Struggling with slow data transfers and high CPU load on your servers? The HPE P08421-B21 10Gbps PCI Express 3.0 x8 Network Interface Card is a dual-port 10 Gb Ethernet adapter that plugs directly into a PCIe slot, delivering fast, low-latency connections while offloading processing from your host CPU.
Key Features of a 10Gbps Network Adapter
- Colour: Silver. A sleek, neutral finish that blends with standard server chassis.
- Ports: 10 Gigabit SFP+ x 2. Two high-speed fibre ports let you connect multiple 10 Gb links.
- Connectivity Technology: Wired. Reliable copper or fibre cabling ensures stable links.
- Data Transfer Rate: 10Gbps. Supports full 10 Gb Ethernet speeds for demanding workloads.
- Interface (Bus) Type: PCI Express 3.0 x8. Takes full advantage of modern server bus bandwidth.
- Data Link Protocol: 10 Gigabit Ethernet. Compatible with standard Ethernet networking stacks.
- Form Factor: Plug-in card. Easy to install in any compatible server slot.
- Expansion Interfaces: 2 x 10Gb Ethernet - SFP+. Provides flexible fibre options for data centres.
Why Choose HPE Network Adapter
If you run virtualised environments, storage clusters or high-frequency trading platforms, you need a network solution that won’t hog your CPU. Many adapters force the host to handle packet processing, slowing applications and increasing power use. This HPE adapter offloads those tasks, giving you smoother performance and freeing resources for the workloads that matter most.
Benefits of HPE Network Adapter
- Lower CPU utilisation: Offloads packet handling so your server can focus on core tasks.
- Faster I/O: 10 Gbps bandwidth reduces bottlenecks in data-intensive applications.
- Virtualisation ready: SR-IOV support boosts virtual machine network performance.
- Reduced latency: Optimised processing cuts round-trip times for critical services.
Usages of a 10Gbps Network Adapter
Ideal for data-centre servers, hyper-visors, high-performance computing clusters and storage arrays, this adapter provides the speed and efficiency required for virtualised workloads, large-scale backups, and latency-sensitive applications. It fits seamlessly into any PCIe-compatible system that needs reliable 10 Gb Ethernet connectivity.
Specifications
| Miscellaneous |
| Miscellaneous / Color Category | Silver |
| Networking |
| Networking / Ports | 10 Gigabit SFP+ x 2 |
| Networking / Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Networking / Data Transfer Rate | 10Gbps |
| Networking / Interface (Bus) Type | PCI Express 3.0 x8 |
| Networking / Data Link Protocol | 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Networking / Type | Network adapter |
| Header |
| Header / Product Line | HPE |
| Header / Packaged Quantity | 1 |
| General |
| General / Device Type | Network adapter |
| General / Form Factor | Plug-in card |
| General / Interface (Bus) Type | PCI Express 3.0 x8 |
| Expansion / Connectivity |
| Expansion / Connectivity / Interfaces | 2 x 10Gb Ethernet - SFP+ |
