HPE 560SFP+ 2-Port 10GbE Network Adapter 665249-B21

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Overview

As data center workloads grow, standard 1Gb networking becomes a bottleneck. 10GbE adapters provide the bandwidth and efficiency required for virtualization, cloud, and high-performance applications.

The HPE 560SFP+ 2-Port 10GbE Adapter (665249-B21) is a dual-port network interface card designed for HPE ProLiant Gen8 and select G7 servers. Powered by the Intel 82599 controller, it delivers reliable high-speed connectivity with advanced networking features.

Key Features

• 2 × 10GbE SFP+ ports
• Intel 82599 network controller
• PCIe Gen2 x8 interface
• Supports DAC and fiber SFP+ modules
• SR-IOV ready for virtualization
• Low power consumption (~10W)
• Advanced offload features
• Includes low-profile and standard brackets

Technical Specifications

Brand: HPE
Model: 560SFP+ Adapter
Part Number: 665249-B21
Product Type: Network Adapter

Device Type

Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC)

Ports

2 × SFP+ (10GbE)

Network Technology

10 Gigabit Ethernet

Data Transfer Rate

10 Gbps per port (20 Gbps total)

Interface

PCIe Gen2 x8

Controller

Intel 82599

Connectivity

Wired

Media Support

• SFP+ optical modules
• Direct Attach Copper (DAC)

Features

• SR-IOV support
• VLAN tagging
• TCP/UDP checksum offload
• Receive Side Scaling (RSS)
• Jumbo frames
• PXE boot
• NIC teaming (bonding)

Power Consumption

~10W typical

Dimensions

Height: 2.25 inches
Width: 9.5 inches
Depth: 7.5 inches

Compatibility

• HPE ProLiant Gen8 servers
• Select HPE ProLiant G7 servers

Use Cases

• Virtualization environments
• Cloud infrastructure
• High-speed server networking
• Data center workloads
• Storage and backup networks

Why Choose HPE 665249-B21

• Proven Intel 82599 controller (stable and widely supported)
• Dual-port 10GbE for increased bandwidth
• Ideal for virtualization with SR-IOV
• Low power consumption
• Flexible connectivity with SFP+
• Reliable enterprise-grade performance
• Compatible with multiple ProLiant generations
• Brand new with full HPE warranty

FAQs

What is the HPE 665249-B21 used for?
It provides dual-port 10GbE network connectivity for servers.

Which controller does it use?
It uses the Intel 82599 network controller.

Is it compatible with Gen10 servers?
No. It is designed for Gen8 and some G7 servers.

Does it support fiber and DAC cables?
Yes, through SFP+ ports.

Is this a switch module?
No. It is a server network adapter.