Detailed Specifications
HPE N3U51A StoreFabric CN1200E 10GbE Converged Network Adapter
Overview
The HPE N3U51A is a server-class converged network adapter (CNA) offering two 10 Gb/s BASE-T RJ-45 ports over standard copper cabling. It supports Ethernet, iSCSI, and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) in a single adapter, enabling consolidation of storage and network traffic on the same link. The adapter uses a PCI Express 3.0 ×8 bus interface and low-profile form-factor, making it suitable for dense rack servers in modern data centres. Designed to support existing copper infrastructure, it lowers cost and simplifies cabling while delivering high-speed connectivity and full offload capability. Use cases include hyper-converged servers, storage-traffic nodes, and virtualised hosts where network and storage convergence is required.
Key Features
Two 10 Gb/s RJ-45 (10GBASE-T) ports for high-speed copper uplinks.
Converged network adapter supporting Ethernet, iSCSI, and FCoE.
PCI Express 3.0 ×8 interface in low-profile form-factor.
Enables network and storage traffic consolidation on existing copper cabling.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|
| Brand | HPE |
| Part Number | N3U51A |
| Product Type | 10 GbE 2-Port Converged Network Adapter |
| Port Count | 2 |
| Supported Link Speeds | 10 Gb/s per port |
| Port Type | RJ-45 BASE-T |
| Host Interface | PCI Express 3.0 ×8 |
| Form Factor | Plug-in card, low-profile |
| Cabling Type | Copper (10GBASE-T) |
| Media/Protocol Support | Ethernet, iSCSI, Fibre Channel over Ethernet |
| Backward Compatibility | Standard 1 Gb to 10 Gb |
| Typical Power Consumption | - |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 0.9 in × 7.2 in × 4.7 in |
| Weight | Approx. 0.72 lb |
| Operating Temperature Range | 32 °F to 113 °F (0 °C to 45 °C) |
