HP Virtual Connect FlexFabric 10Gb/24-port Modules are the simplest, most flexible way to connect virtualized server blades to data or
storage networks. VC FlexFabric modules eliminate up to 95% of network sprawl at the server edge with one device that converges
traffic inside enclosures and directly connects to external LANs and SANs. Using Flex-10 technology with Fibre Channel over Ethernet
and accelerated iSCSI, these modules converge traffic over high speed 10Gb connections to servers with HP FlexFabric Adapters (HP
NC551i or HP NC551m Dual Port FlexFabric 10Gb Converged Network Adapters or HP NC553i 10Gb 2-port FlexFabric Converged
Network Adapter). Each redundant pair of Virtual Connect FlexFabric modules provide 8 adjustable downlink connections ( six Ethernet
and two Fibre Channel, or six Ethernet and 2 iSCSI or eight Ethernet) to dual port10Gb FlexFabric Adapters on servers. Up to eight
uplinks are available for connection to upstream Ethernet and Fibre Channel switches. VC FlexFabric modules avoid the confusion of
traditional and other converged network solutions by eliminating the need for multiple Ethernet and Fibre Channel switches, extension
modules, cables and software licenses. Also, Virtual Connect wire-once connection management is built-in enabling server adds,
moves and replacement in minutes instead of days or weeks.
Figure 1 Virtual Connect FlexFabric Module Front Bezel
1.
Unit Identification Display LED
7.
4x 1/10Gb Ethernet (SFP+)
2.
Backlit Fibre Channel mode indicator
8.
Backlit Ethernet mode indicator
3.
Backlit port number and status indicator LED
9.
2x 10Gb Ethernet or 2/4/8 Gb Fibre Channel (SFP+)
4.
Port Link/Activity/Speed indicator
10. Enter button
5.
Backlit up or X-link indicator
11. Module status indicator
6.
Reset button
What's New
Virtual Connect v4.10 highlights for the Virtual Connect FlexFabric 10Gb/24-Port Module
Single Root - I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV)
IPv6 Management Support for HTTP, LLDP, FTP, SCP, SSH, Syslog, and RADIUS
Ability to hide unused FlexNICs
Auto deployment allows automated deployment of VC domain
Browser support includes - Internet Explorer 9 & 10 and Firefox 17 & 22
QuickSpecs
HP Virtual Connect FlexFabric 10Gb/24-Port Module
Overview
DA - 13652 Worldwide — Version 20 — November 5, 2013
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