab or chassis label
• Compare the spare number on the old board with 708070-001
• Note the processor model, as E7-2800 and 6500/7500 setups have different memory limits
• Record the serial number and product ID for re-entry after fitting

Buying 708070-001 in the UK

We offer UK delivery, with the available options shown at checkout. For help matching this board to your blade, get in touch with the blade model, its serial number and the numbers printed on your current board label.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Standalone R2 mean for 708070-001?

It is HPE’s own description for this spare: a second revision (R2) of the standalone system board for the ProLiant BL620c G7 blade.

Which processors can a BL620c G7 with this board use?

The BL620c G7 platform supports Xeon 6500, 7500 and E7-2800 series processors. Two processors must be identical. Tell us your processor model if you want us to check it against this board revision.

How many memory slots does the board have?

It has 32 DDR3 RDIMM slots, 16 for each processor. HPE quotes up to 512GB with 6500 or 7500 processors and up to 1TB with E7-2800 processors.

Do I need to set anything after fitting the new board?

Yes. Re-enter the blade serial number and product ID in the ROM-Based Setup Utility, then check the system ROM and iLO 3 firmware versions.

Can I get 708070-001 delivered in the UK as New or Refurbished?

Both conditions are listed, subject to stock, and the condition and warranty appear when you choose an option. UK delivery is available with options shown at checkout.