Description
Network Virtualization with the HPE Ethernet Adapter
Network virtualization is a technique that allows for the creation of multiple virtual networks on a single physical network infrastructure. This is achieved by abstracting the underlying network resources, such as switches, routers, and servers, from the virtual networks that run on top of them. By doing so, network virtualization can improve network flexibility, security, and scalability.
The HPE Ethernet 10/25GB 2-Port 640FLR-SFP28 Adapter with part number 817747-001 supports network virtualization through various industry-standard protocols and technologies. For example, the adapter supports Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV), which allows a single physical network interface to be divided into multiple virtual interfaces that can be assigned to different virtual machines. This enables each virtual machine to have its own dedicated network resources, improving network performance and security.
In addition, the HPE Ethernet adapter supports Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN), which is a network virtualization technology that enables the creation of overlay networks over existing network infrastructure. VXLAN can help simplify network management and increase scalability by allowing virtual networks to span across multiple physical network segments and data centers.
The HPE Ethernet 10/25GB 2-Port 640FLR-SFP28 Adapter provides network virtualization capabilities that can help organizations optimize their network infrastructure for virtualization, improve network performance and security, and reduce management complexity.
Management and Monitoring
The HPE Ethernet 10/25GB 2-Port 640FLR-SFP28 Adapter with part number 817747-001 can be managed and monitored using various tools and techniques.
One approach to managing and monitoring the adapter is to use HPE’s System Management Homepage (SMH) and Intelligent Provisioning (IP) tools. SMH provides a web-based interface that allows administrators to monitor the status of the adapter, view its configuration settings, and perform various maintenance tasks. IP, on the other hand, provides a simplified deployment and provisioning tool that can be used to configure the adapter and deploy software updates.
Another approach is to use industry-standard network management protocols, such as Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and Remote Monitoring (RMON). These protocols allow administrators to monitor the performance of the adapter, track network utilization and errors, and generate alerts when certain thresholds are exceeded.
In addition, the HPE Ethernet adapter supports various quality of service (QoS) and traffic management features that can be configured using the adapter’s firmware or third-party management tools. These features enable administrators to prioritize network traffic, control bandwidth utilization, and manage network congestion.
The HPE Ethernet 10/25GB 2-Port 640FLR-SFP28 Adapter provides robust management and monitoring capabilities that allow administrators to effectively monitor and manage the adapter and the network infrastructure it connects to. This can help organizations optimize network performance, improve reliability, and reduce downtime.
Performance and Throughput
The HPE Ethernet 10/25GB 2-Port 640FLR-SFP28 Adapter with part number 817747-001 is designed to provide high-performance networking capabilities, with support for 10/25 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) speeds.
The adapter is equipped with two ports, each of which supports speeds of up to 25 GbE. This provides a total aggregated bandwidth of up to 50 Gbps, allowing the adapter to handle high-volume network traffic with ease.
To achieve high levels of performance and throughput, the HPE Ethernet adapter utilizes various advanced features and technologies, such as Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA), TCP/IP offloading, and Large Send Offload (LSO). These features offload network processing tasks from the host CPU to the adapter, reducing CPU utilization and improving network performance.
In addition, the adapter supports various network acceleration features, such as hardware-based checksum offloading and segmentation offloading, which help reduce network latency and improve data transfer speeds.
The HPE Ethernet 10/25GB 2-Port 640FLR-SFP28 Adapter provides high levels of performance and throughput, making it suitable for use in demanding network environments, such as data centers, cloud computing environments, and high-performance computing clusters. It can help organizations achieve faster network speeds, improved network efficiency, and reduced network latency.
General Information
- Device Type : Network Adapter
- MPN: 817747-001
- Form Factor : Plug-In Card
- Interface (Bus) Type : Flexiblelom
- Pci Specification Revision : Pcie 3.0
Networking
- Ports : 25 Gigabit Ethernet X 2
- Connectivity Technology : Wired
- Data Link Protocol : 10 GIGE, 25 Gigabit Lan
- Data Transfer Rate : 25 GBPS
- Performance : Bidirectional Throughput: 100 Gbps ¦ Bandwidth Per Port: 50 Gbps
- Capacity : Jumbo Frame Size: Up To 9.2 Kb
- Remote Management Protocol : Snmp
- Status Indicators : Link/Activity
- Vlan Support, Ipv6 Support, Full Duplex Mode, Tcp/Ip Offloading, Quality Of Service (Qos), Jumbo Frames Support, Ipv4 Support, Pxe Support, Lacp Support, Lldp Support, Large Send Offload (Lso), Receive Side Scaling (Rss), Uefi Support, Tcp Segmentation Offload (Tso), Qos Tagging, Extended Message-Signaled Interrupts (Msi-X), Udp/Ip Offloading, Tcp/Ip Checksum Offload, Rdma Over Converged Ethernet (Roce), Virtual Extensible Lan (Vxlan), Network Virtualization Using Generic Routing Encapsulation (Nvgre), Rdma Over Converged Ethernet (Roce) V2
- Compliant Standards : IEEE 802.1q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ad (Lacp), IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.1ab (Lldp), IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.1qbb, IEEE 802.1qaz, IEEE 802.1qau, IEEE 802.1qbg, IEEE 1588v2
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces : 2 X 25gb Ethernet – Sfp28





