Figure 9. HP SFP+ module with copper cabling
The SFP+ with copper cabling can be used with the SFP+ ports on the Flex-10 Enet module and is
thinner than CX4 cabling. This cable configuration is ideal for stacking modules within an enclosure.
Fiber Optic uplink cables can be sourced from third-party vendors who meet industry-standard
specifications for Ethernet cable types. Cable distances are best case based on fiber core
specifications.
For listings of all Flex-10 compliant cables, connectors, and transceiver modules, please see Table A2
in the appendix.
VC support for Flex-10
The goal of VC support is to extend to Flex-10 and FlexNICs the full range of services and
management capabilities associated with server NIC operation.
Recommended firmware
For optimal operation of HP Virtual Connect Manager (VCM) with Flex-10, administrators should
install the recommended firmware versions of the VCM, OA, and iLO firmware. The latest information
on firmware compatibility can be found at
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/blades/components/vc-
compmatrix.html
.
VC FlexNIC support
VC is able to set the FlexNIC MAC address and transmit bandwidth and assign each FlexNIC to a
Virtual Connect network (vNet). When a Flex-10 NIC device is connected to an HP VC Flex-10
Ethernet Module (interconnect), it will enumerate four FlexNICs per port (eight total FlexNICs).
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