HPE P08444-001

524SFP+ 10 Gb Dual-Port Network Adapter

The HPE P08444-001 524SFP+ 10 Gb Dual-Port Network Adapter is a high-performance PCIe 3.0-x8 network interface card designed to deliver ultra-fast, reliable connectivity for modern enterprise environments. Tailored for IT professionals, data center managers, and virtualization architects, it offers two 10 Gigabit SFP+ ports that provide exceptional bandwidth for demanding applications like server virtualization, cloud computing, and high-performance computing (HPC). Built on Mellanox ConnectX-4 LX architecture, it ensures low-latency, efficient data transfers with advanced offloading technologies to reduce CPU overhead. Whether upgrading existing infrastructure or deploying new servers, this adapter delivers future-proof network acceleration with flexibility for various fiber or copper transceivers.

Features

Deploying the HPE P08444-001 adapter within virtualization clusters or high-throughput environments empowers administrators to harness full 10 GbE bandwidth for VMs, storage traffic, or container orchestration platforms. Its dual-port design enables link aggregation for load balancing or failover, ensuring uninterrupted service and optimized traffic routing. SFP+ compatibility means flexibility in media choices—from low-latency DAC to long-reach fiber—making it ideal across rack-mount servers, storage arrays, or converged infrastructure.

Beyond raw throughput, the adapter supports Cisco and HPE servers' PXE booting, VLAN tagging, Wake-on-LAN, and advanced virtualization offloads like VMware NetQueue and Microsoft VMQ. These capabilities streamline operations and ensure seamless integration within existing virtualized networks and orchestration stacks.

Advanced Options

Engineered for high availability, the HPE P08444-001 adapter features durable, enterprise-grade components including the proven Mellanox ConnectX-4 LX chip. Its PCIe 3.0 x8 interface ensures bandwidth headroom, while low-profile form factor supports versatile server designs. Network offloads such as TSO and LRO minimize host CPU load, enhancing overall system performance. For virtualization environments, features like VMware NetQueue and Microsoft VMQ help distribute traffic efficiently across processor cores. Redundancy comes built-in via dual-port link aggregation,