HPE P01706-B21 1 CL Gigabit Ethernet Adapter 2-Port

The HPE P01706-B21 is a high-performance, dual-port 50 Gigabit Ethernet network adapter designed to meet the rigorous demands of modern data centers, high-performance computing (HPC) environments, and dense virtualization infrastructures. Leveraging advanced Mellanox ConnectX-5 technology, this adapter is engineered to alleviate network bottlenecks and accelerate data-intensive workloads, ensuring efficient and responsive application delivery. It provides the critical low-latency, high-throughput connectivity essential for scaling enterprise operations and maximizing server utilization. This network adapter features two SFP28 ports, each capable of 25 Gigabit Ethernet, delivering an aggregate bandwidth of 50 Gigabits per second. Its PCI Express 3.0 x16 interface ensures ample host bandwidth, facilitating rapid data transfers and supporting advanced features like RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE) and NVMe over Fabric (NVMe-oF) offloads. These capabilities significantly reduce CPU overhead, freeing up valuable processing cycles for applications and improving overall system efficiency in virtualized and cloud-native deployments. Designed as a low-profile plug-in card, the P01706-B21 integrates seamlessly into a wide range of HPE ProLiant servers and compatible systems. Its robust design and support for various networking protocols make it ideal for enhancing server connectivity in composable infrastructure environments. Deployment is straightforward, enabling IT managers to quickly upgrade their network infrastructure for improved performance, simplified management, and a pathway to future network scalability.

• Dual SFP28 ports for 2x 25Gb Ethernet connectivity.
• Mellanox ConnectX-5 for advanced network offloads.
• PCIe 3.0 x16 interface for maximum host bandwidth.
• Low-latency design enhances data center application speed.
• Optimized for virtualized and cloud environments.