QL41262HLCU-HP HPE 10/25GB 2 Ports PCI-E Converged Network Adapter

HPE QL41262HLCU-HP 2 Ports Converged Network Adapter 

The HPE QL41262HLCU-HP CN1300R 10/25GB 2 Ports PCI-Express Converged Network Adapter is engineered to provide enterprise-class networking performance for modern data centers, virtualization platforms, cloud infrastructures, and high-performance computing environments. Featuring dual-port connectivity with support for both 10 Gigabit Ethernet and 25 Gigabit Ethernet network speeds, this converged network adapter delivers exceptional bandwidth, low latency communication, and advanced network acceleration technologies designed to meet the evolving demands of enterprise workloads.

As organizations continue to adopt software-defined infrastructure, virtualized computing, and data-intensive applications, network adapters play a critical role in ensuring consistent performance and efficient resource utilization. The HPE CN1300R adapter is specifically designed to bridge the gap between compute resources and network infrastructure, enabling seamless communication across servers, storage systems, and application environments.

Dual-Port 10/25GbE Connectivity

The dual-port architecture enables servers to establish multiple network connections simultaneously while supporting flexible deployment scenarios. Each port can operate at either 10GbE or 25GbE speeds depending on network requirements and switch compatibility. This flexibility allows organizations to transition from legacy 10GbE infrastructures to higher-performance 25GbE environments without replacing server hardware.

Dual-port configurations also contribute to increased network availability by supporting link aggregation, network redundancy, failover capabilities, and traffic balancing. These features help maintain uninterrupted operations for mission-critical business applications and services.

Optimized PCI-Express Interface

The PCI-Express interface serves as the communication backbone between the adapter and the host server. High-bandwidth PCIe connectivity ensures that data transfers between the network adapter and server memory occur efficiently, minimizing bottlenecks and supporting maximum throughput across demanding workloads.

The advanced PCIe architecture is designed to accommodate the growing performance requirements of modern processors, memory subsystems, and storage platforms. By maintaining high-speed communication pathways, the adapter helps servers achieve optimal utilization of available network resources.

Enterprise-Class Converged Networking Capabilities

Converged network adapters are designed to consolidate multiple networking functions into a single hardware solution. The HPE QL41262HLCU-HP CN1300R provides a platform capable of supporting traditional Ethernet networking alongside advanced storage and virtualization traffic, helping reduce hardware complexity and infrastructure costs.

Support for Data Center Consolidation

Modern data centers often seek to minimize the number of physical adapters installed within servers while maximizing functionality and performance. This adapter supports data center consolidation initiatives by enabling multiple traffic types to traverse a unified networking platform.

By reducing the number of separate network interfaces required for operation, organizations can simplify cabling, lower power consumption, and improve overall infrastructure manageability. These efficiencies become increasingly valuable in large-scale enterprise deployments.

Enhanced Resource Utilization

The converged architecture enables more efficient use of available server resources. Hardware-based acceleration functions reduce CPU overhead associated with networking operations, allowing processors to focus on application execution and business-critical tasks.

This optimization contributes to improved server density, enhanced workload scalability, and better overall infrastructure efficiency across enterprise computing environments.

Advanced Performance Features for Modern Workloads

High Throughput Data Processing

The adapter is designed to accommodate substantial data transfer volumes generated by virtualization platforms, cloud-native applications, databases, analytics systems, and enterprise software environments. Support for 25GbE networking provides significantly greater throughput than traditional Gigabit Ethernet technologies, enabling faster access to shared resources and improved application responsiveness.

Organizations operating large-scale storage environments, backup infrastructures, and data replication platforms benefit from the increased bandwidth capabilities provided by 25GbE connectivity.

Low Latency Communications

Latency reduction remains a critical factor in enterprise networking performance. The CN1300R adapter incorporates advanced networking technologies designed to minimize packet processing delays and accelerate communication between servers, storage arrays, and network resources.

Reduced latency can significantly improve the performance of transactional databases, virtual desktop infrastructures, financial applications, and real-time analytics platforms where rapid response times are essential.

Intelligent Traffic Handling

The adapter employs sophisticated traffic management technologies that help prioritize and optimize network communications. Intelligent packet processing mechanisms ensure efficient delivery of data while maintaining consistent performance under varying workload conditions.

These capabilities contribute to predictable network behavior and enhanced service quality throughout enterprise environments.

Virtualization and Cloud Infrastructure

Optimized for Virtualized Data Centers

Virtualization technologies continue to drive modern infrastructure design, requiring network adapters capable of supporting numerous virtual machines and high-density workloads. The HPE CN1300R adapter includes features specifically designed to improve networking efficiency within virtualized environments.

Hardware-assisted virtualization technologies help reduce processing overhead associated with virtual machine networking operations. This enables higher virtual machine densities while maintaining consistent network performance across multiple workloads.

Cloud Computing Compatibility

Cloud platforms demand scalable, high-performance networking solutions capable of supporting dynamic resource allocation and multi-tenant environments. The adapter's high-speed connectivity and advanced management capabilities make it suitable for private cloud, hybrid cloud, and enterprise cloud deployments.

Cloud administrators benefit from the adapter's ability to efficiently handle east-west traffic, virtual network segmentation, and large-scale workload mobility requirements.

Reliability and Availability Features

Redundant Connectivity Architecture

The dual-port configuration provides built-in support for network redundancy strategies. Multiple network paths can be configured to ensure continuous connectivity in the event of cable failures, switch outages, or network disruptions.

High-availability configurations help maintain service continuity for mission-critical applications, reducing downtime risks and supporting business continuity objectives.

Enterprise-Class Hardware

HPE enterprise networking products are developed to meet rigorous reliability standards required in data center environments. The CN1300R adapter is designed to operate consistently under demanding workloads while maintaining stable performance over extended deployment lifecycles.

Robust engineering practices and enterprise-grade components contribute to dependable operation across a wide range of server platforms and deployment scenarios.

Consistent Operational Stability

Operational stability is essential for enterprise environments where network interruptions can impact productivity, customer experiences, and business operations. The adapter incorporates features designed to maintain reliable communications and support continuous service delivery.

Advanced error detection and recovery mechanisms further enhance operational resilience, helping organizations achieve higher levels of infrastructure reliability.

Security and Network Protection Technologies

Secure Network Communications

Security remains a primary concern for enterprise IT organizations. The HPE CN1300R adapter supports secure network communications through advanced hardware capabilities designed to protect data as it moves across enterprise networks.

Hardware-assisted security features help reduce processing overhead associated with encryption and secure communications protocols while maintaining high levels of performance.

Protection for Critical Enterprise Data

Organizations handling sensitive information require networking infrastructure that supports secure data transmission. The adapter contributes to comprehensive security frameworks by enabling secure connectivity between servers, storage systems, and application resources.

These capabilities support regulatory compliance initiatives and enterprise cybersecurity strategies across diverse industry sectors.

Infrastructure Security Integration

The adapter can be integrated into broader security architectures that include firewalls, intrusion detection systems, network segmentation policies, and access control frameworks. This integration helps organizations establish layered security approaches that protect critical assets and information resources.

Support for Expanding Data Center Requirements

Data center traffic volumes continue to increase due to growth in cloud services, artificial intelligence workloads, analytics platforms, and digital business initiatives. The adapter provides the bandwidth and scalability necessary to support evolving infrastructure requirements.

Its high-performance design helps organizations accommodate future workload growth without immediate hardware replacement, contributing to improved return on investment and longer infrastructure lifecycles.