HPE P51179-B21

Ethernet 1Gb 4-Port Network Adapter

The HPE P51179-B21 1Gb 4-Port Network Adapter is an enterprise-grade server adapter designed to deliver reliable and efficient 1 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. With four RJ-45 ports, this PCIe-based adapter offers flexible network configuration options, improved throughput, and fault-tolerant redundancy for high-availability systems. It’s an ideal solution for data centers, SMBs, and enterprise environments looking to expand port density while maintaining low power consumption and high network performance.

Whether deployed in virtualization environments or standard networking setups, this adapter enhances server communication with load balancing, failover support, and broad OS compatibility, making it a versatile and dependable choice.

Features

Built for performance and scalability, the HPE P51179-B21 Network Adapter empowers IT environments with four dedicated 1 Gigabit Ethernet ports. Utilizing a PCIe Gen3 ×8 interface, it ensures fast data transfers and supports key networking protocols such as VLAN tagging, checksum offload, and TCP segmentation offload (TSO). The card is fully compliant with major virtualization platforms and operating systems, making it easy to integrate into existing infrastructures. Each of the four ports offers dedicated bandwidth and redundancy options such as NIC teaming and failover protection, which enhance reliability in mission-critical operations. It is optimized for rack servers where space, port density, and power efficiency are key considerations. This adapter ensures robust connectivity for demanding workloads including file transfers, backup, web hosting, and business applications.

Advanced Options

The HPE P51179-B21 adapter is engineered to meet enterprise-level reliability standards, delivering seamless and continuous performance even under load. With four independent Gigabit Ethernet ports, it provides the flexibility to support multiple virtual machines, segregated networks, or redundant links. It includes hardware-based offloading capabilities that reduce CPU utilization, thereby improving overall system performance and power efficiency.