Description
Product Overview of Converged Network Adapter
The HP 683237-001 3 Par 7000 Dual-Port 10GB iSCSI/FCoE Converged Network Adapter is a networking device designed for use in high-performance data centers. This adapter provides dual-port connectivity, which allows it to support multiple network connections simultaneously. It is specifically designed to support iSCSI and FCoE protocols, making it ideal for use in storage area networks (SANs) and other high-bandwidth applications.
The HP 683237-001 is a converged network adapter that provides dual-port connectivity for high-performance networking applications. It is designed to be used in data centers that require high-bandwidth network connectivity, such as those that support virtualization, cloud computing, and high-performance computing (HPC).
The adapter supports both iSCSI and FCoE protocols, which are used to transmit data over Ethernet networks. iSCSI is a protocol used to transport SCSI commands and data over IP networks, while FCoE is a protocol used to transport Fibre Channel frames over Ethernet networks. These protocols allow the adapter to support a wide range of applications, including storage area networks (SANs), virtualization, and cloud computing.
Dual-Port Connectivity
One of the key features of the HP 683237-001 adapter is its dual-port connectivity. This means that the adapter has two physical network ports, which can be used to connect to separate network switches or network segments. Dual-port connectivity provides several benefits, including increased network bandwidth, redundancy, and load balancing.
Increased Network Bandwidth
By using two physical network ports, the HP 683237-001 adapter can provide increased network bandwidth. This means that more data can be transmitted over the network at the same time, which can help to improve the performance of high-bandwidth applications.
Redundancy
Dual-port connectivity also provides redundancy. If one network port fails, the other port can continue to provide network connectivity, which helps to ensure that critical applications remain available.
Load Balancing
Finally, dual-port connectivity can be used for load balancing. This means that network traffic can be distributed across both network ports, which can help to prevent bottlenecks and improve overall network performance.
iSCSI and FCoE Support
The HP 683237-001 adapter supports both iSCSI and FCoE protocols. iSCSI is a protocol used to transport SCSI commands and data over IP networks. FCoE is a protocol used to transport Fibre Channel frames over Ethernet networks.
iSCSI Support
iSCSI is widely used in SANs and other storage environments. It allows SCSI commands and data to be transmitted over IP networks, which eliminates the need for dedicated Fibre Channel (FC) networks. This can help to simplify network architecture and reduce costs.
The HP 683237-001 adapter provides hardware acceleration for iSCSI, which helps to improve performance. It also supports jumbo frames, which allows larger packets to be transmitted over the network. This can help to reduce network overhead and improve performance.
FCoE Support
FCoE is a newer protocol that is used to transport Fibre Channel frames over Ethernet networks. It is designed to provide the benefits of Fibre Channel networking, such as low latency and high reliability, over Ethernet networks.
The HP 683237-001 adapter supports FCoE, which allows it to be used in SANs that require Fibre Channel connectivity. It provides hardware acceleration for FCoE, which helps to improve performance.
General Information
- Manufacturer: HP
- Part Number or SKU# 683237-001
- Sub-Type : ISCSI
- Type: Controller
Technical Information
- Product Type: Network Interface Card
- Data Link Protocol: Fibre Channel
- Data Transfer Rate: 10 GBps
- Interface / Connectivity: PCI-Express
- Number of Port(s): 2
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