PCI Express (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard used to connect peripheral devices to the motherboard of a computer. It is commonly used to connect network interface cards, graphics cards, and other high-speed devices that require fast data transfer rates.
The PCI Express interface provides a dedicated point-to-point communication channel between the device and the computer's central processing unit (CPU). It consists of several lanes, each of which can transmit data in both directions simultaneously. The number of lanes determines the bandwidth available for data transfer, with each lane providing a maximum data transfer rate of 985 megabytes per second (MB/s) in each direction.
The most common PCI Express lane configurations are x1, x4, x8, and x16, which provide one, four, eight, and sixteen lanes respectively. The higher the number of lanes, the greater the bandwidth available for data transfer.
PCI Express 2.0 is the second generation of the PCI Express standard and provides double the bandwidth of the original PCI Express, with each lane providing a maximum data transfer rate of 2 gigabytes per second (GB/s) in each direction. PCI Express 3.0 and 4.0 are subsequent generations of the standard and offer even higher bandwidths.
Configuration and ManagementThe HPE 2 Ports 10GBPS PCI Express 2.0 X8 570FLB Server Network Adapter can be configured and managed using various tools and methods, including:
- HPE Intelligent Provisioning: The network adapter can be configured using HPE Intelligent Provisioning, which is an embedded utility that provides a simplified way to configure and deploy servers. The adapter can be configured during the server deployment process using the Intelligent Provisioning interface.
- HPE Systems Insight Manager: The network adapter can be managed using HPE Systems Insight Manager, which is a management tool that provides a single interface for managing servers, storage, and other infrastructure components. The adapter can be monitored for performance, configuration, and status using the Systems Insight Manager interface.
- HPE OneView: The network adapter can be managed using HPE OneView, which is a management platform that provides a unified view of the entire infrastructure. OneView allows administrators to automate server deployment, configuration, and management tasks, including the configuration of the network adapter.
- Command Line Interface (CLI): The network adapter can be configured and managed using a CLI, which provides access to various configuration and management commands. The CLI can be accessed using a terminal emulator such as PuTTY.
- Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP): The network adapter supports SNMP, which allows remote monitoring and management of the adapter using SNMP-compliant management tools.
- Firmware updates: The network adapter firmware can be updated using various methods, including the HPE Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP), which is a comprehensive collection of firmware, drivers, and system software for HPE servers.
The HPE 2 Ports 10GBPS PCI Express 2.0 X8 570FLB Server Network Adapter provides several security features to help protect the network and the server against unauthorized access and malicious attacks. Some of these features include:
- Secure Boot: The network adapter supports Secure Boot, which ensures that only authorized firmware is loaded during the boot process, preventing the loading of malicious or unauthorized firmware.
- Secure Firmware Updates: The adapter supports secure firmware updates, which use digital signatures to verify the authenticity of the firmware before it is installed, preventing the installation of tampered firmware.
- MAC Address Lockdown: The network adapter supports MAC Address Lockdown, which allows the administrator to restrict the adapter to accept network traffic only from a specific MAC address or range of MAC addresses.
- VLAN Tagging: The adapter supports VLAN tagging, which allows the administrator to segment the network into different virtual LANs, improving network security and manageability.
- Jumbo Frames: The adapter supports jumbo frames, which allow the transmission of larger data packets than the standard Ethernet frame size. This can improve network efficiency and reduce the processing overhead on the server.
- Network Authentication: The adapter supports network authentication protocols such as 802.1X and RADIUS, which allow users to authenticate before accessing the network.
- Network Encryption: The adapter supports network encryption protocols such as IPSec, which can encrypt network traffic, ensuring that sensitive data is not intercepted or compromised.
- Manufacturer: HPE
- Part Number or SKU#718939-B21
- Type: Networking
- Sub-Type: PCI
- Device Type : Network Adapter
- Interface (Bus) Type : Pci Express 2.0 X8
- Connectivity Technology : Wired
- Data Link Protocol : Gige, 10 Gige
- Data Transfer Rate : 10 Gbps
Warranty
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What does ALLHDD.Com warranty cover?
30-days to 3 years warranty:
Replacement or refund. In the case of material defects, we will try to replace the product first. The product will be replaced before the expiration of the original warranty. For any failure of hardware, if we cannot process the replacement of the product(s)/model(s), we will refund the original selling/invoiced price. The shipping costs and sales tax, if any, are non-refundable. ALLHDD retains the right to decide whether the item(s) will process for replacement or refund.
What is not covered by our warranty?
The reason why our warranty does not cover any problem caused by the following conditions:
(a) misuse of hardware; accidental damage; carelessness product(s) damage; shock; temperature beyond the specification of any product; faulty installation; operation; modification of goods;
(b) any misuse outside the instructions in the user manual for any specific product;
(c) damaged caused by other hardware or equipment. The warranty will void if the item is returned with physical damage, damage to the retail box, removed from the box, counterfeit labels/labelled by them, or any modifications of internal and external covers. Data loss or damages to any other equipment we do not cover by our offered warranty.
What is the Manufacturer/Brand Warranty?
In general, a manufacturer's warranty service/support is a written guarantee to the buyer of a product. Its terms assure the replacement or repair of the product, if necessary, within a specified period after the purchase (2-5 years depending on the brand/manufacturer). It is typically included in the price of the product. Products are brand new and sealed and the original manufacturer box is complete with the Manufacturer's genuine warranty. For most of the brand new/retail products that come with the manual and box, exceptions may apply (i.e., Cisco, Juniper Networks).
For the server parts (i.e., Dell, HPE) to get Full coverage of the warranty server must have a full 3- 5 years warranty. However, ALLHDD.COM will cover the warranty duration if any Manufacturer doesn't support the advertised warranty and there is no refund for those.
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Important notes:
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