HP 700763-B21 – HP 650FLB 20GB FlexLOM Adapter for G8-G10 Blades

Detailed Description:

The HP 650FLB FlexLOM Adapter, with the part number 700763-B21, is designed to elevate networking capabilities in HP’s Gen8 to Gen10 ProLiant BladeSystems. It features dual 20Gb Ethernet ports to meet the demands of high-speed data centers and complex network environments. This adapter is engineered to slot into the FlexLOM bay, preserving valuable server expansion slots while offering a straightforward upgrade path for network connectivity. It supports a wide range of networking features, including VLAN tagging, QoS for traffic prioritization, and low-latency RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE), beneficial for improving the efficiency of high-performance computing (HPC) tasks and data-intensive applications. Additionally, the 650FLB is compatible with advanced virtualization technologies like Microsoft VMQ and VMware NetQueue, enhancing virtual machine (VM) networking performance by reducing I/O bottlenecks. This adapter is an optimal solution for organizations looking to modernize their server blades with higher network speeds and improved data throughput capabilities, thus supporting more services and users on the same hardware footprint.