Description
Benefits of Using Optical Fiber Interface Cards
Optical fiber interface cards, such as the 848908-001 HPE Adapter Card, offer several benefits over traditional copper-based networking solutions. Here are some of the advantages of using optical fiber interface cards:
- Higher Bandwidth: Optical fiber cables can transmit data at much higher speeds than copper cables, making them ideal for high-bandwidth applications like video streaming, online gaming, and large file transfers.
- Longer Distances: Optical fiber cables can transmit data over longer distances than copper cables, making them suitable for connecting devices in different buildings or locations.
- Immunity to Interference: Optical fiber cables are not affected by electromagnetic interference (EMI) or radio frequency interference (RFI), which can degrade signal quality in copper cables. This makes optical fiber ideal for use in noisy or high-interference environments.
- Security: Optical fiber cables are more secure than copper cables because they do not emit electromagnetic signals that can be intercepted or tapped. This makes optical fiber ideal for use in environments that require high levels of security, such as military or government installations.
- Durability: Optical fiber cables are less susceptible to damage from environmental factors like temperature, humidity, and moisture than copper cables. They are also less prone to damage from bending or twisting, making them more durable and longer-lasting.
- Future-Proofing: Optical fiber technology is likely to remain the standard for high-speed data transmission for years to come, making it a good long-term investment for organizations looking to future-proof their networks.
Optical fiber interface cards like the 848908-001 HPE Adapter Card offer several benefits over traditional copper-based networking solutions, including higher bandwidth, longer distances, immunity to interference, improved security, durability, and future-proofing. These advantages make optical fiber a smart choice for organizations that require high-speed, reliable, and secure network connectivity.
Supporting High Speed Networking with 25GBE
The 848908-001 HPE Adapter Card is designed to support high-speed networking with 25GBE (Gigabit Ethernet) connectivity. This technology offers several benefits over traditional 10GBE and 1GBE networking solutions, including:
- Increased Bandwidth: With 25GBE, organizations can enjoy increased bandwidth, which is especially useful for high-bandwidth applications like video streaming, large file transfers, and cloud computing.
- Lower Latency: 25GBE networking offers lower latency than traditional networking solutions, which can improve the performance of real-time applications like video conferencing and online gaming.
- Reduced Power Consumption: 25GBE technology is designed to be energy-efficient, which can help organizations save on power costs and reduce their carbon footprint.
- Future-Proofing: As more organizations adopt high-bandwidth applications and migrate to cloud computing, the demand for high-speed networking is expected to increase. By adopting 25GBE technology, organizations can future-proof their networks and ensure that they are able to handle increasing demands for bandwidth.
- Interoperability: The 848908-001 HPE Adapter Card is designed to be compatible with a wide range of networking equipment, making it easy to integrate into existing network infrastructure.
The 848908-001 HPE Adapter Card supports high-speed networking with 25GBE, offering increased bandwidth, lower latency, reduced power consumption, future-proofing, and interoperability. These advantages make 25GBE a smart choice for organizations that require high-performance, reliable, and energy-efficient network connectivity.
Management and Monitoring of the Adapter Card
The 848908-001 HPE Adapter Card comes with several management and monitoring features to help IT administrators monitor and manage network performance effectively. These features include:
- HPE Smart Array Controller: The adapter card comes with an HPE Smart Array Controller that provides RAID support for the card. This allows for the configuration of redundant arrays of independent disks (RAID), which can improve data reliability and performance.
- HPE System Management Tools: The HPE System Management Tools provide a suite of tools for managing and monitoring the adapter card, including the HPE Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) web interface, which allows for remote management and monitoring of the adapter card.
- SNMP Support: The adapter card supports the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), which allows for easy integration into network management tools and enables IT administrators to monitor the performance of the adapter card.
- Performance Monitoring: The adapter card comes with advanced performance monitoring features, including bandwidth utilization, packet loss, and error rate monitoring. This allows IT administrators to identify performance issues and troubleshoot network problems quickly.
- Event Logging: The adapter card can log events and send alerts to IT administrators in the event of hardware or software failures, allowing for proactive maintenance and reducing downtime.
- Firmware Upgrades: The adapter card can be upgraded with firmware updates to improve performance, reliability, and security.
The 848908-001 HPE Adapter Card comes with several management and monitoring features, including the HPE Smart Array Controller, HPE System Management Tools, SNMP support, performance monitoring, event logging, and firmware upgrades. These features make it easy for IT administrators to manage and monitor network performance effectively and proactively identify and address any issues that may arise.
General Information about the HPE 848908-001
- Manufacturer: HPE
- Part Number or SKU# 848908-001
- Product Type: Optical Fiber Interface Card
Performance
- Form Factor Plug-in Card
- Interface (bus) Type pci Express 3.0 X8
- Pci Specification Revision pcie 1.1, Pcie 2.0, Pcie 3.0
- Data Link Protocol 25 Gigabit Lan
- Data Transfer Rate 25 GBPS
Compliant Standards
- 802.1q, Ieee 802.1p, Ieee 802.3ad (lacp), Ieee 802.3ae, Ieee 802.3az, Ieee 802.1qbb, Ieee 802.1qaz, Ieee 1149.1, Ieee 802.1qau, Ieee 1588v2