HP 699350-001 – HP VC Flexfabric 20/40 F8 Module for C7000

Detailed Description:

The HP 699350-001 introduces a high-performance, flexible networking solution with the Virtual Connect FlexFabric 20/40 F8 Module, engineered specifically for the HP C7000 blade server chassis. This advanced module is designed to streamline network connectivity and simplify the server-to-network interface, supporting a mix of 10Gb and 20Gb Ethernet connections along with Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) and traditional Fibre Channel links. The FlexFabric module enables administrators to partition a physical network connection into multiple virtual connections, allowing for greater efficiency and flexibility in managing network traffic and bandwidth allocations. This is especially beneficial in virtualized server environments, where it can significantly reduce cabling requirements and lower overall energy consumption. With the capacity to support up to 40Gb downlink speeds to each server blade and dual 20Gb uplink speeds to the network, the HP VC FlexFabric 20/40 F8 Module is an integral component for enterprises aiming to optimize their data center performance and scalability.