Detailed Specifications
HPE P13187-B21 10/25GbE SFP28 Network Adapter
Overview
The HPE P13187-B21 is a high-performance dual-port 10/25GbE network adapter designed for HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus servers. This PCIe 3.0 x16 card, featuring the Mellanox ConnectX-5 controller, addresses the need for high-throughput, low-latency connectivity in demanding data center environments, including enterprise cloud, hyper-converged infrastructure, and storage deployments. It solves critical network bottlenecks by providing scalable bandwidth for virtualization and I/O-intensive workloads. Engineered for modern data centers, this adapter accelerates network performance by offloading complex tasks from the CPU. It offers support for Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA) over Converged Ethernet (RoCE), enabling direct memory transfers between servers for extremely low latency. Features like NVMe over Fabrics (NVMe-oF) target offloads and Accelerated Switching and Packet Processing (ASAP²) for virtual switches significantly boost the efficiency of storage and network virtualization layers. Physically installed in a standard PCIe slot, the P13187-B21 integrates seamlessly into the HPE server ecosystem. Management is handled through standard HPE tools, which provide a unified interface for server and network administration. Its stand-up form factor and dual SFP28 ports offer flexible connectivity options for both fiber optic and direct attach copper cabling, ensuring compatibility within various rack-scale architectures.
