Description
PCIe 2.0 Network Adapter
The HPE Flexfabric 20Gbps PCIe 2.0 Network Adapter is a high-performance network interface card that uses the Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) 2.0 bus to connect to a computer’s motherboard. The PCIe 2.0 standard provides a high-speed, point-to-point interconnect that enables fast and efficient communication between the adapter and the computer’s processor.
The adapter is designed to provide high-speed networking capabilities, with a 20 Gigabit per second (Gbps) data transfer rate, making it suitable for high-bandwidth applications such as data center networking and virtualization. It supports a range of networking protocols, including Ethernet, TCP/IP, and UDP, and is compatible with a variety of operating systems, including Microsoft Windows, Linux, and VMware.
The HPE Flexfabric 20Gbps PCIe 2.0 Network Adapter includes advanced networking features such as Quality of Service (QoS), Virtual LAN (VLAN) tagging, and Jumbo Frames, which enable it to provide a high level of performance and efficiency in a network environment. It also includes security features such as Secure Boot, Secure Firmware Update, and Secure Debugging, which help to ensure the integrity and security of the adapter’s firmware and operation.
Advanced Networking Capabilities
The HPE Flexfabric 20Gbps PCIe 2.0 Network Adapter offers a range of advanced networking capabilities that can help organizations to improve network performance, security, and reliability. Some of the key advanced networking capabilities of the HPE Flexfabric 20Gbps PCIe 2.0 Network Adapter include:
- Virtualization: The adapter supports virtualization technologies such as VMware and Microsoft Hyper-V, which allow multiple virtual machines to share a single physical adapter, improving resource utilization and reducing costs.
- Quality of Service (QoS): The adapter supports QoS features such as priority tagging, which enables administrators to prioritize network traffic based on business requirements, improving network performance and user experience.
- VLAN support: The adapter supports VLAN (Virtual LAN) tagging, which allows administrators to segment network traffic and improve network security by isolating traffic between different departments or user groups.
- Network offloading: The adapter offloads network processing tasks such as TCP/IP checksum offloading and TCP segmentation offloading, which improves network performance and reduces CPU utilization.
- Advanced security features: The adapter supports a range of advanced security features, such as IPsec offload, which provides secure end-to-end communication between network nodes, and Secure Boot, which ensures that the adapter firmware is not tampered with.
- Advanced networking protocols: The adapter supports a range of advanced networking protocols, such as Data Center Bridging (DCB), which enables lossless Ethernet and low-latency storage networking, and Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA), which provides low-latency and high-bandwidth data transfer.
By leveraging these advanced networking capabilities of the HPE Flexfabric 20Gbps PCIe 2.0 Network Adapter, organizations can improve network performance, security, and reliability, and better support their business objectives.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Troubleshooting common issues refers to the process of identifying and resolving issues that can arise when using the HPE Flexfabric 20Gbps PCIe 2.0 Network Adapter. Some of the common issues that may be encountered include:
- Network connection issues: This can be caused by a range of factors, such as incorrect network settings, loose cables, or driver issues. To troubleshoot, ensure that the adapter is properly connected, check the network settings, and update the driver if necessary.
- Performance issues: Slow network speeds or high latency can be caused by factors such as insufficient bandwidth, outdated firmware, or network congestion. To troubleshoot, ensure that the adapter is running the latest firmware and drivers, and check for network congestion or bandwidth limitations.
- Compatibility issues: Compatibility issues can arise if the adapter is not compatible with the server or operating system being used. To troubleshoot, check the compatibility matrix for the adapter and the server or operating system being used.
- Firmware or driver issues: Outdated firmware or drivers can cause issues such as poor performance or instability. To troubleshoot, ensure that the adapter is running the latest firmware and driver.
- Configuration issues: Incorrect configuration settings can cause issues such as network downtime or poor performance. To troubleshoot, check the configuration settings for the adapter and ensure that they are correctly set.
- Hardware issues: Faulty hardware can cause issues such as intermittent connectivity or complete failure. To troubleshoot, check for loose connections or damage to the adapter, and consider replacing the adapter if necessary.
When troubleshooting common issues with the HPE Flexfabric 20Gbps PCIe 2.0 Network Adapter, it is important to follow established best practices and consult the manufacturer’s documentation or support resources. Proper troubleshooting can help to identify and resolve issues quickly, minimize downtime, and improve overall network performance and reliability.
General Information
- Manufacturer: HPE
- MPN: 701527-001
- Type: Networking
- Adapter Type: Network Adapter 2 Port
- Interface (Bus) Type: PCI Express 2.0 x8
Networking:
- Ports: 20 Gigabit Ethernet x 2
- Connectivity Technology: Wired
- Data Link Protocol: 20 Gigabit LAN
- Data Transfer Rate: 20 Gbps
- Network/Transport Protocol: TCP/IP, UDP/IP
- Remote Management Protocol: SNMP
- Features: VLAN support, Accelerated iSCSI, Quality of Service (QoS), Jumbo Frames support, PXE support, Large Send Offload (LSO), Receive Side Scaling (RSS), Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV), TCP Segmentation Offload (TSO), Extended Message-Signaled Interrupts (MSI-X), TCP Offload Engine (TOE), HPE Virtual Connect FlexFabric technology, iSCSI boot, TCP/IP checksum offload, UDP/IP checksum offload
- Compliant Standards: IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ad (LACP), IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3p, IEEE 802.1ab (LLDP), IEEE 802.3ap, IEEE 802.1Qau
Processor/Memory:
- Processor: 1 x BCM57840S – Qlogic
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots: 1 x FlexibleLOM
Miscellaneous
- Compliant Standards: FCC Class A certified, UL, BSMI, BSMI CNS 13438 Class A, ICES-003, EN55024, FCC Part 15, RoHS, VCCI V-3 Class A ITE, EN 61000-3-2:2006, KN24, EN 61000-3-2:2008, KN22 Class A, EN55022:2006 Class A
Power:
- Power Consumption Operational: 12 Watt
System Requirements:
- OS Required: Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2, SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP2, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (32/64 bits), Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.9, Citrix XenServer 6.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.4, VMware vSphere 5.5, Oracle Solaris x64 11, SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP3, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.5, Oracle Solaris 10 update 10, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.10, VMware ESXi 5.0 update 3, VMware ESXi 5.1 update 2
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature: 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature: 131 °F
- Humidity Range Operating: 10 – 90% (non-condensing)
Compatibility:
- HPE ProLiant BL460c Gen9, BL460c Gen9 Base, BL460c Gen9 Entry, BL460c Gen9 Performance, BL465c Gen8, BL660c Gen8, BL660c Gen8 Entry, BL660c Gen8 Performance
