What is the form factor of the HPE BLc VC Flex-10/10D Module?

It is a half-height blade chassis interconnect module designed for HPE BladeSystem c7000 and c3000 enclosures. This plug-in form factor occupies a single bay, providing seamless integration without requiring full-height space. Compatible as a Virtual Connect Ethernet module per HPE specifications.

How many downlinks does it support?

The module supports 16 x 10Gb downlinks to server NICs through the mid-plane. Each downlink handles up to 4 FlexNICs or 3 FlexNICs + 1 FlexHBA, enabling flexible partitioning for data and storage traffic in blade servers.

Does it support FCoE?

Yes, it supports dual-hop FCoE for 10Gb Ethernet convergence. This allows unified networking for Ethernet and Fibre Channel over the same infrastructure, with 4 x 10Gb SFP+ uplinks compatible with SR, LR, LRM, and copper media.

What are the uplink options?

It features 4 x 10Gb external SFP+ uplinks for Ethernet/FC, plus 2 x 2 x 10Gb cross-connects. Supports media including 10GbE SR/LR/LRM fiber, copper DAC, and splitter cables, with one internal link to the Onboard Administrator.

What performance specs are provided?

Offers 480 Gbps line-rate full-duplex bridging fabric, 1.2 µs latency on Ethernet ports, and maximum Ethernet frame size of 9,216 bytes (jumbo frames). Includes buffer-to-buffer flow control and packet prioritization for high-performance blade networking.

Is it compatible with c7000 enclosures?

Yes, specifically for HPE BladeSystem c-Class including c7000 and c3000 chassis. Functions as a required interconnect for Flex-10/10D Virtual Connect, eliminating up to 95% network sprawl in enterprise blade deployments.

572216-001 - HPE BLc VC Flex-10/10D Module Switch

Name: 572216-001 - HPE BLc VC Flex-10/10D Module Switch
Brand: HPE
SKU: 572216-001
Price: 115 USD
Availability: InStock

572216-001 - HPE BLc VC Flex-10/10D Module Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE BLc VC Flex-10/10D Module (SKU 572216-001) is a Virtual Connect Ethernet module designed for HPE BladeSystem c-Class enclosures, including c7000 and c3000 chassis. It functions as a blade chassis interconnect module in a half-height form factor. Key features include 16 x 10Gb downlinks to server NICs, with each 10Gb downlink supporting up to 4 FlexNICs or 3 FlexNICs + 1 FlexHBA. It supports Flex-10/10D Virtual Connect technology for 10Gb Ethernet convergence and dual-hop FCoE. The module provides 4 x 10Gb external uplinks (SFP+), 2 x 2 x 10Gb cross-connects, and internal interface to the Onboard Administrator. Performance includes line-rate full-duplex 480 Gbps bridging fabric and low latency of 1.2 µs on Ethernet ports. It eliminates up to 95% of network sprawl by virtualizing server connections. Ideal for enterprise data centers requiring simplified cabling and scalable networking in blade environments. Compatible with HPE BladeSystem c7000 enclosures.

16 x 10Gb downlinks with FlexNIC partitioning
Flex-10/10D Virtual Connect reduces 95% sprawl
4 x 10Gb SFP+ uplinks, dual-hop FCoE support
480 Gbps full-duplex bridging fabric
1.2 µs latency, 9216-byte jumbo frames
Half-height for c7000/c3000 blade chassis

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	572216-001
Brand	HPE
Condition	Refurbished
Model	BLc VC Flex-10/10D Module
Product Line	BladeSystem c7000; Virtual Connect
Product Type	Virtual Connect Ethernet Module; Blade interconnect switch
Supported Protocols	IEEE 802.1Qbb, 802.1Qaz, 802.1p, 802.3, 802.3ae
Chassis Compatibility	c-Class BladeSystem c3000, c7000

Network & Communication

Switching Fabric	480 Gbps line rate, full-duplex

Compatible systems

Compatible with HPE BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure as mandatory interconnect

HPE BladeSystem
Model: c7000
Form factor: Blade Enclosure
Mandatory component; 2 required per enclosure

Best for

BladeSystem Networking
Provides 16 x 10Gb downlinks to server NICs in c7000 enclosures, with each supporting up to 4 FlexNICs for flexible bandwidth allocation.
Data Center Convergence
Supports 10Gb Ethernet convergence and dual-hop FCoE via Flex-10/10D, enabling unified data and storage networking.
Server Virtualization
Eliminates up to 95% network sprawl with Virtual Connect, simplifying cabling for virtualized blade servers.
Enterprise Scalability
Half-height module with 4 x 10Gb SFP+ uplinks and 480 Gbps bridging fabric for high-performance enterprise deployments.

Uplink Ports	4 x 10Gb SFP+
Downlink Ports	16 x 10Gb
Network Interfaces	Flex-10/10D Virtual Connect; Supports 10Gb Ethernet convergence
Cross-connect Ports	2 x 2 x 10Gb

HPE BLc VC Flex-10/10D Module Switch

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