HPE ADP BCM57412 10G SFP+ 2-PORT

Boost your server's network performance with the HPE BCM57412 10G SFP+ 2-Port Network Interface Card. Equipped with a Broadcom BCM57412 chipset, this PCIe 3.0 x8 card delivers dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports for high-speed connectivity in demanding data center environments. Advanced offloads like RoCE, iSCSI, and FCoE reduce CPU overhead, while SR-IOV and NPAR enable efficient virtualization.

Overview

The HPE BCM57412 is a high-performance dual-port 10GbE network adapter designed for HPE ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 servers. It fits into a PCIe 3.0 x8 slot and supports both low-profile and full-height brackets, making it versatile for various server chassis. The card supports SFP+ transceivers for fiber optic connections as well as direct attach copper (DAC) cables, providing flexible cabling options to meet different infrastructure needs.

What stands out

• Dual 10G SFP+ ports for up to 20 Gbps aggregate bandwidth
• Broadcom BCM57412 controller with advanced hardware offloads
• Supports RoCE, iSCSI, FCoE, and SR-IOV for virtualization and storage
• PCIe 3.0 x8 interface ensures ample bus throughput
• Includes both low-profile and full-height brackets
• Energy-efficient with a maximum power consumption of only 10.5 W

Technical details

• Network Ports: 2 x SFP+
• Data Transfer Rate: 10 Gigabit Ethernet per port
• Host Interface: PCI Express 3.0 x8
• Chipset: Broadcom BCM57412
• Form Factor: Plug-in Card (PCIe)
• Network Standards: IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.1p
• Features: Jumbo Frames, PXE, TCP/IP Offload, UDP/IP Offload, VLAN, iSCSI Boot, RoCE, SR-IOV, DCB, NPAR
• Supported Cabling: Direct Attach Copper (DAC), Fiber Optic (with SFP+ transceivers)
• Bracket Type: Low-profile and Full-height (included)
• Operating System Compatibility: Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESXi
• Power Consumption: 10.5 W (maximum)
• Virtualization Support: SR-IOV, NPAR
• Offload Capabilities: TCP/IP, UDP/IP, iSCSI, FCoE, RoCE
• Compatibility: HPE ProLiant Gen9/Gen10 Servers
• LED Indicators: Link/Activity
• Management Features: NC-SI (Network Controller Sideband Interface)

Our verdict

The HPE BCM57412 is a reliable and feature-rich 10GbE adapter that brings enterprise-grade performance and virtualization capabilities to your HPE servers. Its dual SFP+ ports, extensive offload support, and low power draw make it an excellent choice for modern data centers.