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QuickSpecs
Standard Features
802.1p QoS Tagging
802.1Q VLANs
Network Adapter
Teaming
TCP/IP Stateless
Offloading
Single-Root I/O
Virtualization
TOE
RDMA
iSCSI
Warranty
IEEE quality of service (QoS) 802.1p tagging allows the adapter to mark or tag frames with a priority level
across a QoS-aware network for improved traffic flow.
The HP 554M adapter supports the IEEE 802.1Q virtual local area network (VLAN) protocol that allows each
physical port or FlexNIC to be assigned to a VLAN for added network segmentation and enhanced security
and performance. VLANs increase security by isolating traffic between users. Limiting the broadcast traffic
to within the same VLAN domain also improves performance.
The HP 554M 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
costs.
For overall improved system response, the HP 554M adapter supports standard TCP/IP stateless
offloading techniques including:
TCP/IP checksum offload (TCO) moves the TCP and IP checksum offloading from the CPU to the
network adapter.
Large send offload (LSO), also known as TCP segmentation offload (TSO), allows TCP segmentation
to be handled by the adapter rather than the CPU.
Single-Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV) provides a mechanism to bypass the host system hypervisor in
virtual environments providing near metal performance and server efficiency. SR-IOV provides mechanism
to create multiple Virtual Functions (VFs) to share single PCIe resources. The device is capable of SR-IOV,
and requires Server BIOS support, controller firmware, and OS support.
TCP/IP Offload Engine (TOE) moves the processing of data in the TCP protocol stack from the server
CPU to the network card, freeing CPU cycles for other duties.
Not Supported
The HP 554M adapter supports accelerated iSCSI and iSCSI INT 13 Boot.
HP branded hardware options qualified for BladeSystem c-Class and p-Class servers are covered by a
global limited warranty and supported by HP Services and a worldwide network of HP Authorized Channel
Partners. The HP branded hardware option diagnostic support and repair is available for one year from
date of purchase, or the length of the server they are attached to, whichever is greater. Support for
software and initial setup is available for 90 days from date of purchase. Additional support may be
covered under the warranty or available for an additional fee. Enhancements to warranty services are
available through HP Care Pack services or customized service agreements.
Additional information regarding worldwide limited warranty and technical support is available at:
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/platforms/warranty/index.html
DA - 14221 Worldwide — Version 10 — December 7, 2013
HP FlexFabric 10Gb 2-port 554M Adapter
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