Description
Product Overview
The P08440-B21 is a network interface card (NIC) developed by Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). It is a high-performance Ethernet adapter that provides two 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports using Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP+) transceivers. The P08440-B21 is equipped with a Broadcom BCM57414 chipset, which offers excellent network connectivity and throughput.
In this article, we will explain the technical specifications and features of the P08440-B21 HPE Ethernet 10GB 2-port Flr-sfp+ Bcm57414 Adapter.
Technical Specifications
The P08440-B21 HPE Ethernet 10GB 2-port Flr-sfp+ Bcm57414 Adapter has the following technical specifications:
Interface: PCI Express 3.0 x8 Connectivity Technology: Wired Data Link Protocol: 10 Gigabit Ethernet Data Transfer Rate: 10 Gbps Ports: 2 x SFP+ Features: Virtual Machine Device Queues (VMDq), Single-Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV), Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN), Network Virtualization using Generic Routing Encapsulation (NVGRE) Processor: 1 x Broadcom BCM57414 – 25 Gb Compatible Slots: 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x8 – low-profile Dimensions (WxDxH): 0.7 in x 6.6 in x 2.7 in Weight: 3.99 oz
Interface and Connectivity
The P08440-B21 HPE Ethernet 10GB 2-port Flr-sfp+ Bcm57414 Adapter uses a PCI Express 3.0 x8 interface, which provides high-speed connectivity to the server’s motherboard. The PCI Express 3.0 x8 interface offers a data transfer rate of up to 8 GT/s per lane, which provides a total bandwidth of up to 64 Gbps.
The P08440-B21 HPE Ethernet 10GB 2-port Flr-sfp+ Bcm57414 Adapter uses wired connectivity technology, which ensures reliable and stable connectivity. The adapter supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet data link protocol, which provides a data transfer rate of 10 Gbps. The two SFP+ ports on the adapter provide a flexible and versatile connection to the network.
Data Transfer Rate
The P08440-B21 HPE Ethernet 10GB 2-port Flr-sfp+ Bcm57414 Adapter provides a high data transfer rate of 10 Gbps, which makes it suitable for high-speed data transfer applications. The high data transfer rate of the adapter ensures that there is no lag or delay in the network, which improves the overall performance and efficiency of the server.
Processor and Features
The P08440-B21 HPE Ethernet 10GB 2-port Flr-sfp+ Bcm57414 Adapter is equipped with a powerful Broadcom BCM57414 chipset, which provides excellent network connectivity and throughput. The Broadcom BCM57414 chipset supports advanced features like Virtual Machine Device Queues (VMDq), Single-Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV), Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN), and Network Virtualization using Generic Routing Encapsulation (NVGRE).
Virtual Machine Device Queues (VMDq)
The Virtual Machine Device Queues (VMDq) is a feature that enables the adapter to handle network traffic for multiple virtual machines running on the server. The VMDq feature ensures that each virtual machine receives dedicated bandwidth and resources, which improves the overall performance and efficiency of the server.
General Information about the HPE P08440-B21
- Manufacturer: HPE
- Part Number or SKU # P08440-B21
- Product Type: Network Adapter