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HPE 571956R-B21#0D1 Virtual Connect FlexFabric 24 x Ports 10GbE Expansion Module for c-Class BladeSy...
- 24 x 10GbE (10 Gigabit Ethernet) ports.
- Virtual Connect FlexFabric technology.
- Designed for HPE c-Class BladeSystem.
- Simplifies network provisioning and management.
- Supports converged network infrastructure (CNA).
- Reduces cabling complexity within the blade enclosure.
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Product Overview
The HPE 571956R-B21#0D1 Virtual Connect FlexFabric is a 24-port 10GbE expansion module for HPE c-Class BladeSystem. It simplifies network connectivity for blade servers by providing a converged infrastructure.
Technical Information
| Interface Type | 10GbE (10 Gigabit Ethernet) |
| Number of Ports | 24 |
Additional Specifications
| Compatibility | HPE c-Class BladeSystem |
| Technology | Virtual Connect FlexFabric |
Product Description
The HPE 571956R-B21#0D1 Virtual Connect FlexFabric module is a sophisticated networking solution designed to streamline connectivity for HPE ProLiant server blades within the c-Class BladeSystem enclosure. It offers an impressive 24 ports of 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE), providing high-bandwidth connectivity to each server blade. The core innovation lies in its Virtual Connect technology, which decouples the server's network identity from the physical network infrastructure, allowing for flexible and rapid network profile changes without requiring physical recabling. This module is a key component of a converged infrastructure strategy. It consolidates multiple network connections (LAN and SAN) onto a single physical connection to each server blade, significantly reducing the amount of cabling, power, and cooling required within the blade enclosure. The FlexFabric aspect indicates its capability to support both Ethernet and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) traffic, offering a unified fabric for data and storage networking, thereby simplifying management and reducing costs. Deployment and management are greatly simplified through the Virtual Connect Manager interface. Administrators can define network profiles that include settings for network adapters, MAC addresses, WWNs, and VLANs, and then assign these profiles to server blades on demand. This dynamic provisioning capability accelerates server deployment, simplifies firmware updates, and enhances overall operational efficiency in virtualized and cloud environments. The 24-port density ensures ample connectivity for even the most demanding blade server deployments.
