Description
Product Overview
The QW990A HP StoreFabric CN1100R Dual Port Converged Network Adapter is a hardware component designed for servers and data centers. It allows for high-speed data transfer over a converged network infrastructure. In this article, we will explore the features and benefits of the QW990A HP StoreFabric CN1100R Dual Port Converged Network Adapter.
PCI Express x8
The QW990A HP StoreFabric CN1100R Dual Port Converged Network Adapter is designed to fit into a PCI Express x8 slot. PCI Express (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard used to connect hardware devices to a computer motherboard. The x8 designation refers to the number of “lanes” available on the connector, which determines the maximum data transfer rate.
Optical Fiber
The QW990A HP StoreFabric CN1100R Dual Port Converged Network Adapter uses optical fiber to transmit data. Optical fiber is a thin, flexible strand of glass or plastic that transmits information in the form of light pulses. It offers high bandwidth, low latency, and resistance to electromagnetic interference.
Converged Network Adapter
The QW990A HP StoreFabric CN1100R Dual Port Converged Network Adapter is a converged network adapter (CNA), which means it combines the functions of multiple network adapters into a single device. CNAs are designed to handle both storage and networking traffic, reducing the number of adapters required and simplifying the cabling infrastructure.
Dual Port
The QW990A HP StoreFabric CN1100R Dual Port Converged Network Adapter has two ports, which means it can support two connections simultaneously. Dual-port CNAs can provide redundancy and load balancing, ensuring that network traffic is routed efficiently and without interruption.
Low-profile
The QW990A HP StoreFabric CN1100R Dual Port Converged Network Adapter is a low-profile card, which means it is designed to fit into a low-profile slot. Low-profile slots are used in slimline desktop computers, small form factor (SFF) computers, and rack-mounted servers. Low-profile cards are shorter than standard cards, allowing them to fit into the smaller slots.
Features and Benefits
The QW990A HP StoreFabric CN1100R Dual Port Converged Network Adapter offers several features and benefits that make it a valuable addition to a data center or server.
High-speed Data Transfer
The QW990A HP StoreFabric CN1100R Dual Port Converged Network Adapter supports data transfer speeds of up to 10 Gbps (Gigabits per second). This high-speed connectivity allows for fast data transfers between servers and storage devices, improving overall system performance.
Converged Network Infrastructure
The QW990A HP StoreFabric CN1100R Dual Port Converged Network Adapter supports a converged network infrastructure, which means it can handle both storage and networking traffic on the same network. This reduces the number of adapters required and simplifies the cabling infrastructure, which can save time and money.
Dual-port Redundancy and Load Balancing
The QW990A HP StoreFabric CN1100R Dual Port Converged Network Adapter has two ports, which provides redundancy and load balancing. Redundancy means that if one port fails, the other port can take over, ensuring that network traffic is routed without interruption. Load balancing means that network traffic is distributed evenly between the two ports, ensuring that neither port becomes overloaded and that network performance is optimized.
General Information about the HP QW990A
- Manufacturer HP
- Part Number or SKU# QW990A
- Product Model CN1100R
- Product Name StoreFabric CN1100R Dual Port Converged Network Adapter
- Device Type : 10Gigabit Ethernet Card
Interfaces/Ports
- Host Interface PCI Express x8
I/O Expansions
- Expansion Slot Type SFP+
Media & Performance
- Media Type Supported Optical Fiber
- Network & Communication:
- Network Technology 10GBase-E