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HP Ethernet 1Gb 4-port 331FLR Adapter
629135-B21
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The HPE Ethernet 1Gb 4-port 331FLR Adapter for select HPE ProLiant Gen8 rack servers features the next generation of Ethernet
integration, offering a single-chip solution in a FlexibleLOM form factor, which offers the option for future upgrades to 10GbE
networking speeds. It delivers full line-rate performance across all ports with low power consumption.
The HPE 331FLR is ideal for virtualization, security, server consolidation, network segmentation, and other applications requiring
maximum throughput and port density. The total aggregate throughput of 4Gb meets the needs of customers desiring high
bandwidth.
The HPE 331FLR supports advanced features such as Large Send and Receive offload capability, TCP checksum and segmentation,
VLAN tagging, MSI-X, jumbo frames, IEEE 1588, HPE Sea of Sensors 3D and virtualization features such as VMware NetQueue and
Microsoft VMQ.
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HPE 331FLR FlexibleLOM adapter
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Overview
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• Quick install card
Product warranty statement
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Compatibility
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Servers
ProLiant DL (rack
ProLiant SL (scalable)
NOTE: This is a list of supported servers. Some servers may be discontinued.
-optimized):
• HPE ProLiant DL160 Gen8
• HPE ProLiant DL360p Gen8
• HPE ProLiant DL380p Gen8
• HPE ProLiant DL385p Gen8
• HPE ProLiant DL560 Gen8
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• HPE ProLiant SL210t Gen8
• HPE ProLiant SL230s Gen8
• HPE ProLiant SL250s Gen8
• HPE ProLiant SL270s Gen8
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Standard Features
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Performance
Product Features
• Support for Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE)
Quad-port 1 Gigabit
Ethernet
Throughput
The
full duplex) delivers outstanding network performance that improves response time and removes bottlenecks.
With a theoretical throughput of 1 Gbps each direction, the x4 PCI Express bus is more than capable of
supporting the 331FLR's four gi
constrained servers, virtualization and security, applications, server consolidation, and increased network
segmentation. The total aggregate throughput of 4Gbps also meets th
bandwidth but are not yet ready to move to 10 Gigabit Ethernet.
NOTE:
port #1 and the port near the top of the adapter is port #4
Jumbo Frames
The
331FLR FlexibleLOM supports jumbo frames, permits up to a 9K byte (KB) transmission unit (MTU)
when running Ethernet, which is over five times the size of standard 1500
can help achieve higher throughput and better CPU utilization and are particularly useful for database transfer
and tape backup operations.
MSI and MSI-X
Up to 17 Message Signaled Interrupt (Extended) provides performance benefits for multi
balancing interrupts between CPUs/cores.
802.1Q VLANs
IEEE 802.1Q virtual local area network (VLAN) protocol allows each physical port of the
separated into multiple virtual NICs for added network segmentation and enhanced security and performance.
VLANs increase security by isolating traffic between users. Limiting the broadcast traffic to within the same
VLAN domain also improves performance.
TCP/IP Stateless
Offloading
For overall improved system response, the
Offload (LSO), TCP, and Segmentation Offload (TSO). These features optimize host efficiency, leaving the
CPU available for other duties
Time
synchronization
(IEEE 1588)
Hardware assist for IEEE 1588 and IEEE 802.1AS ti
applications.
Optimized for
Virtualization
I/O Virtualization support for VMware NetQueue and Microsoft VMQ help meet the performance demands of
consolidated virtual workloads.
SR-IOV
The
Energy Efficient
Ethernet
Compliant with IEEE 802.3az, featuring advanced power savings features throttles power usage with network
load activity.
HPE Sea of Sensors
3D
Suppo
Sea of Sensors 3D which is a collection of 32 sensors that automatically track thermal activity
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• FlexibleLOM for select HPE Gen8 Rack servers
• Industry-leading hardware integration for low power
• Quad-port 1GbE provides up to 8Gb/s full duplex throughput per adapter
• Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) support
• Optimized for virtual servers
• Improved small packet performance
HPE 331FLR adapter provides 2,000 Mbps full duplex Ethernet transfer rate per port (8 Gbps aggregate
gabit ports. Four ports on a single adapter are ideal for high density, I/O slot
e needs for customers desiring high
Port enumeration on the 331FLR is from the bottom up, i.e. the port closest to the gold teeth is
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-byte Ethernet frame. Jumbo frames
-core servers by load
HPE 331FLR to be
HPE 331FLR supports TCP, IP, UDP checksum offload, Large Send
me synchronization implementations for time sensitive
HPE 331FLR does not support SR-IOV ( Single Root - Input Output Virtualization)
heat - across the server. When temperatures get too high, sensors can kick on fans and make other
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Standard Featu
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adjustments to reduce energy usage. What makes it
time to a new system where only one kicks on
reducing the amount of energy used for cooling.
Versatility
10/100/1000T
Twisted
Networks
In addition to Gigabit Ethernet, the 331FLR adapter supports both 10Mbps and 100Mbps providing
compatibility with Ethernet and Fast Ethernet twisted pair networks.
FlexibleLOM slot
Compatibility
The
servers
PCI Express
Compatibility
The PCI Express interface on the 331FLR is mechanically compatible with x8 and x16 PCI Express slots but has
a different connector pin out than a standard PCI
will operate at the x4 speed.
High Availability
Network Adapter
Teaming
ProLiant Network Adapter Teaming provides fault tolerance and load balancing across a team of two or more
network ad
FlexibleLOM provides Support for several different types of teaming.
The teaming options offer IT professionals an easy, efficient, and cost
tolerance and increased network bandwidth. For more information, refer to the ProLiant Network Adapter
Teaming Whitepaper available at:
http:/
Network Management
Auto
The
configures for full duplex,
adapter.
Management
Support
Like all
Systems Insight Manager, as well as using
Systems Insight Manager can recognize the 331FLR individually or in teams, and can collect and report SNMP
statistics on the adapter events.
Server Integration
The
Packard Enterprise servers
drivers with the network drivers plus provides central interface to simplify network management.
Configuration
Utilities
Each
enable initial diagnostics and configure adapter teaming. This includes a patented teaming GUI for M
Windows operating systems. Additionally, support for scripted installations of teams in a Microsoft Windows
environment allow for unattended OS installations.
LED Indicators
Per port LED indicators show link integrity, network activity, and ne
Colored LEDs on each port of the
Green link LED indicates 10/100/1000Mb speed.
PXE Support for pre
remotely from anywhere. It allows a new or existing server to boot over the network and download software,
including the operating system, from a management/ deployment server at another location on the network.
Additionally, PXE enables decentralized software distribution and remote troubleshooting and repairs.
better is the upgrade from all six fans kicking on at one
- the one in proximity of the area that started heating up - thus
Pair
-negotiation
HPE 331FLR is compatible only with HPE FlexibleLOM slot available on select HPE ProLiant Gen8 Rack
Express slot. When installed in a x8 or x16 slot, the adapter
apters. The team of adapters works together as a single virtual adapter. The HPE 331FLR
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server, purchased at the same time or afterward, internal to the enclosure, as well as external monitors up to
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exceeded. Coverage of the UPS battery is not included; standard warranty terms and conditions apply.
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