701531-001 – HPE FlexFabric 10Gb 2-Port 534FLR-SFP+ Adapter FlexibleLOM

Overview on HPE FlexFabric 10Gb 2-port 534FLR-SFP+ Adapter

The HPE FlexFabric 10Gb 2-port 534FLR is a high-performance FlexibleLOM solution designed to converge Ethernet and storage networking into a single, efficient card. Utilizing the Broadcom 57810S controller, this adapter provides two ports of 10Gb connectivity tailored specifically for HPE ProLiant Gen8 and Gen10 servers. By integrating the HPE FlexFabric 10Gb 2-port 534FLR-SFP+ into your infrastructure, you can significantly reduce CPU overhead through advanced hardware offloading.

Because it supports full hardware acceleration for storage protocols, it is an ideal choice for virtualized environments and cloud service providers. Therefore, this adapter serves as a versatile backbone for data centers looking to simplify their cabling and converge their network fabric.

Converged Infrastructure Performance

This adapter is a true “FlexFabric” device, meaning it can handle multiple types of traffic simultaneously. Specifically, it includes the following:

• Dual 10Gb SFP+ Ports: Delivers high-speed throughput for bandwidth-intensive applications.

• FCoE and iSCSI Offload: Features full hardware acceleration for Fibre Channel over Ethernet and iSCSI, freeing up host CPU cycles.

• Ethernet and Storage Convergence: Reduces the number of NICs and HBAs required per server, lowering power and cooling costs.

• PCIe 2.0 x8 Interface: Provides a high-speed bus interface to ensure consistent 10Gbps performance on both ports.

Advanced Virtualization Capabilities

The 534FLR-SFP+ is designed to maximize the efficiency of virtual machines. Specifically, it offers:

• Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV): Allows virtual machines to bypass the hypervisor for near-native networking performance.

• Switch Independent Partitioning: Enables the division of a physical 10Gb port into four virtual functions with flexible bandwidth allocation.

• Tunneling Offloads: Provides hardware acceleration for NVGRE and VXLAN to maintain high performance in overlay networks.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)

• Controller: Broadcom 57810S

• Data Rate: 10 Gbps per port

• Form Factor: FlexibleLOM

• Ports: 2 x SFP+

• Bus Type: PCI Express 2.0 x8

• Power: 9.0W Typical; 12.0W Maximum

Conclusion

The HPE FlexFabric 10Gb 2-port 534FLR-SFP+ stands as a powerful converged networking solution for modern enterprises. It combines 10Gb Ethernet with hardware-accelerated storage protocols and advanced virtualization offloads. Moreover, its space-saving FlexibleLOM design ensures maximum server density. Therefore, it is a smart investment for any organization requiring high-speed, multi-protocol connectivity for their HPE server fleet.