Brand: HPE · SKU: P25960-B21 · MPN: P25960-B21 · Category: Networking
The HPE P25960-B21 is a high-performance, dual-port 100GbE Ethernet adapter based on the Mellanox ConnectX-6 Dx (MCX623106AS-CDAT) controller. Designed for HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus and Gen11 servers, it utilizes a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface to deliver up to 200 Gbps of aggregate throughput. This adapter is optimized for data-intensive workloads, high-performance computing (HPC), and cloud environments, featuring advanced offloads such as RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE v1/v2), VXLAN, NVGRE, and Geneve. It also includes robust security features like Hardware Root of Trust and Secure Boot to protect against firmware tampering.
| Ports | 2 x QSFP56 |
|---|---|
| Offloads | RDMA, RoCE v1/v2, VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve, RSS, TSO |
| Security | Hardware Root of Trust, Secure Boot, Authenticated Updates |
| Data Rate | 100 Gbps per port (200 Gbps aggregate) |
| Interface | PCI Express 4.0 x16 |
| Controller | Mellanox MCX623106AS-CDAT (ConnectX-6 Dx) |
| Form Factor | Stand-up Plug-in Card |
| Virtualization | SR-IOV (up to 512 Virtual Functions) |
| Power Consumption | 13W (Typical), 18.4W (Max) |
| Warranty | 3-Year Limited Warranty (Standard HPE Server Warranty) |
| Weight | 1.0 lb |
| Dimensions | 6.6 in x 2.7 in (Standard PCIe Stand-up) |
The HPE P25960-B21 provides extreme bandwidth and low latency for modern data centers. It supports advanced networking features that reduce CPU overhead by offloading protocol processing, making it ideal for virtualization and software-defined networking (SDN).
Yes, this HPE Mellanox MCX623106AS-CDAT Ethernet 100Gb 2-port QSFP56 Adapter (P25960-B21) is 100% genuine HPE hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
This HPE Mellanox MCX623106AS-CDAT Ethernet 100Gb 2-port QSFP56 Adapter includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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