HPE 544+QSFP Network Adapter - 40Gb Ethernet / InfiniBand FDR QSFP x 2

The HPE 544+QSFP Network Adapter is a high-performance dual-port 40Gb Ethernet and InfiniBand FDR adapter designed for HPE ProLiant Gen8/Gen9/Gen10 servers. It delivers exceptional throughput and low latency for demanding data center environments, supporting both 40 Gigabit Ethernet and InfiniBand FDR (56 Gbps) connectivity.

Advantages

This adapter offers versatile connectivity with two QSFP ports, enabling high-speed networking for virtualization, cloud computing, and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads. It supports advanced features such as RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE), SR-IOV, and various offload engines to reduce CPU overhead and improve application performance.

Suitable for

• Data center servers requiring high-bandwidth Ethernet or InfiniBand connectivity
• Virtualized environments leveraging SR-IOV and RoCE
• High-performance computing clusters
• Storage and iSCSI/FCoE deployments

Key specifications

• Device Type: Network Adapter / Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
• Form Factor: Plug-in Card (low profile bracket included)
• Interface: PCI Express 3.0 x8
• Ports: 2 x QSFP
• Data Link Protocols: 40 Gigabit Ethernet, InfiniBand FDR
• Data Transfer Rate: 40 Gbps (Ethernet) / 56 Gbps (InfiniBand)
• Chipset: Mellanox ConnectX-3 Pro
• Power Consumption: 10.5 W (typical)
• Supported Standards: IEEE 802.1Q, 802.3ad, 802.1p, 802.3ae, 802.3ba, InfiniBand Architecture v1.2.1

Recommendations

This adapter is ideal for enterprises seeking to upgrade their network infrastructure to 40GbE or InfiniBand FDR. Ensure your server has an available PCIe 3.0 x8 slot and compatible operating system (Windows Server, RHEL, SLES, VMware ESXi).