Description
Supported Operating Systems and Drivers for the Adapter
The HPE FlexFabric 10GB 2-port 556FLR-T Adapter is designed to work with a variety of operating systems and supports a range of drivers.
The adapter supports several versions of Microsoft Windows Server, including Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, and Windows Server 2019. It also supports several versions of Linux, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES), and Ubuntu.
To use the adapter with these operating systems, appropriate drivers must be installed. HPE provides drivers for the adapter for each supported operating system, which can be downloaded from the HPE Support Center website.
In addition to the standard drivers provided by HPE, the adapter also supports several advanced driver features. These include support for the Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA) protocol, which enables direct memory-to-memory transfers between servers without involving the CPU, and support for the Data Plane Development Kit (DPDK), which provides high-performance packet processing capabilities for applications such as network function virtualization (NFV).
HPE also provides a set of management tools and utilities that can be used to configure and monitor the adapter. These include the HPE Smart Update Manager, which enables firmware and driver updates to be applied to the adapter, and the HPE System Management Homepage, which provides a graphical interface for monitoring the health and performance of the adapter.
The HPE FlexFabric 10GB 2-port 556FLR-T Adapter is designed to work with a range of operating systems and supports a variety of drivers and advanced features, enabling it to provide high-speed network connectivity in a wide range of enterprise environments.
Hardware Compatibility and Interoperability
The HPE FlexFabric 10GB 2-port 556FLR-T Adapter is designed to be compatible with a range of HPE servers and storage systems, as well as with third-party hardware.
The adapter is part of the HPE FlexFabric product family, which is designed to provide high-performance network connectivity for HPE servers and storage systems. As such, the adapter is fully compatible with other components in the FlexFabric family, including switches and interconnects.
In addition to HPE hardware, the adapter is also designed to be interoperable with third-party hardware. The adapter supports industry-standard protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP/IP, and iSCSI, which enable it to communicate with other hardware devices that support these protocols.
To ensure compatibility and interoperability, HPE tests the adapter with a range of hardware and software configurations, and provides a list of supported configurations on its website. HPE also provides compatibility matrices that show which adapters are supported on which HPE servers and storage systems.
It is important to note that in some cases, firmware updates may be required to ensure compatibility between the adapter and other hardware components. HPE provides firmware updates for the adapter on its website, along with instructions for installing the updates.
The HPE FlexFabric 10GB 2-port 556FLR-T Adapter is designed to be compatible with a range of HPE servers and storage systems, as well as with third-party hardware that supports industry-standard protocols. HPE provides comprehensive testing and support to ensure that the adapter can be used effectively in a wide range of enterprise environments.
Power Consumption and Thermal Characteristics
The HPE FlexFabric 10GB 2-port 556FLR-T Adapter is designed to be energy-efficient, with low power consumption and thermal characteristics that help to reduce overall system power consumption and cooling requirements.
The adapter has a maximum power consumption of 12.9 watts per port, or 25.8 watts total, when both ports are operating at maximum capacity. However, the adapter is designed to be power-efficient, and power consumption can be significantly lower under normal operating conditions.
In addition to low power consumption, the adapter is also designed to be thermally efficient. The adapter has a thermal design power (TDP) of 9.6 watts per port, or 19.2 watts total. The TDP represents the maximum amount of heat that the adapter is expected to generate under normal operating conditions, and is used to design cooling systems for the adapter and the system as a whole.
The adapter is designed to operate within a wide temperature range, from 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F), and is equipped with a passive heat sink that helps to dissipate heat without the need for additional fans or cooling systems.
The HPE FlexFabric 10GB 2-port 556FLR-T Adapter is designed to be energy-efficient and thermally efficient, with low power consumption and thermal characteristics that help to reduce overall system power consumption and cooling requirements. This makes the adapter an ideal choice for enterprise environments that require high-speed network connectivity while also prioritizing energy efficiency and sustainability.
General Information
- Device Type : Network Adapter
- MPN: 815667-001
- Form Factor : Plug-In Card
- Interface (Bus) Type : Pci Express 3.0 X8
- Pci Specification Revision : Pcie 3.0
Networking
- Ports : 10gbase-T X 2
- Connectivity Technology : Wired
- Cabling Type : Ethernet 10gbase-T
- Data Link Protocol : 10 GIGE
- Data Transfer Rate : 10 GBPS
- Capacity : Jumbo Frame Size: Up To 9.2 Kb
- Status Indicators : Status, Link/Activity
- Features : Wake On Lan (Wol), Pxe Support
- Compliant Standards : IEEE 802.1q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ad (Lacp), IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.1ab (Lldp), IEEE 802.3an, IEEE 802.1QBB, IEEE 802.1QAZ, IEEE 802.1QBG
