Description
Support for Virtualization Technologies
The HPE Ethernet 1GB 2-Port 332t Adapter includes support for virtualization technologies, making it an ideal choice for virtualized environments. Here are some of the ways it supports virtualization:
- Virtual Machine Device Queues (VMDq): The adapter includes support for VMDq, which offloads the processing of network traffic to virtual machines, reducing the workload on the CPU and improving network performance in virtualized environments.
- Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV): The adapter includes support for SR-IOV, which allows a single network adapter to be shared among multiple virtual machines, improving network performance and reducing the number of physical adapters required in virtualized environments.
- Network Virtualization using Generic Routing Encapsulation (NVGRE): The adapter includes support for NVGRE, which provides network virtualization capabilities for virtualized environments by encapsulating network traffic in a virtual network overlay.
- Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN): The adapter includes support for VXLAN, which provides network virtualization capabilities for virtualized environments by encapsulating network traffic in a virtual network overlay.
- VMware NetQueue: The adapter includes support for VMware NetQueue, which offloads the processing of network traffic to virtual machines, improving network performance in VMware environments.
Easy Installation and Configuration
The HPE Ethernet 1GB 2-Port 332t Adapter is designed to be easy to install and configure, with a range of features that help simplify the installation and configuration process. Here are some of the ways it achieves this:
- Plug-and-Play Installation: The adapter supports plug-and-play installation, which means that it can be installed in a server without the need for additional software or drivers.
- Standard Form Factor: The adapter uses a standard form factor, making it compatible with a wide range of server models and reducing the need for custom installation procedures.
- Auto-Negotiation: The adapter includes support for auto-negotiation, which allows it to automatically detect and configure the appropriate network settings, reducing the need for manual configuration.
- Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) Boot: The adapter includes support for PXE boot, which allows servers to boot from a network image, simplifying the process of deploying new servers and operating systems.
- HP SmartStart: The adapter is compatible with HP SmartStart, a software suite that simplifies server deployment and configuration by providing a streamlined interface for configuring network settings, RAID arrays, and other server settings.
- HP Systems Insight Manager (SIM): The adapter is compatible with HP SIM, a server management tool that provides a single interface for monitoring and managing servers, simplifying the process of managing and configuring the adapter.
- SNMP Support: The adapter includes support for Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), which allows it to be managed using standard SNMP management tools, reducing the need for custom management software.
Effective Adapter Configuration and Organization
Effective adapter configuration and organization are critical for ensuring optimal network performance and simplified management. The HPE Ethernet 1GB 2-Port 332t Adapter includes a range of features that help with adapter configuration and organization. Here are some of the ways it achieves this:
- Dual-Port Configuration: The adapter features dual ports, allowing it to be used for redundant networking configurations, improving network uptime and reliability.
- Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP): The adapter includes support for LACP, which allows for the aggregation of multiple network connections into a single logical connection, improving network performance and availability.
- VLAN Support: The adapter includes support for VLAN tagging, which allows for the segmentation of network traffic into separate virtual LANs, improving network security and performance.
- Quality of Service (QoS): The adapter includes support for QoS, which allows for the prioritization of network traffic, ensuring that critical network traffic receives the necessary bandwidth.
- Advanced Traffic Management: The adapter includes support for advanced traffic management features such as TCP/IP Offload Engine (TOE) and iSCSI, which offload network processing from the CPU, improving network performance and reducing CPU workload.
- Advanced Network Teaming: The adapter includes support for advanced network teaming configurations, allowing for the grouping of multiple adapters for increased network availability and performance.
- HPE Network Adapter Teaming: The adapter is compatible with HPE Network Adapter Teaming, a software solution that allows for advanced network teaming configurations, simplifying the process of configuring network teams.
Specifications
- Brand Name: HP
- Part Number: 616012-001
- Type: Networking
- Sub-Type: Network Adapter 2 Ports
- Form Factor : Plug-In Card – Low Profile
- Interface (Bus) Type : Pci Express 2.0 X1
Networking
- Connectivity Technology : Wired
- Cabling Type : Ethernet 10base-T, Ethernet 100base-Tx, Ethernet 1000base-T
- Data Link Protocol : Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
- Data Transfer Rate : 1 GBPS
- Status Indicators : Link Activity
Features
- Jumbo Frames Support, Pxe Support, Large Send Offload (Lso)
- Compliant Standards : IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.1q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ad (Lacp), IEEE 802.1as, IEEE 802.3az
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces : 2 X Network – Ethernet 10base-T/100base-Tx/1000base-T – Rj-45
- Compatible Slots : 1 X Pci Express 2.0 X1
