P25527-B21 HPE 2-Port DL385 Gen10 Plus 12GB NVMe Adapter

P25527-B21 HPE PCI-E 2-Port Adapter: Optimized Performance for ProLiant DL385 Gen10 Plus

The P25527-B21 HPE PCI-E 2-Port Adapter Direct Attach x4 NVMe Retimer is engineered to maximize storage efficiency and performance for the HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen10 Plus server. This adapter provides direct NVMe connectivity, reducing latency and improving throughput for enterprise applications requiring high-speed data processing. Designed with PCIe Gen4 technology, this solution ensures superior data transfer rates, making it an ideal choice for demanding workloads.

Key Features and Benefits of the P25527-B21 Adapter

• High-Speed NVMe Connectivity: Supports PCIe Gen4 x4 direct NVMe connections, enhancing data transfer speeds.
• Dual-Port Design: Allows for increased redundancy and throughput in enterprise server environments.
• Retimer Technology: Ensures signal integrity across long PCIe links, optimizing performance and reliability.
• Compatibility: Designed specifically for the HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen10 Plus, ensuring seamless integration.
• Low Latency: Ideal for high-performance computing (HPC) and data-intensive workloads.

Advanced PCIe Gen4 Technology

The P25527-B21 adapter leverages PCIe Gen4 technology to provide faster and more efficient data transmission. Compared to its Gen3 predecessors, PCIe Gen4 offers double the bandwidth, allowing businesses to maximize the performance of their storage infrastructure.

Benefits of PCIe Gen4

• Enhanced Bandwidth: Supports speeds up to 16 GT/s per lane, significantly improving data transfer rates.
• Increased Efficiency: Reduces bottlenecks in high-performance applications, such as AI and machine learning workloads.
• Backward Compatibility: Compatible with PCIe Gen3 slots while offering future-proof scalability.

Optimized for HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen10 Plus

Designed to integrate seamlessly with the HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen10 Plus, the P25527-B21 adapter maximizes the potential of NVMe storage solutions. This server-optimized adapter enhances compute efficiency and storage flexibility, making it the perfect choice for enterprise environments.

Seamless Server Integration

The P25527-B21 adapter is engineered to work exclusively with HPE’s DL385 Gen10 Plus, ensuring seamless driver support, firmware compatibility, and optimized performance. It helps IT teams deploy high-speed storage solutions without compatibility concerns.

Use Cases for ProLiant DL385 Gen10 Plus with P25527-B21

• Database Acceleration: Improve database performance with ultra-fast NVMe storage.
• Virtualization: Enhance VM density and performance with low-latency NVMe connectivity.
• AI & Machine Learning: Reduce processing times for data-intensive workloads.

Reliability and Signal Integrity with Retimer Technology

One of the standout features of the P25527-B21 adapter is its integrated retimer technology. Retimers play a crucial role in maintaining signal integrity across extended PCIe connections, ensuring consistent performance even in high-density data centers.

How Retimers Improve Signal Transmission

Retimers regenerate and equalize signals, reducing jitter and noise that can degrade PCIe performance over long distances. This ensures that the adapter maintains high-speed data transmission even under heavy workloads.

NVMe Storage Expansion and Scalability

The P25527-B21 adapter supports direct NVMe storage expansion, providing businesses with the flexibility to scale storage capacity as their needs grow. Its dual-port design allows for multiple NVMe drives to be connected, offering higher performance and redundancy.

Advantages of Direct NVMe Attach

• Reduced Latency: Eliminates the need for intermediate controllers, providing direct data access.
• Scalable Performance: Expand storage seamlessly without impacting existing infrastructure.
• Energy Efficiency: Consumes less power compared to traditional SATA/SAS controllers.

Security and Manageability Features

The P25527-B21 adapter includes built-in security features that align with enterprise-grade data protection standards. HPE’s firmware security and manageability tools ensure that IT administrators can monitor and maintain their storage infrastructure efficiently.

HPE Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) Compatibility

iLO integration allows IT teams to remotely manage and monitor the adapter’s performance, ensuring optimal uptime and security compliance.