Description
System Management and Monitoring
To effectively manage and monitor the HPE 870828-B21 Synergy 5330C 32GB dual port Fibre Channel HBA, several tools and strategies can be employed. These include:
- HPE Synergy Composer: This is a central management tool that provides a single interface for managing all components of the HPE Synergy infrastructure, including the Fibre Channel HBA. It allows for easy configuration, monitoring, and maintenance of the HBA.
- HPE OneView: This is a powerful infrastructure management software that provides real-time monitoring, proactive alerting, and historical reporting for the entire HPE Synergy infrastructure. It provides detailed information on the performance and health of the Fibre Channel HBA, including port status, link speed, and error rates.
- Performance Monitoring Tools: There are several third-party tools that can be used to monitor the performance of the Fibre Channel HBA, such as SolarWinds Storage Manager, IBM Tivoli Storage Manager, and Nagios. These tools provide real-time alerts and reporting on key performance indicators such as throughput, latency, and IOPS.
- Firmware and Driver Management: It is important to keep the firmware and drivers of the Fibre Channel HBA up to date to ensure optimal performance and stability. HPE provides tools such as HPE Service Pack for ProLiant and HPE Intelligent Provisioning for firmware and driver updates.
- Diagnostics Tools: HPE provides a suite of diagnostic tools for troubleshooting Fibre Channel HBA issues, including HPE Smart Storage Administrator and HPE Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) Advanced. These tools allow for remote troubleshooting and resolution of issues, reducing the need for onsite support.
By implementing these tools and strategies, IT administrators can effectively manage and monitor the HPE 870828-B21 Synergy 5330C 32GB dual port Fibre Channel HBA and ensure optimal performance and availability of their storage infrastructure.
Performance Benchmarks and Capabilities
The HPE 870828-B21 Synergy 5330C 32GB dual port Fibre Channel HBA offers high performance and capabilities for Fibre Channel connectivity. Some of the key performance benchmarks and capabilities of this HBA include:
- High bandwidth: The HBA offers up to 32 Gbps of bandwidth per port, allowing for high-speed data transfer and low latency.
- Low power consumption: The HBA has a low power consumption, making it energy efficient and cost-effective.
- Dual port connectivity: The HBA has two ports for connectivity, providing redundancy and failover capabilities.
- PCIe 3.0 support: The HBA supports PCIe 3.0, providing high-speed connectivity to the server.
- Fibre Channel protocol support: The HBA supports Fibre Channel protocols up to 16 Gbps and 32 Gbps, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of storage devices.
- Virtualization support: The HBA is compatible with virtualized environments, allowing for efficient management and utilization of resources.
- Quality of Service (QoS): The HBA supports QoS, ensuring that high-priority traffic is given preferential treatment over low-priority traffic.
Compatibility with HPE Synergy Infrastructure
The HPE 870828-B21 Synergy 5330C 32GB dual port Fibre Channel HBA is compatible with the following operating systems:
- Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
- Microsoft Windows Server 2016
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.3
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP2
- VMware vSphere 6.5
It is also compatible with the following HPE Synergy compute modules:
- HPE Synergy 480 Gen10 Compute Module
- HPE Synergy 660 Gen10 Compute Module
- HPE Synergy 620 Gen9 Compute Module
General Information about this HPE 870828-B21
- Manufacturer: HPE
- Part Number or SKU# 870828-B21
- Product Type: Host Bus Adapter
Technical Specifications of the HBA
The HPE 870828-B21 Synergy 5330C 32GB dual port Fibre Channel HBA has the following technical specifications:
- Data transfer rate: 32 Gbps
- Interface type: Fibre Channel
- Number of ports: Dual Port
- Form factor: Mezzanine
- Bus type: PCIe 3.0
- Compatibility: HPE Synergy 480/660 Gen10 Compute Modules
- Max. Distance: 10 km
- Protocol: FC-SP, FC-TAPE, FC-AL, FC-FLA, FC-FG, FCP-2, FC-GS-5, FC-LS-2, FC-PH-3, FC-PI-5, FC-SB-5, FC-SW-5
- Operating systems supported: Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESXi
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 5.5 x 3.8 x 0.7 in
- Weight: 1.5 oz
- Power consumption: 2.6 W (typical)
- Operating temperature: 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F)
- Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing
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