HPE P27682-001

Pensando 2-Port Gigabit Ethernet Adapter

The HPE P27682-001 Pensando 2-Port Gigabit Ethernet Adapter  is a cutting-edge SmartNIC designed to deliver secure, high-performance, and programmable networking capabilities for modern data centers. Built with the Pensando Distributed Services Platform, this adapter offloads key network, security, and storage functions from the server CPU—freeing up compute resources and improving application performance. With support for 10/25GbE speeds and a dual-port configuration, it enables scalable, low-latency communication essential for cloud, enterprise, and edge computing environments. Ideal for organizations looking to enhance network security, telemetry, and workload acceleration directly at the edge of the server infrastructure.

Features

Engineered to meet the demands of increasingly complex IT workloads, the HPE P27682-001 leverages the Pensando platform to bring software-defined services such as firewalling, telemetry, encryption, and micro-segmentation closer to the server. This dramatically reduces east-west traffic latency, enhances observability, and enables granular control without impacting host CPU performance.Integrated with HPE ProLiant and Apollo servers, this adapter simplifies deployment across virtualized, containerized, or bare-metal environments. It supports programmable services through APIs, enabling advanced automation and customization for evolving IT landscapes. Whether deployed in enterprise data centers or service provider infrastructures, the Pensando SmartNIC ensures that security and performance go hand-in-hand—without compromise.

Advanced Options

The HPE P27682-001 is designed for mission-critical infrastructure that demands both performance and resilience. Its SmartNIC architecture offloads data processing tasks from the CPU, minimizing server overhead and boosting application responsiveness. With Pensando’s hardware-accelerated services built in, this adapter delivers consistent and secure throughput while also enabling real-time visibility and micro-segmentation at the server edge.