Description
Performance Benchmarks and Testing
Performance benchmarks and testing refer to the process of measuring the performance and capabilities of a hardware or software component. This process typically involves running a series of tests designed to evaluate specific aspects of performance, such as speed, throughput, latency, and efficiency.
When testing a network interface controller (NIC), for example, benchmarks may include tests of data transfer rates, packet loss rates, and network latency. These tests are typically designed to simulate real-world network conditions and usage scenarios.
To ensure accurate and meaningful benchmark results, it is important to use standardized testing methods and tools. This can involve using benchmarking software designed specifically for the component being tested, or using industry-standard benchmarking tools such as SPEC (Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation) or TPC (Transaction Processing Performance Council).
Once benchmark results have been obtained, they can be used to compare the performance of different components or configurations. For example, performance benchmarks can help identify the best NIC for a particular use case, or help evaluate the impact of different network configurations on overall performance.
It is important to note that while benchmarks and performance testing can provide valuable information, they are not always indicative of real-world performance. Real-world usage scenarios may involve different network configurations, traffic patterns, and usage levels, and these factors can impact performance in ways that may not be captured by benchmark tests.
Functional Characteristics
The functional characteristics of the 701525-001 HPE 10GbE Dual-Port 561FLR-T Adapter refer to the adapter’s capabilities and features that are related to its network functions and performance. Some of the important functional characteristics of this adapter are:
- Network Protocol Support: The adapter supports a wide range of network protocols, including TCP/IP, UDP, and IPsec, allowing it to handle a variety of network traffic types.
- High-Speed Data Transfer: The adapter provides dual-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, allowing for high-speed data transfer up to 20 Gbps.
- Advanced Server Offload Capabilities: The adapter has advanced server offload capabilities such as TCP/IP offload engine (TOE), which reduces the workload on the server’s CPU and helps increase overall server efficiency.
- Jumbo Frame Support: The adapter supports jumbo frames, which can improve network throughput and efficiency by reducing the number of frames transmitted.
- Virtualization Support: The adapter supports virtualization technologies such as VMware NetQueue, Microsoft VMQ, and SR-IOV, which enable efficient virtual machine (VM) communications and resource allocation.
- Quality of Service (QoS) Support: The adapter supports QoS, which allows for the prioritization of network traffic and helps ensure that critical traffic receives the necessary bandwidth.
- Intelligent Offloads: The adapter supports intelligent offloads, such as checksum offload and TCP segmentation offload, which improve network performance by reducing the workload on the server’s CPU.
- Transmit and Receive Side Scaling: The adapter supports transmit and receive side scaling, which enables the distribution of network traffic across multiple processor cores, improving performance and reducing latency.
Supported Operating Systems
Supported operating systems refer to the list of operating systems for which a network interface controller (NIC) has been tested and certified to work with.
NICs typically support a range of operating systems, including popular server operating systems such as Windows Server, Linux, and VMware ESXi. The list of supported operating systems may vary depending on the specific NIC model and manufacturer.
When selecting a NIC for use in a server environment, it is important to ensure that the NIC is compatible with the operating system being used. This can involve checking the list of supported operating systems provided by the NIC manufacturer, or verifying compatibility through testing or certification programs.
In addition to supporting specific operating systems, NICs may also provide drivers and other software components designed to optimize performance on specific platforms. For example, a NIC may provide specialized drivers and software components for use with a specific version of Windows Server, or for use with virtualization technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V.
It is important to note that while a NIC may be certified to work with a specific operating system, there may be compatibility issues or limitations depending on the specific hardware and software configuration. Before deploying a NIC in a production environment, it is important to verify compatibility through testing and evaluation to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
Main Specifications:
- Manufacturer: HPE
- MPN: 701525-001
- Spare Part Number: 700699-B21
- Type: Networking
- Adapter Type: Network Adapter 10 Gigabit
- Form Factor: Standard and low profile adapter compliant with the PCIe standard
- Interface (Bus) Type: PCI Express 2.1 (Gen 2) x8
Networking:
- Network Processor: Intel X540 Controller
- Data Rate: Two ports, each at 20 Gb/s bi-directional; 40 Gb/s aggregate bi-directional theoretical bandwidth.
- Connector: RJ-45 (Two)
- Ports: 10Gb Ethernet x 2
- Connectivity Technology: Wired
- Cabling Type: Ethernet 10GBase-T
- Data Link Protocol: 10 GigE
- Data Transfer Rate: 10 Gb/sec
- Remote Management Protocol: SNMP
- Status Indicators: Port status, link activity
- IEEE Compliance: 802.3, 802.3x, 802.3ad, 802.1Qaz, 802.1Qau, 802.1Qbb, 802.1ax
- Wiring: CAT6 UTP or better twisted-pair cabling
- Cable Distance: Maximum distances for CAT6 cable are 30 meters (98 feet). Maximum distances for CAT6A (or better) are 100 meters (328 feet).
- Features: Jumbo Frames Support, Teaming Support, PXE Support, Large Send Offload (LSO), Receive Side Scaling (RSS), TCP Segmentation Offload (TSO)
Processor/Memory:
- Processor: 1 x X540 – Intel
Expansion/Connectivity
- Interfaces: 2 x 10Gb Ethernet – RJ-45
- Miscellaneous
- RoHS Compliance: 6 of 6
- Safety Standards: UL Mark (USA and Canada), CE Mark, EN 60590
Agency Approvals
- USA: FCC Part 15 Class A
- Canada: ICES-003, Issue 4
- Japan: VCCI V3 (2010.04) Class A
- International: EN55022:2006 + A1:2007 Class A, EN55024:1998+A1:2011+A2; EN61000-3-2:2006, EN61000-3-3:2008
- Taiwan: BSMI, CNS13438 (2006) Class A
- Australia/New Zealand (AS/NZS): EN55022:2006+A12007 Class A
- Korea: KN22 Class A, KN24
System Requirements:
- OS Required: SunSoft Solaris 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Foundation, SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 11, SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 10, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Enterprise, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Standard, Microsoft Windows Web Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Datacenter, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6, Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard, Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials, Microsoft Windows MultiPoint Server 2011, Citrix XenServer 6.0,
- Microsoft Windows Server 2012, SunSoft Solaris 11, Citrix XenServer 6.1, VMware vSphere 5.0, VMware vSphere 4.1
Product Dimensions & Weight
- Width: 9.50 inch
- Height: 2.25 inch
- Depth: 7.50 inch
- Weight: 1.00 lbs
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature: 32 °F (0° C)
- Max Operating Temperature: 131 °F (55° C)
- Humidity Range Operating: 5 – 95% (non-condensing)
Compatibility Information
- HPE ProLiant DL (Gen9) Series: DL20 Gen9, DL60 Gen9, DL80 Gen9, DL120 Gen9, DL160 Gen9, DL180 Gen9, DL360 Gen9, DL380 Gen9, DL560 Gen9, DL580 Gen9
- HPE ProLiant DL (Gen8) Series: DL160 Gen8, DL160 Gen8 Base, DL160 Gen8 Entry, DL160 Gen8 Performance, DL360p Gen8, DL360p Gen8 Base, DL360p Gen8 CMS, DL360p Gen8 Entry, DL360p Gen8 High Performance, DL360p Gen8 Performance, DL380p Gen8, DL380p Gen8 Base, DL380p Gen8 Entry, DL380p Gen8 High Performance, DL380p Gen8 Performance, DL380p Gen8 Special, DL385p Gen8, DL385p Gen8 Dedicated Workload, DL385p Gen8 Entry, DL385p Gen8 Maximized Consolidation, DL385p Gen8 Storage, DL385p Gen8 Storage Centric, DL560 Gen8, DL560 Gen8 Base, DL560 Gen8 Entry, DL560 Gen8 Performance
- HPE ProLiant SL (Gen8) Series: SL230s Gen8 1U Left Half Width Tray, SL230s Gen8 1U Right Half Width Tray, SL230s Gen8 Base 1U Left Tray Server, SL230s Gen8 Base 1U Right Tray Server, SL250s Gen8 2U Left Half Width Tray, SL250s Gen8 2U PCIe Gen3 Left Tray, SL250s Gen8 2U PCIe Gen3 Right Tray, SL250s Gen8 2U Right Half Width Tray, SL250s Gen8 Base 2U Left Half Width Tray, SL250s Gen8 Base 2U Left Tray Server, SL250s Gen8 Base 2U Right Half Width Tray, SL250s Gen8 Base 2U Right Tray Server, SL270s Gen8 1U Left Half Width Tray, SL270s Gen8 1U Right Half Width Tray, SL270s Gen8 Base 4U Left Half Width Tray, SL270s Gen8 Base 4U Right Half Width Tray, SL270s Gen8 SE 4U Left Tray, SL270s Gen8 SE 4U Right Tray
- HPE Apollo (Gen9) Series: 2000 Gen9, 4200 Gen9, 4500 XL450 Gen9, 6000 XL230a Gen9, 6000 XL230b Gen9, 6000 XL250a Gen9
