HP 777429-B21 3820C 2x 10/20GBE PCI-E 3.0 x8 Converged Network Adapter

Product Description

The HP 777429-B21, identified as the 3820C Converged Network Adapter (CNA), is a high-performance network interface card engineered for enterprise-grade servers. It offers dual ports capable of operating at either 10GbE or 20GbE speeds, providing significant bandwidth for demanding network applications. The adapter's ability to support both speeds allows for flexibility in deployment and future-proofing infrastructure. This adapter connects to the server via a PCI-Express 3.0 x8 interface, which offers a substantial data throughput of up to 8 GT/s per lane, ensuring that the network card is not a bottleneck for high-speed network traffic. As a Converged Network Adapter, it is designed to handle both Ethernet traffic and potentially Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) or other converged protocols, simplifying network infrastructure by consolidating multiple network functions onto a single card. The 3820C is optimized for low-latency performance, making it suitable for applications such as high-performance computing (HPC), storage area networks (SANs), and real-time data processing where minimal delay is critical. Its robust feature set and high throughput make it an essential component for modern data centers requiring efficient and reliable network connectivity.