Network adapter HP Enterprise HPE FlexFabric 554FLR-SFP+ 2‑port 10Gb PCIe, 40Gb/s total

The HPE FlexFabric 10Gb 2-port 554FLR-SFP+ Adapter integrates Ethernet, iSCSI and Fibre Channel connectivity in a FlexibleLOM form factor for select HPE ProLiant Gen8 rack servers. Designed as an internal, wired network interface using PCI Express, the adapter supports converged network and storage traffic while reducing the number of separate adapters and cables required. The product supports high aggregate throughput and is intended for use in data center and server environments where consolidation of network and storage interfaces is desirable.

Advantages

The adapter combines multiple protocol offloads (stateless TCP/IP, TCP Offload Engine, and Fibre Channel) to reduce host CPU utilization and improve throughput. Its converged design lowers capital and operating expenses by reducing hardware and cabling requirements. The FlexibleLOM form factor enables direct integration into supported ProLiant Gen8 rack servers, and the adapter is engineered for efficient power use to improve performance per watt.

Suitable for

• Converged network and storage environments in rack servers
• iSCSI and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) deployments
• High-throughput server uplinks and aggregation
• Data center servers requiring reduced adapter and cable count

Key specifications

• Form factor: FlexibleLOM (designed for select ProLiant Gen8 rack servers)
• Ports: 2 x 10Gb SFP+ (supports 10Gb Ethernet connectivity)
• Maximum aggregated data rate: up to 40000 Mbit/s (aggregate across ports)
• Connectivity technology: Wired Ethernet with support for iSCSI and Fibre Channel offloads
• Host interface: PCI Express (FlexibleLOM connection to server)
• Typical product colours: green and grey

How to use

Install the adapter into the FlexibleLOM slot of a supported HPE ProLiant Gen8 rack server according to the server maintenance and service guide. Connect compatible SFP+ transceivers and fibre or DAC cables to the adapter ports, then configure the server operating system and network stack to enable the desired protocols (Ethernet, iSCSI or Fibre Channel) and any offload features such as TOE. Use HPE management tools and firmware updates to ensure compatibility and optimal performance.

Recommendations

Verify server compatibility with the HPE ProLiant Gen8 compatibility matrix, install recommended firmware and drivers, and use appropriate SFP+ modules and cabling rated for 10Gb operation to achieve expected performance and protocol support.