Add-On 593717-B21-AO Dual Open SFP+ Port PCIe X8 Network Interface Card

Overview

The Add-On 593717-B21-AO is a 10 Gigabit Ethernet network interface card (NIC) designed to provide high-speed, reliable network connectivity for servers and workstations. Featuring dual open SFP+ ports and a PCIe x8 interface, this card is suitable for environments requiring significant network throughput, such as data centers, high-performance computing clusters, or network-attached storage (NAS) systems. Its design ensures compatibility with a wide range of SFP+ transceivers, allowing for flexible fiber optic or copper network connections.

Compatibility

This network interface card is engineered as a functional equivalent to the HP 593717-B21. It is designed for installation in standard PCIe x8 slots found in most server and workstation motherboards. Compatibility extends to operating systems that support standard PCIe Ethernet controllers, including Windows Server, Linux distributions, and VMware ESXi. Specific compatibility with server models like HP ProLiant DL series, ML series, and BladeSystem servers is expected due to its HP comparable nature. It supports a broad spectrum of SFP+ transceivers, enabling connection to 10GBASE-SR, 10GBASE-LR, 10GBASE-ER, and 10GBASE-T (with appropriate SFP+ RJ45 modules).

Installation Notes

Installation requires a free PCIe x8 slot. Ensure the host system is powered off and grounded before inserting the card. The card draws power directly from the PCIe slot. For optimal performance and stability, ensure the latest drivers for your operating system are installed. The dual SFP+ ports require separate SFP+ transceivers (sold separately) to establish network links.