Name: HPE P01706-B21 CL Ethernet 50Gb 2-Port SFF Pluggable (SFP28) Mellanox ConnectX-5 Single Host PCIe 3.0 Card
Brand: HPE
SKU: P01706-B21
Price: 649.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (114 reviews)

Product Overview
The HPE P01706-B21 CL Ethernet 50Gb 2-Port SFF Pluggable card provides dual 50Gb Ethernet connectivity through SFP28 ports and connects to servers via PCIe 3.0. It fits into standard server slots while supporting advanced network acceleration and offload capabilities, making it suitable for demanding enterprise workloads and data center environments.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	P01706-B21

Technical Information
Chipset/Controller	Mellanox ConnectX-5
Virtualization Support	SR-IOV, VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve, NetQueue, vNIC
Data Rate (Speed)	50GbE
Data Center Bridging	Yes
Storage Over Ethernet	iSCSI, NFS, SMB Direct
Interface (Bus)	PCIe 3.0 x8
Number of Ports	2-Port (Dual)
OS Compatibility	Windows Server 2022, VMware ESXi 8.0, RHEL, VMware ESXi
Network Management	SNMP, RMON, NC-SI
Offload Support	RDMA, RoCE v2, iSCSI, FCoE, PXE Boot, RoCE v1, iWARP, Jumbo Frames
Bracket Height	Both Brackets Included

Connectivity & Physical
Form Factor	Standard PCIe Card
Port Type	SFP28
Cabling Type	AOC
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	Yes
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL

Product Description
The HPE P01706-B21 is a high-performance network interface card designed to deliver 50Gb Ethernet connectivity through two SFP28 ports. It is often found in data centers and enterprise environments where fast and reliable network throughput is critical. Built for servers requiring enhanced network bandwidth, this card leverages the Mellanox ConnectX-5 technology to support demanding workloads, including virtualization, storage, and cloud applications. IT professionals and system administrators typically deploy it to optimize data flow and reduce latency. Key Features Offers two 50Gb Ethernet ports with Small Form Factor pluggable (SFP28) connectors Utilizes PCIe 3.0 interface for efficient server communication Supports advanced offloads and acceleration features from Mellanox ConnectX-5 Compatible with various HPE server platforms for seamless integration Small form factor enables use in dense server environments This network card is commonly deployed in enterprise data centers, cloud infrastructures, and high-performance computing setups. It plays a key role in speeding up data exchange between servers and storage systems, helping maintain smooth operation of critical applications.

Use Cases
The HPE P01706-B21 CL Ethernet 50Gb 2-Port SFF Pluggable card is designed for high-bandwidth, low-latency network environments, particularly in data centers and enterprise IT infrastructures. It benefits organizations requiring robust network interfaces to support virtualization, large-scale storage, and high-performance computing workloads. How It's Used: Enhancing connectivity in virtualized server clusters within enterprise data centers to support multiple virtual machines and containers. Providing high-speed interconnects for storage area networks (SANs) in environments managing large volumes of data traffic. Integrating into rack-mounted servers for scalable network performance in cloud service provider infrastructure. Supporting edge computing nodes that demand low latency and high throughput for real-time data processing. Optimizing network performance in HPC (High-Performance Computing) setups requiring fast data exchange between compute nodes. This network interface card facilitates operational efficiency by delivering reliable 50Gb Ethernet connectivity, enabling scalable network architectures and supporting demanding workloads without bottlenecks. Its compact form and PCIe 3.0 interface ensure compatibility and seamless integration with modern server platforms.

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HPE P01706-B21 CL Ethernet 50Gb 2-Port SFF Pluggable (SFP28) Mellanox ConnectX-5 Single Host PCIe 3.0 Card

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