D A T A S H E E T
C o n n E C T i v i T y
Overview
The HP StorageWorks CN1000E Dual Port
Converged Network Adapter (CNA) is a single-
chip, low profile 10Gb/s Ethernet (10GbE) adapter
for HP ProLiant rack servers. The HP CN1000E
is based on the Emulex OneConnect
™
Universal
CNA (UCNA) platform that delivers industry-
leading performance with storage protocol
offload for iSCSI or Fibre Channel over Ethernet
(FCoE). The HP CN1000E fully supports network
convergence and Data Center Bridging (DCB)
standards for lossless Ethernet with FCoE.
The HP CN1000E complements HP’s Converged
Infrastructure architecture. This open architecture
uses industry standards to converge storage,
server, and network resources and provide
seamless interoperability with existing data center
core networks.
Optimized Network Connectivity
Lower cost
The HP CN1000E can save up to 30% on capital
expenses by reducing the number of adapter
cards, switch ports and cables needed to support
network and storage traffic.
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Lower power and cooling
The HP CN1000E can reduce the number of
adapter cards and switches, resulting in significant
savings for power and cooling.
Consolidation with the latest Intel Xeon CPUs
The HP CN1000E was designed to leverage the
new features of Xeon processors beginning with
the 5500 series, including MSI-X, QPI, PCI-Express
2.0, HTT and VT-d which all enable more I/O per
CPU with protocol hardware offload technology.
Key Features
One platform for network
and storage connection
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Simplifies I/O hardware choices for IT managers
Multiple protocol offloads for
optimum server efficiency
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iSCSI
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FCoE
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TCP/IP stateless offload
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TCP Offload Engine (TOE) support
Superior performance
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Industry-leading performance approaching
1 million IOPS (I/Os per second)
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Energy-efficient design
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Industry-leading performance per watt
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Complements data center “green” initiatives
Easy to deploy and manage
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Integrated management with Emulex
OneCommand
™
Manager
Key Benefits
Optimized for convergence
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Maximizes I/O consolidation with
high-performance 10GbE ports
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One network infrastructure reduces
capital expenses
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One management console reduces
operating expenses
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Leverages existing IT investments
Enterprise-ready
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Hardware parity, CRC, ECC and
other advanced error checking
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Backed by field-proven Emulex and HP
reliability and support
SIMPLIfIEd
NEtwOrkINg,
trUStEd SAN
INtErOPErAbILIty
ANd INCrEASEd
bUSINESS
AgILIty
HP CN1000E Dual Port
Converged Network Adapter
HP Part Number AW520A
1
IT Brand Pulse Unified Data Center Networking Test Report,
January 2010
2
The Guide to Network Convergence Solutions, pages 26-28
