HPE P18715-001

Dual-Port 25GbE SFP28 Smart Network interface card

The HPE P18715-001 Dual-Port SFP28 Smart Network interface card is engineered to deliver high-speed 25GbE connectivity and intelligent offload features for demanding enterprise workloads. Designed for next-generation data centers and cloud environments, this Smart NIC supports advanced networking protocols and accelerates performance through hardware offloads. With dual 25GbE SFP28 ports, it offers exceptional throughput, making it ideal for applications requiring low latency, high bandwidth, and efficient resource utilization. Its Smart NIC capabilities include programmable packet processing, network virtualization support, and increased workload isolation—making it a powerful choice for modern hybrid IT infrastructures.

Features

Purpose-built for high-performance environments, the HPE P18715-001 Smart NIC enables enterprises to boost application delivery and networking efficiency through a combination of fast connectivity and intelligent features. The dualSFP28 ports support 25GbE speeds, providing a significant bandwidth upgrade over legacy 10GbE solutions. This NIC is optimized for cloud-native deployments, software-defined networking (SDN), and virtualization-heavy environments. Advanced capabilities like Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV), RoCEv2 (RDMA over Converged Ethernet), and intelligent offloading minimize CPU overhead, allowing servers to handle more concurrent tasks without performance degradation. With secure boot, digitally signed firmware, and programmable pipelines, the card also adds a layer of network security and customization for dynamic workloads. It seamlessly integrates into HPE ProLiant and Apollo servers, ensuring consistent and reliable network performance.

Advanced Options

The HPE P18715-001 delivers advanced network acceleration, efficiency, and security with the reliability expected from enterprise-grade NICs. Its Smart NIC architecture includes dedicated hardware for offloading networking tasks such as tunneling, encryption, and packet inspection, which reduces CPU strain and increases system responsiveness. RoCEv2 enables ultra-low-latency data transfer ideal for storage and real-time applications.