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HPE P26256-B21 Broadcom BCM57412 10Gb 2-port SFP+ OCP3 Ethernet Adapter - PCIe 3.0 x 8 - Optical Fiber - Server
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This adapter utilizes 10GBase-X network technology to achieve data transfer rates up to 10 Gbps per port. The PCI Express 3.0 x8 interface provides 8000 MB/s bandwidth, ensuring minimal latency for demanding server applications. Both ports support SFP+ transceivers for optical fiber connectivity, enabling longer distance connections between network components.
The card is specifically engineered for server deployment, with environmental compliance meeting Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) standards. The OCP 3.0 form factor represents the latest Open Compute Project specification for network adapter dimensions in data center environments.
Relevant factors for this section include Host Interface, Total Number of Ports, Expansion Slot Type. When those points are considered together, they give buyers a clearer picture of how the product is equipped, how it fits into deployment, and what kind of day-to-day role it is meant to support.
Key Product Advantages
This adapter provides dual 10Gb network ports using a single expansion slot, effectively doubling network capacity without requiring additional PCIe slots. The optical fiber support enables reliable data transmission over extended distances between servers and network switches, making it ideal for data center backbone connections.
Bandwidth Efficiency
Delivers 10 Gbps per port with 8000 MB/s PCIe bandwidth, accelerating IT services and increasing data center efficiency without proportionally increasing costs.
- Dual-port design maximizes slot utilization
- Optical fiber enables longer cable runs
- 10GBase-X technology ensures consistent performance
Server Integration
Specifically designed for HPE server environments with OCP 3.0 bracket height compliance, ensuring proper fit and thermal characteristics in modern server chassis.
- OCP 3.0 form factor
- Server-optimized design
- RoHS environmental compliance
Deployment / Use Cases
This adapter is primarily deployed in HPE server environments requiring high-speed network connectivity. The dual 10Gb ports make it suitable for server-to-server connections, storage network backbones, and virtualization hosts where multiple virtual machines require dedicated network bandwidth.
Common deployment scenarios include data center server racks where multiple servers need to communicate with each other or connect to shared storage arrays. The optical fiber support enables connections across different racks or rooms within a data center facility. The adapter can also be used in high-performance computing clusters and virtualized environments where network latency and throughput are critical.
Data Center Networking
Ideal for connecting servers to core switches or storage arrays in enterprise data centers, providing the bandwidth needed for modern applications and virtualization workloads.
Server Expansion
Enables adding dual 10Gb network ports to servers that originally shipped with slower connectivity or insufficient port count, extending the useful life of existing hardware investments.
Highlights
- Dual 10Gb SFP+ ports for high-speed network connectivity
- PCI Express 3.0 x8 host interface with 8000 MB/s bandwidth
- 10GBase-X network technology supporting 10 Gbps data transfer
- Optical fiber media support for longer distance connections
- OCP 3.0 bracket height for modern server chassis compatibility
- Broadcom BCM57412 chipset for reliable Ethernet performance
- Specifically designed for HPE server environments
- RoHS compliant for environmental responsibility
- Plug-in card form factor for easy installation
- Server-optimized design for data center deployment
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hewlett Packard Enterprise |
| Manufacturer Part Number | P26256-B21 |
| Brand Name | HPE |
| Product Line | Broadcom |
| Product Model | BCM57412 |
| Product Name | Broadcom BCM57412 Ethernet 10Gb 2-port SFP+ OCP3 Adapter for HPE |
| Product Type | 10Gigabit Ethernet Card |
| Interfaces/Ports | |
| Host Interface | PCI Express 3.0 x8 |
| Total Number of Ports | 2 |
| I/O Expansions | |
| Expansion Slot Type | SFP+ |
| Media & Performance | |
| Media Type Supported | Optical Fiber |
| Network & Communication | |
| Network Technology | 10GBase-X |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Form Factor | Plug-in Card |
| Bracket Height | OCP 3.0 |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Device Supported | Server |
| Environmentally Friendly | Yes |
| Environmental Compliance | Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) |
FAQ
What type of network cables does this adapter support?
This adapter supports optical fiber cables through its SFP+ ports. The optical fiber media enables data transmission over longer distances compared to copper cables, making it suitable for data center environments where servers may be located in different racks or rooms. You will need compatible SFP+ transceivers and appropriate fiber optic cables to utilize this connectivity.
What is the maximum data transfer rate of this network adapter?
Each port on this adapter supports data transfer rates up to 10 Gbps using 10GBase-X network technology. The PCI Express 3.0 x8 host interface provides 8000 MB/s bandwidth to ensure both ports can operate at full speed simultaneously without bottlenecking at the system interface level.
Is this adapter compatible with non-HPE servers?
This adapter is specifically designed and tested for HPE server environments. While it uses standard PCI Express 3.0 x8 interface and OCP 3.0 form factor, compatibility with non-HPE servers depends on chassis design, BIOS support, and driver availability. For optimal performance and support, it is recommended to use this adapter in compatible HPE servers as intended.
What does OCP 3.0 bracket height mean for installation?
OCP 3.0 refers to the Open Compute Project specification version 3.0 for network adapter dimensions and bracket design. This standardized form factor ensures the adapter will physically fit and properly align in server chassis designed to accept OCP 3.0 cards. The bracket height is specifically engineered for modern server designs, providing proper mechanical support and thermal characteristics.
How many network ports does this adapter provide?
This adapter provides two independent 10Gb network ports using SFP+ connectors. The dual-port design allows you to add two high-speed network connections using only a single PCI Express expansion slot in your server. This is particularly valuable in space-constrained server environments where expansion slots are limited.
What is the environmental compliance of this product?
This adapter is environmentally friendly and complies with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive. RoHS compliance means the product is manufactured without certain hazardous materials, making it safer for disposal and recycling at end of life while meeting international environmental standards for electronic equipment.
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