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AW520A HPE Dual 10Gb/s 2-Ports CN1000E Converged Network Adapter

SKU:
AW520A
Weight: 5.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • Dual 10Gb/s ports for high-speed data transfer
  • Combines Ethernet and storage networking in one adapter
  • Compatible with HP StorageWorks environments
  • Supports converged network protocols for simplified infrastructure
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$73.50

Product Overview

The AW520A HP StorageWorks CN1000E converged network adapter card combines dual 10Gb/s ports with support for both Ethernet and storage networking. It fits into environments where streamlining network hardware is key, particularly in data centers that rely on HP StorageWorks. This card helps reduce complexity by handling multiple network types through a single interface, making it a practical choice for managing converged infrastructures.

General Information

Brand HPE
Part Number AW520A

Technical Information

Virtualization Support SR-IOV, VMDq, VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve, NetQueue, vNIC
Data Rate (Speed) 10GbE
Data Center Bridging Yes
Storage Over Ethernet iSCSI, FCoE (Fibre Channel over Ethernet)
Interface (Bus) PCIe 2.0 x8
Number of Ports 2-Port (Dual)
OS Compatibility Windows Server 2022, VMware ESXi 8.0, RHEL, VMware ESXi
Network Management SNMP, NC-SI, IPMI
Offload Support iSCSI, FCoE, PXE Boot, Wake-on-LAN (WoL), TCP Stateless Offload, Jumbo Frames
Bracket Height Both Brackets Included

Connectivity & Physical

Form Factor Standard PCIe Card
Port Type SFP+
Cabling Type AOC
Weight 5.00
Condition Refurbished

Miscellaneous

Assembly Required Yes
Eco Friendly Yes
Compliance Standards WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL


Product Description

The AW520A HP StorageWorks CN1000E adapter is designed to deliver fast, reliable connectivity by integrating Ethernet and storage traffic over the same network interface. It’s often found in data centers where optimizing network resources is critical.

Built for IT professionals managing storage and network infrastructure, this adapter simplifies hardware by consolidating multiple network functions into a single card. It's commonly used in environments running HP StorageWorks, where efficiency and speed are essential.

Key Features

  • Supports both Ethernet and storage protocols, reducing the need for separate adapters
  • Delivers up to 10Gb/s per port for rapid data movement
  • Designed to work seamlessly within HP StorageWorks setups
  • Facilitates converged networking to streamline cabling and management
  • Compatible with multiple operating systems for flexible deployment

This adapter typically shows up in enterprise servers and storage arrays where network consolidation can lead to better space and power usage. It helps administrators maintain a cleaner setup while ensuring data moves quickly and securely across the network.


Use Cases

The AW520A HPE Dual 10Gb/s 2-Ports CN1000E Converged Network Adapter is primarily deployed in data center environments where the consolidation of Ethernet and storage networking is essential. IT professionals managing converged infrastructures and HP StorageWorks-based storage clusters benefit from its ability to streamline network hardware and reduce cabling complexity.

How It's Used:

  • Supporting virtualization environments by providing high-speed, low-latency connectivity for both storage and data traffic within enterprise data centers.
  • Enabling converged network architectures in rack deployments to simplify hardware management for mid to large-scale IT operations.
  • Facilitating storage area network (SAN) access in HP StorageWorks environments for improved data throughput and centralized management.
  • Integrating into cloud service provider infrastructure to handle heavy workloads requiring both Ethernet and storage networking over a single interface.
  • Deploying in remote office data centers that require efficient network consolidation to reduce space and power consumption.

This converged network adapter supports operational efficiency by unifying multiple network protocols over dual 10Gb/s ports, enabling scalable performance and simplified infrastructure management suited to evolving enterprise and data center demands.


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AW520A HPE Dual 10Gb/s 2-Ports CN1000E Converged Network Adapter
AW520A HPE Dual 10Gb/s 2-Ports CN1000E Converged Network Adapter
$73.50