Detailed Specifications
HPE P08255-B21 842QSFP28 100GbE 1-Port Ethernet Adapter
Overview
The HPE P08255-B21 842QSFP28 is a high-performance, single-port 100 Gigabit Ethernet network adapter designed to meet the demanding requirements of modern data centers, cloud environments, and high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructures. This adapter provides exceptional throughput and low latency, crucial for accelerating network-intensive applications and ensuring efficient data transfer within virtualized and hyper-converged environments. Leveraging a PCIe 3.0 x16 interface and powered by the Mellanox ConnectX-5 controller, this Ethernet adapter offloads packet processing to reduce CPU utilization, thereby enhancing overall system efficiency and reducing power consumption. It supports advanced virtualization technologies such as SR-IOV, RoCE, VXLAN, and NVGRE, optimizing network performance for virtual machines and containerized workloads. The passive heatsink design ensures reliable operation by effectively dissipating heat, making it suitable for deployment in various server platforms, including HPE Gen10 ProLiant servers. Designed for robust enterprise use, the adapter incorporates essential security features to protect against unauthorized firmware updates and ensure data integrity. Its high-profile form factor allows for flexible integration into a wide range of server chassis. The P08255-B21 is an ideal solution for organizations seeking to eliminate network bottlenecks, improve I/O performance, and provide a secure, scalable network foundation for their critical applications and services.
