Is the HPE 560FLB available refurbished? +
Yes. This page lists the refurbished condition currently available from BuyRouterSwitch. Availability can change, especially for bulk orders.
Can I request bulk pricing for 560FLB? +
Yes. Businesses, resellers, MSPs, government buyers and procurement teams can request custom quantity pricing.
Does BuyRouterSwitch ship 560FLB internationally? +
BuyRouterSwitch ships enterprise IT hardware to customers in the United States and international markets, subject to destination and product restrictions.
What server platforms are compatible with the HPE 560FLB mezzanine card? +
The HPE 560FLB is specifically engineered for HPE ProLiant Gen8 blade servers. It utilizes the FlexibleLOM form factor, designed to slot directly into the dedicated mezzanine connector on supported blade chassis to provide high-speed network connectivity without occupying a standard PCIe expansion slot.
What are the primary networking performance specifications for the 560FLB? +
This dual-port adapter offers 10GbE connectivity, significantly boosting throughput for bandwidth-intensive data center applications. It leverages the Intel 82599 controller, which provides excellent performance for virtualization, deep packet inspection, and high-performance computing environments by offloading network processing tasks from the server CPU.
How does the 560FLB handle virtualization requirements? +
The card includes advanced features like Intel Virtualization Technology for Connectivity (VT-c). This technology includes Virtual Machine Device Queues (VMDq) and SR-IOV support, which allow for efficient traffic management between virtual machines, reducing latency and decreasing the overhead on your hypervisor host during heavy I/O operations.
Does the HPE 560FLB support specialized networking protocols like FCoE? +
While the 560FLB is primarily a 10GbE Ethernet adapter, it is designed to integrate seamlessly into converged networking environments. By utilizing the features of the Intel 82599 chipset, it provides robust support for standard Ethernet protocols and excels in complex cloud-based or private enterprise network infrastructures that demand stable, reliable 10GbE throughput.
What is the physical installation process for the 560FLB Mezzanine card? +
Installation is streamlined through the FlexibleLOM design. You simply insert the card into the designated mezzanine slot on your blade server, securing it with the provided hardware. Because it is a form-factor specific component, it integrates perfectly with the server's internal architecture, ensuring proper thermal management and electrical alignment.
How do I manage the HPE 560FLB adapter within my blade environment? +
Management is performed via standard HPE server tools, including Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) and the HP ProLiant Intelligent Provisioning interface. These platforms allow you to configure the adapter settings, update firmware, and monitor network health directly through your existing server management infrastructure without requiring separate, dedicated management consoles.
Can the 560FLB assist in reducing CPU utilization on my blade servers? +
Yes, this adapter supports TCP/IP offloading, which moves the heavy lifting of packet processing from the host CPU to the hardware controller. By handling segmentation and checksum offloading at the adapter level, the 560FLB frees up critical CPU cycles to handle your primary server applications more effectively.
Is the 560FLB suitable for high-availability networking configurations? +
Absolutely. The dual-port configuration allows for redundant connections, enabling features such as adapter teaming and failover. By connecting the card to redundant switches within your blade chassis, you ensure continuous network availability even in the event of a single port or switch link failure, making it ideal for mission-critical deployments.
How can I obtain a bulk quote for the HPE 560FLB adapter? +
If you are planning an infrastructure refresh or need to outfit multiple blade chassis, our sales team is ready to assist. Please contact us directly through the BuyRouterSwitch.com portal with your specific quantity requirements. We provide competitive bulk pricing and efficient procurement processes to help you scale your data center hardware effectively.
Why should I choose BuyRouterSwitch.com for my server networking hardware? +
BuyRouterSwitch.com is a trusted source for enterprise networking components. We specialize in sourcing high-quality, authentic hardware to ensure your network integrity remains uncompromised. Our streamlined ordering system and focus on professional-grade server adapters make us the preferred partner for businesses that require reliable, tested, and high-performance equipment for their critical IT operations.