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HPE P26259-B21 - HPE Broadcom BCM57412 Ethernet 10Gb 2-port SFP+ Adapter

HPE P26259-B21 - HPE Broadcom BCM57412 Ethernet 10Gb 2-port SFP+ Adapter

Brand: HPE | Category: Network Adapters & NICs

SKU: HPE-P26259-B21 | Part #: P26259-B21 | MPN: P26259-B21

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About the HPE P26259-B21 - HPE Broadcom BCM57412 Ethernet 10Gb 2-port SFP+ Adapter

For low-latency workloads, NIC offload capability directly translates to freed CPU cycles—and the HPE P26259-B21 delivers significant throughput paired with intelligent packet processing. This HPE Broadcom BCM57412 Ethernet adapter provides 10 Gbps per port across two SFP+ ports, enabling enterprise-scale data movement without CPU saturation. Built-in offload engines including TCP Segmentation Offload (TSO), Large Receive Offload (LRO), IPv4/IPv6 checksum offload, and Receive Side Scaling (RSS) reduce per-packet processing overhead, allowing applications to scale efficiently across multiple cores. The adapter connects via PCIe Gen3 x8 and maintains a low-profile form factor, fitting seamlessly into dense server deployments.

Network engineers evaluating this adapter will find broad compatibility across HPE ProLiant Gen10 and HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus server families, with management integration via HPE iLO and HPE Intelligent Provisioning. The part number P26259-B21 is fully supported under Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, and VMware vSphere environments. Standards compliance spans IEEE 802.3ae (10GBase), IEEE 802.1Q (VLAN tagging), and IEEE 802.3x (flow control), while SR-IOV virtualization support enables secure multi-tenant workload isolation. Firmware updates roll through HPE Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) channels, keeping deployments current with minimal operational friction.

Deployment Scenarios

  • High-frequency trading and real-time analytics platforms requiring sub-millisecond latency and CPU efficiency
  • VMware vSphere clusters with SR-IOV passthrough for secure network isolation across virtual machines
  • Mixed Linux and Windows Server environments leveraging unified offload capabilities across operating systems
  • Dense multi-tenant cloud infrastructure where per-core performance and power efficiency drive unit economics
  • Storage area network (SAN) uplinks and backup infrastructure requiring sustained 10 Gbps throughput

Contact Omnixon Global for current availability and detailed pricing on the HPE P26259-B21.

Technical Specifications

BrandHPE
CategoryNetwork Adapters & NICs
SKUHPE-P26259-B21
Part NumberP26259-B21
ConditionNew
Capacity10GB
Form FactorPCIe
InterfaceEthernet 10 Gb
Speed10 Gb/s per port
Manufacturer Part NumberP26259-B21
Product NameHPE Broadcom BCM57412 Ethernet 10Gb 2-port SFP+ Adapter
Network ControllerBroadcom BCM57412
Data Transfer Rate10 Gbps per port
Number of Ports2
Port InterfaceSFP+
Host InterfacePCIe Gen3 x8
Form FactorLow Profile
Virtualization SupportSR-IOV
Offload EnginesTCP Segmentation Offload (TSO), Large Receive Offload (LRO), IPv4/IPv6 checksum offload, Receive Side Scaling (RSS)
Compatible Server FamiliesHPE ProLiant Gen10, HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus
Operating System SupportMicrosoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware vSphere
Firmware ManagementHPE Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP)
Management IntegrationHPE iLO, HPE Intelligent Provisioning
Standards ComplianceIEEE 802.3ae (10GBase), IEEE 802.1Q (VLAN tagging), IEEE 802.3x (flow control)
Product TypeEthernet Adapter / NIC

Frequently Asked Questions about HPE P26259-B21 - HPE Broadcom BCM57412 Ethernet 10Gb 2-port SFP+ Adapter

What does the HPE P26259-B21 - HPE Broadcom BCM57412 Ethernet 10Gb 2-port SFP+ Adapter do?

The HPE P26259-B21 - HPE Broadcom BCM57412 Ethernet 10Gb 2-port SFP+ 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.

What are the headline specs of the HPE P26259-B21 - HPE Broadcom BCM57412 Ethernet 10Gb 2-port SFP+ Adapter?

Key specifications for the HPE P26259-B21 - HPE Broadcom BCM57412 Ethernet 10Gb 2-port SFP+ Adapter: form factor PCIe; interface Ethernet 10 Gb; 1 year manufacturer support; new condition. Manufacturer part number P26259-B21. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.

Is the HPE P26259-B21 - HPE Broadcom BCM57412 Ethernet 10Gb 2-port SFP+ Adapter compatible with my infrastructure?

The HPE P26259-B21 - HPE Broadcom BCM57412 Ethernet 10Gb 2-port SFP+ 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.