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NetEffect Introduces Smallest Form Factor, Lowest Power 10Gb Ethernet Adapter for HP BladeSystem c-Class
Austin, Texas – March 17, 2008 – NetEffect, Inc., the leader in 10Gb Ethernet connectivity solutions, today introduced the world’s first Type I, fully accelerated 10Gb Ethernet adapter for HP BladeSystem c-Class customers. Working with the HP 10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch, the highly integrated, dual-port NetEffect adapter makes ultra-low latency, 10Gb wire speeds available in the smallest c-Class mezzanine card form factor, delivering exceptional configuration flexibility and power efficiency for HP BladeSystem c-Class systems.
The NetEffect NE020BSC 10Gb accelerated Ethernet adapter can be used in any (Type I or Type II) mezzanine slot in HP BladeSystem server blades. At 6.5 watts (typical), the NE020BSC consumes less than half the 15-watt power limit set for Type I cards and one third the power required by other HP-certified 10Gb c-Class adapters. Lower adapter power results in enclosure-level power savings that enable administrators to increase rack densities and thus processing per square foot.
Like all NetEffect adapters, the multifunction NE020BSC maintains its ultra-low latency, high performance under real-world data center loads, and supports simultaneous networking, clustering, and storage traffic using only a single firmware and OS driver image. Its Virtual Pipeline Architecture strikes the perfect balance between hardware state machines and embedded CPU cores, accelerating all Ethernet traffic through techniques including TCP offload, iWARP (RDMA over Ethernet), and User-level Direct Access to provide a fully accelerated adapter.
"NetEffect's support for the HP BladeSystem c-Class continues our commitment to the blade computing community," said Rick Maule, president and CEO, NetEffect. "Our NE020BSC mezzanine adapter gives data center managers unprecedented levels of performance, flexibility and power efficiency within the innovative HP BladeSystem c-Class infrastructure architecture."
“Customers are selecting HP BladeSystem c-Class as the platform of choice for an expanding range of IT workloads,” said Mark Potter, vice president, BladeSystem, HP. “The extremely low-power NetEffect 10Gb adapter enables them to take full advantage of the operational efficiencies of a fully populated c-Class enclosure without compromising performance.”
“Today’s data center networks must provide unparalleled support for distributed applications and ubiquitous data access,” said Vikram Mehta, president and CEO, BLADE Network Technologies. “Our 10Gb Ethernet switches together with NetEffect 10Gb adapters give HP BladeSystem customers the performance they need for applications that require simultaneous support for networking, storage, and HPC clustering.”
The NetEffect NE020BSC has passed the HP BladeSystem compatibility test suite and has been designated as HP BladeSystem c-Class Compatible through the HP BladeSystem Solution Builder Program. Program members work together to develop, test, and deliver the broadest set of components, application solutions and services for HP BladeSystem customers.
The NetEffect 10Gb Ethernet adapter for the HP BladeSystem c-Class is available now for purchase from NetEffect and through authorized resellers and systems integrators. List pricing begins at $895 with volume discounts available.
About the HP BladeSystem c-Class Compatible Designation
HP enables Solution Builder Program members to license specifications and develop add-on products for HP BladeSystem. Products being sold and supported directly by the licensed Solution Builder Program vendors are required to be tested for specification compliance and system compatibility. Components that have been successfully tested are designated by HP as HP BladeSystem c-ClassCompatible and are supported directly by the vendor.
About NetEffect
NetEffect is a network connectivity solutions company providing high-performance, low-power multi-gigabit accelerated Ethernet products. Using a unique patented architecture, NetEffect products deliver the highest Ethernet performance in the industry while dramatically reducing latency and networking overhead on host processors for a wide range of data center applications. A single NetEffect adapter handles all data communications traffic - networking, storage, and clustering – saving space, power, and simplifying deployment and infrastructure. NetEffect products are fully compatibility with existing Ethernet infrastructure in any data center. Visit www.neteffect.com for more information.
NetEffect Media Contact:
Greg Wise
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