The Cisco N20-AE0102 is a Cisco UCS M72KR-E Emulex Converged Network Adapter (CNA) designed to provide reliable, high-performance network and storage connectivity for compatible Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) blade servers. It combines Ethernet and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) connectivity, enabling network and storage traffic consolidation through a unified infrastructure and helping simplify data center connectivity.
Built for integration with the Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect architecture, the N20-AE0102 provides centralized management and efficient connectivity between compatible UCS blade servers, storage resources, and data center networks. Its converged architecture makes it suitable for virtualization, enterprise server networking, storage access, and data center infrastructure requiring streamlined Ethernet and FCoE connectivity.
The Cisco N20-AE0102 M72KR-E Emulex CNA is an ideal solution for organizations maintaining compatible Cisco UCS environments and requiring converged network and storage connectivity, FCoE deployments, virtualized server infrastructure, and efficient enterprise data center networking.
Product Specifications - Cisco UCS M72KR-E Emulex Converged Network Adapter N20-AE0102
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| Specification |
Details |
| Product Name |
Cisco UCS M72KR-E Emulex Converged Network Adapter |
| Manufacturer |
Cisco Systems |
| Part Number |
N20-AE0102 |
| Product Type |
Converged Network Adapter (CNA) |
| Adapter Model |
M72KR-E Emulex |
| Technology |
Ethernet / Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) |
| Connectivity |
Converged Ethernet and FCoE |
| Compatibility |
Supported Cisco UCS Blade Server Platforms |
| Platform |
Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) |
| Architecture |
Cisco UCS converged networking |
| Primary Function |
Consolidates network and storage traffic through a converged adapter |
| Storage Protocol |
Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) |
| Management |
Cisco UCS centralized management architecture |
| Deployment |
Enterprise and data center environments |
| Application |
Server networking, storage access, virtualization, and converged infrastructure |
| Vendor Technology |
Emulex |
| Installation |
Designed for compatible Cisco UCS blade server configurations |
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FAQs
Q1. What is the Cisco N20-AE0102?
The Cisco N20-AE0102 is a UCS M72KR-E Emulex Converged Network Adapter (CNA) designed to provide combined Ethernet and Fibre Channel over Ethernet connectivity for compatible Cisco UCS blade servers.
Q2. Who should buy the Cisco N20-AE0102?
The Cisco N20-AE0102 is ideal for enterprises, data centers, cloud environments, and organizations maintaining compatible Cisco UCS blade servers that require converged network and storage connectivity.
Q3. Is a refurbished Cisco N20-AE0102 worth buying?
Yes. A professionally refurbished Cisco N20-AE0102 can provide reliable converged networking capabilities at a significantly lower cost, making it a practical option for maintaining compatible Cisco UCS infrastructure.
Q4. What technology does the Cisco N20-AE0102 support?
The Cisco N20-AE0102 uses Emulex M72KR-E converged networking technology to support Ethernet and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) connectivity for compatible Cisco UCS deployments.
Q5. Which Cisco systems are compatible with the Cisco N20-AE0102?
The Cisco N20-AE0102 is designed for supported Cisco UCS blade server platforms that accept the M72KR-E Emulex adapter. Compatibility should be verified against the specific UCS blade server model and configuration before installation.
