Description
Network Virtualization and Overlay Networking Support
The CN1100E-HP HPE is a converged network adapter (CNA) that supports network virtualization and overlay networking. These features allow for the creation of virtual networks that can be customized to meet the specific needs of individual applications or workloads.
Network virtualization is the process of abstracting network resources, such as switches, routers, and network adapters, to create virtual networks that can be customized and managed independently from the physical network infrastructure. The CN1100E-HP HPE supports a range of virtualization technologies, including Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) and Network Virtualization using Generic Routing Encapsulation (NVGRE), which enable the creation of virtual networks with enhanced scalability, flexibility, and security.
Overlay networking, on the other hand, allows for the creation of virtual networks that can be layered on top of existing physical network infrastructure. The CN1100E-HP HPE supports overlay networking technologies, such as Geneve, which allows for the creation of virtual networks that can span multiple physical networks, improving network flexibility and scalability.
The CN1100E-HP HPE support for network virtualization and overlay networking allows for the creation of virtual networks that can be customized to meet the specific needs of individual applications or workloads. This can help to improve network performance, scalability, and security in modern data center infrastructures.
Remote Direct Memory Access Capabilities
The CN1100E-HP HPE is a converged network adapter (CNA) that supports Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA), which is a technology that allows data to be transferred directly between the memory of two computers without the involvement of the CPU. RDMA can significantly reduce latency and improve network performance, making it well-suited for high-performance computing (HPC) environments.
The CN1100E-HP HPE supports two types of RDMA: RoCE (RDMA over Converged Ethernet) and iWARP (Internet Wide Area RDMA Protocol). RoCE is a technology that enables RDMA over Ethernet networks, while iWARP is a protocol that enables RDMA over standard TCP/IP networks.
The CN1100E-HP HPE support for RDMA allows for faster and more efficient data transfer between servers, storage systems, and other network devices. RDMA can significantly reduce latency and improve network performance, which is critical in HPC environments where fast and efficient data transfer is essential.
The CN1100E-HP HPE support for RDMA makes it well-suited for use in high-performance computing environments where low-latency data transfer is critical. Its support for both RoCE and iWARP also makes it a versatile option for modern data center infrastructures.
Fibre Channel over Ethernet Support
The CN1100E-HP HPE is a converged network adapter (CNA) that supports Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), which is a technology that enables the transport of Fibre Channel storage traffic over Ethernet networks. FCoE allows for the consolidation of storage and networking traffic onto a single network infrastructure, reducing the number of cables and network adapters required in a data center.
The CN1100E-HP HPE support for FCoE allows for the creation of a converged network infrastructure that can provide high-performance storage and networking services. With FCoE, Fibre Channel storage traffic can be transported over Ethernet networks using a lossless Ethernet protocol, such as Data Center Bridging (DCB), which ensures that storage traffic is not dropped or delayed in congested network conditions.
The CN1100E-HP HPE support for FCoE also allows for the creation of virtual Fibre Channel adapters (VFAs), which can be used to provide virtualized access to Fibre Channel storage resources. This allows for the creation of virtualized server environments that can be customized to meet the specific needs of individual applications or workloads.
The CN1100E-HP HPE support for FCoE makes it well-suited for use in modern data center infrastructures that require high-performance storage and networking services. Its support for virtualized Fibre Channel adapters also makes it a versatile option for virtualized server environments.
General Information
- Manufacturer: HPE
- Part Number or SKU# CN1100E-HP
- Device Type : Network Adapter
- Interface (Bus) Type : Pci Express 2.0 X8
Technical Specification
- Number of Ports: 2
- Form Factor : Plug-In Card – Low Profile
- Connectivity Technology : Wired
- Data Link Protocol : 10 Gigabit Ethernet
- Data Transfer Rate : 10 GBPS
- Pci Specification Revision : Pcie 2.0
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slot(S) : 2 (Total) / 2 (Free) X Sfp+
- Compatible Slots : 1 X Pci Express 2.0 X8
Miscellaneous
- Compliant Standards : IEEE 802.1q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ad (Lacp), IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3ap, IEEE 802.3az
