Name: P31348-H21 HPE Dual 200GbE QSFP56 PCIe 4.0 Network Adapter
Brand: HPE
SKU: P31348-H21
Price: 1249.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The P31348-H21 network adapter provides dual 200GbE QSFP56 ports with PCIe 4.0 connectivity designed to handle high-throughput network tasks. It fits into infrastructure setups requiring rapid data movement and stable connections without compromising on latency or efficiency.

General Information
Brand	HPE

Technical Information
Product Type	Network Interface Card
Chipset/Controller	Mellanox ConnectX-6
Virtualization Support	SR-IOV, VXLAN, Geneve, NetQueue, vNIC
Data Rate (Speed)	200GbE
Data Center Bridging	Yes
Storage Over Ethernet	iSCSI, SMB Direct
Interface (Bus)	PCIe 4.0 x8
Number of Ports	2-Port (Dual)
OS Compatibility	Windows Server 2022, VMware ESXi 8.0, RHEL
Network Management	SNMP, RMON
Offload Support	RDMA, RoCE v2, PXE Boot, Wake-on-LAN (WoL), Jumbo Frames
Bracket Height	Both Brackets Included

Connectivity & Physical
Form Factor	Standard PCIe Card
Port Type	QSFP56
Cabling Type	AOC
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV

Product Description
The P31348-H21 is a network adapter built to provide dual 200GbE connectivity, leveraging QSFP56 ports coupled with PCIe 4.0 technology to deliver robust network performance. This adapter is often found in modern data centers and enterprise environments where high throughput and reliable connectivity are essential. Engineered to meet the demands of network administrators and IT professionals, it supports high-bandwidth tasks and complex networking environments. Its design facilitates efficient data flow and reduces bottlenecks, benefiting infrastructures requiring fast and scalable network solutions. Key Features Dual QSFP56 ports enable flexible and high-capacity connections PCIe 4.0 interface offers enhanced data transfer speeds and reduced latency Compatible with advanced networking standards and protocols Efficient power management for optimized operation Robust build suited for dense rack deployments This network adapter plays a crucial role in delivering consistent performance and stability in high-demand environments. Its balance of speed and efficiency makes it a practical component for maintaining seamless network operations.

Use Cases
The P31348-H21 network adapter is typically deployed in data centers and enterprise networks where large volumes of data need to be transmitted quickly and reliably. IT teams managing server clusters or storage networks often incorporate this adapter to ensure network capacity keeps pace with compute demand. How It's Used: Integrating into high-performance computing clusters to support fast inter-node communication Enhancing network throughput in storage area networks (SANs) for data-intensive workloads Providing backbone connectivity for enterprise data centers handling large-scale virtualization Supporting edge computing setups with demanding network traffic and low latency requirements Facilitating cloud infrastructure networks with scalable and high-speed links By enabling rapid and stable network connections, this adapter helps maintain operational efficiency across complex environments. Its design supports scalability and performance continuity that IT infrastructure demands.

P31348-H21 HPE Dual 200GbE QSFP56 PCIe 4.0 Network Adapter

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Connectivity & Physical

Miscellaneous

Product Description

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