Description
Overview of HPE Synergy 3820C Converged Adapter
The HPE Synergy 3820C 10/20GB Converged Network Adapter (CNA) is a hardware component that provides networking connectivity for HPE Synergy infrastructure. It is designed to optimize network performance and reduce infrastructure complexity by converging multiple traffic types (such as data, storage, and management traffic) onto a single network adapter.
The 777430-B21 model number corresponds to a specific variant of the HPE Synergy 3820C CNA. This particular model supports both 10G and 20G Ethernet connectivity, making it ideal for high-bandwidth applications such as data-intensive workloads and virtualization environments.
Some of the key features of the HPE Synergy 3820C CNA include support for Network Virtualization using Generic Routing Encapsulation (NVGRE) and Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN), which enable efficient network virtualization and overlay networks. It also supports Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) and iSCSI protocols, allowing for the consolidation of storage and data networks.
In addition, the HPE Synergy 3820C CNA is designed to provide high performance and low latency for applications that require fast data transfer, such as big data analytics and high-performance computing. It also supports Quality of Service (QoS) features, which allow administrators to prioritize network traffic according to application requirements.
Hardware Specifications and Compatibility
The 777430-B21 HPE Synergy 3820C 10/20GB Converged Network Adapter is a hardware component designed for use in HPE Synergy Composable Infrastructure solutions. This adapter enables the convergence of multiple data center network protocols onto a single Ethernet fabric, which can help to simplify management, reduce costs, and improve performance.
Hardware Specifications:
- Network interface: Dual-port 10/20Gb Ethernet (10GbASE-T or SFP+)
- Form factor: Mezzanine card
- Compatibility: HPE Synergy 480 Gen10 Compute Module, HPE Synergy 660 Gen10 Compute Module, and HPE Synergy 620 Gen9 Compute Module
- Data transfer rate: 10GbE or 20GbE
- Interface speed: 10Gbps or 20Gbps
- Supported protocols: Ethernet, Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), iSCSI, and Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA)
Compatibility:
- The HPE Synergy 3820C adapter is compatible with HPE Synergy Composable Infrastructure solutions, specifically with the HPE Synergy 480 Gen10 Compute Module, HPE Synergy 660 Gen10 Compute Module, and HPE Synergy 620 Gen9 Compute Module.
- It is important to note that compatibility may depend on the specific configuration of your HPE Synergy system, so it is recommended to check the HPE Synergy compatibility matrix for more information.
Installation and Configuration Guidelines
The HPE Synergy 3820C 10/20GB Converged Network Adapter is a network interface card designed for HPE Synergy infrastructure. It provides high-performance networking capabilities and can support both Ethernet and Fibre Channel traffic.
Here are the installation and configuration guidelines for the 777430-B21 HPE Synergy 3820C 10/20GB Converged Network Adapter:
- Check the compatibility of your server with the HPE Synergy 3820C 10/20GB Converged Network Adapter.
- Turn off the server and unplug all power cables.
- Open the server chassis and locate the PCIe slot where you want to install the network adapter.
- Remove the PCIe slot cover and carefully insert the network adapter into the slot.
- Secure the network adapter with the screw provided.
- Connect the network adapter to the appropriate network cables.
- Close the server chassis and plug in all power cables.
- Turn on the server and ensure that the network adapter is recognized by the operating system.
- Install the necessary drivers for the network adapter on the operating system.
- Configure the network adapter settings, including IP address, subnet mask, and gateway, according to your network requirements.
- If you plan to use Fibre Channel traffic, ensure that the Fibre Channel configuration is properly set up.
- Test the network adapter to ensure that it is functioning properly.
Please note that the above guidelines are general and may vary depending on your specific hardware and software configurations. It is recommended to consult the HPE Synergy 3820C 10/20GB Converged Network Adapter installation and configuration guide for detailed instructions.
General Information
- Manufacturer: HPE
- Manufacturer Part Number: 777430-B21
- Type: Networking
- Sub-Type: 2 Ports
- Device Type : Network Adapter
- Form Factor : Plug-In Card
- Interface (Bus) Type : Pci Express 3.0 X8 Mezzanine
- Pci Specification Revision : Pcie 3.0
Networking
- Ports : 20 Gigabit Cee X 2
- Connectivity Technology : Wired
- Data Link Protocol : 20 Gigabit Cee
- Data Transfer Rate : 20 GBPS
- Capacity : Jumbo Frame Size: Up To 9 KB
- Features : Vlan Support, Quality Of Service (Qos), Virtual Machine Device Queues (Vmdq), Pxe Support, Large Send Offload (Lso), Single Root I/O Virtualization (Sr-Iov), Nic Partitioning (Npar), Tcp Segmentation Offload (Tso), Checksum Offload Support, Extended Message-Signaled Interrupts (Msi-X), Tcp Offload Engine (Toe), Fcoe Support
- Compliant Standards : IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.1q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ad (Lacp), IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3p, IEEE 802.3ap
Processor / Memory
- Processor : 1 X 57840s – Qlogic
- Ram : 900 MB
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces : 2 X 20GB Ethernet
