HPE P41611-B21

Intel E810-2CQDA2 100 Gb 2-Port QSFP28 Internal Fiber Network Adapter

The HPE P41611-B21 is a high-bandwidth internal fiber Network Adapter tailored for modern enterprise servers. Equippedwith dual QSFP28 ports delivering 100 GbE each, this plug-in card interfaces with servers via PCIe 4.0 x16 to ensure full throughput and minimal latency. Powered by the Intel E810-2CQDA2 chipset, it's engineered for demanding virtualized, storage, and high-performance environments—offering advanced offload capabilities such as RDMA and VXLAN to significantly lighten CPU workload. Optimized for HPE ProLiant servers, this adapter enables efficient, low-latency networking in data centers, HPC clusters, and cloud infrastructure, delivering future-proof scalability and reliability for evolving IT networks.

Features

In data-intensive and latency-sensitive environments, network performance matters. The HPE P41611-B21 meets these needs with its PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, ensuring the full use of 200 Gbps aggregate bandwidth across its two QSFP28 fiber ports . It supports 100GBase-X over optical fiber, enabling high-speed, long-distance connectivity ideal for inter-rack or cross-rack links . Powered by Intel proven E810-CAM1/E810-2CQDA2 chipset, the adapter benefits from Intel networking innovations, including virtualization offloads (e.g., SR-IOV, VXLAN) and hardware acceleration that enhance throughput, efficiency, and scalability Built as an internal server component, this adapter integrates seamlessly within HPE ProLiant environments. Its low-profile, plug-in form factor saves valuable chassis space and supports thermal efficiency. Firmware authenticity is safeguarded via Intel /HPE secure firmware validation methods, ensuring trustworthy operations Whether used in high-throughput clustering, cloud backplanes, or storage fabrics, the P41611-B21 brings a solid blend of performance, integration, and scalability to enterprise networking.

Advanced Options

Designed for enterprise-grade and mission-critical infrastructure, the HPE P41611-B21 delivers exceptional performance with ultra-low latency and high throughput. The PCIe 4.0 x16 interface provides sufficient bandwidth to support both 100 GbE ports simultaneously without compromise. Leveraging Intel E810 platform, the adapter offloads network processing tasks—such as RDMA transfers and VXLAN encapsulation—from the CPU, thereby enhancing virtualization efficiency and reducing host workloads