Description
Technical Specifications of the Adapter
The 766491-B21 HPE FlexFabric 10GB 2 Port 536FLB PCI Express-3.0 FIO Network Adapter is a high-performance network interface card designed for use in HPE ProLiant servers. Here are its technical specifications:
- Port Configuration: This adapter has two 10Gb Ethernet ports.
- Interface: The adapter uses the PCI Express 3.0 interface for communication with the server.
- Data Transfer Rate: The adapter supports data transfer rates of up to 10Gbps per port, providing high-speed connectivity for demanding applications.
- Form Factor: The adapter is designed for use in a half-height, half-length PCIe slot.
- Connectivity Technology: The adapter uses optical fiber cabling to connect to the network.
- Power Consumption: The adapter has a maximum power consumption of 10.5 watts.
- Features: The adapter supports a range of advanced features, including IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging, IEEE 802.3x flow control, and Jumbo Frames.
- Compatibility: The adapter is compatible with a range of HPE ProLiant servers, including Gen9 and Gen10 models.
- Part Number: 766491-B21 is the HPE spare part number for this network adapter.
Installation Requirements and Compatibility
The HPE FlexFabric 10GB 2-port 536FLB is a network adapter card that is designed to be installed in a PCI Express-3.0 slot on an HPE server. It provides two 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports that can be used to connect the server to a network. The part number 766491-B21 specifically refers to a Factory Integrated Option (FIO), which means it is pre-installed by HPE at the factory, as opposed to being sold as a separate component.
Installation Requirements:
- A compatible HPE server with an available PCI Express-3.0 slot.
- The server must be running a supported operating system with the appropriate driver installed.
- The system firmware and BIOS must be up to date.
- The correct cabling and network infrastructure must be in place to connect the adapter to the network.
Compatibility: The HPE FlexFabric 10GB 2-port 536FLB is compatible with a range of HPE servers, including Gen8 and Gen9 servers. The adapter is supported on various operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and VMware. It is also compatible with HPE Virtual Connect FlexFabric modules, which provide additional network connectivity options for virtualized environments.
To ensure compatibility, it is important to check the HPE server documentation and compatibility matrix for the specific model and firmware version. It is also recommended to use the latest drivers and firmware for the adapter to ensure optimal performance and stability.
Performance and Speed
The HPE FlexFabric 10Gb 2-port 536FLB network adapter is a high-performance network interface card designed for use in HPE BladeSystem c-Class Gen9 servers. It is a PCIe 3.0 adapter that provides two 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports, and it comes with HPE’s FlexFabric technology that enables flexible network fabric configuration.
This network adapter is capable of delivering high-speed data transfer rates of up to 20 Gbps (10 Gbps per port), making it ideal for high-bandwidth applications such as virtualization, cloud computing, and high-performance computing. It supports various network protocols, including TCP/IP, UDP, IPX, NetBEUI, and more.
The HPE FlexFabric 10Gb 2-port 536FLB network adapter also comes with advanced features such as hardware acceleration, virtualization support, and Quality of Service (QoS) capabilities. These features help improve network performance, reduce latency, and optimize network traffic.
Detail Description
- Manufacturer: HPE
- MPN: 766491-B21
- Type: Networking
- Adapter-Type: Network adapter 2 Ports
- SKU: 766491-B21
- Interface (Bus) Type: PCI Express 3.0 x8
Networking
- Ports: 10GB Ethernet x 2
- Connectivity Technology: Wired
- Data Link Protocol: 10 GIGE
- Data Transfer Rate: 10 GBPS
- Network / Transport Protocol: TCP/IP
- Remote Management Protocol: SNMP
- Features: VLAN support, full duplex mode, Jumbo Frames support, PXE support, Large Send Offload (LSO), Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV), TCP Segmentation Offload (TSO), QoS tagging, Extended Message-Signaled Interrupts (MSI-X), TCP/IP checksum offload, UDP/IP checksum offload
- Compliant Standards: IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ad (LACP), IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3p, IEEE 802.1ab (LLDP), IEEE 802.3ap, IEEE 802.1Qau
Processor / Memory
- Processor: 1 – Qlogic
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots: 1 x FlexibleLOM
Miscellaneous
- Compliant Standards: FCC Class A certified, UL, BSMI CNS 13438 Class A, EN 60950, ICES-003, EN55024, FCC Part 15, WEEE, RoHS, VCCI V-3, EN 61000-3-2:2006, EN 61000-3-3:2008, KN22, KN24, EN55022:2006 Class A
Power
- Power Consumption Operational: 7.6 Watt
Software / System Requirements
- OS Required: Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2, SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP2, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (32/64 bits), Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.9, Citrix XenServer 6.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.4, VMware vSphere 5.5, Oracle Solaris x64 11, SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP3, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.5, Oracle Solaris 10 update 10, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.10, VMware ESXi 5.0 update 3, VMware ESXi 5.1 update 2
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature: 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature: 131 °F
- Humidity Range Operating: 10 – 90% (non-condensing)
Compatibility Information
- HPE ProLiant BL460c Gen9, BL460c Gen9 Base, BL460c Gen9 Entry, BL460c Gen9 Performance
