Description
Product Specification
P08446-B21 HPE Ethernet 10GB 2-port 524sfp+ Adapter is a network adapter designed and manufactured by Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) for use in enterprise-level data centers. This adapter provides high-speed connectivity between servers and other devices, enabling them to exchange data quickly and efficiently. In this article, we will provide an in-depth explanation of the features, benefits, and use cases of this adapter.
Overview
The P08446-B21 HPE Ethernet 10GB 2-port 524sfp+ Adapter is a dual-port network adapter that supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) connectivity. It uses Small Form-factor Pluggable Plus (SFP+) transceivers to support a variety of optical and copper cabling options. This adapter is designed for use in HPE ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 servers, but it can also be used in other servers that support PCIe 3.0 and are compatible with the adapter’s drivers.
Features
The P08446-B21 HPE Ethernet 10GB 2-port 524sfp+ Adapter has several features that make it an excellent choice for high-performance data center environments. These features include:
Dual-port 10GbE connectivity: This adapter provides two 10GbE ports, allowing for redundant or multipath network configurations.
SFP+ support: The adapter uses SFP+ transceivers, which can be used with a variety of optical and copper cabling options, providing flexibility in network design.
PCI Express 3.0 interface: The adapter uses PCIe 3.0, which provides high bandwidth and low latency connectivity to the server.
Jumbo frame support: The adapter supports jumbo frames, which can reduce network overhead and improve throughput for certain types of workloads.
Energy-efficient design: The adapter is designed to be energy-efficient, with low power consumption and support for Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) standards.
Benefits
The P08446-B21 HPE Ethernet 10GB 2-port 524sfp+ Adapter provides several benefits to organizations that need high-performance network connectivity in their data centers. These benefits include:
Improved performance: With dual-port 10GbE connectivity, the adapter provides high-speed data transfer rates, enabling servers to exchange data quickly and efficiently.
Flexible network design: The adapter’s support for SFP+ transceivers allows for a variety of optical and copper cabling options, providing flexibility in network design.
Lower latency: The adapter’s use of PCIe 3.0 provides low-latency connectivity to the server, reducing the time it takes for data to be transferred.
Reduced network overhead: The adapter’s support for jumbo frames can reduce network overhead and improve throughput for certain types of workloads.
Energy efficiency: The adapter’s energy-efficient design helps organizations reduce their power consumption and carbon footprint, saving on energy costs and contributing to environmental sustainability.
Use Cases
The P08446-B21 HPE Ethernet 10GB 2-port 524sfp+ Adapter is designed for use in enterprise-level data centers, where high-speed, reliable network connectivity is essential. Some of the common use cases for this adapter include:
Virtualization: Virtualized environments require high-performance network connectivity to ensure that virtual machines can communicate with each other and with the physical network. The P08446-B21 adapter provides the high-speed connectivity necessary for these environments.
Big Data: Big data applications require fast and reliable data transfer rates between servers and storage devices. The P08446-B21 adapter provides the high-speed connectivity necessary for these workloads.
General Information about the HPE P08446-B21
- Manufacturer : HPE
- Part Number or SKU # P08446-B21
- Type: Network Adapter
Key Features
- Device Type : Network Adapter
- Form Factor : Plug-in Card
- Interface (bus) Type : PCI Express 3.0 X8
Networking
- Ports : 10 Gigabit Sfp+ X 2
- Connectivity Technology : Wired
- Data Link Protocol : 10 Gigabit Ethernet
- Data Transfer Rate : 10 GBPS
- Capacity : Jumbo Frame Size: 9.6 KB
- Status Indicators : Status, Link/activity
- Features : Vlan Support, Wake On Lan (wol), Manageable, Ipv6 Support, Teaming Support, Pxe Support, Receive Side Scaling (rss), Extended Message-signaled Interrupts (msi-x), Secure Boot, Mware Netqueue And Microsoft Virtual Machine Queue (vmq), Tunnel Offload
- Compliant Standards : Ieee 802.3, Ieee 802.1q, Ieee 802.3x, Ieee 802.3ad (lacp), Ieee 802.3ae, Ieee 802.1ax, Ieee 802.1qbb, Ieee 802.1qaz, Ieee 802.1qau, Ieee 802.1qbg, Ieee 802.2x
Processor / Memory
- Processor : Mellanox Connectx-4 Lx
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces : 2 X 10GB Ethernet – Sfp+
Product Dimensions & Weight
- Height: 2.44 inch
- Width: 8.64 inch
- Depth: 9.72 inch
- Weight: 0.63 lbs
