HPE 775816-001 1-Port 40GBe QFSP+ Mezzannine Card.

Product Overview of HPE 1-Port 40GbE QFSP+ Mezzanine Card

The HPE 775816-001 Mellanox ConnectX-3 Pro 40GbE QFSP+ Mezzanine Card is engineered for enterprises that require ultra-fast data transfer, low latency, and superior performance. This single-port adapter integrates seamlessly into HPE servers, providing scalable networking capabilities for modern data centers and cloud infrastructures.

Technical Specifications

General Specifications

• Part Number: HPE 775816-001
• Product Type: Mezzanine Network Interface Card
• Chipset: Mellanox ConnectX-3 Pro
• Interface: QSFP+ Port
• Speed: 40 Gigabit Ethernet

Supported Features

• Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA)
• Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV)
• Checksum and segmentation offloading
• Low-latency networking capabilities
• Energy-efficient architecture

Performance Advantages

This mezzanine card boosts application efficiency by delivering accelerated throughput, making it ideal for industries relying on big data analytics, virtualization, and high-performance computing (HPC). With its advanced architecture, the card ensures consistent low-latency communication and high reliability.

Enhanced Networking Efficiency

• Supports multiple protocol offloads
• Improved CPU utilization through intelligent workload distribution
• Balanced I/O operations for seamless traffic flow

Virtualization Support

• SR-IOV and VMDq for efficient VM traffic management
• High scalability for virtualized environments
• Secure isolation between workloads

Key Features of the HPE 775816-001 Mezzanine Card

• Single-port QSFP+ interface supporting 40GbE connectivity
• Designed for HPE server infrastructure with seamless integration
• Advanced networking technologies such as RDMA and SR-IOV
• Optimized for high-throughput and low-latency performance
• Energy-efficient design to reduce data center power consumption

High-Speed 40GbE Performance

The Mellanox ConnectX-3 Pro delivers 40 Gigabit Ethernet speeds through its QSFP+ interface. This ensures ultra-fast data transmission, reduced bottlenecks, and the ability to support workloads such as large-scale virtualization, big data analytics, and artificial intelligence applications. By enabling faster communication between servers, storage, and networking devices, the card enhances overall data center efficiency.

Integration with HPE Server Platforms

Designed as a mezzanine adapter, the HPE 775816-001 is purpose-built for seamless integration into HPE ProLiant server families. Its form factor allows direct installation into the server’s mezzanine slots, reducing cabling complexity and maximizing available I/O slots. This integration optimizes airflow and ensures efficient use of space within the server chassis.

Advanced Technologies Supported

This Mellanox adapter is not just about raw speed—it also supports advanced networking technologies that improve application efficiency, security, and scalability in enterprise IT environments.

Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA)

The inclusion of RDMA technology allows servers to transfer data directly between memory locations without involving the CPU. This reduces latency, lowers CPU overhead, and enhances performance for demanding workloads like database clusters, storage networks, and high-performance computing (HPC).

Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV)

The SR-IOV feature enables multiple virtual machines to share a single physical network interface card while maintaining near-native performance levels. This is especially beneficial in cloud computing and virtualization-heavy environments, where optimizing resource allocation is critical for cost efficiency.

Offloading and Hardware Acceleration

The HPE 775816-001 provides hardware offloading for tasks such as checksum calculations, segmentation, and encryption. By offloading these processes from the CPU, the card reduces system load, enabling servers to handle more transactions and improve workload responsiveness.

Reliability and Energy Efficiency

Reliability and energy efficiency are critical for modern data centers. The HPE Mellanox ConnectX-3 Pro mezzanine card is designed to deliver consistent, reliable network connectivity while minimizing energy consumption. This reduces operating costs and supports environmentally sustainable IT strategies.

Consistent Performance in Demanding Environments

Data centers operate under continuous workloads, and this mezzanine card ensures stable and predictable performance even under maximum loads. Built with durable components and optimized firmware, it minimizes the risks of downtime and networking interruptions.

Energy-Saving Architecture

The energy-efficient architecture of the HPE 775816-001 helps lower power consumption, reducing both direct energy costs and cooling requirements in server rooms. This makes it a suitable choice for businesses focused on achieving cost savings and greener IT operations.

Compatibility

The Mellanox ConnectX-3 Pro 40GbE mezzanine card offers broad compatibility with enterprise applications, server environments, and networking solutions. Its advanced features make it a versatile choice for a wide range of industries.

Cloud Data Centers

In cloud environments where massive amounts of data need to be processed and moved quickly, the HPE 775816-001 provides reliable, low-latency 40GbE connectivity. It allows virtualized infrastructures to scale effectively while maintaining performance efficiency.

Virtualization Workloads

With SR-IOV and other virtualization-friendly features, the adapter excels in environments running high-density virtual machines. It enables businesses to host more workloads on fewer physical servers, improving resource utilization and reducing operational costs.

High-Performance Computing (HPC)

Scientific research, simulations, and big data analytics often demand extremely high bandwidth and minimal latency. The HPE Mellanox mezzanine card ensures HPC clusters maintain the throughput necessary for compute-intensive tasks.

Enterprise Storage Solutions

Data-driven businesses require storage networks capable of keeping pace with fast-growing datasets. The card’s RDMA capabilities improve storage access speeds, making it an excellent fit for Software-Defined Storage (SDS) and hyper-converged infrastructures.

Scalability for Future Growth

As business workloads expand, scalability becomes essential. This mezzanine adapter provides a foundation for future growth by supporting higher data rates and advanced technologies that ensure compatibility with evolving IT environments.

Enhanced Security and Data Integrity

With offloading support for encryption and advanced networking protocols, the card enhances the protection of sensitive data while maintaining high throughput. Businesses handling financial transactions, healthcare records, or intellectual property benefit from the added security layers.

Optimized for Enterprise IT

Enterprise IT leaders value products that combine performance with manageability. This mezzanine card supports enterprise-class reliability, simplifying data center management while ensuring long-term performance stability.