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Converged network adapters

Table 21
interfaces, hereafter referred to as Brocade CNAs. These adapters provide reliable,
high-performance host connectivity for mission-critical SAN environments.
TABLE 21
Model Number
Brocade 1007
Brocade 1020
Brocade 1010
1
The Brocade 1007 is a two-port CNA mezzanine or expansion card adapter that mounts
on a blade server that installs in a blade system enclosure. The adapter uses FCoE to
converge standard data and storage networking data onto a shared Ethernet link. Ethernet
and Fibre Channel communication are routed through the CEE ports on the adapter to the
blade system enclosure midplane and onto the installed switch modules installed in the
enclosure.
For information on installing the Brocade 1007 CNA on a blade server, refer to the Brocade
Adapters Installation and Reference Guide.
Brocade CNAs combine the functions of a Host Bus Adapter (HBA) and Network Interface Card
(NIC) on one PCIe x8 card. The CNAs even appear as network adapters (NIC) and Fibre Channel
adapters to the host. These CNAs fully support FCoE protocols and allow Fibre Channel traffic to
converge onto 10 Gbps Converged Enhanced Ethernet (CEE) networks. FCoE and 10 Gbps CEE
operations are simultaneous.
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describes available Brocade Converged Network Adapters (CNAs) for PCIe x 8 host bus
Brocade Fibre Channel CNA Models
Port Speed
1
10 Gbps maximum
10 Gbps maximum
10 Gbps maximum
Number of Ports Adapter Type
2 Expansion
2 Stand-up
1 Stand-up
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