Detailed Specifications
HPE P02012-B21 InfiniBand EDR 100 Gb Ethernet 1-Port 841QSFP28 Adapter
Overview
The HPE P02012-B21 is a high-throughput server network adapter offering a single 100 Gb/s QSFP28 port that supports both 100 Gigabit Ethernet and InfiniBand EDR protocols. It targets demanding data-centre, high-performance-computing (HPC) and storage-cluster deployments by delivering up to 100 Gb/s bandwidth with low latency and advanced offload capabilities. The adapter is certified for integration with HPE ProLiant DL and XL server families (Gen9/Gen10) and sits in a standard PCIe or OCP form-factor, leveraging Mellanox ConnectX-5 technology. It helps consolidate high-speed uplinks, reduce cabling overhead and supports emerging fabrics for AI/ML, virtualization and large-scale storage traffic.
Key Features
Single QSFP28 port delivering 100 Gb/s link speed
Supports both 100 Gigabit Ethernet and InfiniBand EDR fabrics
Low-profile server adapter form-factor for flexible slot placement
Advanced offloads including RDMA, NVMe-over-Fabric, overlay tunnelling
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|
| Brand | HPE |
| Part Number | P02012-B21 |
| Product Type | InfiniBand EDR / 100 Gb Ethernet Adapter (1-Port) |
| Port Count | 1 |
| Supported Link Speed | 100 Gb/s |
| Port Type | QSFP28 |
| Host Bus Interface | PCI Express Gen3 ×8 (or ×16 depending on server) |
| Supported Protocols | 100 Gb Ethernet, InfiniBand EDR |
| Form Factor | Low-profile plug-in server adapter |
| Virtualisation/Offload | RDMA, NVMe-oF, tunnel offload, adaptive routing |
| Typical Power Consumption | Not publicly confirmed |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0 °C to 55 °C |
| Weight | ~1.13 kg |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | ~0.716 cm × 508 cm × 81.28 cm (not typical) |
