Name: P08256-001 HPE InfiniBand HDR100/Ethernet 100Gb 2-Port QSFP56 PCIe3 x16 Adapter
Brand: HPE
SKU: P08256-001
Price: 499.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HPE P08256-001 MCX653106A-ECAT adapter is a high-performance network card designed to provide 100Gbps connectivity through InfiniBand HDR100 and Ethernet standards. It fits into PCIe 3.0 x16 slots and offers dual QSFP56 ports, making it suitable for data centers and high-performance computing environments that demand reliable, fast network communication.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	P08256-001

Technical Information
Chipset/Controller	Mellanox ConnectX-6 (MCX653106A)
Virtualization Support	SR-IOV, VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve
Data Rate (Speed)	100GbE
Data Center Bridging	Yes
Storage Over Ethernet	iSCSI, SMB Direct
Interface (Bus)	PCIe 3.0 x16
Number of Ports	2-Port (Dual)
OS Compatibility	Windows Server 2022, VMware ESXi 8.0, RHEL, VMware ESXi
Network Management	SNMP, RMON
Offload Support	RDMA, RoCE v2, iSCSI, PXE Boot, RoCE v1, Jumbo Frames
Bracket Height	Both Brackets Included

Connectivity & Physical
Form Factor	Standard PCIe Card
Port Type	QSFP56
Cabling Type	AOC
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
This adapter provides high-speed networking capabilities with InfiniBand HDR100 and 100Gb Ethernet support, enabling fast data transfers in demanding environments. It's often found in data centers and HPC clusters where low latency and high throughput are essential. Built for system administrators and IT professionals managing intensive workloads, this card enhances communication between servers and storage devices for improved overall performance. Key Features Two QSFP56 ports allow flexible connection options and scalability Utilizes PCIe 3.0 x16 slot to maximize data throughput Supports both InfiniBand HDR100 and Ethernet protocols for versatile network integration Compatible with a range of servers and networking equipment Optimized for environments requiring rapid data exchange and minimal latency Typically deployed in large-scale computing facilities, this adapter helps maintain robust network performance under heavy loads. Its dual-protocol support makes it a valuable component in mixed network setups where both Ethernet and InfiniBand connections are necessary.

Use Cases
The HPE P08256-001 InfiniBand HDR100/Ethernet 100Gb adapter is optimized for environments requiring ultra-low latency and high-throughput networking. It is particularly suited to data centers and HPC clusters where rapid data movement between servers and storage is critical for workload performance. How It's Used: Accelerating communication in HPC clusters for scientific simulations and financial modeling workloads. Facilitating high-speed data transfer in enterprise storage clusters to improve access times and throughput. Supporting virtualization environments in large-scale data centers where dense server connectivity is essential. Enabling low-latency interconnects in AI training infrastructures requiring fast parameter synchronization. Providing high bandwidth links in cloud service provider networks to maintain quality of service for critical applications. This adapter enhances operational efficiency by delivering consistent 100Gbps connectivity with support for both InfiniBand and Ethernet protocols, enabling scalable network architectures. Its PCIe 3.0 x16 interface ensures high data throughput, supporting demanding workloads while maintaining system reliability.

P08256-001 HPE InfiniBand HDR100/Ethernet 100Gb 2-Port QSFP56 PCIe3 x16 Adapter

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Connectivity & Physical

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases