HPE 847932-B21

X540-T2 Intel Dual Port Network Adapter

The HPE 847932-B21 X540-T2 is a dual-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter designed to deliver high-speed connectivity and reliable performance in enterprise server environments. Utilizing Intel’s trusted X540 chipset, this adapter supports RJ-45 copper interfaces, allowing seamless integration with existing Cat6a or higher cabling infrastructure. It’s an ideal solution for data centers, virtualization platforms, and business-critical servers that demand low-latency communication and consistent throughput. The adapter helps IT administrators maximize network efficiency, reduce bottlenecks, and improve data transfer speeds without the need for optical cabling, making it a cost-effective upgrade path for modern networks.

Features

This adapter supports 10GBASE-T Ethernet standards over twisted-pair copper, enabling network scalability while maintaining backward compatibility with standard 1GbE networks. It is designed to offload multiple networking tasks from the server CPU, enhancing system performance and reducing power consumption. The dual-port configuration allows for high availability setups, link aggregation, or network segmentation for more efficient traffic management. With support for advanced networking features like VLAN tagging, TCP segmentation offload, and Intel Virtualization Technology for Connectivity (VT-c), the adapter is optimized for virtualized workloads and dense environments. Its full-height and low-profile bracket options support flexible installation in a wide range of server chassis.

Advanced Options

Built on Intel’s X540 controller, this dual-port adapter is engineered for superior throughput, reduced latency, and long-term stability in demanding IT environments. It supports hardware acceleration features that offload compute-intensive tasks such as checksumming and segmentation, allowing the host system to focus on application workloads. The adapter provides robust thermal management and is compatible with standard airflow systems in rack servers, making it suitable for high-density deployments.