816551-001 HP 4 x Ports 1Gb/s 1000Base-T PCI-Express 2.1 X4 366T Network Adapter for ProLiant DL/ML/XL Servers

The HP 4 x Ports 1Gb/s 1000Base-T PCI-Express 2.1 x4 366T Network Adapter is designed for deployment in enterprise environments requiring robust network throughput and multiple connectivity options. It is ideal for IT professionals managing HP ProLiant servers in data centers or branch office setups where high availability and efficient traffic handling are critical.

How It's Used:

• Enhancing network capacity in virtualization environments by providing multiple gigabit connections for virtual machine traffic segregation.
• Supporting multi-homed server configurations in data centers to improve redundancy and load balancing across different network segments.
• Facilitating high-density rack deployments where multiple network interfaces are needed to optimize bandwidth and server manageability.
• Enabling SMB networks with growing data demands to scale their infrastructure using existing HP ProLiant servers without replacing hardware.
• Providing dedicated network paths for storage clusters to separate storage traffic from regular data flows in enterprise IT environments.

This network adapter enhances operational efficiency by consolidating multiple high-speed interfaces within a single server slot, promoting scalability and improved network segmentation. Its compatibility with various ProLiant server series ensures seamless integration into established IT infrastructure, aiding in performance consistency and simplified network management.