Description
Key Features of the Adapter
The HPE Flexfabric 10GB 2-Port 556flr-Sfp+ Adapter, part number 764460-001, is a network adapter designed for use in high-performance server environments. Here are some of its key features:
- Dual Ports: The adapter has two ports, each supporting up to 10 Gbps of data transfer, which allows for increased bandwidth and improved network performance.
- SFP+ Connectivity: The adapter uses Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP+) transceivers, which allow for the use of various optical fiber or copper cables to connect to the network.
- PCI Express 3.0: The adapter uses the PCI Express 3.0 (Gen 3) interface, which provides high-speed connectivity to the server’s motherboard and ensures low latency and high throughput.
- Low Power Consumption: The adapter is designed to consume low power, which helps reduce overall energy costs.
- Advanced Network Virtualization: The adapter supports advanced network virtualization features, such as Virtual Ethernet Port Aggregator (VEPA) and Virtual Machine Queue (VMQ), which enable efficient virtualization and reduce CPU utilization.
- Advanced Data Center Bridging: The adapter supports advanced Data Center Bridging (DCB) features, such as Priority Flow Control (PFC) and Enhanced Transmission Selection (ETS), which allow for efficient use of network resources and improved Quality of Service (QoS).
- Proactive Network Management: The adapter supports HPE’s Proactive Network Management (PNM) technology, which enables administrators to detect and troubleshoot network issues proactively.
Supported Environments and Operating Systems
The HPE FlexFabric 10GB 2-Port 556FLR-SFP+ Adapter (part number 764460-001) is a high-performance network adapter designed for servers and other computing systems that require high-speed networking capabilities.
This adapter supports the 10 Gigabit Ethernet standard, which provides data transfer rates of up to 10 Gbps, making it ideal for high-bandwidth applications such as data centers, cloud computing, and virtualized environments.
The 556FLR-SFP+ adapter uses the PCI Express V3.0 (Gen 3) x8 interface, which provides a high-speed connection between the adapter and the host system. This interface is compatible with a wide range of servers and computing systems that support the PCIe standard.
The adapter supports optical fiber connectivity, which provides a reliable and high-speed connection over long distances. It supports a variety of optical fiber types, including single-mode and multi-mode fiber, and can be used in a wide range of environments, including data centers, enterprise networks, and telecommunications networks.
In terms of operating systems, the HPE FlexFabric 10GB 2-Port 556FLR-SFP+ Adapter is compatible with a variety of operating systems, including Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESXi, and Citrix XenServer. It also includes driver support for these operating systems, making it easy to install and configure on compatible systems.
Installing the Adapter and Configuration Steps
The HPE FlexFabric 10GB 2-port 556FLR-SFP+ adapter is a PCI Express v3.0 (Gen 3) x8 optical fiber network adapter that can be installed in a server to provide high-speed connectivity to a network. Here are the steps to install and configure this adapter:
- Before you begin, ensure that your server has an available PCI Express x8 slot and that you have the necessary tools to open the server and install the adapter.
- Turn off the server and unplug it from the power source.
- Open the server and locate an available PCI Express x8 slot.
- Remove the adapter from its packaging and remove any protective covers or brackets from the adapter.
- Carefully insert the adapter into the PCI Express x8 slot, making sure that it is firmly seated and secured.
- Close the server and plug it back in.
- Turn on the server and wait for it to boot up.
- Install the necessary drivers for the adapter. You can find the drivers on the HPE website or on the driver CD that came with the adapter.
- Configure the adapter. This may involve setting the IP address, subnet mask, and other network settings. You can use the HPE Network Configuration Utility (NCU) to configure the adapter.
- Connect the adapter to the network using optical fiber cables.
- Verify that the adapter is working correctly by testing its connectivity to the network.
That’s it! You have now successfully installed and configured the HPE FlexFabric 10GB 2-port 556FLR-SFP+ adapter in your server.
General Information
- Manufacturer: HPE
- Manufacturer Part Number: 764460-001
- Type: Networking
- Sub-Type: 2 Ports
- Device Type : Network Adapter
- Interface (Bus) Type : Pci Express 3.0 X8
- Pci Specification Revision : Pcie 3.0
Networking
- Connectivity Technology : Wired
- Data Link Protocol : 10 Gige
- Data Transfer Rate : 10 GBPS
- Features : Auto-Negotiation, Wake On Lan (Wol), Jumbo Frames Support, Pxe Support, Large Send Offload (Lso), Receive Side Scaling (Rss)
- Compliant Standards : IEEE 802.1q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ad (Lacp), IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3ap, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.1qau
Processor / Memory
- Processor : 1 – Emulex
- Ram : 128 Mb
