HP 665247-001 – HP 560SFP+ 10Gb 2-Port PCI Ethernet Adapter

Detailed Description:

The HP 665247-001, known as the HP 560SFP+ Ethernet Adapter, is a dual-port, low-profile, PCI Express (PCIe) 10 Gigabit network card that provides high-speed connectivity for HP servers. Engineered with enterprise data centers in mind, this adapter features 10Gb Ethernet (10GbE) speeds through two Small Form-factor Pluggable Plus (SFP+) ports, offering flexibility in connecting to both copper and optical fiber networks, depending on the transceiver used. The HP 560SFP+ supports high-level VLAN tagging and jumbo frames, enhancing network performance and efficiency. It’s an excellent choice for virtualized environments thanks to its support for VMware NetQueue and Microsoft VMQ, which help in managing network traffic and reducing the CPU overhead of network packet processing. This adapter also includes support for iSCSI and Fiber Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) for storage connectivity, making it a versatile option for servers requiring high bandwidth for networking and storage. Ideal for customers aiming to upgrade their server network capabilities to 10GbE, the HP 560SFP+ provides a balance of performance, energy efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.