HP P26264-B21 Broadcom BCM57504 Ethernet 10/25Gb 4-port SFP28 Adapter

Product Description

The HP P26264-B21 is a high-performance network interface card (NIC) built around the powerful Broadcom BCM57504 controller. This adapter is engineered to deliver robust and scalable networking solutions for demanding server environments. It features four SFP28 ports, which are capable of supporting both 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) and 25 Gigabit Ethernet (25GbE) speeds. This dual-speed capability provides flexibility, allowing the adapter to be deployed in a variety of network infrastructures and to scale performance as requirements evolve. The adapter's primary function is to provide high-bandwidth connectivity, essential for modern data centers, cloud computing environments, and enterprise networks that handle large volumes of data. With four 25GbE ports, it can aggregate significant network traffic, support high-performance computing (HPC) clusters, enable faster storage access through technologies like NVMe over Fabrics (NVMe-oF), and improve the performance of virtualized environments. The use of SFP28 transceivers (sold separately) allows for the selection of appropriate fiber optic or copper cabling solutions based on distance and infrastructure needs. Installed via a PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, the P26264-B21 ensures ample bandwidth between the adapter and the host system, minimizing potential bottlenecks. This makes it an ideal choice for servers requiring high network throughput for applications such as big data analytics, machine learning, high-frequency trading, and large-scale storage solutions. The HP branding indicates its suitability for integration within HP ProLiant servers and other enterprise-grade systems, offering reliability and compatibility within HP's ecosystem.