406771-B21 HP Dual-Ports 1GBPS 10Base-T Gigabit PCI Express x4 Network Adapter | Refurbished

Compatibility refers to the ability of the 406771-B21 HP Dual-Ports 1GBPS 10Base-T Gigabit PCI Express x4 Network Adapter to work with different operating systems, hardware, and software.

The operating systems that are compatible with the adapter include Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Linux, Novell Netware, VMware ESX. This means that the adapter can be installed and used on systems running these operating systems.

The adapter must be installed in a PCI Express x4 or higher slot on the host system. This means that the host system must have a PCI Express x4 or higher slot available for the adapter to be installed in.

A supported version of the HP NIC driver must be installed on the host system for the adapter to function properly. This software allows the adapter to communicate with the host system and the network.

The adapter is compatible with HP ProLiant and HP BladeSystem servers and supports jumbo frames up to 9.5 KB. This means that the adapter can be used in these servers and can handle large packets of data up to 9.5 KB.

It’s important to note that even if a system meets the compatibility and system requirements, it’s always recommended to check the compatibility with the vendor website and consult with vendor support before buying or installing any hardware.

The performance of the 406771-B21 HP Dual-Ports 1GBPS 10Base-T Gigabit PCI Express x4 Network Adapter will depend on several factors such as the network environment, the host system’s capabilities, and the specific use case. However, generally speaking, the adapter is capable of providing high-speed network connectivity with a transfer rate of up to 1 Gbps. This allows for fast data transfer and improved network performance.

The adapter supports full-duplex operation, which means that it can simultaneously transmit and receive data at full speed. This improves the overall network performance by eliminating the need for the adapter to take turns transmitting and receiving data.

The adapter also supports jumbo frames up to 9.5 KB. Jumbo frames are larger than the standard Ethernet frame size and can improve network performance by reducing the number of frames that need to be transmitted.

It’s important to note that the actual performance will depend on a variety of factors such as network congestion, distance, and quality of the cabling, and other factors, so the performance may vary.

The 406771-B21 HP Dual-Ports 1GBPS 10Base-T Gigabit PCI Express x4 Network Adapter is designed to be easy to manage, which means it has features and tools that make it simple to monitor and control the adapter’s settings and performance. Some of the management and monitoring features of the adapter include:

• Support for HP Network Configuration Utility (NCU): This utility allows you to configure, monitor, and update the adapter’s settings.
• Support for HP Systems Insight Manager (SIM): This software allows you to monitor and manage the adapter as well as other hardware and software components in the host system.
• Support for SNMP: The adapter supports the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), which allows you to monitor and manage the adapter using standard SNMP management software.
• Support for LLDP: Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) allows for the adapter to advertise its identity and capabilities to other LLDP-enabled devices on the network, making it easier to identify and manage the adapter.
• Support for advanced features such as VLAN tagging, Quality of Service (QoS), and teaming.

By providing these features and tools, the adapter makes it easy for administrators to monitor and control the adapter’s settings, identify and troubleshoot issues, and ensure that the adapter is performing optimally.