HP 826019-001 Synergy 10Gb Pass Thru Module for C-Class BladeSystem

Product Description

The HP 826019-001 is a network module specifically designed for integration into HP's C-Class BladeSystem. This module functions as a 'pass-through' device, meaning it provides direct, unmanaged network connectivity for the blade servers within the chassis to the external network infrastructure. It does not perform any active switching, routing, or traffic management; instead, it simply bridges the network connections from the blades to the backplane of the BladeSystem, which then connects to external network switches. This pass-through design simplifies network configuration and reduces potential points of failure within the blade enclosure. It is ideal for environments where external network switches handle all the intelligent traffic management, such as VLAN tagging, Quality of Service (QoS), and link aggregation. The module supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet speeds, ensuring high-bandwidth connectivity for demanding applications running on the blade servers, such as high-performance computing, storage networking, and large-scale virtualization. By utilizing the 826019-001, IT administrators can achieve a clean and efficient network architecture for their C-Class BladeSystem deployments. It allows for easy scaling of network ports as more blades are added, provided the external network infrastructure can support the aggregated bandwidth. This module is a fundamental component for establishing robust and high-speed network access for blade servers in enterprise data centers.