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HPE NC550SFP plug-in card with two SFP+ cages, multi-colour finish

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HPE NC550SFPProduct 10 Gigabit Ethernet Card Dual Port SFP+

SKU CH-D8C4-CDWYA MPN NC550SFPProduct

Dual-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet adapter using PCI Express x8 with two SFP+ cages for fibre or direct-attach cables

  • Type10Gigabit Ethernet Card
  • ColorMulti-Color
  • Dual-port 10 Gigabit throughput for demanding workloads
  • PCI Express x8 host interface maximises bandwidth
  • Two SFP+ cages accept DAC or SR fibre modules
  • Low-profile plug-in card fits 2.7" height slots
  • Emulex and ServerEngines alliance ensures ProLiant compatibility

Dual-port 10 Gigabit server adapter

The HPE NC550SFP is a PCI Express x8 card that adds two SFP+ cages for 10GBase-X connectivity. It targets administrators upgrading ProLiant servers or workstations that need fibre or direct-attach links without replacing the motherboard.

Sustained throughput on PCIe Gen 2 x8

The eight-lane Gen 2 interface provides enough bandwidth to keep both 10 Gigabit ports running at line rate during extended transfers. Latency stays predictable because the Emulex/ServerEngines controller handles framing in hardware rather than offloading to the host CPU.

Plug-in card with standard SFP+ cages

Installation consists of seating the 2.7 by 6.6 inch card into a compatible x8 or wider slot and inserting SFP+ modules or DACs into the two cages. The main obstacle is verifying that the server BIOS and operating system recognise the Emulex controller; some older platforms need a firmware update before the ports become active.

Highlights

  • Dual-port 10 Gigabit throughput for demanding workloads
  • PCI Express x8 host interface maximises bandwidth
  • Two SFP+ cages accept DAC or SR fibre modules
  • Low-profile plug-in card fits 2.7" height slots
  • Emulex and ServerEngines alliance ensures ProLiant compatibility

Specifications

BrandHPE
Type10Gigabit Ethernet Card
ColorMulti-Color

Questions about this item

How much heat does the NC550SFP generate when running continuously?

The adapter draws power from the PCI Express x8 slot and operates as a standard plug-in card without an integrated fan, relying on system airflow for cooling.

What cables or modules must I already have to use the two SFP+ ports?

Each port accepts SFP+ transceivers or Direct Attach Cables; you must supply compatible SR fiber modules or DAC cables matching your link distance.

Will this card work in a server that only has PCI Express x4 slots available?

The card uses a PCI Express x8 host interface; it requires a slot that provides at least eight lanes, so an x4-only slot is not sufficient.

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