HP 504624-001 16x Ports 10GBase-X Pass Through Module

Product Description

The HP 504624-001 is a 16-port 10GBase-X Pass Through Module specifically designed for integration into HP BladeSystem enclosures. Unlike a switch module, a pass-through module does not perform any network switching or routing functions. Instead, it acts as a direct physical conduit, connecting the 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports on the server blades within the enclosure directly to the external network infrastructure via the enclosure's interconnect bays. This provides a simple, high-speed, and low-latency connection path for each server. Each of the 16 ports on this module is a 10GBase-X interface, typically utilizing SFP+ (Small Form-factor Pluggable Plus) transceivers. These ports allow for high-speed data transmission at 10 Gigabits per second, which is crucial for bandwidth-intensive applications, high-performance computing, and data-intensive workloads. The pass-through nature ensures that the data travels directly from the server NIC to the external network device (like a top-of-rack switch or core network) with minimal processing overhead, preserving the integrity and speed of the connection. This module is ideal for environments where external network devices handle all the switching and routing logic, and the blade servers simply need direct, high-speed access to that infrastructure. It simplifies the network architecture within the blade enclosure by offloading complex network functions to dedicated external switches. The HP 504624-001 is a straightforward solution for enabling high-speed 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for multiple servers within an HP BladeSystem, ensuring efficient data flow and performance.