HPE 656243-001 network Internal Ethernet card

HPE

656243-001 Ethernet 10Gb 2-Port 560FLB FlexibleLOM Adapter

The HPE656243-001, also known as the 10Gb Ethernet 2-Port 560FLB Adapter, is a high-speed FlexibleLOM network Adaptertailored for HPE BladeSystem c-Class servers. Featuring the Intel 82599 chipset, this dual-port 10 GbE Adapterdelivers full-duplex 10 Gbps performance per port×ideal for virtualization, cloud, and HPC environments. Designed to slot into HPEProLiant BL460c Gen8/Gen9/Gen10 servers, it brings enterprise-grade features and agility to blade deployments in a compact, low-power form.

Features

This FlexibleLOM card connects seamlessly to server backplanes, enabling two independent 10 Gb Ethernet links via a single card slot×eliminating the need for add-in Adapter. It supports features such as VLAN tagging, NIC teaming, jumbo frames, Wake-on-LAN, RSS, LSO, 1588 Precision Time Protocol, PXE boot, VMQ, and Intel VMDq.

Advanced Options

The card supports SNMP for remote monitoring and is engineered for virtualization and secure server connectivity. Compatible with both VMware and Windows Server environments, it enhances network performance without overloading server utility slots.globalonetechnology.com+13

Product Key Features

1. Dual-port 10 Gb Ethernet over FlexibleLOM

2. Intel 82599 chipset with virtualization offloads

3. Support for VLAN, NIC teaming, jumbo frames, RSS, LSO, PXE

4. Compact FlexibleLOM form factor for HPEc-Class blade servers

5. Built for virtualization and high-density compute environments

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Reliability & Performance

Built on proven server-grade architecture, this Adapterdelivers stable multi-gigabit throughput and advanced offload support to reduce CPU load in virtualized workloads. Its compact FlexibleLOM design improves data center density and power efficiency. With enterprise reliability, firmware updates, and broad OS support×including Windows, Linux, Citrix XenServer, and Solaris×the module ensures consistent performance in demanding applications. Equipped with a limited lifetime warranty when tied to HPEserver, it offers long-term reliability.

Key Features (Bullet List)

• 2 × 10 GbE SFP+ Ethernet ports

• PCIe 2.0 x8 FlexibleLOM interface

• Intel 82599 chipset with virtualization offloading

• VLAN support, NIC teaming, jumbo frames, PXE, RSS

• Wake-on-LAN and time sync via IEEE 1588

• Supports VMware VMQ, Microsoft VMQ, Intel VMDq

• SNMP remote management capability

• Compatible with HPEblade servers (Gen8-Gen10)

• Compact, power-efficient FlexibleLOM form factor

• Lifetime or vendor-warranty options

Specifications :

Product Specifications

Specification	Details
Part Number	656243-001 (Spare), 655639-B21 (Option)
Product Name	Ethernet 10Gb 2-Port 560FLB Adapter
Ports	2 × 10 GbE SFP+
Interface (Bus)	FlexibleLOM (PCIe 2.0 x8)
Chipset	Intel 82599
Data Rate	10 Gbps full-duplex per port
Key Features	VLAN, NIC teaming, RSS, LSO, Jumbo Frames, Wake-on-LAN, PXE
Virtualization Support	VMware NetQueue, MS VMQ, Intel VMDq
Remote Management	SNMP
Compatible Servers	HPEProLiant BL460c Gen8/9/10, BL420c, BL465c, BL660c
Power Consumption	~7.6 W operational
Operating Temp Range	0 °C to 55 °C
Compliance & Standards	IEEE 802.3, 802.1Q, 802.3ad (LACP), 802.3ae, RoHS, UL, FCC
Warranty	HPElimited lifetime or vendor warranty