This item, 656596-B21, is the HPE option part number for the product described as Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 530T Adapter. Further details below.
This HPE Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 530T Adapter provides high-performance networking capabilities for demanding server environments. Featuring a Broadcom BCM57810S processor, this adapter supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet connections, leveraging standard data link protocols to ensure fast and reliable data transfer. It is designed to enhance network performance through features such as TCP/IP offloading, Jumbo Frames support, and Receive Side Scaling (RSS), all while adhering to IEEE standards.
This network adapter is ideal for improving bandwidth and reducing latency in compatible HPE ProLiant servers. The compatible models includes but may not be limited to DL380 Gen9, DL380 Gen10, DL360 Gen9, DL360 Gen10, DL580 Gen10, DL560 Gen10, DL120 Gen9, DL160 Gen9, DL180 Gen9, DL20 Gen10, DL360e Gen8, DL360p Gen8, DL380e Gen8, DL380p Gen8, DL388 Gen9, DL60 Gen9, DL80 Gen9, ML110 Gen10, ML150 Gen9, and ML350 Gen9 servers. Installing this adapter into an available PCI Express 2.0 x8 slot provides a cost-effective solution for upgrading network infrastructure to meet growing data demands.
HPE Option Part #: 656596-B21
HPE Spare Part #: 657128-001
HPE Assembly Part #: 656594-001
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS FOR 656596-B21:
- Brand: HPE
- Product Line: HPE
- Model: 530T
- Processor Brand: Broadcom
- Processor Number: BCM57810S
- Processor Type: BCM57810S
- RAM Installed: 256 megabyte
- Cable Type: Ethernet 1000Base-T, Ethernet 10GBase-T
- Compliant Standards: IEEE 802.1AX, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1Qau, IEEE 802.1Qaz, IEEE 802.1Qbb, IEEE 802.1Qbg, IEEE 802.2x, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ad (LACP), IEEE 802.3x
- Connectivity Technology: Wired
- Data Link Protocols: 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
- Features: Extended Message-Signaled Interrupts (MSI-X), Jumbo Frames support, PXE support, Receive Side Scaling (RSS), Tagged VLAN, TCP/IP offloading, Teaming support
- Form Factor: Plug-in card
- Host Interface: PCI Express 2.0 x8
- Product Type: Network adapter
- Compatible Slots Required: 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x8
- Interface Provided: 1 x 10GBase-T - RJ-45
- Network & Adapter Ports: 10Gb Ethernet
- Compliant Standards: BSMI, BSMI CNS 13438 Class A, EN 61000-3-2:2006, EN 61000-3-3:2008, EN55022 Class A, EN55024, FCC Part 15 A, ICES-003 Class A, UL, WEEE
RESOURCES FOR 656596-B21
Quickspecs for 656596-B21COMPATIBLE WITH:
PROLIANT DL SERIES
PROLIANT ML SERIES
PROLIANT SL SERIES
** This list may not be complete. Contact us via Live Chat if you have any questions about compatibility.
HPE PARTSURFER INFO FOR 656596-B21
| Spare PN | Description | |
|---|---|---|
 | 657128-001 | Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 530T Adapter - Has two 10Gb RJ45 ports and 256MB integrated buffer memory - Requires one x8 (Gen2) PCI Express slot - Requires CAT6 UTP or better twisted-pair ; |
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