HP Dual Port 10GBase-T NIC Module G2 interface cards/adapter

The NIC Module HP Dual Port 10GBase-T G2 360K6AA is a dual-port network interface card designed for 10GBase-T copper Ethernet connections. It provides two 10 Gigabit ports for high-throughput networking over standard Cat6a/Cat7 cabling, offering a compact module form factor suitable for server and blade environments. The module supports established 10GBase-T signaling to deliver low-latency, high-bandwidth links for virtualization hosts, storage access, and aggregation uplinks.

Advantages

This dual-port 10GBase-T NIC module combines high data rates with compatibility for existing copper infrastructure, reducing the need for fibre upgrades while keeping deployment and cabling straightforward. The compact module offers efficient use of server expansion slots and supports multiple independent ports for link redundancy or link aggregation. Built to operate within server environments, the module supports vendor-validated integration for predictable performance and manageability.

Suitable for

• Server virtualization hosts requiring 10 Gbps connectivity
• Top-of-rack aggregation and uplink connections in data centers
• High-performance access to networked storage and backup systems
• Environments that prefer copper cabling for short- to medium-distance 10G links

Key specifications

• Interface: two 10GBase-T RJ-45 ports for copper Ethernet
• Data rate: 10 Gbps per port
• Media type: Cat6a/Cat7 compatible copper cabling
• Form factor: compact server module designed for compatible host systems
• Latency: low-latency operation suitable for virtualized and storage traffic
• Power and thermal: designed for typical server power and cooling environments

How to use

Install the module into a compatible server or blade system following the host manufacturer’s module insertion procedure, ensuring the server is powered down if required by the platform. Connect each RJ-45 port to a switch or patch panel using appropriate Cat6a or Cat7 cabling, and configure network settings on the host operating system or hypervisor to enable the new interfaces. Use vendor or platform network management tools to verify link status, set duplex and speed policies if needed, and configure link aggregation or VLAN tagging according to network design.

Recommendations

For optimal 10GBase-T performance, use certified Cat6a or higher cabling and minimize cable length to reduce latency and power consumption. Verify thermal and power budgets in dense server deployments, and apply the host vendor’s firmware and driver updates for compatibility and stability.