HPE CN1000EProduct 10 Gbit/s Fibre Channel network card, dual SFP+, PCIe 2.0 x8, low-profile

Dual-port 10 Gbit/s Fibre Channel adapter

The HPE CN1000EProduct is a low-profile host bus adapter that adds two SFP+ ports to a server or workstation. It connects storage arrays and SAN fabrics at 10 Gbit/s over Fibre Channel. The card targets administrators who need reliable block-level connectivity without occupying a full-height slot.

PCIe 2.0 x8 host interface limits throughput

The adapter uses a PCI Express 2.0 x8 electrical connection, which caps theoretical bandwidth below the combined line rate of both 10 Gbit/s ports. In practice, sustained throughput will be constrained by the host bus rather than the fibre links. Builders needing full wire speed on both ports simultaneously should verify platform capabilities.

Low-profile form factor fits restricted chassis

Measuring 4.5 inches in height, the card installs in slim servers and blade enclosures where full-height cards cannot fit. The 12-inch length and 8.5-inch depth also suit dense rack configurations. Buyers with standard-height brackets or no low-profile mounting option cannot use this adapter without a separate bracket kit.