657128-001 HPE Dual Port 10 Gb Ethernet 530T Adapter for G9 Refurbished

Effective switch configuration and organization is critical for businesses to ensure that their networks are fast, reliable, and secure. Here are some strategies that can help businesses effectively configure and organize their switches:

• Plan network topology: Before configuring switches, businesses should plan their network topology to ensure that it is optimized for their needs. This involves determining the location and number of switches, as well as the connections between switches and other network devices.
• Configure VLANs: Configuring virtual LANs (VLANs) can help businesses segment their networks and improve network security. VLANs can be used to isolate network traffic between different departments or user groups, preventing unauthorized access to sensitive data.
• Configure link aggregation: Configuring link aggregation can help improve network throughput and reliability. Link aggregation enables multiple physical links between switches to be combined into a single logical link, enabling more data to be transmitted simultaneously.
• Implement Quality of Service (QoS): Implementing QoS can help businesses prioritize network traffic based on its importance. This can help ensure that critical applications and services have sufficient network bandwidth and that less important traffic does not impact network performance.
• Monitor switch performance: Monitoring switch performance can help businesses identify and address issues before they impact network users. Businesses can consider deploying switch monitoring tools that can provide real-time insights into switch performance, enabling network administrators to quickly identify and resolve issues.
• Use cable management: Proper cable management can help improve network reliability and reduce the risk of cable damage or disconnection. Businesses can consider using cable ties, cable trays, and other cable management tools to keep cables organized and secure.

Streamlining maintenance and upkeep of network devices is critical for businesses to ensure that their networks are always up and running smoothly. Here are some strategies that can help businesses streamline maintenance and upkeep of their network devices:

• Establish a maintenance schedule: Establishing a maintenance schedule can help ensure that network devices are regularly maintained and that any issues are identified and addressed in a timely manner. The maintenance schedule should include regular inspections, firmware upgrades, and backups.
• Automate routine tasks: Automating routine tasks can help reduce the workload on network administrators and free up time for more strategic activities. Businesses can consider deploying automation tools that can perform routine tasks, such as backups and firmware upgrades, automatically.
• Use centralized management tools: Using centralized management tools can help simplify network management and reduce the time and effort required to manage network devices. Centralized management tools enable network administrators to monitor and manage multiple devices from a single location, streamlining maintenance and upkeep.
• Conduct regular performance testing: Conducting regular performance testing can help identify and address network issues before they impact users. Businesses can consider using network monitoring tools that can provide real-time insights into network performance, enabling network administrators to quickly identify and resolve issues.
• Train network staff: Providing training to network staff can help ensure that they have the skills and knowledge required to effectively maintain and upkeep network devices. Businesses can consider providing training on new technologies and best practices, as well as regular refresher training.

Reliable Network Connectivity refers to the ability of a network adapter to maintain a consistent and stable connection to the network, without interruptions or failures. In the context of the 657128-001 HPE Dual Port 10 Gb Ethernet 530T Adapter, reliable connectivity is a key feature that ensures the adapter can support high-bandwidth applications and workloads, while delivering fast and responsive network performance.

To achieve reliable network connectivity, the 657128-001 HPE Dual Port 10 Gb Ethernet 530T Adapter incorporates advanced networking technologies such as TCP/IP offloading and checksumming, which help to reduce the load on the CPU and improve network efficiency. The adapter also supports multiple network protocols and features, such as VLAN tagging and jumbo frames, which enable it to work seamlessly with a wide range of network environments and configurations.

General Specifications

• Manufacturer: HPE
• MPN: 657128-001
• Spare Part Number: 656596-B21
• Adapter Type: Network Adapter 10 Gigabit
• Form Factor: Plug-in card
• SKU: 657128-001

Networking

• Ports: 10Gb Ethernet
• Connectivity Technology: Wired
• Cabling Type: Ethernet 1000Base-T, Ethernet 10GBase-T
• Data Link Protocol: GigE, 10 GigE
• Features: TCP/IP offloading, Jumbo Frames support, teaming support, PXE support, Receive Side Scaling (RSS), tagged VLAN, Extended Message-Signaled Interrupts (MSI-X)

Compliant Standards

• IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ad (LACP), IEEE 802.1AX, IEEE 802.1Qbb, IEEE 802.1Qaz, IEEE 802.1Qau, IEEE 802.1Qbg, IEEE 802.2x

Processor/Memory

• Processor: BCM57810S - Broadcom
• RAM: 256 MB

Expansion/Connectivity

• Interfaces: 1 x 10GBase-T - RJ-45
• Compatible Slots: 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x8

Miscellaneous

• Compliant Standards: UL, BSMI, BSMI CNS 13438 Class A, EN55024, EN55022 Class A, ICES-003 Class A, WEEE, FCC Part 15 A, EN 61000-3-2:2006, EN 61000-3-3:2008

System Requirements

• OS Required: SunSoft Solaris 10, Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 SP2, Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials, Microsoft Windows MultiPoint Server 2011, Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (32/64-bits) SP2, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.1, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.2, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.7, SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP4, Citrix XenServer 6.0, SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP2, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.8, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 R2 SP1, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.9, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.3, SunSoft Solaris 11, Citrix XenServer 6.1

Environmental Parameters

• Min Operating Temperature: 32 °F
• Max Operating Temperature: 131 °F
• Humidity Range Operating: 5 - 95% (non-condensing)

Compatibility

• HP Apollo 4200 Gen9 Servers
• HP ProLiant DL Series: DL20 Gen9, DL360 Gen9, DL380 Gen9, DL120 Gen10, DL160 Gen10, DL180 Gen10, DL360 Gen10, DL380 Gen10, DL560 Gen10, DL580 Gen10, DL385 Gen10, DL325 Gen10 Servers
• HP ProLiant ML Series: ML30 Gen9, ML110 Gen10, ML350 Gen10 Servers
• HP Apollo XL Series: 2000 - XL170r Gen10, 2000 - XL190r Gen10, 4500 - XL450 Gen10 and 6500 - XL270d Gen9 Servers