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HPE 524SFP+ 10Gb 2-port PCIe 3.0 x8 Adapter P08446B21
Adds dual 10 Gb SFP+ ports via PCIe 3.0 x8 for high-speed server networking
- Dual 10 Gb ports double network throughput
- PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface prevents bus bottleneck
- SFP+ slots accept optical fibre transceivers
- Low-profile 2.4 in height fits dense servers
- Light 10.23 oz weight eases rack installation
Dual 10Gb SFP+ Adapter
The HPE 524SFP+ is a PCIe 3.0 x8 network adapter that adds two 10Gb SFP+ ports to a server or workstation. It targets IT teams upgrading rack-mounted hosts to 10 Gigabit optical links without replacing the motherboard.
Low-Profile Plug-In Card
The card measures 2.4 inches high, 8.5 inches wide and 9.7 inches deep, weighing approximately 10.23 ounces. Its standard plug-in form factor fits low-profile slots and the dual SFP+ cages accept a range of optical transceivers for fibre cabling.
PCIe 3.0 x8 Bandwidth Limit
The x8 interface caps total throughput at the PCIe 3.0 lane rate, so sustained line-rate traffic on both 10Gb ports simultaneously may saturate the bus. Builders needing more headroom or additional ports should consider higher-lane-count alternatives.
Highlights
- Dual 10 Gb ports double network throughput
- PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface prevents bus bottleneck
- SFP+ slots accept optical fibre transceivers
- Low-profile 2.4 in height fits dense servers
- Light 10.23 oz weight eases rack installation
Specifications
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Questions about this item
What bandwidth does the PCI Express 3.0 x8 host interface deliver in practice?
The PCI Express 3.0 x8 host interface provides up to 8 GT/s per lane, giving the adapter ample headroom for its two 10 Gb ports without bottlenecking throughput.
What chassis space does the 2.4-inch high, 8.5-inch wide, 9.7-inch deep card require?
The plug-in card measures 2.4" high, 8.5" wide and 9.7" deep, so it fits a standard low-profile or full-height PCIe slot with enough clearance for SFP+ transceiver modules.
How is the adapter installed, and which step is often missed?
Power down the server, insert the card into an available PCIe 3.0 x8 slot, secure the bracket screw, then insert compatible SFP+ optical transceivers and fibre cables — the step most often missed is fitting the transceivers before cabling.
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