HP 432463-001 C7000 Bay Divider Kit / Bay Shelf

Overview
The HP 432463-001 C7000 Bay Divider Kit, also known as a Bay Shelf, is an essential accessory for the HP BladeSystem c7000 enclosure. Designed to create separate, secure compartments within each blade slot, this kit helps you organize mixed workloads, protect sensitive components, and maintain optimal airflow. It is a cost-effective solution for administrators who need to partition blade bays for different customers, projects, or security zones without sacrificing the sleek, dense design of the c7000 chassis.

Key Features

• Robust steel construction for long-term durability
• Easy snap-in installation - no tools required
• Provides a physical barrier that isolates blade bays
• Maintains proper cooling by preserving the enclosure airflow path
• Compatible with all standard HP blade servers and I/O modules for the c7000 series
• Compact design that does not reduce the usable height of the bay

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: HP
• Part Number: 432463-001
• Applicable Enclosure: HP BladeSystem c7000
• Material: Cold-rolled steel
• Dimensions: Fits standard 10U blade slot
• Weight: Approximately 0.5 lb per kit
• Color: Standard black finish

Applications

• Data center environments that host multiple tenants on a single chassis
• Testing labs that require separation of development and production blades
• Security-sensitive deployments where physical isolation is required
• Managed service providers offering dedicated resources per client
• Any HP c7000 installation needing improved organization and airflow management