Name: HP StoreFabric Converged Network Adapters
Rating: 9 (2 reviews)
Author: Hewlett Packard Enterprise

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HP StoreFabric Converged Network Adapters are Hewlett-Packard's line of dual port adapters.

HP StoreFabric Converged Network Adapters

A converged network adapter (CNA) is a dual-function network appliance for consolidating IT setups, achieved by connecting servers to an FC-based storage area network (SAN) and to an Ethernet-based local area networks (LAN), the hardware itself connecting to the server through a PCIe interface; essentially it spares one the need for two separate adapters.

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We use both the HP 3PAR SAN and Nimble/HP SAN in conjunction with HP StoreFabric CNA's. Both SAN's are availble company wide, both local and via VPN. By using the HP SF CNA's we the Ethernet, iSCSI, and Fibre Channel connections are consolidated onto a single converged network adapter.

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By using the HP SF CNA's we the Ethernet, iSCSI, and Fibre Channel connections are consolidated onto a single converged network adapter
HP SF CNA's offer a wide range of connectivity on a single dependable interface adapter
As with most HPE products, dependability, performance and utility are the docus

Things done well

The price is pretty high when compared to other CNA's, but we choose dependability and performance over cost

Things done poorly

Do you need to combine the functionality of a NIC (Ethernet/iSCSI) and Fibre Channel HBA onto a single adapter and reducing the number of adapters and cables and space used as well as a [reduction] in operational, power and cooling costs while preserving your existing Ethernet and Fibre Channel infrastructure?  Then look into HP SF CNA's, they are a great fit in most data centers.  HP StoreFabric CNA's have undergone HPE  interoperability testing for connecting HPE ProLiant servers into storage and networking environments.

Combines the functionality of a NIC (Ethernet/iSCSI) and Fibre Channel HBA onto a single adapter
Extensive Hewlett Packard Enterprise interoperability testing
Dual port 10/25 Gb ethernet

Most Important Features 3.4.21

With the reduction of the number of adapters and cables and maintaining the existing Fibre and Ethernet topology thus reducing acquisition, installation and operational costs
Performance is high, Dependability is high = ROI is high

Return on Investment

When optimizing ethernet and fiber topos, performance is always key.  HP SF CNA's outperform every other hardware platform we tested.  Add in the dependability of the HP SF CNA's specifically and HPE generally then you can see why we chose HP StoreFabric CNA's.

Broadcom CNA, Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X540 and Broadcom OneConnect (formerly Emulex OneConnect)

Alternatives

SonicWall NSA Series, Barracuda Email Security Gateway, Extreme Ethernet Switches, Aerohive Wireless

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HP StoreFabric Converged Network Adapters 2021-04-27 14:18:08

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HP StoreFabric CNAs

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