HP Virtual Connect FlexFabric-20/40 F8 Module Quickspecs

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HPE Virtual Connect FlexFabric-20/40 F8 Module for c-Class BladeSystem
HPE Virtual Connect FlexFabric-20/40 F8 Modules are the simplest, most flexible way to connect virtualized server blades to data
or storage networks. VC FlexFabric-20/40 F8 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 and Flex-20 technology
with Fibre Channel over Ethernet and accelerated iSCSI, these modules converge traffic over high-speed 10Gb/20Gb connections to
servers with HPE FlexFabric Adapters. Each redundant pair of Virtual Connect FlexFabric modules provide eight adjustable
downlink connections ( six Ethernet and two Fibre Channel, or six Ethernet and two iSCSI or eight Ethernet) to dual-port 10Gb/20Gb
FlexFabric Adapters on each server. Up to twelve uplinks with eight Flexport and four QSFP+ interfaces, without splitter cables, are
available for connection to upstream Ethernet and Fibre Channel switches. Including splitter cables up to 24 uplinks are available for
connection to upstream Ethernet and Fibre Channel. VC FlexFabric-20/40 F8 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.
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Q1-Q4 QSFP+ 40Gb ports
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Figure 1 Virtual Connect FlexFabric-20/40 F8 Module Front Bezel
HPE Virtual Connect FlexFabric-20/40 F8 Module
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Summary of Contents for HP Virtual Connect FlexFabric-20/40 F8 Module

  • Page 1 HPE Virtual Connect FlexFabric-20/40 F8 Module Overview HPE Virtual Connect FlexFabric-20/40 F8 Module for c-Class BladeSystem HPE Virtual Connect FlexFabric-20/40 F8 Modules are the simplest, most flexible way to connect virtualized server blades to data or storage networks. VC FlexFabric-20/40 F8 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.
  • Page 2 Support for LLDP on FlexNIC downlink port − Support for LLDP MIB on downlink ports − Drop support for HP Virtual Connect 4Gb Fiber Channel Module – SKU- 409513-B22 Models HPE Virtual Connect FlexFabric-20/40 F8 Module for c-Class BladeSystem 691367-B21...
  • Page 3: Supported Products

    HPE Virtual Connect FlexFabric-20/40 F8 Module Supported Products Compatibility HPE BladeSystem c-Class Virtual Connect Firmware v4.50 and the HPE Virtual Connect FlexFabric-20/40 F8 Module support the following hardware. HPE Servers HPE ProLiant and Integrity server blades with their supported Ethernet adapters and the following server...
  • Page 4 QuickSpecs HPE Virtual Connect FlexFabric-20/40 F8 Module Supported Products • HPE FlexFabric 10Gb Dual-port 554FLB Adapter Ethernet and Flex-10 Ethernet adapters: • HPE NC530M 10Gb Flex-10 Dual-port Adapter • HPE NC530FLB Flex-10 10Gb Dual-port Adapter • HPE NC532m Dual-Port Flex-10 10GbE Multifunction BL-c Adapter •...
  • Page 5: Supported Configurations

    QuickSpecs HPE Virtual Connect FlexFabric-20/40 F8 Module Supported Products • HPE Integrity i2 Server Blades HPE Smart Update Firmware-HPE Integrity BL860c/870c/890c i2 System Firmware Bundle for Linux/Windows, 26.41 Supported Configurations HPE BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure - Rear View Upper Fan System 5.
  • Page 6 QuickSpecs HPE Virtual Connect FlexFabric-20/40 F8 Module Supported Products Half Height Server Blade Full Height Server Blade HPE BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure NOTE: Virtual Connect FlexFabric-20/40 F8 modules are supported on c7000 enclosures with the following SKUs: 5XXXXX- B21, 6XXXXX-B21, and 7XXXXX-B21. Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends a c7000 enclosure with a 10-fan configuration when HPE Virtual Connect FlexFabric-20/40 F8 modules are installed.
  • Page 7 QuickSpecs HPE Virtual Connect FlexFabric-20/40 F8 Module Supported Products Mezzanine [Bay 5] VC FlexFabric-20/40 F8 -> VC FlexFabric-20/40 F8 or Empty [Bay 6] FlexFabric Adapter 10/20 Mezzanine [Bay 7] Empty -> Empty [Bay 8] [Bay 1] VC FlexFabric-20/40 F8 ->...
  • Page 8 QuickSpecs HPE Virtual Connect FlexFabric-20/40 F8 Module Supported Products [Bay 5] Empty -> Empty [Bay 6] [Bay 7] Empty -> Empty [Bay 8] [Bay 1] VC Flex10 -> VC Flex10 or Empty [Bay 2] Flex-10/Enet or VC Flex-10/10D -> VC Flex-10/10D or Empty...
  • Page 9: Stacking Configuration

    QuickSpecs HPE Virtual Connect FlexFabric-20/40 F8 Module Supported Products Required Cabling NOTE: Direct Attach Copper cables listed in the options section below are fully supported by Hewlett Packard Enterprise. HPE recommends use of these cables. If not identified as a "supported" DAC, VC will allow the connection to proceed if the discovery process indicates the cable meets the following criteria: connector=copper pigtail;...
  • Page 10: Standard Features

    QuickSpecs HPE Virtual Connect FlexFabric-20/40 F8 Module Standard Features Product Features Performance • 16 x 10/20Gb Ethernet downlinks to server blade NICs and FlexFabric Adapters • Each 10/20Gb downlink supports up to 3 FlexNICs and 1 FlexHBA or 4 FlexNICs •...
  • Page 11 QuickSpecs HPE Virtual Connect FlexFabric-20/40 F8 Module Standard Features interfaces, and throughput to assist datacenter network troubleshooting • Displays Fibre Channel and Ethernet port statistics via the VCM CLI, GUI and SNMP interfaces • Port Mirroring on any uplink provides network troubleshooting support with Network Analyzers •...
  • Page 12: Service And Support, Hpe Care Pack And Warranty Information

    QuickSpecs HPE Virtual Connect FlexFabric-20/40 F8 Module Service and Support, HPE Care Pack and Warranty Information Service and Support HPE Technology Services When you purchase HPE Virtual Connect FlexFabric-20/40 F8 Modules for your HPE BladeSystem, it is also good time to think about services. HPE Technology Services offers you technical consultants and support expertise to solve your most complex infrastructure problems, giving you one call to make, fast answers, and global reach.
  • Page 13: Warranty

    Service Coverage The HPE Virtual Connect FlexFabric-20/40 F8 Module for c-Class BladeSystem include 3 years 9x5 Next Business Day hardware support. HPE Virtual Connect Enterprise Manager licenses include one year of 24x7 HPE Software Technical Support and Update Service. If you have requirements for longer durations of service, quicker response times or more comprehensive services, HPE Care Pack services for the HPE Virtual Connect FlexFabric-20/40 F8 Module for c-Class BladeSystem is available to uplift or extend your coverage.
  • Page 14 QuickSpecs HPE Virtual Connect FlexFabric-20/40 F8 Module Service and Support, HPE Care Pack and Warranty Information http://www.hp.com/services/bladesystem Page 14...
  • Page 15: Related Options

    QuickSpecs HPE Virtual Connect FlexFabric-20/40 F8 Module Related Options Copper Cables HPE BladeSystem c-Class 10GbE SFP+ to SFP+ 0.5m Direct Attach Copper Cable 487649-B21 HPE BladeSystem c-Class 10GbE SFP+ to SFP+ 1m Direct Attach Copper Cable 487652-B21 HPE BladeSystem c-Class 10GbE SFP+ to SFP+ 3m Direct Attach Copper Cable...
  • Page 16 QuickSpecs HPE Virtual Connect FlexFabric-20/40 F8 Module Related Options cable issue is not involved. Ethernet Optical HPE BladeSystem c-Class 10Gb SFP+ SR Transceiver 455883-B21 Transceivers HPE BladeSystem c-Class 10Gb SFP+ LR Transceiver 455886-B21 NOTE: Requires single-mode fiber HPE BladeSystem c-Class 10Gb SFP+ LRM Transceiver...
  • Page 17 HPE BladeSystem c-Class 40G QSFP+ to 4x10 15m Active Optical Cable 721076-B21 Service and NOTE: Some options, including the HPE Virtual Connect FlexFabric-20/40 F8 Module Support Offerings for c-Class BladeSystem, are not covered under the c7000 enclosure Care Packs. The HPE Virtual Connect FlexFabric-20/40 F8 Module for c-Class BladeSystem include 3 years 9x5 Next Business Day support.
  • Page 18: Technical Specifications

    QuickSpecs HPE Virtual Connect FlexFabric-20/40 F8 Module Technical Specifications Shipping Length 13.88 in (352.55 mm) Dimensions Width 10.63 in (270.00 mm) Height 64.75 in (120.65 mm) Shipping Weight Approximately2.7Kg (6.0 Lbs) Product Performance Line-rate, full-duplex 1.2 Tbps bridging fabric Specifications...
  • Page 19: Relative Humidity

    QuickSpecs HPE Virtual Connect FlexFabric-20/40 F8 Module Technical Specifications Relative Humidity (noncondensing)*** Operating 10% to 90% Shipping 10% to 90% *CAUTION: To avoid damage to the equipment, if more than two HPE Virtual Connect FlexFabric-20/40 F8 Modules are installed in a c7000 enclosure, the ambient operating temperature cannot exceed 30C (86F).
  • Page 20 QuickSpecs HPE Virtual Connect FlexFabric-20/40 F8 Module Technical Specifications • Configure uplink speeds to Auto, 1Gb,or10Gb on the associated uplinks VLAN Features • 802.1Q VLAN supported on uplinks. • Uplink ports can be configured for VLAN tagging at egress or pass-thru of tagged VLAN packets from Server ports.
  • Page 21 • Supported by HPE Virtual Connect Enterprise Manager v7.3.2 and higher. Provides centralized network connection management and workload mobility for thousands of servers. Learn more at: http://www.hp.com/go/vcem Management and Standards • INCITS FC-BB-5 Rev 2.00 (on all downlinks) Standards Support •...
  • Page 22 Recycling information, please go to: http://www.hp.com/go/green. To recycle your product, please go to: http://www.hp.com/go/green or contact your nearest Hewlett Packard Enterprise sales office. Products returned to Hewlett Packard Enterprise will be recycled, recovered or disposed of in a responsible manner.
  • Page 23: Summary Of Changes

    QuickSpecs HPE Virtual Connect FlexFabric-20/40 F8 Module Summary of Changes Date Version History Action Description of Change 10-Jun-2016 From Version 5 to 6 Changed Overview, Supported Products, Standard Features, and Related Options sections were updated. Images were updated to Hewlett Packard Enterprise compliant.

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