HPE NIC SFP28 32GB 2-Ports

With a blistering 32 Gbps per port, this HPE dual-port Fibre Channel HBA delivers up to 6400 MBps full-duplex throughput per port, unlocking the full potential of all-flash storage arrays and demanding virtualized environments. Built on the proven Broadcom Emulex LPe31002 controller, it combines enterprise-grade reliability with advanced data integrity features to keep your SAN traffic flowing without compromise.

Overview

The HPE P14420-001 is a low-profile PCIe 3.0 x8 Fibre Channel host bus adapter equipped with two SFP28 ports, each capable of auto-negotiating 32Gb, 16Gb, or 8Gb speeds. It provides seamless connectivity to Fibre Channel SANs for mission-critical applications, supporting point-to-point and switched fabric topologies. The card includes both low-profile and full-height brackets for flexible installation in a wide range of servers.

What stands out

• Dual 32Gb SFP28 ports for high-bandwidth storage networking
• PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface for minimal bottleneck
• Broadcom Emulex LPe31002 chipset with proven driver support
• FC-NVMe ready for next-generation flash performance
• End-to-end data integrity with T10 DIF support
• N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) and Boot from SAN for virtualization
• Comprehensive OS support: Windows Server, VMware ESXi, RHEL, SLES, Solaris, HP-UX, AIX
• Low power consumption (10.5 W typical) and high MTBF (>10M hours)

Technical details

• Adapter Type: Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
• Port Speed: 32Gb Fibre Channel (auto-negotiating to 16Gb and 8Gb)
• Number of Ports: 2
• Connector Type: SFP28 (transceivers not included)
• Host Interface: PCI Express 3.0 x8
• Controller Chipset: Broadcom (Emulex) LPe31002
• Form Factor: Low-profile PCIe card (full-height bracket included)
• Data Transfer Rate: Up to 6400 MBps per port (full-duplex)
• Supported Topologies: Point-to-Point (P2P), Switched Fabric (FC-SW)
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 55°C
• Humidity Range: 5% to 95% non-condensing
• Compliance: RoHS, WEEE

Our verdict

The HPE P14420-001 is a top-tier dual-port 32Gb Fibre Channel HBA that delivers exceptional performance, reliability, and flexibility for enterprise data centers. Its support for FC-NVMe and T10 DIF ensures it will remain relevant as storage technologies evolve, making it a smart investment for high-demand SAN environments.