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HP Flex-10 10Gb 2-port 552M Quickspecs
HP Flex-10 10Gb 2-port 552M Quickspecs

HP Flex-10 10Gb 2-port 552M Quickspecs

Flex-10 10gb 2-port 552m adapter

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Overview
The HP Flex-10 10Gb 2-port 552M is a Flex-10 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) mezzanine card for BL-c Gen8 servers that utilizes the
Emulex BE3 controller. The HP 552M adapter supports Virtual Connect Flex-10, which allows each 10Gb port to be divided into four
physical NICs to optimize bandwidth management for virtualized servers. The HP 552M optimizes network and storage traffic with
hardware acceleration and offloads for stateless TCP/IP and TCP Offload Engine (TOE).
Models
HP Flex-10 10Gb 2-port 552M Adapter
NOTE: The HP 552M on each server blade connects to a 10Gb interconnect in bays 3-8 (HP BladeSystem c7000
Enclosure) or bays 2-4 (HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure).
NOTE: The HP 552M adapter requires a minimum of 2 GB of server memory.
NOTE: The HP 552M adapter supports linking at 1000Mbps or 10000Mbps when not connected to a Flex-10 device.
The HP 552M adapter will only support 1000Mbps when connected to a 1Gb Ethernet interconnect.
Kit Contents
HP Flex-10 10Gb 2-port 552M Adapter
HP Flex-10 10Gb 2-port 552M Adapter
Quick install card
Product warranty statement
Drivers, user guide, and utilities via:
DA - 14218 Canada — Version 6 — April 18, 2014
HP Flex-10 10Gb 2-port 552M Adapter
http://www.hp.com
674764-B21
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Summary of Contents for HP Flex-10 10Gb 2-port 552M

  • Page 1 Overview The HP Flex-10 10Gb 2-port 552M is a Flex-10 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) mezzanine card for BL-c Gen8 servers that utilizes the Emulex BE3 controller. The HP 552M adapter supports Virtual Connect Flex-10, which allows each 10Gb port to be divided into four physical NICs to optimize bandwidth management for virtualized servers.
  • Page 2 HP 10GbE Pass-Thru Module HP 1GbE Pass Thru Module NOTE: Except for the HP Virtual Connect Flex-10 Ethernet Module, HP Virtual Connect Flex Fabric Module, HP 6120XG, HP 10GbE Pass-Thru Module and the Cisco B22 Fabric Extender, all other supported interconnects are limited to 1Gb per port connection.
  • Page 3 Jumbo Frames The HP 552M adapter support for jumbo frames (also known as extended frames) permits up to a 9K byte maximum transmission unit (MTU), which is over five times the size of standard 1500-byte Ethernet frame.
  • Page 4 HP Flex-10 10Gb 2-port 552M Adapter Standard Features Network Adapter The HP 552M adapter support for NIC teaming helps IT administrators increase network fault tolerance and improve workload balance. These capabilities optimize availability, improve performance and help reduce Teaming costs.
  • Page 5: Service And Support

    Protect your business beyond warranty with HP Care Pack Services When you buy HP Options, it's also a good time to think about what level of service you may need. HP Care Pack services provide total care and support expertise with committed response choices designed to meet your IT and business need.
  • Page 6 The defective media retention service feature option applies only to Disk or eligible SSD/Flash Drives replaced by HP due to malfunction. It does not apply to any exchange of Disk or SSD/Flash Drives that have not failed. SSD/Flash Drives that are specified by HP as consumable parts and/or that have exceeded maximum supported lifetime and/or the maximum usage limit as set forth in the manufacturer's operating manual or the technical data sheet are not eligible for the defective media retention service feature option.
  • Page 7 HP Flex-10 10Gb 2-port 530M Adapter 631884-B21 HP FlexFabric 10Gb 2-port 554M Adapter 647590-B21 HP 10Gb HP Virtual Connect Flex-10 10Gb Ethernet Module for c-Class BladeSystem 455880-B21 interconnects HP 6120XG Blade Switch 516733-B21 HP 10GbE Ethernet Pass-Thru Module for c-Class BladeSystem 538113-B21 DA - 14218 Canada —...
  • Page 8: Technical Specifications

    QuickSpecs HP Flex-10 10Gb 2-port 552M Adapter Technical Specifications General Specifications Network processor Emulex BE3 Data rate Two ports, each at 20 Gbps full duplex; 40 Gbps aggregate full duplex theoretical bandwidth. Onboard memory 128MB Bus type PCI Express v2.0 (Gen 2) x8...
  • Page 9 Windows is a US registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

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