HPE 571956-B21 572213-001 708065-001 HPE VC FlexFabric10Gb/24 Switch 571956B21

Description:

The HPE 571956-B21 VC FlexFabric 10Gb/24 Switch is used in HPE BladeSystem c-Class server enclosures to provide high-speed converged network connectivity for blade server environments. Commonly installed in blade chassis, virtualization clusters, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise data centers requiring low-latency Ethernet and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) communication. Maintenance teams and system integrators use this part for switch replacement, network upgrades, infrastructure expansion, and restoring reliable blade system connectivity.

Applications:

The HPE 571956-B21 switch is widely used in enterprise blade server deployments, private cloud platforms, virtualization hosts, and data center environments requiring scalable converged networking. It supports efficient traffic management, server-to-storage communication, and improved network performance for business-critical applications.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 571956-B21
• Spare Part Number: 572213-001
• Assembly / Option Number: 708065-001
• Product Type: Blade Switch Module
• Brand: HPE
• Series: VC FlexFabric 10Gb/24
• Switch Type: Managed Converged Network Switch
• Form Factor: BladeSystem c-Class Interconnect Module
• Internal Ports: 16 downlink ports for blade server connections
• External Uplink Ports: 8 uplink ports
• Network Speed: 10Gb Ethernet
• Supported Protocols: Ethernet, Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)
• Compatibility: HPE BladeSystem c-Class enclosures
• Mounting: Blade chassis slot installation
• Application: Blade server networking and converged data center infrastructure

Common Replacements:

• HPE 516733-B21 6120XG Blade Switch
• HPE 690183-B21 Virtual Connect SE 40Gb F8 Module
• HPE 779218-B21 Virtual Connect SE 20Gb F8 Module