Network adapter HP Enterprise FlexFabric 10Gb 2P 533FLR-T Dual Port Low Profile

HP Enterprise FlexFabric 10Gb 2P 533FLR-T Dual Port Low Profile is a dual‑port 10 Gigabit Ethernet network adapter engineered for use in HP Enterprise server platforms. The adapter uses a low‑profile FLR‑T form factor to deliver two independent 10Gb ports in a compact card suitable for space‑constrained rack servers. It supports converged networking and virtualised environments where high throughput, low latency and reliable connectivity are required.

Advantages

The adapter provides dual 10Gb ports in a low‑profile design, enabling high bandwidth without occupying a full‑height slot. It supports FlexFabric features to consolidate LAN and storage traffic over the same adapter, reducing cabling and port count. The component is optimized for HP server compatibility and typical enterprise networking stacks, offering hardware offloads and performance characteristics needed for virtual machines and throughput‑intensive applications.

Suitable for

• Rack and blade servers with low‑profile expansion slots
• Virtualised server environments and hypervisor hosts
• Converged LAN and storage traffic consolidation
• High‑throughput applications, backups and data replication

Key specifications

• Interface: Dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports
• Form factor: Low profile FLR‑T (full compatibility with compatible server riser)
• Throughput: 10 Gbps per port (wire speed)
• Connectivity: Compatible with standard 10Gb Ethernet transceivers and cabling used in enterprise networks
• Offload features: Hardware acceleration for TCP/IP, virtualization and checksum offloads (vendor implementation)
• Power and thermal: Designed for server airflow and power envelopes typical of enterprise rack servers

How to use

Install the adapter into a compatible server low‑profile PCIe slot or FLR‑T riser according to the server manufacturer’s installation guide. After physical installation, boot the server and confirm the adapter is detected by the system BIOS/UEFI. Install the appropriate HP Enterprise network drivers and firmware for the operating system or hypervisor in use, then configure network settings, bonding or teaming and VLANs as required by your network design. If using converged fabric features, configure the storage and LAN partitions according to storage and network documentation.

Recommendations

Use certified 10Gb transceivers and cabling, keep drivers and firmware updated for best performance, and follow HP Enterprise server documentation for riser and slot compatibility to ensure correct installation and thermal behavior.