HPE CN1100E-HP 

Dual Port Converged Network Adapter

The HPE CN1100E-HP Dual Port ConvergedNetwork Adapter is a converged network interface card (CNA) that combines networking and storage capabilities in a single solution. Designed to operate at 10 Gigabit Ethernet speeds over SFP+ connections, it supports FCoE, iSCSI, TCP/IP, and offload technologies, allowing both storage and network traffic to utilize the same physical infrastructure. This adapter is ideal for ProLiant rack servers in virtualized or converged environments, enabling simplified I/O infrastructure and improved server efficiency.

Features

Based on Emulex’s OneConnect platform, the CN1100E-HP enables converged networking—and storage over Ethernet—by supporting offloads for FCoE and iSCSI while maintaining traditional Ethernet functionality. Its PCIe Gen 2.0 x8 host interface delivers robust throughput, while full hardware offloading minimizes CPU utilization and helps increase virtualization densities. The adapter simplifies data center architecture by consolidating multiple functions into one card, reducing expenses tied to cabling, switch ports, and power consumption. 

Advanced Options

Compatible with both full-height and low-profile chassis, it offers flexibility across server deployments. Advanced features include TCP/IP stateless offload, TCP Offload Engine (TOE), jumbo frame support, VLAN tagging, link aggregation, PXE boot, and extensive virtualization and teaming capabilities. The CN1100E-HP delivers enterprise-grade reliability by consolidating network and storage functions into a single adapter, reducing complexity and potential points of failure. Its hardware offloading capabilities—supporting TCP/IP, FCoE, and iSCSI—relieve CPU burden, ensuring high performance for virtualized and converged workloads.