HP AD385-69001 1-Port 10Gb/s SFP+ PCI-X GE 10GBase-SR Network Adapter

Product Description

The HP AD385-69001 network adapter is a high-performance solution designed to deliver 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. It features a single SFP+ (Small Form-factor Pluggable Plus) port, which accepts compatible 10Gb/s transceivers (such as 10GBASE-SR for short-reach fiber) to establish a network link. This adapter is built on the PCI-X interface, a high-bandwidth expansion bus commonly found in servers and high-end workstations, ensuring that the network card is not a bottleneck for high-speed data transfers. This adapter is ideal for environments that demand significant network throughput, such as data centers, high-performance computing clusters, and storage area networks (SANs). The 10Gb/s speed is essential for applications involving large file transfers, high-definition video streaming, complex database operations, and virtualization environments where multiple virtual machines share network resources. The 10GBASE-SR standard typically uses multi-mode fiber optic cable, allowing for connections over distances up to 300-400 meters, depending on the transceiver and fiber quality. As it utilizes an SFP+ cage, the specific type of transceiver (e.g., SR, LR, LRM) must be purchased separately and matched to the network infrastructure and desired reach. The PCI-X interface ensures that the adapter can keep pace with the demands of 10Gb/s networking, making it a robust choice for servers that require high-speed, reliable network connectivity for critical operations.