HPE AT118A

Integrity NC552SFP 10 GbE Dual-Port Gigabit Ethernet Adapter- PCIe 2.0 ×8 SFP+

The NC552SFP adapter (HPE part number AT118A) is a dual-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet network card designed for high-performance enterprise servers such as the Integrity rx2800 i2 and Superdome2 platforms. Installed via PCI Express 2.0 ×8, this adapter delivers full-duplex 20 Gb/s per port (40 Gb/s aggregate). Ideal for virtualization, storage networking, and data center applications, it supports both optical modules (SR/LR) and DAC cabling, enabling flexible deployment across Fiber Channel, iSCSI, or high-speed LAN environments.

Features

Equipped with the Emulex BE3 chipset, this plug-in adapter supports two SFP+ ports that can connect via direct-attach copper or optical transceivers such as 10GBASE-SR. Engineered for server-class environments, it integrates tightly with HPE Integrity server architecture, offering high reliability and compatibility

Advanced Options

With full-height and low-profile bracket support, it fits a range of chassis form factors. The adapter offers enterprise-class offloads including TCP/UDP checksum, large send offload, jumbo frames, interrupt moderation, PXE boot, and NIC teaming for robust network performance. It provides virtualization acceleration via HP-UX support and streamlined management through SNMP agents and HPE Systems Insight Manager

Product Key Features

• • 2 × 10 GbE SFP+ ports via 10GBASE-X interface

  • PCI Express 2.0 ×8 host interface with auto-sensing ×4 support

  • Emulex BE3 chipset with full hardware offload

  • Jumbo frame support up to 9 KB MTU

  • PXE boot, VLAN tagging, NIC teaming capability

  • Includes both full-height and low-profile brackets

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Reliability & Performance

Engineered for enterprise-grade server use, this adapter delivers wire-speed 10 GbE per port with minimal CPU load thanks to powerful hardware offloading. The BE3 architecture handles high-throughput workloads efficiently, making it ideal for virtualization, backup, and SAN traffic The card supports diagnostic activity and link LEDs for each port, providing real-time network status. It integrates with HPE thermal and firmware systems to maintain stable operation under full load, and supports legacy server platforms while offering modern performance. Pre-tested for high compatibility with HPE Integrity platforms and optimized drivers ensure long-term reliability in data center environments.

Key Features :

• • Dual 10 GbE via SFP+ ports

  • PCIe 2.0 ×8 plug-in interface (×4 compatible)

  • Offload support: TSO, LSO, checksum, jumbo frames

  • PXE boot, VLAN tagging, NIC teaming

  • Low-profile and full-height mounting supported

  • Broad HPE Integrity server support

Specification	Details
Model Number	AT118A (NC552SFP)
Product Category	Dual-Port 10 GbE Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
Host Interface	PCI Express 2.0 ×8 (compatible with ×4 slots)
Ports	2 × SFP+ (10 GbE each)
Aggregate Throughput	Up to 40 Gb/s (20 Gb/s per port)
Chipset	Emulex BE3 (BladeEngines 3)
Jumbo Frame Support	Yes (up to 9 KB MTU)
Offload Features	TSO, checksum offload, interrupt moderation
Boot Support	PXE boot capability
Virtualization Support	NIC teaming, load balancing
Bracket Options	Low-profile and full-height included
LED Indicators	Link and Activity per port
Compatible Servers	HPE Integrity rx2800 i2, Superdome2
Operating Temperature	0 °C to 55 °C