Brand: HPE | Category: Network Adapters & NICs
SKU: HPE-P13188-B21 | Part #: P13188-B21 | MPN: P13188-B21
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For low-latency workloads, NIC offload capabilities are transformative—every freed CPU cycle directly impacts application performance and infrastructure efficiency. The HPE P13188-B21 leverages the Mellanox ConnectX-5 controller ASIC to deliver comprehensive hardware acceleration, offloading TCP/UDP/IP checksums, Large Send Offload (LSO), Large Receive Offload (LRO), and VXLAN/NVGRE encapsulation tasks. This intelligent workload distribution reduces CPU overhead while maintaining wire-speed throughput across dual 10GbE and 25GbE ports, making it essential for data center teams managing high-frequency trading, real-time analytics, and virtualized storage environments.
Network architects and infrastructure teams choosing HPE equipment will recognize this adapter's seamless integration across the ProLiant Gen10 and Gen10 Plus server portfolio. The P13188-B21 combines dual SFP28 ports with PCIe 3.0 x16 connectivity in a low-profile form factor, ensuring flexible deployment in space-constrained chassis. Full support for RoCEv1, RoCEv2, and iWARP protocols enables remote direct memory access (RDMA) capabilities for demanding cluster and HPC applications. SR-IOV virtualization support maximizes workload density on VMware vSphere and other hypervisors, while native integration with HPE iLO, HPE OneView, and Intelligent Provisioning streamlines provisioning and lifecycle management.
For detailed specifications, compatibility verification, and deployment planning, contact Omnixon Global to request a quotation on the HPE P13188-B21.
| Brand | HPE |
| Category | Network Adapters & NICs |
| SKU | HPE-P13188-B21 |
| Part Number | P13188-B21 |
| Condition | New |
| Capacity | 25GB |
| Form Factor | PCIe |
| Interface | Ethernet 10/25 Gb |
| Speed | 10/25 Gb/s per port |
| Manufacturer Part Number | P13188-B21 |
| OEM Model | Mellanox MCX512F-ACHT |
| Controller ASIC | Mellanox ConnectX-5 |
| Number of Ports | 2 |
| Port Type | SFP28 |
| Supported Data Rates | 10GbE, 25GbE |
| Host Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Form Factor | Low-profile PCIe adapter |
| RDMA Support | RoCEv1, RoCEv2, iWARP |
| Virtualization | SR-IOV |
| Offload Capabilities | TCP/UDP/IP checksum, LSO, LRO, VXLAN, NVGRE encapsulation offload |
| Operating System Support | Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware vSphere |
| HPE Platform Compatibility | HPE ProLiant Gen10 and Gen10 Plus servers |
| Management Integration | HPE iLO, HPE OneView, Intelligent Provisioning |
| Regulatory Compliance | CE, FCC, RoHS |
| HPE Product Line | HPE Ethernet Adapters |
The HPE P13188-B21 - HPE Mellanox MCX512F-ACHT Ethernet 10/25Gb 2-port SFP28 Adapter is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Juniper/Arista environments.
Key specifications for the HPE P13188-B21 - HPE Mellanox MCX512F-ACHT Ethernet 10/25Gb 2-port SFP28 Adapter: form factor PCIe; interface Ethernet 10/25 Gb; 1 year manufacturer support; new condition. Manufacturer part number P13188-B21. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
The HPE P13188-B21 - HPE Mellanox MCX512F-ACHT Ethernet 10/25Gb 2-port SFP28 Adapter interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.