The HP Flex-10 10Gb 2-port 552M Adapter: High Performance and Flexibility for Your HP BladeSystem The HP Flex-10 10Gb 2-port 552M adapter is a mezzanine Type A card designed specifically for the HP BladeSystem c-Class Gen8 platform. It delivers the performance benefits of 10Gb Ethernet while also providing the scalability and flexibility of HP Virtual Connect and Flex-10 technologies. Unmatched Scalability and Flexibility With the HP 552M adapter, you can support up to 8 FlexNICs per adapter, each with its own unique MAC address and identity on the LAN. This allows for bandwidth to be uniquely allocated for virtual server functions and applications, giving you the flexibility to optimize your network for your specific needs. Hardware Acceleration and Offloads for Optimum Performance The HP 552M adapter also features hardware acceleration and offloads for stateless TCP/IP and TCP Offload Engine (TOE), enabling the optimum use of CPU resources. This means your servers can operate at peak performance without being bogged down by network processing tasks. Virtual Connect Flex-10 Support for Increased Bandwidth The HP 552M adapter fully supports Virtual Connect Flex-10, allowing for increased bandwidth for virtualized servers. This means your virtual machines can operate at higher speeds, improving overall performance and efficiency. One Platform for Network and Storage Connection The HP 552M adapter offers a single platform for both network and storage connection, simplifying your infrastructure and reducing the need for multiple adapters. This not only saves space, but also makes deployment and management easier and more efficient. Industry Leading Performance and Power Savings The HP 552M adapter boasts industry leading performance per watt, making it a cost-effective choice for your network. With its multiple protocol offloads, it also helps to optimize server efficiency, further reducing power consumption and saving you money on energy costs. Efficient Network Processing with Receive-Side Scaling (RSS) The HP 552M adapter supports receive-side scaling (RSS), which efficiently distributes network receive processing across multiple CPUs in multiprocessor systems. This helps to improve network performance and reduce bottlenecks, ensuring your network runs smoothly and efficiently.
