HPE 10GbE Server Adapter - Dual Ports PCIe - 614201-001

Ports

The HPE 614201-001 Server Adapter is equipped with dual ports, making it an ideal choice for users who require high-speed network connectivity and improved network performance. With its dual port configuration, this server adapter offers significant benefits and advantages for businesses and organizations in various industries.

Improved Network Redundancy

One of the key benefits of the dual ports on the HPE 614201-001 Server Adapter is improved network redundancy. Redundancy is crucial in any network infrastructure as it ensures uninterrupted network connectivity even if one port or connection fails. With dual ports, this server adapter provides a failover mechanism, automatically switching to the secondary port if the primary port experiences any issues. This redundancy feature helps businesses maintain continuous network availability, minimizing downtime and ensuring uninterrupted access to critical resources and applications.

Increased Bandwidth

Another significant advantage of the dual ports is the increased bandwidth they offer. The HPE 614201-001 Server Adapter combines the bandwidth of both ports, effectively doubling the available bandwidth compared to a single-port adapter. This increased bandwidth is particularly beneficial for organizations that rely heavily on data-intensive applications or require high-speed network connectivity for tasks such as large file transfers, video streaming, or real-time data processing. The dual-port configuration allows for efficient distribution of network traffic across multiple channels, reducing congestion and improving overall network performance.

Flexibility in Network Configuration

The presence of dual ports on the HPE 614201-001 Server Adapter provides users with greater flexibility in network configuration. Users can choose to connect each port to separate networks or combine them to form a link aggregation group (LAG). In a LAG configuration, the combined bandwidth of both ports can be utilized by a single device or connected to multiple devices simultaneously. This flexibility allows businesses to adapt their network infrastructure as per their specific requirements, ensuring optimal performance and scalability.

Simplified Network Management

Managing a network infrastructure can be complex, especially when dealing with multiple devices and connections. The dual ports on the HPE 614201-001 Server Adapter simplify network management by consolidating multiple connections into a single adapter. Instead of managing separate adapters or NICs for each port, users can streamline their network configuration and monitoring processes by utilizing a single adapter with dual ports. This consolidation not only saves time but also reduces the overall cost of ownership by minimizing the number of network components.

Improved Workload Distribution

The dual-port configuration of the HPE 614201-001 Server Adapter enables efficient workload distribution across multiple networks or devices. By distributing network traffic across both ports, this server adapter ensures balanced utilization of resources and prevents bottlenecks. This feature is particularly advantageous in environments where there is a high demand for network bandwidth or when dealing with heavy workloads that require simultaneous data transmission across different networks. Improved workload distribution helps optimize network performance and enhances the overall user experience.

Enhanced Network Security

Network security is a critical concern for businesses today. The dual ports on the HPE 614201-001 Server Adapter contribute to enhanced network security by providing isolation between different networks or VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks). With dual ports, users can segregate traffic from different departments, projects, or security zones, preventing unauthorized access and potential security breaches. This segregation helps businesses maintain strict control over their network resources, ensuring that sensitive data remains protected and confidential.

Future-Proofing Network Infrastructure

Investing in a server adapter with dual ports, such as the HPE 614201-001, is a smart choice for future-proofing your network infrastructure. As technology advances and network demands increase, having dual ports provides the flexibility to scale and adapt to evolving requirements. It allows businesses to easily expand their network capacity by simply connecting additional devices or networks to the available ports. This future-proofing capability helps save costs by eliminating the need for frequent upgrades or replacements, ensuring that your network infrastructure remains capable of meeting future demands.

Interface

The HPE 614201-001 Server Adapter features a PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) interface, which offers numerous benefits and plays a crucial role in ensuring optimal performance and compatibility for users.

High-Speed Data Transfer

The PCIe interface of the HPE 614201-001 Server Adapter enables high-speed data transfer between the server and the adapter. With its advanced architecture and increased bandwidth, PCIe provides significantly faster data transfer rates compared to older interfaces like PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect). This high-speed data transfer capability is particularly important for businesses that rely on data-intensive applications or handle large volumes of data regularly. It ensures efficient and seamless communication between the server and the adapter, minimizing latency and maximizing overall system performance.

Improved Scalability

Scalability is a critical factor for businesses as their network infrastructure evolves and expands. The PCIe interface of the HPE 614201-001 Server Adapter offers improved scalability, allowing users to easily add or upgrade adapters without significant disruptions or changes to their existing infrastructure. PCIe supports hot-swapping, which means that adapters can be added or removed while the server is running, eliminating the need for system downtime. This feature provides businesses with the flexibility to scale their network infrastructure as per their requirements, ensuring smooth operations and future growth.

Enhanced Compatibility

Compatibility is another key advantage of the PCIe interface. PCIe has become a widely adopted industry standard, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of servers, motherboards, and operating systems. The HPE 614201-001 Server Adapter's PCIe interface ensures seamless integration into existing server environments, regardless of the manufacturer or model. This compatibility simplifies the deployment process and reduces potential compatibility issues, allowing businesses to leverage the benefits of the server adapter without any compatibility-related obstacles.

Reduced Latency

Latency refers to the delay or time taken for data to travel between the server and the adapter. The PCIe interface of the HPE 614201-001 Server Adapter offers reduced latency compared to older interfaces, resulting in improved responsiveness and faster data processing. Low latency is particularly important in real-time applications, such as video conferencing, online gaming, or financial transactions, where even slight delays can significantly impact user experience or financial outcomes. The reduced latency provided by the PCIe interface enhances overall system performance and ensures smooth and uninterrupted operation.

Efficient Power Utilization

The PCIe interface of the HPE 614201-001 Server Adapter is designed to optimize power utilization, resulting in energy-efficient operations. PCIe implements power management features that allow the adapter to dynamically adjust its power consumption based on the workload and system requirements. This power management capability helps reduce energy consumption, lowering operational costs and contributing to environmental sustainability initiatives. By utilizing the PCIe interface, businesses can achieve a balance between performance and energy efficiency, ensuring optimal utilization of resources.

Future-Proof Technology

The adoption of PCIe technology in the HPE 614201-001 Server Adapter ensures that businesses are investing in a future-proof solution. As PCIe continues to evolve and improve, new generations of PCIe offer higher bandwidth and enhanced features. By choosing a server adapter with a PCIe interface, businesses can take advantage of future advancements in PCIe technology without requiring major infrastructure upgrades or replacements. This future-proofing capability helps businesses stay up-to-date with the latest technological advancements and ensures that their network infrastructure remains robust and capable of meeting future demands.

Speed

The HPE 614201-001 Server Adapter boasts a blazing-fast 10 Gigabit Ethernet speed, delivering exceptional network performance and enabling users to leverage the benefits of high-speed networking for their business operations.

Rapid Data Transfer

The 10 Gigabit Ethernet speed of the HPE 614201-001 Server Adapter enables rapid data transfer between devices connected to the network. With its impressive throughput, this server adapter can handle large volumes of data with ease, ensuring efficient and timely transmission across the network. Rapid data transfer is particularly beneficial for businesses that deal with bandwidth-intensive applications or require fast data exchange for tasks such as data backups, virtualization, or multimedia streaming. The 10 Gigabit Ethernet speed ensures that network resources are effectively utilized and that data is transmitted swiftly and accurately.

Increased Network Capacity

The 10 Gigabit Ethernet speed provides a significant boost to network capacity, allowing businesses to accommodate increased network traffic and support more devices simultaneously. With its higher bandwidth compared to traditional Ethernet speeds, the HPE 614201-001 Server Adapter enables businesses to handle larger workloads and scale their network infrastructure without compromising performance. This increased network capacity is particularly crucial for organizations experiencing rapid growth or those operating in industries that rely heavily on data-intensive applications, such as media and entertainment, healthcare, or financial services. The 10 Gigabit Ethernet speed ensures that the network can handle the demands of these industries, providing a smooth and responsive user experience.

Enhanced Virtualization Performance

Virtualization has become a fundamental component of modern IT infrastructures, allowing businesses to maximize resource utilization and streamline operations. The 10 Gigabit Ethernet speed of the HPE 614201-001 Server Adapter significantly enhances virtualization performance by providing ample bandwidth for virtual machine communication and data transfer. Virtualized environments often require high-speed connectivity to ensure seamless communication between virtual machines and the underlying physical infrastructure. The 10 Gigabit Ethernet speed ensures that virtualized workloads can be efficiently processed, resulting in improved overall performance and responsiveness.

Reduced Network Congestion

Network congestion can severely impact network performance and user experience. The 10 Gigabit Ethernet speed of the HPE 614201-001 Server Adapter helps alleviate network congestion by providing a wider data pipeline for the transmission of data. With its higher throughput, this server adapter enables multiple devices to communicate simultaneously without causing bottlenecks or slowing down the network. Reduced network congestion ensures that critical applications and services can operate at peak performance, minimizing delays and ensuring smooth operations even during peak usage periods.

Support for High-Bandwidth Applications

High-bandwidth applications, such as high-definition video streaming, online gaming, or data-intensive analytics, require a robust network infrastructure to deliver optimal performance. The 10 Gigabit Ethernet speed of the HPE 614201-001 Server Adapter caters to the needs of these high-bandwidth applications by providing the necessary bandwidth for seamless data transmission. Whether it's streaming high-quality multimedia content or processing massive datasets, this server adapter ensures that bandwidth-intensive applications can run smoothly without compromising on speed or quality. The support for high-bandwidth applications enables businesses to leverage emerging technologies and capitalize on data-driven insights.

Future-Proof Investment

Investing in a server adapter with a 10 Gigabit Ethernet speed, such as the HPE 614201-001, is a future-proof decision for businesses looking to stay ahead in an increasingly connected world. As network demands continue to grow and technology advances, having a high-speed Ethernet capability ensures that businesses can keep up with evolving requirements. The 10 Gigabit Ethernet speed provides ample capacity for bandwidth-intensive applications and allows businesses to scale their network infrastructure as needed. By future-proofing their network with the HPE 614201-001 Server Adapter, businesses can ensure that their network stays reliable, efficient, and capable of meeting future demands.