HPE P26253-B21 2x 10Gb Ethernet PCIe 3.0 x8 Network Interface Card

Slow data transfers can cripple your server workloads, especially when multiple virtual machines compete for bandwidth. The HPE P26253-B21 2x 10Gb Ethernet PCIe 3.0 x8 Network Interface Card is a high-performance network card that delivers reliable 10Gbps wired connectivity, perfect for demanding data-centre environments where speed and stability are essential.

Key Features of a 10Gbps Network Card

• Colour Category: Silver. A sleek, neutral finish that blends with standard server racks.
• Ports: Gigabit Ethernet / 10Gb Ethernet x 2. Two high-speed ports give you flexible link aggregation or separate networks.
• Connectivity Technology: Wired. Provides a stable, low-latency connection without the interference of wireless signals.
• Features: IPv6 support, IPv4 support, RSS, UEFI support, SR-IOV, VXLAN, NVGRE, secure boot, NPAR, Mware NetQueue and Microsoft VMQ, DPDK, firmware root of trust, audit logs, tunnel offload, GENEVE support, sanitisation, UEFI PXE Boot, legacy BIOS PXE Boot. A comprehensive set of capabilities ensures compatibility with modern virtualisation and security requirements.
• Data Transfer Rate: 10Gbps. Enables rapid file transfers and low-latency communication for high-throughput applications.
• Interface (Bus) Type: PCI Express 3.0 x8. Utilises a fast PCIe lane to maximise throughput and minimise bottlenecks.
• Data Link Protocol: RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE v2). Allows direct memory access across the network, reducing CPU load.
• Type: Network adapter. A plug-in card that integrates seamlessly into standard server chassis.
• Product Line: Broadcom. Built on proven Broadcom technology for reliability and performance.
• Form Factor: Plug-in card. Easy to install in any compatible server without additional space requirements.

Why Choose HPE Network Card

If you manage virtualised workloads, storage clusters or high-performance computing, you need a network solution that won’t become a bottleneck. Many server owners struggle with limited bandwidth and complex configuration steps that delay deployment. This HPE network card fits perfectly, offering dual 10Gb ports, advanced offload features and broad OS support, so you can scale your infrastructure without re-engineering your network.

Benefits of HPE Network Card

• High throughput: 10Gbps speeds keep data flowing quickly, reducing wait times.
• Low CPU overhead: Offload technologies like SR-IOV and DPDK free up processor cycles for core tasks.
• Secure boot: Built-in security features protect against unauthorised firmware changes.
• Flexible deployment: Dual ports support link aggregation or separate traffic streams for better network design.
• Future-proof: PCIe 3.0 x8 interface ensures compatibility with upcoming server generations.

Usages of a 10Gbps Network Card

This network card is ideal for data-centre servers handling virtual machines, storage arrays requiring fast replication, high-frequency trading platforms, and any environment where rapid, reliable Ethernet connectivity is critical. Its advanced features also make it suitable for cloud-hosted services and compute clusters that demand low latency and high bandwidth.

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