HP Xw460c Managing the HP BladeSystem c-Class systems, 2nd edition - Page 15
interface. For multiple BladeSystem environments, HP Virtual Connect Enterprise Manager provides
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Figure 14. Illustration depicting the Virtual Connect modules in an HP BladeSystem c7000 enclosure Virtual Connect cleanly separates server and network management to optimize infrastructure deployment and operations (Figure 15). It allows network administrators to pre-assign network connections, even to empty server bays. During Virtual Connect installation, the LAN and SAN administrators are responsible for defining the networks, subnets, and storage LUNs that the servers will use, but they no longer have to be involved in every server-centric change. Once implemented, Virtual Connect allows system administrators to be more self-sufficient: they can an add, replace, and modify servers in minutes without affecting LAN and SAN availability or burdening the network administration staff. To configure and manage single BladeSystem enclosures, HP Virtual Connect Manager is embedded into Virtual Connect Ethernet module firmware and is accessible through the Onboard Administrator interface. For multiple BladeSystem environments, HP Virtual Connect Enterprise Manager provides a central management application, providing more effective administration and increased productivity. For more detailed information on Virtual Connect, visit the HP web site at www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/virtualconnect. 15