HPE 842QSFP28 100GbE QSFP28 PCIe 3.0 x16 Network Adapter

The HPE 842QSFP28 Network Adapter is a high-performance 100 Gigabit Ethernet adapter designed for data centers and enterprise environments. It delivers exceptional throughput and low latency for demanding workloads such as virtualization, cloud computing, and high-performance computing (HPC).

Advantages

With a single QSFP28 port supporting 100 Gbps, this adapter provides the bandwidth needed for next-generation networks. It features RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE) for efficient data transfers, SR-IOV for virtualization, and support for advanced offload technologies to reduce CPU overhead.

Suitable for

• Data center servers requiring high-speed connectivity
• Virtualized environments with VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, or KVM
• High-performance computing clusters
• Storage networks using iSCSI or FCoE

Key specifications

• Device Type: Network Adapter
• Form Factor: Plug-in Card (Low Profile)
• Interface: PCI Express 3.0 x16
• Ports: 1 x 100 Gigabit QSFP28
• Data Link Protocol: 100 Gigabit Ethernet
• Data Transfer Rate: 100 Gbps
• Controller Chip: Mellanox ConnectX-4 Lx
• Features: RoCE, SR-IOV, PXE Support, Jumbo Frames, TCP/IP Offload, UDP/IP Offload, iSCSI Support, FCoE Support, VLAN Support, Energy Efficient Ethernet, Data Center Bridging
• Network Standards: IEEE 802.1Q, 802.1p, 802.3ad, 802.3ae, 802.3az, 802.3ba, 802.3bj, 802.3bm, 802.3by, 802.3cd
• Power Consumption: 10.8 W (typical)
• Operating Systems: Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESXi

Recommendations

For optimal performance, pair this adapter with compatible HPE ProLiant servers and high-quality QSFP28 transceivers or direct attach cables. Ensure your network infrastructure supports 100 Gigabit Ethernet to fully leverage the adapter's capabilities.