HPE P26263-B21

Broadcom BCM57414 Gigabit Ethernet AdapterNetwork

The HPEBroadcom BCM57414 Network Adapter (part number P26263-B21) is a high-speed, dual-port Ethernet adapter designed for modern HPEGen10 Plus server environments. Targeted at IT professionals and network administrators, this plug-in card delivers flexible connectivity options×supporting Gigabit, 10 GbE, and 25 GbE over SFP28 interfaces×making it ideal for virtualization, high-throughput storage, and latency-sensitive data center tasks. With features like RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE), secure firmware via root-of-trust, and advanced virtualization offloads, it helps maximize network performance while minimizing CPU overhead. Whether you're scaling out a virtualization cluster or enhancing connectivity for high-performance storage arrays, this adapter offers versatility and reliability.

Features

This Network Adapter works by plugging into a PCIe 3.0 x8 slot, offering two SFP28 ports that automatically adapt to the link speed×1 GbE, 10 GbE, or 25 GbE×depending on your modules and network infrastructure. In IT environments, it excels in enterprise and data center scenarios, enabling faster data transfer and lower latencies for workloads like hyper-converged infrastructure, backup solutions, and virtualization clusters. The inclusion of RDMA over Converged Ethernet (both RoCE v1 & v2) reduces CPU usage by offloading data movement, boosting efficiency for storage and HPC applications. Furthermore, security is built-in through features like firmware root-of-trust and secure boot, helping guard against unauthorized or malicious firmware updates. Virtualization is also a focus×single-root I/O virtualization (SR-IOV), network partitioning (NPAR), and offloads like VXLAN, NVGRE, and Geneve enable flexible and efficient virtual network deployment for modern cloud and container infrastructures.

Advanced Options

Built to withstand the demands of enterprise workloads, the HPEBCM57414 adapter delivers robust reliability and performance. The PCIe 3.0 x8 interface ensures ample throughput headroom, while dual SFP28 ports with flexible speed support future-proof your networking infrastructure. Built-in offload engines for tunneling protocols (VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve), virtualization queues, and DPDK help keep CPU usage low×boosting overall system efficiency.

Product Key Features

• Dual-port SFP28 supporting 1 GbE / 10 GbE / 25 GbE

• PCIe 3.0 x8 interface

• RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE v1 & v2)

• Hardware offloads (VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve, DPDK)

• Firmware root-of-trust & secure boot

• Virtualization enhancements: SR-IOV, NPAR, NetQueue, VMQ

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Reliability & Performance

Security and integrity are paramount in modern data centers. This adapter's firmware root-of-trust and secure boot guard against unauthorized firmware changes, ensuring your network stack remains protected. Enterprise virtualization scenarios benefit from features like SR-IOV and NPAR, allowing efficient hardware-level partitioning to support virtual machine density with minimal overhead. The adapter's broad compatibility with HPEGen10 Plus ProLiant and ML series servers enhances flexibility and simplifies deployments. Passive, solid-state design ensures high endurance, while optional extended warranties further protect your investment.

Key Features :

• • Dual-port SFP28 for multi-speed Ethernet (1/10/25 GbE)

  • PCIe 3.0 x8 interface

  • RDMA support (RoCE v1 & v2)

  • Offload support for VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve, DPDK

  • Secure firmware with root-of-trust and secure boot

  • Virtualization support: SR-IOV, NPAR, NetQueue, VMQ

Specification	Details
Model Number	P26263-B21 (Broadcom BCM57414)
Type	Network Adapter(Gigabit Ethernet AdapterPCIe plug-in card)
Capacity / Ports	2 ports (SFP28)
Speed	1 GbE / 10 GbE / 25 GbE
Form Factor	PCIe 3.0 x8 Plug-in Card
Interface (Bus)	PCI Express 3.0 x8
Connectivity Technology	Wired Ethernet (SFP28)
Key Features	RDMA (RoCE v1/v2), VXLAN/NVGRE/Geneve offload, SR-IOV, NPAR, firmware root-of-trust
Power Consumption	Approx. 9.1 W during operational use (typical)
Compatible Servers	HPEProLiant Gen10 Plus series (e.g., DL20, DL360, DL380, ML30, XL220n)
Security Features	Secure Boot, Firmware signing, Boot authentication
Weight / Dimensions	Standard PCIe card; specific weight/dimensions not listed
Warranty	Standard (90 days from some vendors), extended available