Detailed Specifications
HPE P10096-B21 Broadcom BCM57416 2-Port 10 GbE OCP3 Adapter
Overview
The HPE P10096-B21 is a server host-network adapter designed for IT infrastructure engineers upgrading to 10 Gb Ethernet connectivity in OCP3 form-factor server platforms. It provides two Base-T network ports capable of 10 Gbps each (also supporting lower speeds such as 1/2.5/5 Gbps), and interfaces via the OCP 3.0 mezzanine slot, allowing high-density deployment in modern rack-servers with minimal impact to existing PCIe footprints. The adapter is optimized for high-throughput server access, storage front-end connections or virtualization host uplinks. It fits into compatible HPE servers or other OCP3-enabled platforms and integrates with HPE networking stacks and drivers. It is well suited for enterprise data centre racks, cloud nodes, and high-performance application servers requiring low-latency, multi-gigabit connectivity. The device also supports industry-standard management capabilities via the server platform and aligns with HPE's move toward OCP compute architectures.
Key Features
Two RJ-45 Base-T ports supporting up to 10 Gbps each
OCP 3.0 mezzanine form-factor for modern server architecture
Broadcom BCM57416 chipset for advanced network offload
Supports multi-speed Ethernet (1/2.5/5/10 Gbps) on each port
Designed for HPE servers and OCP-compatible platforms
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|
| Brand | HPE |
| Part Number | P10096-B21 |
| Product Type | Dual-Port 10 GbE OCP3 Network Adapter |
| Ports | 2 × RJ-45 Base-T |
| Maximum Port Speed | 10 Gbps per port |
| Multi-Speed Support | 1/2.5/5/10 Gbps |
| Chipset | Broadcom BCM57416 |
| Host Interface | OCP 3.0 mezzanine slot |
| Compatible Form Factor | OCP3 server slot (mezzanine) |
| Supported Server Platforms | HPE OCP3-enabled servers and compatible systems |
| Media Type | Copper (Base-T) |
| Link Aggregation Support | Yes |
| Use Case | Server access, uplinks, virtualization, storage front-end |
| Supported Standards | IEEE 802.3, multi-speed Ethernet |
| Operating Environment | Standard data-centre ambient |
| Warranty | Standard HPE parts warranty |
