Description
Performance and Efficiency
The HPE FlexFabric 10Gb 2-port 536FLB Adapter is a network interface card (NIC) designed for use in HPE BladeSystem c-Class enclosures. It is specifically designed to provide high-performance and efficient connectivity for virtualized and cloud environments.
The 536FLB adapter supports 10Gb Ethernet and Converged Enhanced Ethernet (CEE) standards, which allows it to deliver high bandwidth and low latency connectivity for demanding workloads. It also supports Virtual Machine Device Queues (VMDq), which enables efficient data movement by offloading processing from the CPU to the adapter.
The adapter also features Virtual Connect FlexFabric technology, which provides a flexible and scalable interconnect solution for BladeSystem enclosures. This technology allows for the creation of up to eight virtual NICs per physical adapter port, which can be dynamically allocated to virtual machines based on their bandwidth requirements.
In terms of performance, the 536FLB adapter can deliver up to 20 Gbps full-duplex Ethernet throughput per port, which makes it suitable for high-bandwidth applications such as video streaming and large file transfers. It also supports hardware-based TCP/IP offload, which can help reduce CPU utilization and improve network performance.
In terms of efficiency, the 536FLB adapter is designed to be energy-efficient, with support for the Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) standard, which can help reduce power consumption during periods of low network activity. It also supports DMA coalescing, which can reduce the number of interrupts and improve overall system efficiency.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
The HPE FlexFabric 10GB 2-port 536FLB adapter is a high-performance network interface card designed for HPE BladeSystem c-Class Gen9 servers. It provides two 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports, allowing for high-speed data transfers and improved network performance.
When it comes to maintenance and troubleshooting, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, it’s important to regularly update the firmware and drivers for the adapter. This can help improve performance and address any known issues or bugs.
If you’re experiencing issues with the adapter, there are a few troubleshooting steps you can take. First, make sure the adapter is properly installed and configured. Check to make sure the drivers and firmware are up to date. If the adapter is still not functioning correctly, you may need to run diagnostic tests or contact HPE support for further assistance.
In terms of physical maintenance, it’s important to keep the adapter clean and free from dust and debris. Make sure to avoid touching the gold connectors, as this can damage the card. If you need to remove the adapter, be sure to follow the proper procedures outlined in the HPE BladeSystem c-Class enclosure user guide.
Advanced Technologies
The 768080-001 HPE FlexFabric 10GB 2-Port 536FLB Adapter is a high-performance network interface card (NIC) that is designed for use in HPE ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 servers. It provides two 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports that can be used to connect the server to high-speed networks or storage systems.
The adapter incorporates a range of advanced technologies that help to improve performance and efficiency, including:
- Virtualization: The adapter supports multiple virtual machines (VMs) by providing hardware-assisted virtualization technologies such as SR-IOV (Single Root I/O Virtualization) and VMDq (Virtual Machine Device Queues), which help to reduce CPU overhead and improve throughput.
- Quality of Service (QoS): The adapter supports advanced QoS features that allow administrators to prioritize network traffic and allocate bandwidth to different applications based on their importance.
- Network Partitioning: The adapter supports network partitioning, which allows multiple virtual networks to be created on a single physical network adapter. This can help to improve security and simplify network management.
- Dynamic Power Management: The adapter supports dynamic power management, which allows it to reduce power consumption during periods of low network activity, helping to save energy and reduce operating costs.
- RDMA (Remote Direct Memory Access): The adapter supports RDMA, which allows data to be transferred directly between the adapter and the memory of a remote system, without the need for CPU involvement. This can help to reduce latency and improve performance in high-performance computing (HPC) and storage applications.
General Information
- Device Type : Network Adapter
- 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
- Expansion / Connectivity:
- Expansion Slots : 1 X Flexiblelom





