SKU without network interfaces on Gen9 BL460c?

[lightSeeker]

Hello,

I've just come to use a couple of second-hand Gen9 BL460c (blade server) that I bought a few years ago - and found no network interfaces.

Sure enough (to my surprise), there was no network adapter, and I learnt that the FlexLOMs come as mezzanine adapters.

Before I question my supplier on his claim that such shipments are standard - was it ever possible to buy a new Gen9 BL460c without a network interface? That is: was it possible to buy an SKU without network interfaces?

Thank you! 

[simoncorner · Accepted solution]

Yes, I believe it was due to the number of various FlexLOMs that were available.

The good news is they are availlable for very small amounts of money used and new from various retailers.

[lightSeeker]

Thank you - much appreciated!

Cheers,

Etienne

[Sunitha_Mod]

Hello @lightSeeker,

Perfect! 

We are glad to know your concern has been addressed. 

[lightSeeker]

Here's a more detailed assessment.

QuickSpecs for the Gen9 BL460c states:

"NOTE: The server supports one (1) FlexibleLOM that is installed in the FlexibleLOM connectors and is already included in the pre-configured models. However, it must be added in Step 2 for Configure-to-Order Models. The FlexibleLOM options below are used to change these original FlexibleLOMs."

This clarifies that there are indeed models that come without a FlexibleLOM - and this means caveat emptor !

Cheers,

Etienne