Description
Supported Operating Systems and Environments
The AW520B HP Cn1000e Dual Port Converged Network Adapter is a network interface card designed for high-speed connectivity and convergence between storage and data networks. This adapter is compatible with various operating systems and environments.
Supported Operating Systems:
- Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 and later versions: This includes Windows Server 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, and 2019.
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.9 and later versions: This includes Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.x, 7.x, and 8.x.
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP3 and later versions: This includes SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12.x and 15.x.
- VMware ESXi 5.1 and later versions: This includes VMware ESXi 6.x and 7.x.
Supported Environments:
- Converged Enhanced Ethernet (CEE) and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE): The adapter supports CEE and FCoE protocols for converged networking environments.
- iSCSI: The adapter provides support for iSCSI storage connectivity.
- Virtualization: The adapter is designed to support virtualization environments and can provide high-speed connectivity between virtual machines and hosts.
- Data Center Bridging (DCB): The adapter supports DCB, which is a suite of protocols for enhancing the reliability and efficiency of Ethernet networks.
- Network Virtualization: The adapter supports Network Virtualization using Generic Routing Encapsulation (NVGRE) and Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) protocols.
Performance and Compatibility with Network Infrastructure
The AW520B HP Cn1000e Dual Port Converged Network Adapter (CNA) is a high-performance network adapter that enables converged data and storage networking over a single Ethernet connection. It provides two 10 Gbps Ethernet ports and supports a variety of protocols, including Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), iSCSI, and Data Center Bridging (DCB).
The AW520B CNA is designed to work with HP servers and storage systems, but it is also compatible with a wide range of network infrastructure. It supports both copper and fiber-optic cabling, and it can operate in either full-duplex or half-duplex mode. It is also compatible with a range of network operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and VMware.
In terms of performance, the AW520B CNA delivers high bandwidth and low latency, making it well-suited for demanding data and storage applications. It supports hardware offloading of protocol processing, which can reduce CPU overhead and improve system performance. It also supports Quality of Service (QoS) features, such as priority-based flow control and bandwidth allocation, which can help ensure that critical applications receive the necessary network resources.
Management and Monitoring Capabilities
The AW520B HP Cn1000e Dual Port Converged Network Adapter (CNA) is a hardware device designed to provide connectivity between a server and a network. It is capable of supporting both Ethernet and Fibre Channel (FC) protocols, allowing it to be used in a variety of network environments.
In terms of management and monitoring capabilities, the AW520B HP Cn1000e Dual Port CNA provides several features to help administrators manage and monitor the device and the network it is connected to.
One key management capability is the ability to configure the CNA’s settings using either a command-line interface (CLI) or a graphical user interface (GUI). This allows administrators to adjust settings such as network speed, link aggregation, and Quality of Service (QoS) settings to optimize network performance.
The AW520B HP Cn1000e Dual Port CNA also provides several monitoring capabilities, including the ability to monitor link status, bandwidth utilization, and error rates. Administrators can use these monitoring tools to quickly identify and troubleshoot network issues, such as dropped packets or high latency.
Additionally, the AW520B HP Cn1000e Dual Port CNA supports various industry-standard management protocols, such as Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA) over Converged Ethernet (RoCE), which enable administrators to manage and monitor the device remotely.
General Information
- Device Type : Network Adapter – 2 Ports
- Form Factor : Plug-In Card – Low Profile
- Interface (Bus) Type : Pci Express 2.0 X8
Networking
- Connectivity Technology : Wired
- Compliant Standards : IEEE 802.1q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ad (Lacp), IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3ap, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.1qbb, IEEE 802.1qaz, IEEE 802.1qau
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slot(S) : 2 (Total) / 2 (Free) X Sfp+
- Compatible Slots : 1 X Pci Express 2.0 X8
