Description
Network Connectivity Options and Interfaces
The 794525-B21 HPE FlexFabric 10GB 2-port 556FLR-T adapter is a network interface card (NIC) designed for HPE servers. It provides two 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports, each supporting both Ethernet and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) traffic. This adapter is designed for use with HPE Gen9 and Gen10 servers, and it can be used in either a standard PCIe slot or an HPE FlexibleLOM slot, depending on the server model.
The 794525-B21 adapter supports a range of network connectivity options, including:
- Ethernet: This is the most common networking protocol used in data center environments. The adapter supports both 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) and 1 Gigabit Ethernet (1GbE) speeds.
- Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE): FCoE is a protocol that allows Fibre Channel traffic to be transported over Ethernet networks. The adapter supports FCoE traffic, which means that it can be used to connect to Fibre Channel SANs (Storage Area Networks) using Ethernet cabling.
- iSCSI: iSCSI (Internet Small Computer System Interface) is a protocol that allows SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) commands to be sent over IP networks. The adapter supports iSCSI traffic, which means that it can be used to connect to iSCSI storage arrays using Ethernet cabling.
In terms of interfaces, the 794525-B21 adapter provides two 10GbE/1GbE Ethernet ports, each using an SFP+ interface. The adapter also provides two RJ-45 ports for 1GbE Ethernet connectivity, as well as support for Fibre Channel and FCoE using a QSFP+ interface. The adapter supports both full-duplex and half-duplex communication, and it can automatically negotiate the speed and duplex settings with connected devices.
Management and Monitoring Capabilities
The HPE FlexFabric 10GB 2-port 556FLR-T adapter is a network interface card designed for HPE servers. This adapter provides two 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports for connecting to a network switch or other network devices.
In terms of management and monitoring capabilities, the 794525-B21 adapter supports a range of features that allow administrators to monitor and manage network traffic, performance, and security. Some of the key capabilities include:
- Remote monitoring: The adapter supports remote monitoring capabilities, allowing administrators to monitor network traffic and performance from a central location.
- Quality of service (QoS): The adapter supports QoS features, which allow administrators to prioritize network traffic based on its importance. This can help ensure that critical applications receive the necessary bandwidth and network resources to function properly.
- VLAN tagging: The adapter supports VLAN tagging, which allows administrators to create virtual LANs (VLANs) that segment network traffic and improve security.
- Link aggregation: The adapter supports link aggregation, which allows multiple network connections to be combined into a single logical connection. This can improve network throughput and provide redundancy in case of a network failure.
- Advanced security features: The adapter includes advanced security features such as TCP/IP Offload Engine (TOE), which offloads processing of network security protocols to the adapter, reducing the burden on the server’s CPU.
- Remote management: The adapter can be remotely managed using HPE’s Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) technology, allowing administrators to configure and manage the adapter from a remote location.
Performance and Scalability
The 794525-B21 HPE Flexfabric 10GB 2-Port 556FLR-T Adapter is a high-performance network interface card designed for use in HPE servers. It supports both Ethernet and Converged Enhanced Ethernet (CEE) protocols, and provides two 10GbE ports for high-speed connectivity.
In terms of performance, the 556FLR-T Adapter supports full line-rate throughput for both ports simultaneously, which means that it can handle up to 20 Gbps of data transfer. This makes it ideal for use in high-performance computing (HPC) and other data-intensive applications, where fast network connectivity is essential.
The adapter also supports a range of advanced features, including hardware offloading for TCP/IP and iSCSI, which can help to reduce CPU utilization and improve system performance. It also supports Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN), which is a protocol used to enable virtualized network overlays, and can help to improve network scalability and flexibility.
In terms of scalability, the 556FLR-T Adapter supports a range of advanced features that can help to improve network scalability and flexibility. For example, it supports link aggregation, which allows multiple physical connections to be combined into a single logical connection for improved bandwidth and redundancy. It also supports Virtual Fabric, which allows multiple virtual networks to be created on a single physical network, improving flexibility and simplifying network management.
General Information
- Device Type : Network Adapter
- Form Factor : Plug-In Card
- Interface (Bus) Type : Pci Express 3.0 X8
- Pci Specification Revision : Pcie 3.0
Networking
- Ports : 10gbase-T X 2
- Connectivity Technology : Wired
- Cabling Type : Ethernet 10gbase-T
- Data Link Protocol : 10 GIGE
- Data Transfer Rate : 10 GBPS
- Capacity : Jumbo Frame Size: Up To 9.2 Kb
- Status Indicators : Status, Link/Activity
- Features : Wake On Lan (Wol), Pxe Support
- Compliant Standards : IEEE 802.1q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ad (Lacp), IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.1ab (Lldp), IEEE 802.3an, IEEE 802.1qbb, IEEE 802.1qaz, IEEE 802.1qbg
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces : 2 X 10gbase-T
