HPE Ethernet 10Gb 2-port BASE-T X550-AT2 Internal Wired Network Interface Card

Struggling with sluggish server traffic and high CPU load? The HPE Ethernet 10Gb 2-port BASE-T X550-AT2 Internal Wired Network Interface Card is a dual-port 10 Gb Ethernet network card that moves data quickly while freeing your processor for critical tasks.

Benefits of HPE Network Card

You gain smoother application performance because packet processing is offloaded, reducing CPU usage and keeping your systems responsive. The card’s low power draw helps lower operating costs and extends hardware life. Its support for tunnel offloads and SR-IOV means virtual environments run more efficiently, giving you peace of mind during peak loads. Compatibility with existing 1 Gb infrastructure ensures a painless upgrade path.

Key Features of a 10Gb Network Card

• PCI version: 3.0. Provides fast, reliable bus communication.
• Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: 2. Lets you connect two 10 Gb links simultaneously.
• Interface: Ethernet. Standard networking protocol for easy integration.
• Host interface: PCI Express. Ensures high-speed data transfer to the server.
• Connectivity technology: Wired. Guarantees stable, interference-free connections.
• Jumbo frames support: Yes. Allows larger packets for improved throughput.
• Cabling technology: 10GBase-T. Uses common copper cabling for simple deployment.
• Ethernet LAN data rates: 10000 Mbit/s. Delivers true 10 Gb performance per port.
• Maximum data transfer rate: 20000 Mbit/s. Handles heavy bi-directional traffic.
• Power consumption (typical): 10.5 W. Keeps energy use low while maintaining speed.

Usages of a 10Gb Network Card

Perfect for high-performance environments, this card fits naturally into everyday data-centre tasks:

• Accelerating small-packet workloads in Telco and NFV sites.
• Boosting compute speed in high-performance-computing clusters.
• Handling large e-commerce transaction volumes with minimal latency.
• Enhancing virtual machine networking via SR-IOV.
• Upgrading legacy 1 Gb servers to 10 Gb without rewiring.

Why Choose HPE Network Card

Many buyers worry that a faster network card will be difficult to install or will consume too much power. They also fear incompatibility with existing servers. These concerns often lead to hesitation or choosing a cheaper, less capable solution.

The HPE Ethernet 10Gb 2-port BASE-T X550-AT2 Internal Wired Network Interface Card removes those doubts. It plugs directly into standard PCI Express slots, draws only 10.5 W, and is listed as compatible with a wide range of HPE ProLiant and Apollo Gen10 servers. Its backward-compatible 10GBase-T ports let you use existing cabling, making the upgrade straightforward and cost-effective.

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