Description
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
The 764616-001 HPE Infiniband Fdr/Ethernet 10GB/40GB 2-Port 544+Qsfp Adapter is a network interface card designed to provide high-speed data transfer capabilities over Infiniband and Ethernet networks. Here’s an overview of how to perform maintenance and troubleshooting on this adapter:
Maintenance:
- Regularly update the firmware and drivers of the adapter to ensure optimal performance and compatibility with the system.
- Keep the adapter clean and free of dust and debris by using compressed air to blow out any accumulated dust from the ports and fans.
- Check the adapter’s status LEDs regularly to ensure that they indicate normal operation. Any abnormal blinking or failure to light up can indicate a problem with the adapter.
- Perform periodic stress tests on the adapter to verify that it can handle high traffic loads without dropping packets or losing connectivity.
Troubleshooting:
- If the adapter is not recognized by the system, check that it is properly seated in the PCIe slot and that the system BIOS recognizes it.
- If the adapter is recognized but not functioning correctly, check the status LEDs to see if they indicate any problems. Also, verify that the drivers and firmware are up-to-date and compatible with the system.
- If the adapter drops packets or loses connectivity, check for any network congestion or errors on the switch or router that the adapter is connected to.
- If the adapter overheats or the fans fail, check the system airflow and ensure that the adapter is receiving adequate cooling.
- If the adapter experiences intermittent issues or failure, it may need to be replaced or repaired by an authorized HPE service technician.
Performance and Throughput of the Adapter
The HPE Infiniband FDR/Ethernet 10GB/40GB 2-Port 544+QSFP Adapter (part number 764616-001) is a high-performance network adapter designed for use in HPE ProLiant servers and other compatible systems.
The adapter supports both Infiniband FDR (Fourteen Data Rate) and Ethernet 10Gb/40Gb networking standards, allowing for flexible connectivity options depending on the specific needs of the application.
The 2-port design allows for multiple connections to be established simultaneously, increasing overall network bandwidth and reducing potential bottlenecks.
The adapter supports up to 544 virtual NICs (Network Interface Cards) which can be used to create multiple virtual networks for different purposes or to isolate traffic flows.
In terms of performance and throughput, the adapter can deliver up to 56 Gbps of bandwidth per port in Infiniband FDR mode, and up to 40 Gbps per port in Ethernet 40Gb mode. In Ethernet 10Gb mode, the adapter can deliver up to 10 Gbps per port.
The adapter uses QSFP (Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable) connectors to connect to network cables, allowing for high-density cabling configurations in data centers and server rooms.
Features and Specifications
The 764616-001 HPE Infiniband FDR/Ethernet 10GB/40GB 2-Port 544+QSFP adapter is a high-performance network interface card designed for HPE servers. It supports both Infiniband and Ethernet connectivity, with two ports capable of delivering 10GbE or 40GbE speeds. The adapter is compatible with HPE ProLiant DL, ML, and SL servers running Windows, Linux, and VMware operating systems.
Some of the key features and specifications of the 764616-001 HPE Infiniband FDR/Ethernet 10GB/40GB 2-Port 544+QSFP adapter include:
- Port Configuration: 2 ports, with each port supporting both Infiniband and Ethernet connectivity. The ports are QSFP+ (Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable Plus) compliant, which allows for a compact and flexible design.
- Network Speed: The adapter supports speeds of up to 40GbE for Ethernet and FDR (Fourteen Data Rate) for Infiniband. The FDR Infiniband speed is rated at 56Gbps.
- Protocol Support: The adapter supports a range of protocols including TCP/IP, UDP/IP, iSCSI, RDMA (Remote Direct Memory Access), and RoCE (RDMA over Converged Ethernet).
- PCI Express Interface: The adapter connects to the server through a PCI Express 3.0 x8 interface, which provides high-speed data transfer rates.
- Power Consumption: The adapter has a low power consumption rate of 12.5 watts, making it energy-efficient and environmentally friendly.
- Advanced Features: The adapter includes advanced features such as support for virtualization technologies like VMware NetQueue, SR-IOV (Single Root I/O Virtualization), and NVGRE (Network Virtualization using Generic Routing Encapsulation). It also supports Jumbo Frames up to 9KB in size for increased network performance.
General Information
- Manufacturer : HPE
- Model Number or SKU# 764616-001
- Device Type – Network Adapter
Networking
- Ports : 40GB Ethernet / Infiniband Fdr Qsfp X 2
- Connectivity Technology : Wired
- Data Link Protocol : 10 GIGE, Infiniband, 40 Gigabit LAN
- Data Transfer Rate : 56 GBPS
- Features : Infiniband FDR Link Support
- Expansion / Connectivity:
- Interfaces : 2 X 40GB Ethernet / Infiniband Fdr – QSFP
Compatibility Information
- Designed For : Hpe Proliant Dl180 Gen9, Dl560 Gen9 Entry, Xl170r Gen9, Xl190r Gen9
