HPE 504624-001 10GbE Ethernet Pass-Thru Module for c-Class BladeSystem

Detailed Specifications

The HPE 504624-001 is a 16-port 10GbE Ethernet Pass-Thru Module designed for HPE c-Class BladeSystem enclosures. This component provides a direct, non-switched, one-to-one connection from each blade server within the chassis to an external network switch. Its primary purpose is to deliver the simplest possible high-speed network integration for environments where onboard switching is not required, such as high-performance computing clusters or dedicated application farms that demand minimal network latency. This module is engineered for maximum throughput by creating a direct, non-blocking path for each server blade. It features sixteen SFP+ ports that are mapped directly to the sixteen server bays, supporting both 10Gb and 1Gb Ethernet speeds with auto-negotiation. This architecture is critical for applications sensitive to latency, as it eliminates the processing overhead inherent in traditional blade switches, ensuring data moves between the server and the external network as efficiently as possible. Designed as a plug-in module, the 504624-001 installs into the interconnect bays at the rear of HPE BLc3000 and BLc7000 enclosures. Its unmanaged, pass-through nature simplifies network configuration and management, as all switching logic and features are handled by the external top-of-rack switch it connects to. This makes it an ideal, cost-effective solution for data centers that have standardized their network architecture and require straightforward, high-bandwidth server connectivity.