Name: 867706-B21 HPE 521T Dual 10GBase-T PCIe 3.0 x8 Network Adapter for BladeSystem
Brand: HPE
SKU: 867706-B21
Price: 156.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 521T 2-Ports 10GBase-T PCI Express 3.0 x8 Network Adapter offers dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports over copper cabling, fitting into HP BladeSystem c-Class servers to provide enhanced network speed and reliability. It bridges high-performance networking with straightforward installation, making it a practical choice for data center environments.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	867706-B21

Technical Information
Virtualization Support	SR-IOV, vNIC
Data Rate (Speed)	10GbE
Interface (Bus)	PCIe 3.0 x8
Number of Ports	2-Port (Dual)
Offload Support	PXE Boot, Wake-on-LAN (WoL), Jumbo Frames
Bracket Height	Both Brackets Included

Connectivity & Physical
Form Factor	Standard PCIe Card
Port Type	RJ-45 (Copper)
Cabling Type	Cat7
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	Yes
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
The HP 521T 2-Ports 10GBase-T PCI Express 3.0 x8 Network Adapter is designed to provide reliable, high-speed network connections for enterprise server environments. Built for HP BladeSystem c-Class servers, this adapter offers two 10Gbps Ethernet ports over standard copper cabling, enabling fast data transfer without the need for specialized fiber infrastructure. Often found in data centers and business-critical applications, the adapter suits IT professionals looking to upgrade or expand network capabilities on their existing server hardware. Its plug-in design simplifies installation and maintenance. Key Features Two 10GBase-T ports supporting 10Gbps over standard RJ-45 cables Utilizes PCI Express 3.0 x8 slot for efficient data throughput Designed specifically for HP BladeSystem c-Class architecture Backward compatible with 1Gbps Ethernet speeds for flexibility Supports advanced network protocols and offloading features This adapter is typically deployed in enterprise server racks where high bandwidth and low latency are essential. It plays a key role in improving network performance for virtualization, storage access, and cloud workloads while maintaining compatibility with existing copper cabling setups.

Use Cases
The HPE 521T Dual 10GBase-T PCIe 3.0 x8 Network Adapter is primarily utilized in enterprise and data center environments where high-throughput, low-latency network connectivity is critical. It is especially suited for organizations running intensive virtualization workloads or managing large-scale storage clusters that require reliable 10 Gigabit Ethernet over copper infrastructure. How It's Used: Enhancing network bandwidth for virtualization hosts in blade server deployments within enterprise data centers. Providing high-speed uplinks for storage area networks (SANs) in mid-sized to large storage clusters. Supporting aggregation of network traffic in rack-mounted HP BladeSystem environments for efficient data processing. Enabling edge computing nodes with fast and reliable copper-based 10G connectivity for distributed applications. Facilitating multi-tenant data center configurations requiring segregated, high-speed network paths on individual blade servers. Integrating the HPE 521T adapter into BladeSystem servers optimizes operational efficiency by delivering scalable and consistent 10G performance across demanding workloads. This ensures network infrastructures can keep pace with evolving data transfer requirements while maintaining manageable deployment and maintenance complexity.

867706-B21 HPE 521T Dual 10GBase-T PCIe 3.0 x8 Network Adapter for BladeSystem

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Connectivity & Physical

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases