Description
Features and Benefits
The HPE Flexfabric 10GB 2-Port 554flb Network Adapter (part number 649940-001) is a high-performance network adapter designed for use with HPE servers and storage systems. It provides two 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports, allowing for fast and reliable connectivity to networks and storage devices.
Features of the HPE Flexfabric 10GB 2-Port 554flb Network Adapter include:
- Support for 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10 GbE) speeds: This allows for fast data transfer rates, making it ideal for use in high-performance computing and storage environments.
- Dual-port design: The adapter includes two 10 GbE ports, allowing for increased network connectivity and redundancy.
- FlexibleLOM (FlexLOM) form factor: The adapter is designed to fit into the FlexLOM slot of HPE servers, making it easy to install and configure.
- Low-profile design: The adapter has a low-profile design, making it a suitable option for use in rack-mount servers with limited space.
- Advanced features: The adapter supports advanced features such as Quality of Service (QoS), VLAN tagging, and jumbo frames.
Benefits of the HPE Flexfabric 10GB 2-Port 554flb Network Adapter include:
- Increased network performance: The 10 GbE speeds provided by the adapter allow for faster data transfer rates, which can improve the overall performance of the network.
- Increased connectivity: The dual-port design allows for increased network connectivity, which can provide more options for connecting to storage devices and other networked devices.
- Easy installation: The FlexLOM form factor makes it easy to install the adapter into compatible servers, which can save time and reduce the risk of errors.
- Low-profile design: The low-profile design makes it a suitable option for use in rack-mount servers with limited space, which can help to maximize the use of available space.
- Advanced features: The adapter supports advanced features such as QoS, VLAN tagging, and jumbo frames, which can help to improve network security and performance.
Compatibility and Interoperability
The 649940-001 HPE Flexfabric 10GB 2-Port 554flb Network Adapter is a high-speed network adapter that is compatible with a variety of HPE servers and storage systems. It is designed to work with the HPE FlexFabric data center architecture, which is a flexible and scalable network solution for data centers.
This adapter is compatible with a wide range of HPE servers and storage systems, including the HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen9, HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen9, HPE ProLiant DL560 Gen9, and HPE ProLiant DL580 Gen9. It is also compatible with HPE storage systems such as the HPE 3PAR StoreServ and HPE StoreVirtual.
The 649940-001 HPE Flexfabric 10GB 2-Port 554flb Network Adapter is also interoperable with a variety of other network devices and technologies. It is compatible with 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) protocols, allowing it to work seamlessly with other 10GbE and FCoE-enabled devices in the network.
In addition, the adapter supports various data center bridging (DCB) features such as Priority-based Flow Control (PFC) and Enhanced Transmission Selection (ETS), which allow it to work with other DCB-enabled devices in the network.
Installation and Configuration
The 649940-001 HPE Flexfabric 10GB 2-Port 554flb Network Adapter is a high-performance network adapter designed for use in HPE ProLiant servers. It is designed to provide high-speed networking capabilities, including support for 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) protocols.
Installation of the network adapter involves physically installing the adapter into an available PCI Express slot in the server, and then connecting the appropriate cables to the adapter’s ports. Once the adapter is physically installed, it must be configured within the server’s operating system.
To configure the adapter, the server’s operating system must first recognize the new hardware and load the appropriate drivers for the adapter. This can typically be done through the server’s BIOS or by using a driver disk provided by HPE.
Once the drivers are loaded, the adapter can be configured through the server’s network settings or through a management software provided by HPE. This may involve setting up network connections, configuring VLANs, and setting up Fibre Channel connections.
It is important to ensure that the network adapter is properly configured and that all necessary drivers and software are installed prior to using the adapter in a production environment. HPE provides detailed documentation and support resources to assist with the installation and configuration of the 649940-001 HPE Flexfabric 10GB 2-Port 554flb Network Adapter.
Specifications
- Manufacturer Name: HP
- Manufacturer Part Number: 649940-001
- Type: Networking
- Sub-Type: Network Adapter 10 Gigabit
- Device Type : Network Adapter – 2 Ports
- Interface (Bus) Type : Pci Express 2.0 X8
- Processor : 1 – Emulex
- Ram : 128 MB
Networking
- Connectivity Technology : Wired
- Cabling Type : Ethernet 10G Base-Kr
- Data Link Protocol : 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Fibre Channel Over Ethernet (Fcoe)
- Data Transfer Rate : 10 GBPS
