HPE P42044-B21 Mellanox Gigabit Ethernet Adapter 10/25Gb 2-Port SFP28

Detailed Specifications

The HPE P42044-B21 is a high-speed, dual-port Ethernet network adapter designed to accelerate network performance in modern data center environments. Specifically engineered for HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus and Gen11 servers, this adapter provides a crucial connectivity upgrade for handling demanding workloads, including hybrid cloud services, data-intensive applications, and streaming video. It addresses the need for increased bandwidth and reliability while minimizing CPU overhead. At its core, this adapter leverages Mellanox ConnectX-6 Lx technology and a PCI Express 4.0 x8 host interface to deliver exceptional throughput. This combination ensures that data transfer between the server and the network is not a bottleneck. Features such as support for Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA) and various I/O offloads significantly reduce server CPU utilization, freeing up resources for critical applications and improving overall system efficiency. Designed as a plug-in card, the P42044-B21 fits seamlessly into compatible HPE server expansion slots. Its dual SFP28 ports offer flexible 10GbE or 25GbE connectivity, allowing IT managers to scale network speeds based on evolving requirements. Management is integrated within the standard HPE server ecosystem, providing a unified approach to infrastructure administration and monitoring.