HP BL260c HP Flex-10 technology - Page 12

Figure 9. HP SFP+ module with copper cabling The SFP+ with copper cabling can be used with the SFP+ ports on the Flex-10 Enet module and is thinner than CX4 cabling. This cable configuration is ideal for stacking modules within an enclosure. Fiber Optic uplink cables can be sourced from third-party vendors who meet industry-standard specifications for Ethernet cable types. Cable distances are best case based on fiber core specifications. For listings of all Flex-10 compliant cables, connectors, and transceiver modules, please see Table A2 in the appendix. VC support for Flex-10 The goal of VC support is to extend to Flex-10 and FlexNICs the full range of services and management capabilities associated with server NIC operation. Recommended firmware For optimal operation of HP Virtual Connect Manager (VCM) with Flex-10, administrators should install the recommended firmware versions of the VCM, OA, and iLO firmware. The latest information on firmware compatibility can be found at http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/blades/components/vccompmatrix.html. VC FlexNIC support VC is able to set the FlexNIC MAC address and transmit bandwidth and assign each FlexNIC to a Virtual Connect network (vNet). When a Flex-10 NIC device is connected to an HP VC Flex-10 Ethernet Module (interconnect), it will enumerate four FlexNICs per port (eight total FlexNICs). 12