Abstract
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Introduction
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Advantages and limitations of current 10GbE technology
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Customer requirements
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Hardware demands of virtual machine software
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Performance requirements
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NIC limitations
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HP Flex-10 for Virtual Connect
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New capabilities supported by Flex-10 technology
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Flex-10 NIC device
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FlexNIC
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Flex-10 port
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Virtual Connect Flex-10 10GbE interconnect module
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Server-Side VLAN tags
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Private networks
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Flex-10 architectural overview
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FlexNIC design
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Flex-10 10Gb Ethernet Module design
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Tunneling
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Mapping
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Flex-10 Components
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FlexNICs
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Flex-10 Ethernet Module
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Cables and connectors
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VC support for Flex-10
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Recommended firmware
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VC FlexNIC support
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VC operation in the Flex-10 environment
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Operational constraints for the initial release of Flex-10
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Summary
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Appendix: Flex-10 compliant cables and connectors
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For more information
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Call to action
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HP Flex-10 technology
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