HPE P26253-B21 2-Port Gigabit Ethernet Adapter

HPE P26253-B21

2-Port Gigabit Network Adapter

The HPE P26253-B21 is a high-performance **Broadcom BCM5720 Ethernet 1Gb 2-port Base-T Network Adapter ** designed to provide reliable and efficient network connectivity for HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus and Gen11 servers. This network interface card (NIC) offers two Gigabit Ethernet ports, making it an excellent choice for businesses that need to expand their network capabilities, improve network redundancy, or support network-intensive applications. It is a cost-effective and dependable solution for a wide range of enterprise workloads, from file serving to virtualization.

This Network Adapter is engineered by HPE for seamless integration and optimal performance within their server ecosystem. It leverages a **PCI Express 2.1 x1** host interface to deliver a maximum data transfer rate of 1 Gbit/s per port. The card is a reliable component for ensuring consistent network performance and is backed by HPE's rigorous testing and quality assurance, providing peace of mind for IT administrators.

Features :

The **P26253-B21** is a feature-rich networking solution. It provides **two RJ-45 ports** that support 1000Base-T, 100Base-TX, and 10Base-T network technologies, offering broad compatibility with existing network infrastructure. The card's design helps to reduce CPU utilization by supporting various I/O offloads, which frees up server resources for other tasks. The Network Adapter plug-in card form factor makes it easy to install into a compatible HPE server's PCIe slot. Its low-profile design ensures it can fit into a variety of chassis sizes. This Network Adapter is a simple and effective way to upgrade a server's networking capabilities without a complex installation or configuration process.

Advanced Options :

For IT professionals, the **HPE P26253-B21** is a strategic component for building a robust and resilient network infrastructure. The inclusion of two ports on a single card allows for more efficient use of PCIe slots, which is particularly valuable in space-constrained server configurations. You can use the ports for link aggregation to increase bandwidth or to provide network redundancy and failover for mission-critical applications. This Network Adapter provides a reliable and cost-effective way to add network ports to a server, ensuring that it can handle the network traffic from multiple applications or virtual machines. By deploying this Network Adapter, businesses can ensure high-speed and reliable network connectivity, which is a foundational requirement for any modern data center or enterprise environment.