HPE AW520A StorageWorks Network AdapterCN1000E 10GbE 2-Port Converged

Detailed Specifications

The HPE AW520A StorageWorks CN1000E is a dual-port 10GbE Converged Network Adapter (CNA) designed for HPE ProLiant servers. It addresses the need for I/O consolidation in the data center, reducing the complexity and cost of connecting servers to storage and networks. By combining the functionalities of a Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) and a traditional Ethernet NIC into a single device, it simplifies infrastructure by lowering the number of required adapters, cables, and switch ports. This adapter is ideal for enterprise environments running high-demand applications that require both storage and network connectivity. This adapter leverages Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) and Converged Enhanced Ethernet (CEE) standards to transport both storage and network traffic over a unified 10GbE link. This consolidation streamlines the network fabric, resulting in significant reductions in power and cooling costs within the data center. The dual SFP+ ports provide redundancy and high-throughput connectivity for mission-critical workloads, ensuring reliable access to storage area networks (SAN) and local area networks (LAN) from a single interface. Physically, the AW520A is a low-profile plug-in card utilizing a PCI Express 2.0 x8 host interface, ensuring compatibility with a range of rack-mount and blade servers. Its form factor allows for flexible deployment in dense server environments. Management is integrated within the existing server and network toolsets, preserving established operational workflows while introducing the efficiencies of a converged network infrastructure.