HPE813174-001

Virtual Connect SE 40Gb F8 FlexFabric Module (24-Port)

The HPE813174-001 Virtual Connect SE 40 Gb F8 FlexFabric module is a high-performance managed switch expansioncard optimized for Synergy composable infrastructure. It provides 24 ports×12 downlink midplane connections at 10/20 Gb and 12 uplinks including 6 QSFP+ 40 Gb Ethernet ports, 2 M-LAG ports, and interconnect links×for seamless fabric consolidation. Perfect for large-scale data center deployments, it streamlines east/west traffic within Synergy frames, reducing reliance on top-of-rack switches. This module supports advanced FlexFabric features to combine Ethernet and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), simplifying cabling and improving network agility. With integrated management and hardware-level traffic isolation, it supports virtualization, SAN access, and scalable networking in a unified solution.

Features

This module acts as the primary switching fabric inside HPESynergy 12000 frames, connecting compute modules via the midplane and providing uplink connectivity through multiple 40 Gb QSFP+ ports. With 2.56 Tbps fabric throughput and sub-microsecond latency, it supports high-density, low-latency applications across virtualized and composable environments. It features 12 midplane downlinks at 10/20 Gb to server blades, along with 6 dedicated 40 Gb QSFP+ uplinks, 2 40 Gb M-LAG ports, and up to 4 interconnect links at 120 Gb each, enabling scalable connectivity across Synergy modules

Advanced Options

The architecture reduces physical switch complexity by enabling direct server connections within the Synergy frame while aggregating uplinks to distribution or core switching layers. It supports VLAN segmentation, jumbo frames (up to 9216 bytes), and SNMP-based remote management for full IT infrastructure integration Its master/satellite module architecture enables expanded fabric reach across multiple frames while maintaining seamless management and redundancy. Designed with HPEcomposable infrastructure in mind, the module supports rapid provisioning and predictable performance across Synergy compute modules. Standard virtualization, SAN convergence (FCoE), and FlexFabric services (like FlexNICs and SR-IOV) are supported by the fabric, enabling both network and storage traffic isolation on the same physical links. With comprehensive management features through SNMP, VLAN, jumbo frames, and link aggregation, it ensures high uptime and efficient traffic segmentation. Redundancy via M-LAG ports and interconnect links preserves continuous connectivity even during module or frame expansion. These qualities make the module ideal for IT professionals managing dense, scalable Synergy deployments.

Product Key Features

• • 12 × 10/20 Gb midplane downlink ports

  • 6 × 40 Gb QSFP+ uplink ports

  • 2 × 40 Gb M-LAG uplink ports

  • 4 × 120 Gb interconnect links for multi-frame expansion

  • 2.56 Tbps non-blocking fabric throughput

  • Jumbo frame support (9216 bytes), VLAN, SNMP management

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Reliability & Performance

This FlexFabric module delivers enterprise-grade reliability and high throughput in a compact plug-in design. Its low-latency switching fabric ensures minimal delay (≈1 µs at 100 Mb/s) while supporting thousands of concurrent MAC entries (≈288,000) for large virtualized deployments The architecture enables east/west traffic routing directly within the blade chassis, minimizing external switch dependency and reducing cabling clutter.

Key Features :

• 10/20 Gb midplane downlinks to blade servers

• 40 Gb QSFP+ uplinks for aggregation

• M-LAG support for uplink redundancy

• High-speed interconnect links for multi-frame scalability

• Non-blocking 2.56 Tbps switch fabric

• Jumbo frame, VLAN, SNMP, managed switch features

Specification	Details
Model Number	813174-001 (also 794502-B23)
Product Type	Plug-in FlexFabric Switch Module
Port Configuration	12 × 10/20 Gb midplane, 6 × 40 Gb QSFP+, 2 × 40 Gb M-LAG, 4 × 120 Gb interconnect
Fabric Throughput	2.56 Tbps
Latency	~1 µs at 100 Mb/s
MAC Address Capacity	~288,000 entries
Jumbo Frame Support	Up to 9216 bytes
Management Interfaces	SNMP v1/v2, LEDs for port/link status
Form Factor	Plug-in module for Synergy 12000 frame
Power Consumption	~240 W
Compliance	RoHS, WEEE
Compatible Platforms	HPESynergy 12000 with SE-module architecture