HPE 727055-B21 10Gb 2-port SFP+ PCIe 10Gbps Network Interface Card

Network bottlenecks can cripple your virtual workloads, and a reliable Network Card is essential to keep data flowing smoothly. The HPE 727055-B21 10Gb 2-port SFP+ PCIe 10Gbps Network Interface Card delivers dual-port 10 Gbps connectivity, low latency and advanced off-loading, making it ideal for high-performance servers and virtualised environments.

HPE Network Card Experience

With this card installed, you’ll notice faster data transfers and smoother VM performance. The PCIe 3.0 x8 interface fits neatly into ProLiant Gen9 racks, and the dual SFP+ ports give you flexible, high-speed connections without extra cabling hassles. It feels like a seamless upgrade that instantly lifts your server’s networking capability.

Benefits of HPE Network Card

• Faster throughput: Enjoy near-native speeds that reduce wait times for data-intensive tasks.
• Lower latency: Real-time applications run smoother, cutting down on lag.
• VM scalability: Off-loads per-VM traffic, allowing more virtual machines to share the same hardware.
• Energy efficiency: Low-power design saves electricity and reduces cooling costs.
• Future-proofing: Supports modern SDN features, keeping your infrastructure ready for upcoming upgrades.

Key Features of a 10Gbps Network Card

• Ports: 10 Gigabit SFP+ x 2. Provides two high-speed fibre connections for redundancy or increased bandwidth.
• Connectivity Technology: Wired. Guarantees a stable, interference-free link.
• Features: WOL, PXE support. Enables remote boot and power-on capabilities for easier management.
• Data Transfer Rate: 10Gbps. Delivers rapid data movement for demanding workloads.
• Interface (Bus) Type: PCI Express 3.0 x8. Offers high-bandwidth lane to maximise card performance.
• Data Link Protocol: 10 Gigabit Ethernet. Ensures compatibility with standard Ethernet networks.
• Type: Network adapter. Integrates directly into the server chassis for a clean install.
• Compliant Standards: IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ad (LACP), IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.1ab (LLDP), IEEE 802.1Qau. Guarantees interoperability with a wide range of networking equipment.
• Colour Category: Silver. Matches the aesthetic of most modern server racks.
• Form Factor: Plug-in card. Simple insertion into an available PCIe slot without extra brackets.

Usages of a 10Gbps Network Card

This 10Gbps Network Card is perfect for data-centre administrators, virtualisation specialists and enterprises that need high-speed, low-latency connections for cloud workloads, storage replication or network-function virtualisation. It also suits developers building SDN environments where efficient packet processing is critical.

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