Emulex OneConnect Universal Converged Network Adapters (CNAs) are a family of single-chip, high-performance 10Gbps Ethernet (10GbE) multi-function adapters that provide server connectivity for network and storage traffic.

Unlike standard 10GbE NICs or first generation CNAs, OneConnect provides optimized network and storage performance with protocol offloads for TCP/IP, TCP Offload Engine (TOE), Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) and iSCSI.  OneConnect adapters deliver maximum performance, regardless of the mix of network traffic.

One Connection for Network and Storage

• OneConnect provides optimized 10GbE network performance with TCP/IP and TCP Chimney offloads.
• OneConnect supports FCoE with lossless Ethernet, seamlessly converging storage and network traffic while leveraging mature Fibre Channel management tools and processes.
• OneConnect is an optimum solution for iSCSI storage, providing performance that is superior to deployments based on software initiators and standard NICs.

Optimized Return on Investment (ROI)

• Converged networks reduce capital expense (CapEx) with 30% savings on adapters and switches, and 80% savings on cables.
• Converged networks reduce operational expense (OpEx) with 40% savings on power and cooling.

Highest Performance and Reliability

• OneConnect leverages ten generations of advanced, field-proven Emulex HBA technology with advanced converged network capabilities to manage multiple types of data flow with optimized performance.
• Protocol offloads for TCP/IP, TCP Chimney, FCoE and iSCSI support Emulex VEngine™ technology to enable 20% more virtual machines per server.
• End-to-end data protection with hardware parity, CRC, ECC and other advanced error checking and correcting ensure that data is safe from corruption.

Simplified Management

• The OneCommand Manager application enables management of Emulex Universal CNAs, CNAs and LightPulse® Host Bus Adapters (HBAs) throughout the data center from a centralized management console.