Description
Remote Management and Monitoring Capabilities
Remote management and monitoring capabilities of network adapters allow network administrators to manage and monitor network devices from a remote location. These capabilities enable administrators to diagnose and troubleshoot network issues without being physically present at the network device. Here are some of the remote management and monitoring capabilities of network adapters:
- Remote configuration: Network adapters with remote configuration capabilities allow administrators to configure network devices remotely. This saves time and reduces the need for administrators to be physically present at the device.
- Remote monitoring: Network adapters can monitor network devices and provide real-time data on the status of the device. This includes monitoring performance metrics, such as throughput, latency, and packet loss, as well as device status, such as power usage, temperature, and fan speed.
- SNMP support: Network adapters can support SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol), which allows administrators to monitor and manage network devices remotely. SNMP provides a standardized way to collect and organize information about network devices.
- Web-based management: Network adapters with web-based management capabilities provide a web interface that allows administrators to manage and monitor network devices from a remote location using a web browser.
- Alerting: Network adapters can be configured to send alerts when network issues are detected. This can include alerts for device failures, performance issues, or security events.
By using network adapters with remote management and monitoring capabilities, administrators can improve network availability and reduce downtime by quickly identifying and resolving network issues. Remote management and monitoring capabilities also reduce the need for administrators to be physically present at the network device, which saves time and resources.
Security Features and Measures
Network adapters come with a variety of security features and measures to help protect network devices and data. Here are some common security features and measures found in network adapters:
- MAC address filtering: MAC address filtering allows network administrators to limit access to the network by only allowing devices with specific MAC addresses to connect to the network. This helps prevent unauthorized devices from accessing the network.
- VLAN support: VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) support allows network administrators to create logical networks within a physical network. VLANs help segregate network traffic and limit access to specific devices, which can help improve network security.
- Encryption: Network adapters can support encryption protocols such as TLS (Transport Layer Security) and SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) to protect data transmitted over the network. These protocols help prevent unauthorized access to data by encrypting it during transmission.
- Firewall support: Network adapters can support firewall features that can help prevent unauthorized access to network devices. Firewall features can include access control lists (ACLs), stateful packet inspection (SPI), and denial-of-service (DoS) protection.
- Authentication: Network adapters can support authentication mechanisms, such as 802.1X, to help ensure that only authorized users can access the network. 802.1X authentication requires users to provide credentials, such as a username and password, before being granted access to the network.
- Physical security: Network adapters can come with physical security features, such as locking mechanisms and tamper-evident labels, to help prevent unauthorized access to the network device.
Maximize Connectivity
“Maximize Connectivity” is a term often used in the context of network adapters and refers to the ability of a device to provide high-speed connectivity and support for multiple network protocols. A network adapter, also known as a network interface card (NIC), is a hardware component that allows a computer to connect to a network.
In the case of a server, such as the 616010-001 HP Ethernet 1GB 4Port 366M Network Adapter, the ability to maximize connectivity is crucial for a number of reasons. First, servers are often used to host critical applications and services that require reliable, high-speed connectivity to the network. Second, servers may be connected to multiple networks or network segments, each with its own set of protocols and requirements.
The 616010-001 HP Ethernet 1GB 4Port 366M Network Adapter is designed to maximize connectivity by providing four 1-gigabit Ethernet ports. These ports can be configured to support a variety of networking protocols, including TCP/IP, UDP/IP, and IPX/SPX. The adapter also supports advanced features such as jumbo frames and network teaming, which allow for increased bandwidth and fault tolerance.
- Main Specification about the HP 616010-001
- Manufacturer: HP
- Part Number or SKU # 616010-001
- Device Type:Network Adapter – 4 Ports
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)
