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What is Flex-10? |
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Flex-10 is a feature unique to HP c-Class BladeSystem that allows a 10Gb NIC to be carved into multiple individual FlexNIC's. Each FlexNIC is recognized by server ROM as an individual NIC and the Bandwidth for each FlexNIC is user defined from 100Mb to 10Gb.
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What Flex-10 interconnects can the NC532m work with? |
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The only Flex-10 interconnect is the HP Virtual Connect Flex-10 Ethernet Module.
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Can the NC532m be used as a regular 10Gb NIC? |
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Yes. When used with a non Flex-10 interconnect such as the ProCurve 6120XG, the adapter will work as a standard 10Gb dual port NIC.
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| Q4. |
Can this adapter work with the HP 10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch? |
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No. The HP 10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch must be paired with the NC512m Dual Port 10GbE Adapter.
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Exactly what is the difference between KR and KX4 referenced in the specifications? |
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10GBase-KR is the new IEEE standard for 10 Ggiabit Ethernet signals across a blade enclosure backplane. It is the 10GbE standard going forward replacing the IEEE 10GBase-KX4. It allows for additional functionality, more power efficient devices and greater backplane utilization. Unfortunately, the two standards are not compatible with each other.
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| Warranty |
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What is the warranty of the NC532m? |
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The NC532m is supported with a worldwide limited one year warranty or the warranty of the server it is installed in, whichever is greater.
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Is the NC532m covered under HP's CarePack service? |
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Yes, CarePack service agreements for the enclosure cover the NC532m.
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