Description
Installation and Configuration
The installation and configuration of the HPE Ethernet 1GB 4-port 366m Adapter is straightforward and can be completed in a few simple steps. Here are the steps you need to follow:
- Turn off your server and unplug it from the power source.
- Remove the server cover and locate the PCIe slot where you want to install the adapter.
- Remove the adapter from its packaging and align it with the PCIe slot.
- Press down firmly on the adapter until it clicks into place.
- Replace the server cover and plug the server back into the power source.
- Turn on the server and wait for it to boot up.
Once the adapter is installed, you can configure it using the operating system’s network settings. Here are the steps to configure the adapter:
- Open the network settings menu in your operating system.
- Locate the adapter and select it.
- Configure the adapter’s IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS server settings as required.
- Save your changes and exit the network settings menu.
The adapter should now be ready to use. To verify that it is working correctly, you can check the network settings, run network diagnostics, or test network connectivity.
Performance and Scalability
The HPE Ethernet 1GB 4-port 366m Adapter offers excellent performance and scalability, making it an ideal choice for a variety of applications. Here are some of its performance and scalability features:
- High-speed data transfer: The adapter supports 1 Gbps data transfer speeds, which makes it ideal for high-bandwidth applications such as video streaming, data backup, and data center applications.
- Low latency: The adapter has low latency, which means that data can be transferred quickly and efficiently without delays. This is particularly important for real-time applications such as online gaming, video conferencing, and financial trading.
- Scalability: The adapter is designed to be scalable, which means that it can easily be added to an existing network infrastructure without requiring significant changes to the network topology. This makes it ideal for organizations that need to expand their network quickly and efficiently.
- Load balancing: The adapter supports load balancing, which allows network traffic to be distributed evenly across multiple adapters. This ensures that no single adapter is overloaded, which can improve network performance and reliability.
- Jumbo frames: The adapter supports jumbo frames, which are larger than standard Ethernet frames. This allows for more efficient data transfer, particularly for large files or data streams.
- Virtualization support: The adapter is designed to work with virtualized environments, such as VMware, Hyper-V, and KVM. This allows for the creation of virtual machines with dedicated network resources, which can improve performance and security.
Advanced Features for Network
The HPE Ethernet 1GB 4-port 366m Adapter offers several advanced features for network connectivity. Here are some of the key features:
- VLAN support: The adapter supports VLAN tagging, which allows network administrators to create virtual LANs for different groups of users or applications. This can help to improve network security and performance by segregating network traffic.
- TCP/IP offloading: The adapter supports TCP/IP offloading, which can improve network performance by offloading the processing of TCP/IP packets to the adapter. This frees up CPU resources on the host system and can improve network throughput.
- iSCSI support: The adapter supports iSCSI, which is a protocol for connecting storage devices over a network. This allows for the creation of storage area networks (SANs) and can improve storage performance and reliability.
- Network boot support: The adapter supports network booting, which allows a system to boot from a network server rather than a local hard drive. This can simplify system administration and reduce the need for local storage.
- Quality of Service (QoS): The adapter supports QoS, which allows network administrators to prioritize network traffic based on its importance or type. This can help to ensure that critical applications or services have sufficient network bandwidth and can improve overall network performance.
- 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 network failure.
- Network monitoring: The adapter supports network monitoring, which allows network administrators to monitor network traffic and identify potential problems or security issues.
General Information
- Manufacturer: HPE
- MPN: 615729-B21
- Spare Part Number: 616010-001
- Type: Network adapter-4 ports
- SKU: 615729-B21
- Interface (Bus) Type: PCI Express 2.1 x4
- PCI Specification Revision: PCIe 2.1
Networking
- Connectivity Technology: Wired
- Data Link Protocol: GigE
- Data Transfer Rate: 1 Gbps
Features
- Fault tolerance, load balancing, Jumbo Frames support, PXE support, Large Send Offload (LSO)
- Compliant Standards: IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ad (LACP), IEEE 802.1as
Processor/Memory
- Processor: 1 x I350 – Intel
Miscellaneous
- Compliant Standards: FCC Class A certified, UL, UL 60950, FCC CFR47 Part 15, WEEE, RoHS
System Requirements
- OS Required: SuSE Linux Enterprise Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008, Oracle Solaris 10, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.1, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.7, Citrix XenServer 6.0, VMware ESXi 4.1 update 2, VMware ESXi 5.0 update 1, VMware ESX 4.1 update 2
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature: 50 °F
- Max Operating Temperature: 95 °F
- Humidity Range Operating: 10 – 90% (non-condensing)
Compatibility Information
- HP ProLiant BL420c G8 G9 (Gen8 Gen9) BL460c G8 G9 (Gen8 Gen9) BL465c G8 G9 (Gen8 Gen9)
