Name: P25960-B21 HPE 2 x 100Gb/s QSFP56 PCIe 4.0 x16 Network Adapter for ProLiant DL325 Gen10 Plus
Brand: HPE
SKU: P25960-B21
Price: 789.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 2 x Ports 100Gb/s QSFP56 PCI Express 4.0 x16 Network Adapter is a high-speed network card designed to fit into ProLiant DL325 Gen10 Plus servers. It provides dual 100Gb/s connections, ideal for environments where large volumes of data move rapidly between servers or storage systems, such as in advanced enterprise or cloud infrastructures.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	P25960-B21

Technical Information
Virtualization Support	SR-IOV, VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve, NetQueue, vNIC
Data Rate (Speed)	100GbE
Data Center Bridging	Yes
Storage Over Ethernet	iSCSI, NFS, SMB Direct
Interface (Bus)	PCIe 4.0 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, FCoE, PXE Boot, Jumbo Frames
Bracket Height	Full Height (Standard)

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 network adapter provides dual 100Gb/s QSFP56 ports designed to deliver ultra-fast data throughput for demanding workloads. It is built for use in HP ProLiant DL325 Gen10 Plus servers, commonly found in data centers and enterprise setups that require reliable and efficient network performance. The adapter suits IT professionals and system administrators who need to expand network capacity or upgrade existing infrastructure with higher bandwidth capabilities. It often finds its place in environments needing low latency and high data transfer rates. Key Features Offers two QSFP56 ports capable of 100Gb/s each Utilizes PCI Express 4.0 x16 for optimized connectivity Integrates seamlessly with ProLiant DL325 Gen10 Plus servers Supports advanced networking protocols and standards Engineered for high throughput with low CPU overhead This adapter is typically deployed in data centers managing large-scale virtualization, storage, and cloud applications. Its role is crucial in ensuring network efficiency in heavy traffic scenarios without causing bottlenecks.

Use Cases
The HP 2 x Ports 100Gb/s QSFP56 PCI Express 4.0 x16 Network Adapter is commonly deployed in high-density data center racks and enterprise server environments where rapid data throughput is critical. IT professionals managing virtualized workloads and storage-intensive applications benefit from its high bandwidth capabilities, particularly within HP ProLiant DL325 Gen10 Plus deployments. How It's Used: Accelerating data transfer between compute nodes in hyper-converged infrastructure setups to improve virtualization performance. Enabling high-speed connectivity for storage clusters handling large-scale backup and archival operations in enterprise IT environments. Supporting cloud service providers by facilitating multi-tenant data segmentation across virtual networks. Enhancing network throughput in data analytics platforms requiring rapid access to distributed datasets. Optimizing edge computing nodes that process and transfer data at scale within geographically dispersed facilities. This network adapter contributes to operational efficiency by delivering reliable, low-latency connectivity suited for scalable architectures. Its integration supports growing data demands while maintaining performance consistency in complex server configurations.

P25960-B21 HPE 2 x 100Gb/s QSFP56 PCIe 4.0 x16 Network Adapter for ProLiant DL325 Gen10 Plus

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