HPE 706801-001 

StoreFabric CN1100R Dual-Port 10 Gb Converged Network Adapter

The HPE 706801-001 StoreFabric CN1100R is a refurbished converged Network Adapterthat delivers dual 10 Gb SFP+ portssupporting Ethernet, iSCSI, and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) using Converged Enhanced Ethernet (CEE) standards. This adapter consolidates LAN and SAN traffic over a single interface, reducing hardware complexity and improving power and cooling efficiency in enterprise server environments. Built as a plug-in PCIe 2.0 x8 card, it’s compatible with both full-height and low-profile brackets for flexible deployment in rack and blade servers. Its seamless integration with HPE ProLiant servers and networking fabric makes it an economical, high-performance choice for modern data center connectivity needs.

Features

The CN1100R adapter (HPE part QW990A / spare 706801-001) features dual optical SFP+ ports (10 GBASE-SR), providing 10 Gbps connectivity per port and aggregating up to 20 Gbps of throughput. Leveraging FCoE technology, this converged adapter transmits both regular Ethernet and Fibre Channel storage traffic over a single 10 Gb link—reducing the need for separate NICs and HBAs and simplifying cabling infrastructure in high-density server setups. Designed as a plug-in form factor with support for both full and low-profile brackets, it slots into standard PCIe 2.0 x8 interfaces, making it compatible with a wide variety of HPE ProLiant racks and blades across Gen8 through Gen10 lines. The adapter supports key networking standards including IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging, LACP (802.3ad), and advanced Ethernet flow control and QoS mechanisms—enabling robust performance and interoperability in complex network environments. 

Advanced Options

Although refurbished, the HPE 706801-001 provides reliable, enterprise-grade networking performance. By unifying storage and network traffic streams, this converged Network Adapter simplifies hardware complexity and optimizes rack density. The ability to transmit both Ethernet and Fibre Channel data over consolidated links minimizes port usage and lowers operational power and cooling demands—especially important in virtualized or storage-intensive server environments.