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Default gateway config in FlexFabric 5700

We've taken delivery of a brand new set of shiny FlexFabric 5700 10GbE switches. I've read through the config and setup guides provided by HP and they're great, except that they outright lie about ...
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HP ProCurve 5406zl does not accept direct attach cable with error "Not an HP Networking transceiver"

I have an HP 5406zl switch running the latest firmware in the non-early release branch (K.15.14.0007, ROM K.15.30) and it is not accepting direct attach SFP+ cables in its SFP+ module. The module is a ...
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Identify differences between HBA SR and 10GB SR card by visual inspection

I would know if exists visual differences between "8Gb FC SR HBA" and "10GbE-SR 2p PCIe Adapter" cards in order to identify them watching the cards installed in the server rear without access to the ...
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configuring c7000 10gb switch for load balancing

We are building a system using HP's c7000 blades. Cisco catalyst switches support etherchannel load balancing. However, it appears that Cisco switches are only available for 1gb backplane, and not ...
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Must I install SFP+ transceivers in pairs?

I'm expanding the switch in our rack to a 10 GbE fiber internet feed. Specifically: we have an HP 2910al will expand the switch with a J9008A 2-port 10GbE SFP+ module will plug in 1 (2?) J9150A ...
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SAN for virtual envirnment

I will be ordering a c7000 server enclosure by HP and adding some BL460c G7 servers. This will be for a completely virtual environment. The G7's have the FlexFabric adapters built in and a pair of BLC ...
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