P43267-B21 HPE intel X710 2Ports 10GBE SFP+ Networking Adapter.

P43267-B21 HPE Intel X710 2-Port 10GbE SFP+ Adapter Overview

The P43267-B21 HPE Intel X710 2Ports 10GBE SFP+ Networking Adapter is a powerful and high-performance network interface card (NIC) designed to deliver exceptional data throughput, low latency, and enterprise-class reliability for data center and enterprise network environments. Built with Intel’s X710 controller technology and tailored for Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) server platforms, this dual-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet adapter ensures optimal connectivity, scalable bandwidth, and enhanced virtualization support.

Key Features of the HPE P43267-B21 Networking Adapter

High-Performance Intel X710 Controller

At the core of the P43267-B21 is the Intel Ethernet Controller X710, designed specifically for enterprise and data center workloads. This controller supports advanced features such as VMDq, SR-IOV, VXLAN, and NVGRE offloads, ensuring efficient use of system resources and higher virtual machine density. Intel's trusted Ethernet technology ensures compatibility with industry standards, robust driver support, and long-term reliability.

Dual-Port 10GbE SFP+ Connectivity

The adapter provides two SFP+ ports, enabling high-speed 10 Gigabit Ethernet links for uplinks, storage access, or server-to-server connectivity. The SFP+ interface allows for the use of both direct attach copper (DAC) cables and optical transceivers, providing flexible deployment options in top-of-rack (ToR) and end-of-row (EoR) network architectures.

HPE Server Compatibility

The P43267-B21 is designed and validated specifically for HPE ProLiant Gen10 and Gen10 Plus servers. HPE’s extensive compatibility matrix ensures that this adapter integrates seamlessly with server firmware, management tools, and system BIOS, minimizing integration complexity and deployment risks.

Optimized for Virtualized Environments

Virtualization technologies are critical in modern data centers. The HPE Intel X710 adapter offers advanced virtualization support including Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV), which allows multiple virtual machines to share a single network adapter while maintaining near-native performance levels. Additional features such as Network Interface Card Partitioning (NPAR) and Virtual Machine Device Queues (VMDq) further enhance traffic isolation and resource allocation.

Advanced Networking and Security Capabilities

Support for Data Center Bridging (DCB)

The HPE P43267-B21 supports Data Center Bridging (DCB), a set of IEEE standards designed to enhance Ethernet for use in data center environments. DCB enables lossless Ethernet behavior, making the adapter suitable for storage over Ethernet solutions like iSCSI and FCoE.

VXLAN and NVGRE Tunnel Offload

With built-in offload support for encapsulation protocols such as VXLAN (Virtual Extensible LAN) and NVGRE (Network Virtualization using Generic Routing Encapsulation), the P43267-B21 facilitates efficient overlay networking. These capabilities are essential in Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) architectures, allowing for scalable and agile network segmentation.

TCP/UDP Checksum and RSS Offloading

To reduce CPU overhead and enhance network throughput, the adapter supports checksum offloading for TCP and UDP traffic. Receive Side Scaling (RSS) enables the efficient distribution of incoming network traffic across multiple CPU cores, improving application performance and system efficiency.

Security Features and Secure Boot

Security is paramount in enterprise environments. The P43267-B21 integrates Secure Boot and UEFI support, protecting the system against malicious firmware and unauthorized configuration changes. It also supports IPSec Offload and MACSec encryption, enhancing data-in-transit security without taxing system resources.

Use Cases for the HPE P43267-B21 Networking Adapter

Data Center Consolidation

With 10GbE speeds and virtualization-friendly features, the adapter is ideal for environments undergoing data center consolidation. It reduces the number of physical NICs required per server, lowering hardware, cabling, and power costs while maximizing compute density.

High-Speed Storage Networking

The dual-port SFP+ architecture makes the adapter suitable for iSCSI and FCoE storage traffic, where latency and throughput are critical. Whether connected to SAN switches or directly to storage arrays, it ensures stable, low-latency communication for demanding workloads such as database applications or virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI).

Cloud and Hybrid Infrastructure

In cloud-native and hybrid deployments, where flexibility and scalability are key, the P43267-B21 delivers high performance and reliable throughput. Its compatibility with cloud hypervisors, open-source platforms, and containerized applications makes it a smart choice for infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) and platform-as-a-service (PaaS) environments.

Telecommunications and Edge Deployments

The adapter's advanced networking capabilities also make it well-suited for telecom and edge computing environments, where efficient packet handling, low latency, and virtualization support are essential for services such as 5G, video streaming, and content delivery networks (CDNs).

Easy Integration with HPE Infrastructure

Designed for seamless deployment in HPE server ecosystems, this networking adapter is compatible with HPE Smart Update tools, including Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) and Smart Update Manager (SUM). This reduces administrative overhead and simplifies firmware consistency across data center nodes.

Remote Monitoring and Diagnostics

Integration with HPE’s Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) and System Insight Manager allows for advanced health monitoring, diagnostics, and remote provisioning. This supports proactive troubleshooting and performance optimization.

Related Products and Accessories

Compatible SFP+ Transceivers

To make full use of the P43267-B21’s capabilities, pair it with certified HPE SFP+ transceivers such as:

• HPE 10GBASE-SR SFP+ Transceiver (AJ718A)
• HPE 10GBASE-LR SFP+ Transceiver (J9151A)
• HPE Direct Attach Copper (DAC) Cables for short-distance connectivity

Server Platform Recommendations

Compatible with a wide range of HPE ProLiant servers, including:

• HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10/Gen10 Plus
• HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10/Gen10 Plus
• HPE Apollo and Synergy platforms

Compliance and Certifications

The adapter is RoHS compliant, CE marked, and tested for electromagnetic compatibility. It meets the requirements for energy efficiency and environmental impact, qualifying for use in enterprise and government procurement.

Competitive Advantages in Enterprise Networking

Performance vs Legacy 1GbE Adapters

Compared to legacy 1GbE solutions, the 10GbE capabilities of the P43267-B21 offer significant improvements in bandwidth, latency, and efficiency. This leads to enhanced application performance, faster data transfers, and better scalability in modern IT workloads.

Scalability and Future-Proofing

With ever-growing data demands, the dual 10GbE SFP+ design provides room to scale. The modular SFP+ interface ensures compatibility with future networking technologies, helping protect your infrastructure investment.

Brand Trust and Reliability

Developed through the partnership of HPE and Intel, the P43267-B21 combines the strength of two industry leaders. This adapter benefits from HPE’s rigorous quality control, lifecycle management, and global support infrastructure, making it a trusted choice for mission-critical operations.

Upgrade Paths and Extended Functionality

Users looking to upgrade can seamlessly transition to 25GbE or 100GbE in future hardware cycles, as HPE’s networking ecosystem supports these protocols. Many existing transceivers and cables can be repurposed with minor adjustments.