P26259-B21 – HPE 10Gb 2-Port SFP+ Adapter

BRAND NEW WITH FULL HPE WARRANTY!!! The P26259-B21 – HPE Broadcom BCM57412 10Gb 2-Port SFP+ Adapter is a high-performance PCIe network interface card designed to deliver reliable, low-latency connectivity for enterprise server environments. Built on the Broadcom BCM57412 controller, this adapter provides dual-port 10Gb Ethernet connectivity, enabling high-throughput data transfer for modern workloads.  Optimized for HPE ProLiant Gen10 and Gen10 Plus platforms, this adapter supports advanced networking features such as RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE), SR-IOV, and network virtualization offloads. These capabilities reduce CPU overhead while improving application performance in virtualized and cloud environments.  With PCIe Gen3 x8 interface support and integrated firmware security, the P26259-B21 ensures consistent performance, enhanced data protection, and seamless integration into enterprise IT infrastructure, making it ideal for data-intensive and latency-sensitive applications. Key Features – HPE Broadcom BCM57412 Adapter – P26259-B21 • Processor:  o Broadcom BCM57412 controller  • Memory:  o Not applicable • Storage:  o Not applicable • Controller:  o Dual-port 10Gb Ethernet controller • Networking / Ports:  o 2 × 10Gb SFP+ ports  o Supports 1Gb and 10Gb Ethernet  • Power & Cooling:  o Typical power consumption: 7.9W  • Management:  o PXE boot (UEFI & legacy)  o Advanced offload features (DPDK, RSS, VMQ)  • Security:  o Secure boot support  o Firmware root of trust  o Digitally signed firmware  • Form Factor:  o PCIe plug-in card (stand-up)  Technical Specifications • Processor Type: Broadcom BCM57412 • Chipset / Platform: HPE ProLiant Gen10 / Gen10 Plus • Memory Technology: Not applicable • Storage Interface: Not applicable • RAID Support: Not applicable • Expansion Slots: PCIe 3.0 x8 • Networking: 2 × 10Gb SFP+ Ethernet ports • I/O Ports: Dual SFP+ interfaces • Operating System Compatibility: Windows Server, Linux, VMware  Physical Specifications • Form Factor: PCIe stand-up adapter • Rack Compatibility:  o Installs in standard PCIe slots within HPE ProLiant rack and tower servers Ideal For • Virtualized and cloud infrastructure networking • High-throughput database and application servers • Software-defined networking (SDN) environments • Data center east-west traffic optimization • Low-latency, high-bandwidth enterprise workloads Warranty & Support • HPE standard limited warranty • Compatible with HPE Foundation Care and Proactive Care • Supported across HPE enterprise infrastructure ecosystem FAQs – HPE Broadcom BCM57412 Adapter – P26259-B21 Q1: Does this adapter support 10Gb and 1Gb speeds? A1: Yes. It supports both 1Gb and 10Gb Ethernet over SFP+ interfaces. Q2: Is this adapter compatible with virtualization platforms? A2: Yes. It supports SR-IOV, VMQ, and other features optimized for VMware, Hyper-V, and Linux environments. Q3: What servers is this adapter designed for? A3: It is designed for HPE ProLiant Gen10 and Gen10 Plus servers. Q4: Does it support RDMA? A4: Yes. It supports RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE v1 and v2) for low-latency data transfer. Q5: Can it boot from network? A5: Yes. It supports both UEFI and legacy PXE boot. Q6: Is this a hot-plug component? A6: No. It is a PCIe adapter and requires system power-down for installation.