HPE CN1200E 10Gb 2-Port SFP+ FCoE CNA ProLiant Gen9 Gen10 E7Y06A 767078-001
Overview
The Hewlett Packard Enterprise StoreFabric CN1200E (767078-001 / E7Y06A) is a dual-port 10Gb Converged Network Adapter (CNA) designed to unify networking and storage traffic over a single interface. By supporting Ethernet, iSCSI, and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), it reduces infrastructure complexity, cabling, and power consumption in enterprise data centers.
Core Technical Specifications
Model: StoreFabric CN1200E
Part Numbers: 767078-001, E7Y06A
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Interface: PCIe 3.0 x8
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Ports: 2x SFP+ (10Gb each)
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Data Rate: Up to 20Gb aggregate bandwidth
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Form Factor: Plug-in card (Low Profile / Full Height brackets)
Supported Protocols:
- Ethernet
- iSCSI
- Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)
- Converged Enhanced Ethernet (CEE)
Key Features
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Converged Networking: Combines LAN and SAN traffic on a single adapter
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Reduced TCO: Fewer adapters, cables, and switch ports required
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High Throughput: Dual 10Gb ports for bandwidth-intensive workloads
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Enterprise Integration: Designed for seamless operation in HPE environments
Server Compatibility by Generation (One Line)
Gen9: DL160, DL180, DL360, DL380, DL388, DL560, DL580, ML110, ML150, ML350, Apollo 2000 (XL170r, XL190r), Apollo 4200, Apollo 4500, Apollo 6000; Gen10: DL20, DL120, DL160, DL180, DL325, DL360, DL380, DL385, DL560, DL580, ML350, Apollo 2000 (XL170r, XL190r), Apollo 4200, Apollo 4500, Apollo 6000, Apollo 6500
Detailed Compatibility
Gen9 (Full Support):
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Rack Servers: DL160, DL180, DL360, DL380, DL388, DL560, DL580
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Tower Servers: ML110, ML150, ML350
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Apollo Systems: XL170r, XL190r, XL230a, XL250a, XL450
Gen10 (Full Support):
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Rack Servers: DL20, DL120, DL160, DL180, DL325, DL360, DL380, DL385, DL560, DL580
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Tower Servers: ML350
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Apollo Systems: XL170r, XL190r, XL230k, XL270d
Storage Platform Compatibility
Validated for use with enterprise storage systems including:
- HPE 3PAR
- MSA (P2000 series)
- EVA (P6000)
- XP / P9000
Physical Characteristics
- Length: 7.25 inches
- Width: 5.0 inches
- Weight: ~1.0 lb
Important Notes
- Requires an available PCIe 3.0 x8 slot
- Compatible with SFP+ optical transceivers or DAC cables (vendor-validated recommended)
- Not supported in Gen8 or earlier systems
- Not natively supported in Gen11 (newer architectures use OCP 3.0 / PCIe Gen5 adapters)
- Gen10 Plus systems may prioritize OCP networking but still support PCIe adapters in risers
Summary
The HPE StoreFabric CN1200E (767078-001 / E7Y06A) is a versatile and cost-efficient 10Gb converged adapter for ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 servers. With dual SFP+ ports and multi-protocol support, it is ideal for virtualization, cloud, and storage-heavy environments that benefit from simplified, high-speed networking infrastructure.
