Optimized for
Virtualization
I/O Virtualization support for VMware NetQueue and Microsoft VMQ help meet the performance demands
of consolidated virtual workloads.
Network Adapter Teaming
The HP 332T adapter support for NIC teaming helps IT administrators increase network fault tolerance and
increased network bandwidth, The team of adapters can work together as a single virtual adapter. The HP
332T provides support for several different types of teaming enabling IT administrators to optimize
availability, improve performance and help reduce costs
Versatility
10/100/1000T Twisted
Pair Networks
In addition to Gigabit Ethernet, the 332T adapter supports both 10Mbps and 100Mbps providing
compatibility with Ethernet and Fast Ethernet twisted pair networks.
Full and Half Height
Brackets
The HP332T adapter ships with a pre-installed full height bracket and a half height bracket is also supplied
to ensure trouble free installation. The included quick install card guides the user in the bracket exchange
process.
x1/x4/x8/x16 PCI Express
Compatibility
The x1 PCI Express interface on the HP 332T is compatible with x1, x4, x8, and x16 PCI slots. If installed in a
x4, x8 or x16 slot, the adapter will operate at the x1 speed.
High Availability
Network Adapter Teaming
ProLiant Network Adapter Teaming provides fault tolerance and load balancing across a team of two or
more network adapters. The team of adapters works together as a single virtual adapter. The HP 332T
provides support for several different types of teaming enabling IT administrators to optimize availability,
improve performance and help reduce costs.
The teaming options offer IT professionals an easy, efficient, and cost-effective way to provide network
fault tolerance and increased network bandwidth. For more information, refer to the ProLiant Network
Adapter Teaming Whitepaper available at:
http://bizsupport.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01415139/c01415139.pdf
Network Management
Management Support
The HP 332T adapter can be administered from HP Systems Insight Manager (SIM). The adapters can be
managed individually or in teams, providing SNMP based statistics for reporting purposes. The HP 332T
adapter can also be managed by other applications with SNMP support.
Server Integration
The HP 332T adapter is a validated, tested, and qualified solution that is optimized for HP ProLiant servers.
HP validates a wide variety of major operating systems drivers with the full suite of web-based enterprise
management utilities including HP Intelligent Provisioning and HP Systems Insight Manager that simplify
network management.
This approach provides a more robust and reliable networking solution than offerings from other venders
and provides users with a single point of contact for both their servers and their network adapters.
QuickSpecs
HP Ethernet 1Gb 2-port 332T Adapter
Standard Features
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