General Specifications
Network Processor
Intel X540
Data Rate
Two ports, each at 20 Gbps full duplex; 40 Gbps aggregate full duplex
theoretical bandwidth.
Bus Type
PCIe v2.1 (Gen 2) x 8
Form Factor
Standard and low profile adapter compliant with the PCIe standard
IEEE Compliance
802.3, 802.3x, 802.3ad, 802.1Qaz, 802.1Qau, 802.1Qbb, 802.1ax
Connector
RJ-45 (Two)
Wiring
CAT6 UTP or better twisted-pair
Cable Distance
Maximum distances for CAT6 cable are 30 meters (98 feet).
Maximum distances for CAT6A (or better) are 100 meters (328 feet).
NOTE:
The HP 561T adapter can use existing UTP CAT6 (or better) cable to deliver Gigabit Ethernet over
copper, according to the IEEE 802.3an specifications. For new installations, CAT6a cable is recommended.
Cabling details:
CAT6 UTP or better twisted-pair
22-26 AWG, 100? @ 1 MHz
EIA/TIA 568-B.2-10b
Power and Environmental
Specifications
Operating
Temperature
32° to 131° F (0° to 55° C)
Humidity
5% to 95% non-condensing
Power
19W maximum
Emissions classification
Agency approvals
USA
FCC Part 15 Class B
Canada
ICES=003, Issue 4
Japan
VCCI V3 (2010.04) Class B
International
EN55022:2006 + A1:2007 Class B,
EN55024:1998+A1:2011+A2; EN61000-3-2:2006,
EN61000-3-3:2008
Taiwan
BSMI, CNS13438 (2006) Class A
Australia/New Zealand
(AS/NZS):
EN55022:2006+A12007 class B
Korea
KN22 Class B, KN24
RoHS Compliance
6 of 6
Safety
UL Mark (USA and Canada)
CE Mark
EN 60590
QuickSpecs
HP Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 561T Adapter
Technical Specifications
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