662524-001 HP 3-Slot PCI-Express Riser Network Adapter for ProLiant DL380/DL385 G8

The HP 3-Slot PCI-Express Riser Network Adapter is predominantly utilized within data center environments, particularly in enterprise-level IT infrastructures that leverage HP ProLiant DL380 and DL385 G8 servers. IT administrators managing virtualization, storage, or high-throughput networking workloads benefit from this adapter’s ability to increase network port density without physical server redesign.

How It's Used:

• Expanding network interface capacity in virtualization environments requiring multiple NICs for VM traffic segregation.
• Supporting high-bandwidth storage cluster nodes where additional network adapters enable faster data replication and backup.
• Enhancing connectivity options in SMB networks consolidating server roles to optimize rack space.
• Enabling edge computing deployments that demand modular and scalable network expansions within compact server chassis.
• Upgrading legacy ProLiant G8 servers to meet modern network throughput demands without replacing the entire server.

By facilitating multiple PCI-Express network adapters in a single server chassis, this riser adapter offers a scalable pathway to enhance network throughput and flexibility. It supports operational efficiencies by simplifying hardware upgrades and maximizing existing server investments in mission-critical environments.