Detailed Specifications
HPE 652495-001 Ethernet 1Gb 2-Port 361T Adapter
Overview
The HPE 652495-001 is a dual-port Gigabit Ethernet network adapter designed to add reliable, high-performance connectivity to HPE ProLiant servers. As a PCIe-based network interface card (NIC), its primary role is to provide a robust data path between the server and the local area network. It is engineered for enterprise environments where consistent throughput and server efficiency are critical for supporting business applications. This adapter solves the need for scalable and redundant network links in both physical and virtualized server infrastructures. Based on the proven Intel I350 chipset, this adapter offers advanced features that optimize network traffic and reduce CPU overhead. Technologies such as TCP/IP stateless offloading shift network processing tasks from the server's processor to the adapter itself. This frees up CPU cycles for core application workloads, resulting in improved overall server performance and higher virtual machine density in virtualized environments. The adapter's support for features like jumbo frames further enhances throughput for large data transfers. With a flexible PCIe 2.1 x4 interface, the HPE 361T adapter is deployed in a server's expansion slot to provide two independent 1GbE RJ-45 ports. This dual-port configuration can be used for network path redundancy, ensuring uptime if one link fails, or for load balancing to aggregate bandwidth for demanding applications. Management is streamlined through support for protocols like PXE, which allows for remote booting, and Wake-on-LAN for remote power control, simplifying server administration in data centers and remote offices.
