Name: P42933-001 HPE ConnectX-6 LX 10/25GbE 2-Port SFP28 OCP3 PCIe 4.0 x8 NIC
Brand: HPE
SKU: P42933-001
Price: 329.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP ConnectX-6 LX 10/25GbE 2-Port SFP28 OCP3 network adapter provides dual high-speed Ethernet ports designed to fit into servers using the OCP 3.0 standard. It leverages PCI Express 4.0 technology for fast communication between the network and server, making it a solid choice for data centers and enterprise IT setups requiring dependable, scalable network connections.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	P42933-001

Technical Information
Chipset/Controller	Mellanox ConnectX-6 LX
Virtualization Support	SR-IOV, VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve, NetQueue, vNIC
Data Rate (Speed)	25GbE
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, VMware ESXi
Network Management	SNMP, RMON, NC-SI
Offload Support	RDMA, RoCE v2, iSCSI, PXE Boot, Wake-on-LAN (WoL), TCP Stateless Offload, Jumbo Frames
Bracket Height	Both Brackets Included

Connectivity & Physical
Form Factor	OCP 3.0
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
This network adapter is designed to provide high-speed 10 and 25 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity through its dual SFP28 ports. It’s often found in data centers and enterprise servers where fast, reliable network performance is essential. Built for IT professionals managing server infrastructure, this adapter helps optimize network throughput and reduce latency. It’s commonly used in virtualization, cloud computing, and storage networking environments. Key Features Delivers up to 25GbE speeds on two independent ports Compatible with OCP 3.0 for easy integration into modern servers Utilizes PCI Express 4.0 x8 for efficient data handling and low latency Supports advanced offloads and network acceleration features Ideal for high-performance computing and large-scale data centers In practice, this adapter is typically deployed in environments demanding high bandwidth and low latency connections, such as enterprise server farms and cloud infrastructure. It helps maintain smooth data flows and supports heavy workloads with minimal interruptions.

Use Cases
The HPE ConnectX-6 LX 10/25GbE 2-Port SFP28 OCP3 PCIe 4.0 x8 NIC is commonly deployed in enterprise server environments that require scalable, high-throughput network connectivity. It is particularly beneficial for IT teams managing virtualization platforms, hyperscale data centers, and cloud infrastructure where low latency and reliable data transfer are critical. How It's Used: Facilitates high-speed network connections in virtualization environments to support dense workloads and VM mobility. Enables efficient data flow in hyperscale data centers handling big data analytics and distributed storage clusters. Provides flexible network upgrades in rack-mounted servers within enterprise IT infrastructures. Supports network interfaces in edge computing deployments requiring compact OCP 3.0 compatible adapters. Integrates into cloud service provider environments to support multi-tenant networking and workload isolation. This adapter enhances operational efficiency by delivering consistent 10/25GbE connectivity that scales with evolving network demands. Its PCIe 4.0 interface and OCP 3.0 form factor allow for seamless integration, supporting growing data throughput requirements without compromising server resources.

P42933-001 HPE ConnectX-6 LX 10/25GbE 2-Port SFP28 OCP3 PCIe 4.0 x8 NIC

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