Name: P51178-B21 HP BCM5719 Quad-Port 1GbE PCIe 2.0 Network Adapter Full Height
Brand: HP
SKU: P51178-B21
Price: 100.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The P51178-B21 HPE Broadcom BCM5719 Quad-Port 1GbE Network Adapter delivers four independent Gigabit Ethernet ports suited for flexible server networking tasks. It fits into standard full-height PCIe 2.0 slots and integrates into enterprise server environments requiring multiple robust connections. This adapter handles diverse network demands from virtualized systems to storage access, making it a reliable choice for maintaining steady network performance in busy data centers.

General Information
Brand	HP

Connectivity & Physical
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Product Description
The P51178-B21 network adapter offers four Gigabit Ethernet ports, enabling flexible and scalable network connections. Built for enterprise servers, it delivers consistent performance for data-intensive environments. Often found in data centers and server racks, this card is designed to handle multiple network streams efficiently, making it ideal for virtualization, storage, and cloud workloads. IT professionals and system administrators benefit from its multi-port capability and robust design. Key Features Four 1GbE ports provide versatile network options Broadcom BCM5719 chipset enhances stability and throughput PCIe 2.0 interface offers compatibility with many server platforms Full-height design fits standard rack-mounted servers Supports advanced network protocols for improved traffic management This adapter is typically deployed in enterprise environments where multiple network connections are necessary for redundancy or segregation. It plays a key role in maintaining reliable network access while balancing workloads across ports. Its presence in server setups helps IT teams optimize network performance without adding complexity to hardware configurations.

Use Cases
The P51178-B21 HPE BCM5719 Quad-Port 1000Base-T PCIe 2.0 Network Adapter is primarily deployed in enterprise server environments requiring multiple reliable Gigabit Ethernet connections. It is ideal for IT professionals managing virtualization hosts, storage networks, or multi-homed servers that demand consistent high-speed connectivity across diverse workloads. How It's Used: Enabling multi-network segmentation in data centers for improved security and traffic management. Providing redundant network paths in virtualized server clusters to enhance fault tolerance. Facilitating high-throughput connections for storage area networks (SAN) in enterprise storage arrays. Supporting network-intensive applications in medium to large-scale SMBs that require multiple simultaneous connections. Deploying in rack-mounted servers within edge computing setups to ensure consistent data flow and low latency. This adapter supports operational efficiency by allowing flexible network configurations and scalability in dense server environments. Its multiple ports and PCIe 2.0 interface help maintain steady throughput and minimize bottlenecks, accommodating evolving network demands without compromising performance.

P51178-B21 HP BCM5719 Quad-Port 1GbE PCIe 2.0 Network Adapter Full Height

Product Overview

General Information

Connectivity & Physical

Product Description

Use Cases