Detailed Specifications
HPE P26967-B21 Pensando 10/25GbE 2-Port SFP28 Card
Overview
The HPE P26967-B21 is a Pensando Distributed Services Card (DSC), a high-performance network adapter designed to accelerate and offload network and security services within enterprise data centers. This card is engineered for deployment in modern HPE ProLiant servers, where it serves as an intelligent, server-edge platform. It fundamentally addresses infrastructure complexity by consolidating functions like stateful firewalling, micro-segmentation, and encryption directly onto the adapter, freeing up valuable CPU cycles for critical application workloads. This DSC features dual 25GbE SFP28 ports, providing high-throughput, low-latency connectivity for demanding applications. Its key value lies in the powerful onboard processor that executes a suite of software-defined services. By moving these tasks from the host processor to the card itself, it drastically reduces the performance overhead associated with traditional, appliance-based security models and host-based networking functions. This architecture enables highly granular, zero-trust security policy enforcement right at the source of data traffic. Designed for a standard PCIe slot, the P26967-B21 integrates seamlessly into compatible rack servers like the HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 Plus. Management is unified within the broader infrastructure, providing pervasive, real-time telemetry and deep observability into network traffic without impacting application performance. This makes it an ideal solution for IT managers and engineers looking to build a more efficient, secure, and scalable hybrid cloud infrastructure.
