Description
FlexFabric 2-Port Adapter
The FlexFabric 2-Port Adapter is a network interface card (NIC) manufactured by Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). It is designed to provide high-speed network connectivity for HPE servers and is typically used in data center environments where fast and reliable network performance is critical.
The FlexFabric 2-Port Adapter supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) connectivity and features two Small Form-factor Pluggable Plus (SFP+) ports that can be used to connect to a variety of network devices, including switches, routers, and storage systems.
The adapter is designed for use in HPE Gen9 and Gen10 servers and is compatible with a wide range of operating systems, including Microsoft Windows, Linux, and VMware ESXi. It is also designed to work with a variety of network protocols, including TCP/IP, UDP, and iSCSI.
The FlexFabric 2-Port Adapter is known for its high performance, low latency, and advanced features, such as hardware acceleration for iSCSI and Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA) over Converged Ethernet (RoCE). It also supports Quality of Service (QoS) and Virtual LAN (VLAN) tagging, which allows network traffic to be prioritized and segmented for greater efficiency and security.
Data Center Environments
A data center is a facility used for housing computer systems and other IT infrastructure components, such as storage systems, network devices, and servers. Data center environments are designed to provide a secure, reliable, and highly available computing environment for critical business operations.
Data centers are typically large facilities that require substantial power and cooling systems to ensure optimal performance and uptime. They can be owned and managed by organizations or third-party providers that offer data center services to businesses.
Data center environments are carefully planned and designed to meet the needs of modern computing. They typically have redundant power sources, backup generators, and cooling systems to ensure that the environment remains operational even in the event of a power outage or equipment failure.
In addition to providing reliable power and cooling, data centers are designed to be physically secure. Access to the data center is typically restricted to authorized personnel, and the environment is protected by physical security measures such as surveillance cameras, biometric scanners, and security personnel.
Data center environments are also optimized for high-speed data communication. They feature high-speed network connectivity to ensure that data can be quickly and reliably transmitted between systems within the data center and to external networks.
Networking Technology
Networking technology refers to the hardware and software components used to connect computers, devices, and systems to form a network. A network allows these devices to communicate and share data, resources, and services with each other.
Networking technology includes a wide range of devices and technologies, such as routers, switches, hubs, modems, firewalls, network interface cards (NICs), cables, and wireless access points. These components work together to form a network infrastructure that enables the transmission of data between devices.
The most common types of network technology are Ethernet and Wi-Fi. Ethernet is a wired technology that uses copper or fiber optic cables to connect devices. It is widely used in local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs). Wi-Fi is a wireless technology that uses radio waves to transmit data between devices. It is commonly used in wireless LANs (WLANs) and for providing internet access in public spaces.
Other networking technologies include Bluetooth, which is used for short-range wireless communication between devices, and cellular networks, which provide mobile data and voice communication.
Networking technology also includes protocols and standards that define how data is transmitted and received over the network. Examples of network protocols include TCP/IP, HTTP, SMTP, FTP, and DNS.
Main Specifications:
- Manufacturer: HPE
- MPN: 700749-001
- Option Part Number: 700751-B21
- Spare Part Number: 701531-001
- Type: Networking
- Adapter Type: Network Adapter – FlexFabric 2 Port
- Network Processor: Cavium 57810S chipset
- Onboard Memory (Bus Type): PCI Express 2.0 (Gen 2) x8
- Form Factor: FlexibleLOM (Standard and low profile adapter compliant with the PCIe standard)
Technical Specifications:
- Ports: 10 Gigabit SFP+ x 2
- Connectivity Technology: Wired
- Data Link Protocol: 10 GigE
- Data Transfer Rate: 10 Gbps
- Status Indicators: Port status, link activity
- Features: 802.1Q VLANs, Checksum & Segmentation Offload, Configuration Utilities, DPDK, HPE Sea Of Sensors 3D, IPv6, iSCSI/FCoE, Management Support, Message Signaled Interrupt (Extended) (MSI-X), Network Adapter Teaming, Network Partitioning (NPAR), Optimized for Virtualization, LED Indicators, Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE), Receive Side Scaling (RSS), Server Integration, Single-Root I/O Virtualization, TCP/UDP/IP, TOE, Tunnel Offload, VMware NewQueue and Microsoft Virtual Machine Queue (VMQ), Wake-on-LAN
- IEEE Compliance: 802.3, 802.3ae, 802.3x, 802.2x, 802.3ad, 802.1Qaz, 802.1Qau, 802.1Qbb, 802.1Qbg, 802.1ax
- Jumbo Frames: 9000 KB
Processor/Memory:
- Processor: 1 x BCM57810S – Broadcom
- RAM: 256 MB
Performance
- Data Rate: 2 Ports, each at 20 Gbps bi-directional; 40 Gbps aggregate bi-directional theoretical bandwidth
Expansion/Connectivity
- Interfaces: 2 x 10Gb Ethernet – SFP+
Power:
- Power Requirement: 9 Watt Maximum
- Product Dimensions & Weight
- Height: 2.44 inch
- Width: 6.60 inch
- Depth: 5.43 inch
- Weight: 1.00 lbs
Environmental Specifications
- Temperature (Operating): 0° to 55°C (32° to 131°F)
- Temperature (Non-Operating): -65° to 85° C (-85° to 185° F)
- Humidity (Operating): 10% to 90% non-condensing
- Humidity (Non-operating): 5% to 95% non-condensing
- Emissions Classification: Class A
Agency Approvals
- USA: FCC Part 15 Class A
- Canada: ICES-003, Issue 4
- Japan: VCCI V3 (2010.04) Class A
- International: EN55022:2006 + A1:2007 Class A; EN55024:1998+A1:2011+A2; EN61000-3-2:2006, EN61000-3-3:2008
- Taiwan: BSMI, CNS13438 (2006) Class A
- Australia/New Zealand (AS/NZS): EN55022:2006+A12007 class A
- Korea: KN22 Class A, KN24
Compliance
- RoHS Compliance: 6 of 6
- Safety: UL Mark (USA and Canada), CE Mark, EN 60590
Software/System Requirements
- OS Required: SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 11, SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008, Oracle Solaris 10, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.1, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.7, VMware ESXi 5.0 update 1, VMware ESX 4.1 update 2
Compatibility:
- HPE Apollo 4200 Gen9 Servers
- HPE ProLiant DL Series: DL20 Gen9, DL360 Gen9, DL380 Gen9, DL120 Gen10, DL160 Gen10, DL180 Gen10, DL360 Gen10, DL380 Gen10, DL560 Gen10, DL580 Gen10 and DL325 Gen10 Servers
- HPE ProLiant ML Series: ML110 Gen10 and ML350 Gen10 Servers
- HPE Apollo XL Series: Apollo 6500 – XL270d Gen9, Apollo 2000 – XL170r Gen10, Apollo 2000 – XL190r Gen10, Apollo 4500 – XL450 Gen10, Apollo 6000 – XL230k Gen10 and Apollo 6500 – XL270d Gen10
