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HP NC550m 10GbE 2-port PCIe x8 Flex-10 Ethernet Adapter
HP NC550m 10GbE 2-port PCIe x8 Flex-10 Ethernet Adapter
HP NC550m 10GbE 2-port PCIe x8 Flex-10 Ethernet Adapter
HP NC550m 10GbE 2-port PCIe x8 Flex-10 Ethernet Adapter
The HP NC550m 10Gb 2-Port PCIe x8 Flex-10 Ethernet Adapter is a new member of the C-class 10Gbe adapter portfolio. The HP
NC550m is a Flex-10 designed Ethernet Adapter based on the Blade Engines 2 controller and delivers superior throughput of all
adapters in the 10GbE portfolio. Perfect for virtualized environments, the adapter works with all BladeSystem c-Class G6 servers.
When paired with any of our new ethernet switches, the combination provides a high bandwidth, high performance network
environment.
At A Glance
At A Glance
At A Glance
At A Glance
Industry-leading throughput and latency performance
Supported on all G6 c-Class servers, in mezzanine slots1, 2 or 3 (full height servers) or slots 1 and 2 (half height servers).
Type I Adapter
IEEE 802.1p QoS 802.3x flow control, and 802.3ap 10GBase-KR
9K Jumbo frames
Dual 10Gb ports provide up to 40Gb full duplex per adapter
Supports HP's exclusive Flex-10 technology that allows you to set any bandwidth from 100Mb to 10Gb on up to four "Physical
Function " NICs per port when combined with the 10Gb Flex-10 Virtual Connect module
HP NC550m 10GbE 2-port PCIe x8 Flex-10 Ethernet Adapter
HP NC550m 10GbE 2-port PCIe x8 Flex-10 Ethernet Adapter
HP NC550m 10GbE 2-port PCIe x8 Flex-10 Ethernet Adapter
HP NC550m 10GbE 2-port PCIe x8 Flex-10 Ethernet Adapter
DA - 13561
Worldwide — Version 4 — April 8, 2011
HP NC550m 10GbE 2-port PCIe x8 Flex-10 Ethernet
HP NC550m 10GbE 2-port PCIe x8 Flex-10 Ethernet
HP NC550m 10GbE 2-port PCIe x8 Flex-10 Ethernet
HP NC550m 10GbE 2-port PCIe x8 Flex-10 Ethernet
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  • Page 1 HP NC550m 10GbE 2-port PCIe x8 Flex-10 Ethernet Adapter The HP NC550m 10Gb 2-Port PCIe x8 Flex-10 Ethernet Adapter is a new member of the C-class 10Gbe adapter portfolio. The HP NC550m is a Flex-10 designed Ethernet Adapter based on the Blade Engines 2 controller and delivers superior throughput of all adapters in the 10GbE portfolio.
  • Page 2: Standard Features

    HP NC550m 10GbE 2-port PCIe x8 Flex-10 Ethernet Adapter 581204-B21 NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: The NC550m network adapter card is required for each server blade connecting to a 10Gb interconnect in bays 3-8 (HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure) or bays 3-4 (HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure) NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: The NC550m requires a minimum of 2 GB of server memory.
  • Page 3 Jumbo Frames Jumbo Frames The NC550m support for jumbo frames (also known as extended frames) permit up to a 9K byte transmission unit (MTU), which is over five times the size of standard 1500 byte Ethernet frame. The use of jumbo frames is a way to achieve higher throughput and better CPU utilization. Jumbo frames are particularly useful for database transfers and tape backups.
  • Page 4 NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: Except for the HP Virtual Connect Flex-10 Ethernet Module, the ProCurve 6120XG and the HP 10GbE Pass-Thru Module, all other supported interconnects are limited to 1Gb per port connection. DA - 13561 Worldwide — Version 4 — April 8, 2011...
  • Page 5: Service And Support, Hp Care Pack, And Warranty Information

    Protect your business beyond warranty with HP Care Pack Services When you buy HP Options, it's also a good time to think about what level of service you may need. HP Care Pack services provide total care and support expertise with committed response choices designed to meet your IT and business need.
  • Page 6 The defective media retention service feature option applies only to Disk or eligible SSD/Flash Drives replaced by HP due to malfunction. It does not apply to any exchange of Disk or SSD/Flash Drives that have not failed. SSD/Flash Drives that are specified by HP as consumable parts and/or that have...
  • Page 7: Related Options

    HP NC542m Dual Port Flex-10 10GbE BL-c Adapter 539857-B21 HP 10Gb interconnects HP 10Gb interconnects HP 10Gb interconnects HP 10Gb interconnects HP Virtual Connect Flex-10 10Gb Ethernet Module for the c-Class BladeSystem 455880-B21 HP ProCurve 6120XG Blade Switch 516733-B21 HP 10GbE Pass-Thru Module 538113-B21 DA - 13561 Worldwide —...
  • Page 8: Technical Specifications

    PCI Express v2.0 (Gen 2) x8 Form factor Form factor Form factor Form factor The NC550m is a Type I card and is supported in any mezzanine slot on all Gen 6 servers. IEEE Compliance IEEE Compliance IEEE Compliance IEEE Compliance 802.1p, 802.1q, 802.1qau 802.3u, 802.3ad, 802.3ae, 802.3ap...
  • Page 9 Windows is a US registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.