Name: 447883-B21 HP NC364m Quad Port 1GbE BladeSystem Network Adapter
Brand: HP
SKU: 447883-B21
Price: 118.40 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (124 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP NC364m Quad Port 1GbE BL-c adapter delivers four 1 Gigabit Ethernet connections within HP BladeSystem servers, facilitating network segmentation and bandwidth aggregation. It is designed for seamless integration in blade chassis, ensuring dense network connectivity without additional space requirements.

General Information
Brand	HP

Technical Information
Product Type	Mezzanine NIC
Virtualization Support	vNIC
Data Rate (Speed)	1GbE
Data Center Bridging	No
Storage Over Ethernet	iSCSI
Number of Ports	4-Port (Quad)
OS Compatibility	RHEL, VMware ESXi
Network Management	SNMP
Offload Support	iSCSI, PXE Boot, Wake-on-LAN (WoL), Jumbo Frames
Bracket Height	Internal/Mezzanine

Connectivity & Physical
Form Factor	Mezzanine Card
Port Type	RJ-45 (Copper)
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The HP NC364m Quad Port 1GbE BL-c adapter is a network interface card designed to provide multiple Gigabit Ethernet connections within HP BladeSystem servers. It is typically used in data centers and enterprise environments where consolidated server networking is required. IT professionals and system administrators deploy this adapter to enhance network bandwidth and connectivity for virtualized or multi-tenant server environments. Key Features Four integrated 1 Gigabit Ethernet ports Compatible with HP BladeSystem server blades Supports network convergence and flexible connectivity options Optimized for blade server installation to conserve space Enables multiple independent network connections on a single adapter This adapter plays a critical role in providing network connectivity within blade server chassis, allowing for efficient use of physical server resources and network infrastructure. It supports environments requiring multiple network paths for redundancy or traffic segregation.

Use Cases
This adapter is typically used within HP BladeSystem server environments in data centers where multiple network connections per blade are necessary. It supports workloads that require segmented network traffic or higher aggregate bandwidth. How It's Used: Connecting blade servers to corporate LANs using four distinct Gigabit Ethernet links Facilitating network segmentation for improved traffic management in multi-tenant environments Supporting server virtualization deployments requiring multiple network adapters per blade Enabling redundancy and failover capabilities through multiple independent network ports Integrating within HP BladeSystem chassis to maximize server density and network efficiency The adapter’s design supports operational scenarios needing multiple network paths with consolidated hardware. It assists administrators in managing network traffic efficiently while maintaining compatibility with existing HP blade infrastructure.

FAQ's
What servers are compatible with the HP 447883-B21 adapter? The HP 447883-B21 adapter is compatible with HP BladeSystem servers designed to accept BL-c form factor network adapters. It integrates specifically within HP blade server chassis. How many network ports does the NC364m adapter provide? This adapter provides four independent 1 Gigabit Ethernet ports, allowing multiple network connections per blade server. Can the adapter support network redundancy? Yes, with four separate Ethernet ports, the adapter can be configured to support redundant network paths for failover and increased availability. What type of Ethernet speed does the NC364m support? The adapter supports 1 Gigabit per second Ethernet connections on all four ports, suitable for standard Gigabit LAN environments. Is the 447883-B21 suitable for virtualized environments? Yes, the multiple ports facilitate network segmentation and bandwidth allocation beneficial for virtualized server workloads. Does the adapter require additional drivers for installation? Installation typically requires HP-specific drivers compatible with the BladeSystem server operating environment to ensure full functionality.

447883-B21 HP NC364m Quad Port 1GbE BladeSystem Network Adapter

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Connectivity & Physical

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases

FAQ's