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Summary
Converged fabrics is an emerging technology for simplifying data center management by
consolidating server, storage, and network traffic over a common interconnect. HP is introducing
intelligent, dynamic technologies such as Flex-10 to maximize the use of 10GbE connections and
facilitate the transition to converged fabrics in the data center. HP expects converged fabrics
implementation in the data center to significantly lower infrastructure and management costs without
reducing performance. For more information
For more information
For additional information, refer to the resources listed below.
Resource description
HP Multifunction Networking Products
HP ProLiant networking
Ethernet network adapters
"Server virtualization technologies for x86-
based HP BladeSystem and HP ProLiant
servers" technology brief
"10 Gigabit Ethernet technology for
industry-standard servers" technology brief
"HP Flex-10 technology" technology brief
HP Virtual Connect Technology web page
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advantage/networking.html
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/networking/in
dex-nic.html
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManu
al/c01067846/c01067846.pdf
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManu
al/c01608915/c01608915.pdf
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManu
al/c01608922/c01608922.pdf
http://isscontent.americas.hpqcorp.net/products/blades/virtual
connect/
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TechCom@HP.com
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