P60339-B21 HPE Mellanox 2 Ports Ethernet Adapter 25GBPS SFP

HPE P60339-B21 Mellanox 2-Port 25Gb Ethernet Adapter 

The HPE P60339-B21 Mellanox 2-Port Ethernet Adapter is a high-performance networking solution engineered for modern HPE ProLiant servers and enterprise data center environments. Built on advanced Mellanox networking technology, this OCP 3.0 adapter delivers exceptional bandwidth, ultra-low latency, and dependable connectivity for virtualization, cloud computing, software-defined storage, high-performance computing (HPC), and business-critical applications.

Supporting both 10GbE and 25GbE Ethernet speeds through dual SFP28 ports, the adapter offers flexible deployment options while maximizing network efficiency. Its PCIe 4.0 architecture provides increased throughput, allowing organizations to accelerate workloads, reduce network bottlenecks, and improve overall server performance.

General Information

• Manufacturer: HPE
• Part Number: P60339-B21
• Device Type: Ethernet Adapter

Technical Specifications   

• Technology: Mellanox Networking
• Form Factor: Plug-in Card
• Interface Type: Open Compute Project (OCP) 3.0
• PCI Express Version: PCIe 4.0
• Ports: Dual SFP28 10GbE/25GbE
• Supported Protocols: Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 25 Gigabit Ethernet
• Network Protocols: iSCSI, IPv4, IPv6

Benefits of Dual SFP28 Ports

• Supports both 10GbE and 25GbE network speeds
• Provides high aggregate bandwidth
• Enables network redundancy and failover
• Supports traffic segmentation
• Ideal for enterprise and cloud deployments
• Compatible with SFP28 optical transceivers and DAC cables

Advantages of PCIe Gen4

• Higher bandwidth than PCIe Gen3
• Reduced communication latency
• Improved server responsiveness
• Enhanced workload scalability
• Optimized throughput for demanding applications

Benefits of OCP 3.0 Design

• Dedicated networking expansion slot
• Improved internal airflow
• Better server scalability
• Efficient hardware utilization
• Simplified maintenance and upgrades

Key Mellanox Advantages

• Reliable enterprise networking
• High packet processing efficiency
• Low-latency communication
• Stable large-scale network performance
• Optimized data transfer speeds

Supported Ethernet Standards

• Gigabit Ethernet (1GbE)
• 10 Gigabit Ethernet
• 25 Gigabit Ethernet
• SFP28 optical networking

Supported Network Protocols

• IPv4
• IPv6
• iSCSI
• Gigabit Ethernet
• 10Gb Ethernet
• 25Gb Ethernet

Virtualization Benefits

• Supports virtual machine networking
• High bandwidth for hypervisors
• Efficient workload isolation
• Reduced virtualization overhead
• Reliable data transmission

Storage Advantages

• Fast storage communication
• Reduced backup windows
• Improved disaster recovery performance
• Efficient storage replication
• Reliable enterprise storage connectivity

Cloud Infrastructure Benefits

• Supports scalable cloud deployments
• Optimizes server communication
• Accelerates application delivery
• Enhances resource utilization
• Provides dependable network performance

Ideal Enterprise Applications

• Database servers
• Virtualization clusters
• Cloud infrastructure
• Enterprise storage systems
• Artificial intelligence workloads
• High-performance computing
• Business analytics
• Software-defined networking

Enterprise-Class Features

• Original HPE networking solution
• Advanced Mellanox Ethernet technology
• Dual 10GbE/25GbE SFP28 interfaces
• High-speed PCIe 4.0 architecture
• Open Compute Project 3.0 compatibility
• Support for IPv4, IPv6, and iSCSI protocols
• Designed for enterprise servers and modern data centers
• Excellent scalability for expanding infrastructures
• Reliable connectivity for mission-critical workloads
• Optimized for virtualization, cloud computing, and storage networking

Hardware Configuration

• Plug-in card form factor
• Open Compute Project (OCP) 3.0 interface
• PCI Express 4.0 connectivity
• Dual SFP28 Ethernet ports

Networking Capabilities

• 1Gb Ethernet support
• 10Gb Ethernet support
• 25Gb Ethernet support
• IPv4 networking
• IPv6 networking
• iSCSI storage networking

Deployment Environments

• Enterprise servers
• Private cloud platforms
• Public cloud infrastructure
• Hybrid cloud deployments
• High-performance computing clusters
• Software-defined storage
• Virtual machine hosts
• Large-scale data centers

HPE P60339-B21 Mellanox 2 Ports Ethernet Adapter 

The HPE P60339-B21 Mellanox 2 Ports Ethernet Adapter 25Gbps SFP is engineered to provide enterprise-class networking performance for modern data centers, virtualization platforms, cloud computing environments, and software-defined infrastructure. Built around advanced Mellanox networking technology, this high-performance Ethernet adapter enables servers to achieve reliable, low-latency communication while supporting the bandwidth requirements of today's demanding workloads. Organizations deploying high-speed networking solutions require adapters capable of maintaining consistent throughput, efficient packet processing, and intelligent traffic management, making this HPE network adapter a dependable solution for business-critical deployments.

Supporting dual 25 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces through SFP28 connectivity, the adapter delivers a significant improvement over traditional 10Gb Ethernet technologies. Businesses upgrading existing server environments benefit from enhanced scalability, reduced network congestion, and increased application responsiveness. Whether deployed in enterprise databases, virtualization clusters, AI workloads, high-performance computing environments, or storage networking infrastructures, the HPE P60339-B21 Ethernet adapter helps maximize server efficiency while maintaining exceptional reliability.

Designed for seamless integration into HPE ProLiant server platforms, the adapter leverages enterprise-grade firmware, extensive compatibility, and advanced network acceleration technologies to optimize communication between servers and network infrastructure. The result is higher productivity, simplified management, and dependable connectivity across mission-critical workloads.

Advanced Mellanox Ethernet Controller Architecture

Enterprise Networking Intelligence

Mellanox networking controllers have earned a reputation for delivering outstanding throughput, low latency, and hardware acceleration features suitable for modern enterprise infrastructures. The HPE P60339-B21 adapter utilizes these proven technologies to reduce CPU overhead while accelerating packet delivery throughout virtualized and physical server environments.

The intelligent architecture improves workload distribution by efficiently handling packet processing directly on the adapter, allowing processors to dedicate more resources to business applications instead of networking operations. This balanced approach increases server utilization and overall infrastructure efficiency.

Optimized Data Processing

Modern enterprise applications generate enormous amounts of network traffic that require rapid processing. The Mellanox controller efficiently manages simultaneous data streams, ensuring continuous communication between applications, databases, storage systems, and virtual machines without creating performance bottlenecks.

Dual-Port 25Gb Ethernet Connectivity

High-Speed Data Transmission

Dual 25Gb SFP28 ports provide an aggregate bandwidth capable of supporting high-density enterprise workloads. Compared to legacy Gigabit Ethernet or even traditional 10Gb networking, 25Gb Ethernet significantly improves application responsiveness while supporting higher virtual machine density and increased storage performance.

The availability of two independent network interfaces enables simultaneous communication paths that improve redundancy, increase available bandwidth, and simplify network segmentation strategies for enterprise deployments.

SFP28 Flexibility

The SFP28 interface provides deployment flexibility by allowing organizations to choose optical transceivers or direct attach copper cables depending on network architecture and distance requirements. This modular connectivity helps reduce infrastructure costs while supporting scalable upgrades as networking demands evolve.

Benefits of 25 Gigabit Ethernet Technology

Greater Bandwidth Efficiency

Twenty-five Gigabit Ethernet has become one of the preferred networking standards for modern enterprise servers because it offers an excellent balance between performance, infrastructure cost, and scalability. Organizations gain more bandwidth without requiring the extensive cabling changes associated with higher-speed networking technologies.

Improved Server Consolidation

Virtualization allows organizations to consolidate workloads onto fewer physical servers. Higher bandwidth ensures these consolidated environments continue operating efficiently without network congestion affecting virtual machine performance.

Faster Storage Communication

Applications interacting with network-attached storage, distributed file systems, and backup infrastructures benefit from the increased throughput offered by dual-port 25Gb networking.

Reduced Data Transfer Time

Large database synchronization, storage replication, analytics processing, media transfers, and backup operations complete significantly faster with high-bandwidth networking, reducing maintenance windows and improving operational productivity.

Designed for Modern Data Centers

Cloud Infrastructure Support

Cloud computing environments require adapters capable of supporting thousands of concurrent network sessions while maintaining consistent latency. The HPE P60339-B21 enables cloud infrastructure providers to deliver reliable networking services across private, hybrid, and public cloud deployments.

As cloud environments continue expanding, network adapters must efficiently support increased east-west traffic between servers. Dual-port 25Gb networking provides the bandwidth necessary for scalable cloud architectures.

Software-Defined Networking Compatibility

Software-defined networking technologies depend on programmable, intelligent network adapters capable of integrating with modern orchestration platforms. This adapter complements software-defined environments by delivering consistent throughput and flexible connectivity.

Virtualization Performance Enhancement

Supporting High Virtual Machine Density

Enterprise virtualization platforms rely heavily on network bandwidth. Every virtual machine generates independent network traffic, making high-performance adapters essential for maintaining application responsiveness. The HPE P60339-B21 efficiently supports dense virtualization environments by reducing latency and improving communication between guest operating systems and physical infrastructure.

Hypervisor Optimization

Hypervisors such as VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Linux KVM benefit from high-speed Ethernet adapters that support advanced virtualization features. Improved packet processing helps reduce CPU consumption while maintaining consistent network performance under heavy workloads.

Virtual Network Scalability

As organizations deploy additional virtual machines, containers, and microservices, networking requirements increase substantially. The dual-port architecture provides sufficient bandwidth to accommodate future expansion without immediate hardware replacement.

High-Performance Computing Applications

Scientific Computing

Scientific simulations, engineering analysis, financial modeling, and research applications generate substantial network traffic between clustered computing nodes. High-speed Ethernet connectivity minimizes communication delays while maximizing computational efficiency.

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Machine learning frameworks frequently exchange massive datasets across distributed GPU and CPU clusters. The adapter's high bandwidth contributes to faster training times, improved resource utilization, and enhanced overall infrastructure performance.

Big Data Processing

Analytics platforms processing large datasets require rapid communication between storage resources and compute nodes. Reliable 25Gb Ethernet helps reduce bottlenecks that can slow data-intensive workloads.

Enterprise Storage Networking

Storage Performance

Enterprise storage environments increasingly depend on high-speed Ethernet connectivity for block storage, file storage, object storage, and software-defined storage solutions. The adapter supports consistent throughput that enables storage platforms to operate efficiently under heavy workloads.

Backup and Recovery Operations

Organizations performing scheduled backups, disaster recovery replication, and storage synchronization benefit from increased network bandwidth that reduces backup windows and accelerates recovery operations.

Replication Efficiency

Storage replication between primary and secondary sites requires stable, high-speed connectivity. Dual-port networking provides dependable communication channels that improve replication consistency.

Reliability for Mission-Critical Infrastructure

Enterprise Availability

Business-critical applications require continuous network connectivity. The HPE P60339-B21 adapter supports dependable operation through enterprise-grade engineering designed for around-the-clock server workloads.

High availability configurations often utilize dual network interfaces for redundancy, allowing infrastructure to maintain communication even during maintenance or unexpected hardware events.

Consistent Performance

Stable packet delivery, intelligent buffering, and optimized network processing ensure predictable application performance regardless of workload intensity.

PCI Express Integration

High-Speed Host Interface

The adapter integrates with modern PCI Express architecture, providing sufficient bandwidth between the network controller and server processor. This high-speed internal connection prevents bottlenecks that could otherwise reduce networking efficiency.

Optimized Resource Utilization

PCI Express technology enables rapid communication between server components while supporting advanced networking features designed for enterprise workloads.

Security and Data Integrity

Secure Enterprise Communications

Enterprise networking requires dependable data integrity throughout transmission. The HPE P60339-B21 supports reliable communication across secure network infrastructures while maintaining packet accuracy and transmission consistency.

Infrastructure Protection

Reliable networking hardware contributes to secure infrastructure by supporting trusted enterprise firmware and consistent network operations across critical environments.

Scalable Infrastructure Growth

Supporting Future Expansion

Organizations investing in server networking solutions seek hardware capable of supporting future growth. The transition from 10Gb to 25Gb Ethernet provides additional bandwidth without dramatically increasing infrastructure complexity.

Compatibility Across Enterprise Workloads

Database Servers

Database environments frequently process millions of transactions while exchanging data with application servers and storage platforms. High-speed Ethernet minimizes communication delays that could affect transaction performance.

Application Servers

Business applications serving thousands of concurrent users require dependable network throughput. Dual-port networking ensures continuous communication while supporting increasing user demand.

Web Hosting Platforms

Hosting providers deploying enterprise web applications benefit from high-bandwidth network interfaces capable of supporting significant inbound and outbound traffic volumes.

Operational Efficiency

Reduced CPU Utilization

Advanced networking acceleration technologies allow packet processing tasks to be handled efficiently by the adapter, reducing processor utilization and improving application responsiveness.

Lower Infrastructure Bottlenecks

High-bandwidth networking minimizes congestion between compute resources, storage arrays, and application servers, resulting in smoother business operations and faster data access.

Improved Productivity

Faster network communication contributes to quicker application response times, shorter processing cycles, and increased employee productivity across enterprise environments.

Energy-Efficient Enterprise Networking

Balanced Performance

Modern networking hardware emphasizes performance while maintaining operational efficiency. The HPE P60339-B21 supports enterprise workloads without requiring excessive power consumption, helping organizations optimize operational costs.

Data Center Optimization

Efficient network adapters contribute to better overall server utilization, reducing unnecessary hardware expansion while supporting sustainable data center operations.

Deployment Flexibility

Enterprise Integration

The adapter fits naturally into enterprise networking strategies supporting virtualization, storage networking, private cloud infrastructure, analytics platforms, software-defined data centers, and business-critical application environments.

Flexible Connectivity Options

SFP28 connectivity allows organizations to deploy the networking media most appropriate for their infrastructure, whether utilizing optical fiber for longer distances or direct attach copper solutions for shorter rack-level deployments.

Simplified Expansion

As organizations upgrade network switches and expand server capacity, the adapter provides compatibility with modern enterprise networking standards while supporting straightforward infrastructure growth.

Optimized Return on Investment

Investing in 25Gb Ethernet infrastructure provides organizations with a networking platform capable of supporting current and future business growth. The dual-port architecture increases bandwidth availability while improving redundancy, making the adapter suitable for enterprise servers requiring reliable communication and scalable networking capabilities.