HPE Broadcom BCM57412 Ethernet 10Gb 2-Port SFP+ OCP3 Adapter P26256-B21 for Gen10 Plus Servers
The HPE Broadcom BCM57412 Ethernet 10Gb 2-port SFP+ OCP3 Adapter (P26256-B21) delivers enterprise-grade 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for HPE Gen10 Plus ProLiant DL, ML, and Apollo servers. This high-performance network interface card features dual SFP+ ports with PCI Express 3.0 x8 host interface, providing reliable 10GBase-X network technology for demanding data center environments. Designed specifically for server applications, this OCP 3.0 form factor adapter ensures seamless integration with HPE's most secure server platform while supporting optical fiber media for superior network performance.
Advanced 10 Gigabit Ethernet Performance with Dual SFP+ Ports
The HPE Broadcom BCM57412 adapter features two SFP+ expansion slots that support 10GBase-X network technology, delivering exceptional bandwidth for hybrid cloud services, mobile data applications, and streaming video workloads. The dual-port configuration provides redundancy and load balancing capabilities essential for mission-critical server environments.
PCI Express 3.0 x8 Host Interface Optimization
Engineered with PCI Express 3.0 x8 host interface, this 10 Gigabit Ethernet card maximizes data throughput while maintaining compatibility with HPE ProLiant server architectures. The PCIe 3.0 x8 connection ensures sufficient bandwidth to handle full-duplex 10Gb traffic across both ports simultaneously without bottlenecks.
OCP 3.0 Form Factor for HPE Gen10 Plus Server Integration
The OCP 3.0 bracket height and plug-in card form factor ensure perfect compatibility with HPE Gen10 Plus ProLiant servers. This Open Compute Project 3.0 standard design provides standardized connectivity while supporting HPE's Root of Trust security architecture from the network interface card level.
Optical Fiber Media Support for Enterprise Networks
Supporting optical fiber media type, the BCM57412 adapter enables long-distance, high-speed connections essential for data center networking. Optical fiber connectivity provides superior signal integrity, electromagnetic interference immunity, and extended reach compared to copper-based solutions.
Enhanced Security Features for Gen10 Plus Server Environments
Integrated with HPE Gen10 Plus servers' comprehensive security framework, this Broadcom BCM57412 adapter contributes to preventing, detecting, and recovering from cyberattacks including denial of service and malware-infected firmware threats. The network interface card participates in HPE's end-to-end security ecosystem protecting applications, data, and infrastructure.
Technical Specifications and Compatibility
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Part Number | P26256-B21 |
| Product Model | Broadcom BCM57412 |
| Network Technology | 10GBase-X |
| Total Ports | 2 SFP+ Ports |
| Host Interface | PCI Express 3.0 x8 |
| Form Factor | OCP 3.0 Plug-in Card |
| Media Type | Optical Fiber |
| Device Support | Server Applications |
Environmentally Friendly Design for Sustainable Data Centers
The HPE Broadcom BCM57412 adapter meets environmental sustainability standards, supporting green data center initiatives. This environmentally friendly 10 Gigabit Ethernet card helps organizations reduce their carbon footprint while maintaining high-performance networking capabilities for demanding server workloads.
Cost-Effective Scaling for Network Bandwidth Demands
Designed to address the constant challenge of delivering secure and reliable network bandwidth that cost-effectively scales with networking traffic demands, this dual-port SFP+ adapter provides the optimal mix of performance, efficiency, reliability, and security for various workload requirements in modern data center environments.
