Description
Industry Standards Protocols
Industry standards and protocols refer to a set of guidelines and rules that define how devices and systems communicate with each other within a network infrastructure. The 700763-B21 HPE Flexfabric 20Gbps PCIe 3.0 Network Adapter supports a range of industry standards and protocols, which are essential for ensuring interoperability with other devices and systems in a network environment.
One industry standard that the adapter supports is Data Center Bridging (DCB), which is a set of IEEE 802.1 extensions that enable the transport of multiple types of traffic over a single Ethernet link. DCB enables the prioritization of different types of traffic, such as storage traffic and data traffic, and allows for lossless transmission of data over Ethernet links. This can be useful in data center environments where multiple types of traffic are transmitted over the network.
Another important protocol that the adapter supports is Quality of Service (QoS), which is a set of techniques used to manage network traffic by prioritizing certain types of traffic over others. QoS ensures that critical traffic, such as voice and video, receive priority over less critical traffic, such as email and web browsing. This can be useful in enterprise environments where different types of traffic have different levels of importance.
The adapter also supports Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), which is a protocol that allows Fibre Channel storage traffic to be transported over Ethernet networks. FCoE enables the consolidation of storage and data traffic over a single network infrastructure, reducing the need for separate storage networks. This can be useful in data center environments where there is a need for high-speed, low-latency storage access.
In addition to these standards and protocols, the adapter also supports other industry-standard protocols such as Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) and Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6), Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), and Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP). These protocols provide additional functionality and interoperability with other devices and systems in a network infrastructure.
Supported operating systems
Supported operating systems refer to the specific operating systems that the 700763-B21 HPE Flexfabric 20Gbps PCIe 3.0 Network Adapter is designed to work with. The operating systems listed as supported have been tested and certified by Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) to ensure the adapter can function properly and achieve optimal performance when installed in a server running these operating systems.
The HPE Flexfabric 20Gbps PCIe 3.0 Network Adapter is designed to work with various versions of popular operating systems, including:
- Microsoft Windows Server: This includes versions of Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2016, and 2019, both Standard and Datacenter editions.
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL): The adapter supports RHEL versions 6.8 and above, including 7.x and 8.x.
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES): The adapter supports SLES versions 11 SP4 and above, including 12.x and 15.x.
- VMware: The adapter is certified to work with VMware vSphere ESXi versions 6.0 and later.
It is important to note that while the HPE Flexfabric 20Gbps PCIe 3.0 Network Adapter is designed to work with these specific operating systems, it may also be compatible with other operating systems not listed as supported, depending on the availability of drivers and compatibility with the hardware and software components of the server. However, using an unsupported operating system may result in reduced performance, stability, and functionality. Therefore, it is always recommended to check the HPE product documentation or contact HPE support before installing the adapter on an unsupported operating system.
Scalability Options
Scalability options refer to the ability to increase the performance and capacity of a system by adding more resources, such as the 700763-B21 HPE Flexfabric 20Gbps PCIe 3.0 Network Adapter. The HPE Flexfabric 20Gbps PCIe 3.0 Network Adapter offers several scalability options that enable customers to expand their network bandwidth and performance as their needs grow.
One of the key scalability options of the adapter is the ability to install multiple adapters in a single server. The adapter supports up to four physical ports, and up to four adapters can be installed in a single server, providing a maximum of 80Gbps of network bandwidth. This can be useful for large data centers or enterprise environments that require high levels of network performance and reliability.
Another scalability option of the HPE Flexfabric 20Gbps PCIe 3.0 Network Adapter is the ability to implement Network Virtualization (NV) capabilities, such as Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) and Network Virtualization using Generic Routing Encapsulation (NVGRE). NV enables the creation of virtual networks within a physical network infrastructure, allowing for greater flexibility and scalability by enabling multiple logical networks to share the same physical network. This can be useful for cloud and virtualized environments that require scalable and flexible network solutions.
The adapter also supports a range of industry standards and protocols, such as Data Center Bridging (DCB), Quality of Service (QoS), and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE). These standards provide additional scalability options by enabling the adapter to integrate with a wide range of network infrastructures and technologies, allowing for greater flexibility and scalability.
Main Specifications:
- Manufacturer: HPE
- MPN: 700763-B21
- Spare Part: 701536-001
- Adapter Type: Network Adapter 2 Port
- Interface (Bus) Type: PCI Express 3.0 x8
Networking:
- Ports: 20 Gigabit Ethernet x 2
- Connectivity Technology: Wired
- Data Link Protocol: 20 Gigabit LAN
- Data Transfer Rate: 20 Gbps
- Network/Transport Protocol: TCP/IP
- Remote Management Protocol: SNMP
- Features: VLAN support, wake on LAN (WOL), full duplex mode, Jumbo Frames support, PXE support, Large Send Offload (LSO), UEFI support, Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV), TCP Segmentation Offload (TSO), QoS tagging, Extended Message-Signaled Interrupts (MSI-X), TCP/IP checksum offload, RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE)
- Compliant Standards: IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ad (LACP), IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.1ab (LLDP), IEEE 802.3ap, IEEE 802.1Qbb, IEEE 802.1Qaz, IEEE 802.1Qbg
Processor/Memory:
- Processor: 1 Emulex
- Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots: 1 x FlexibleLOM
- Interfaces: 2 x 20Gb Ethernet
Miscellaneous
- Compliant Standards: FCC Class A certified, UL, VCCI, ICES-003, CISPR 22, FCC CFR47 Part 15, IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1, WEEE, RoHS, BSMI CNS 13438, KN22, KN24, EN55022:2010, EN55024:2010, MSIP, UL 60950-1:2007
Power:
- Power Consumption Operational: 7.6 Watt
System Requirements:
- OS Required: Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (64-bits), Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.5, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.6, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.1, SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP3 x64 Edition, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 x64 Edition, VMware ESXi 5.1 update 3, VMware ESXi 5.5 update 2, Citrix XenServer 6.5
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature: 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature: 131 °F
- Humidity Range Operating: 15 – 80% (non-condensing)
Compatibility:
- HPE ProLiant BL460c Gen9, BL460c Gen9 Base, BL460c Gen9 Entry, BL460c Gen9 Performance, WS460c Gen9 Graphics, WS460c Gen9 Graphics Expansion
