571956-B21 HPE Virtual Connect Switch for c-Class BladeSystem
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571956-B21 Overview
The HPE 571956-B21 Virtual Connect FlexFabric module is a high-performance converged interconnect solution for c-Class BladeSystems. With 24x 10Gb SFP+ uplink ports, it unifies server connectivity by combining Ethernet, FCoE, and iSCSI into a single fabric. This reduces network complexity, lowers infrastructure costs, and provides agile connectivity for modern virtualized data centers. Designed for scalability and flexibility, it enables administrators to reassign resources on demand without rewiring, making it ideal for enterprises running mixed workloads and converged infrastructures.
571956-B21 Technical Specifications
HPE Virtual Connect FlexFabric 24-Ports SFP+ 10Gbps Switch for c-Class BladeSystem 10 Gigabit Ethernet
Manufacturer: HPE
Manufacture Part Number: 571956-B21
Product Type: Virtual Connect FlexFabric Module
Form Factor: BladeSystem c-Class interconnect module
Ports: 24 x SFP+ uplink ports (10Gbps each)
Speed: 10Gbps per port (full-duplex → 20Gbps bi-directional)
Aggregate Bandwidth: Up to 480Gbps switching capacity
Supported Media: SFP+ for 10GbE fiber/copper DAC
FlexFabric Features: Converged LAN and SAN (FCoE, iSCSI, Ethernet)
Management: Virtual Connect Manager (VCM), CLI, integration with HPE OneView
Protocol Support: Ethernet, iSCSI, FCoE, Fibre Channel pass-thru
VLAN Support: 802.1Q VLAN tagging
High Availability: Redundant deployment in pairs for failover
Power: Integrated into BladeSystem enclosure
