Detailed Specifications
HPE 554M FlexFabric 10Gb 2-Port Mezzanine Adapter
Overview
The HPE 554M is a mezzanine-style converged network adapter designed for HPE BladeSystem c-Class servers. It integrates both 10 Gb Ethernet and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), enabling server I/O consolidation and reducing cabling. The adapter uses a PCI Express 2.0 ×8 interface and supports offloads for TCP/IP, iSCSI, and FCoE, improving host efficiency. It's particularly useful in virtualized data-center environments where bandwidth, low latency, and traffic segregation matter.
Key Features
Two internal 10 Gb ports (Ethernet + FCoE)
Mezzanine Type A form factor for HPE BladeSystem c-Class
Emulex OneConnect architecture supporting TCP, iSCSI, FCoE offload
128 MB onboard flash memory for firmware
Compatible with Virtual Connect Flex-10 for virtual NIC partitioning
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Brand | HPE |
| Part Number | 647590-B21 / 554M |
| Product Type | FlexFabric 10 Gb 2-Port Mezzanine Adapter |
| Network Ports | 2 × 10 Gb (Ethernet + FCoE) |
| Host Interface | PCI Express 2.0 ×8 |
| On-board Memory | 128 MB Flash |
| Supported Protocols | Ethernet, iSCSI, FCoE |
| Offload Capabilities | TCP/IP stateless, iSCSI, FCoE, TOE |
| Virtualization Support | Virtual Connect Flex-10 (4 virtual NICs per port) |
| Power Consumption | ~8.6 W idle, ~10 W max |
| Form Factor | Mezzanine Type A |
| Operating Environment | Intended for BladeSystem c-Class chassis |
