How many network ports does the HP NC532M 454521-001 provide?

The HP NC532M 454521-001 is specified as a dual-port 10GbE Flex-10 mezzanine adapter. This means it offers two 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports on a single mezzanine card, allowing each ProLiant c-Class blade server equipped with this adapter to connect to the blade chassis network fabric through two 10GbE interfaces.

For which server platform is the HP NC532M 454521-001 designed?

This adapter is designed for the HP ProLiant c-Class BladeSystem. It is described as a dual-port 10GbE Flex-10 mezzanine adapter for ProLiant c-Class BladeSystem, indicating that it is intended specifically for blade servers in that platform and their corresponding mezzanine slots and interconnect modules.

What is the main use of the Flex-10 capability on the NC532M adapter?

The NC532M is identified as a dual-port 10GbE Flex-10 mezzanine adapter for ProLiant c-Class BladeSystem. Flex-10 capability aligns the adapter with Flex-10 networking architectures used in these blade environments, supporting flexible 10GbE-based networking configurations within the chassis fabric when integrated into ProLiant c-Class BladeSystem deployments.

Is the HP NC532M 454521-001 suitable for traditional rack servers?

The HP NC532M 454521-001 is described specifically as a dual-port 10GbE Flex-10 mezzanine adapter for ProLiant c-Class BladeSystem. Since it uses a mezzanine form factor intended for blade servers, it is not described as a general-purpose adapter for traditional rack servers, which typically rely on different slot formats.

454521-001 - HP 454521-001 Dual-port 10GbE Flex-10 adapter

Name: HP 454521-001 Dual-port 10GbE Flex-10 adapter
Brand: HP
SKU: 454521-001

454521-001 - HP 454521-001 Dual-port 10GbE Flex-10 adapter | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HP NC532M, SKU 454521-001, is a dual-port 10GbE Flex-10 mezzanine network adapter designed for HP ProLiant c-Class BladeSystem environments. As a 10 Gigabit Ethernet mezzanine adapter, it provides two 10GbE network ports to support high-bandwidth server connectivity within blade chassis deployments. The Flex-10 capability aligns with Virtual Connect Flex-10 architectures, enabling flexible 10GbE networking configurations at the mezzanine level. Targeted for integration in ProLiant c-Class BladeSystem servers, this adapter fits the network adapter category for 10GbE mezzanine solutions. It is suitable for IT teams standardizing on HP blade infrastructures that require dual-port 10GbE connectivity on a mezzanine form factor. With its focus on dual-port 10GbE Flex-10 functionality and ProLiant c-Class compatibility, the HP NC532M 454521-001 helps streamline network design for blade-based data center deployments.

Dual-port 10GbE network connectivity
10GbE mezzanine adapter form factor
Flex-10 capable design
Optimized for ProLiant c-Class BladeSystem
HP NC532M model consistency
SKU 454521-001 for precise sourcing

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Featuring

Product Line
Manufacturer part #	454521-001
Brand	HP
Condition	New
Model	NC532M
Series	ProLiant c-Class BladeSystem
Card Type	Type I
Technology	Flex-10
Form Factor	Mezzanine card for HP BladeSystem c-Class
Adapter Type	Dual Port Flex-10 10GbE Mezzanine Gigabit Ethernet Server Adapter
Cabling Type	Ethernet 10GBASE-KX4
Chassis Type	BladeSystem

Best for

Blade servers
Designed as a dual-port 10GbE Flex-10 mezzanine adapter for HP ProLiant c-Class BladeSystem, making it suitable for blade server deployments that need integrated network connectivity.
Data center consolidation
Provides dual-port 10GbE connectivity on a mezzanine form factor for ProLiant c-Class BladeSystem, supporting dense data center deployments that rely on blade infrastructures.
Virtualized hosts
The dual-port 10GbE Flex-10 design for ProLiant c-Class BladeSystem supports virtualized server hosts that require multiple high-bandwidth network connections within a blade chassis.
Enterprise networking standardization
Suitable for enterprises standardizing on HP ProLiant c-Class BladeSystem and requiring a consistent dual-port 10GbE mezzanine adapter across multiple blade servers.
Internal blade fabric connectivity
Acts as a dual-port 10GbE mezzanine network adapter within the ProLiant c-Class BladeSystem, supporting internal fabric connectivity where 10GbE bandwidth is needed.

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Product Type	Network adapter

Functionality	Multifunction network adapter; Flex-10 capable

PCI Express Lanes	x8

PCI Express Version	2.0

Minimum Server Memory	2 GB

Supported Link Speeds	1000 Mbps and 10000 Mbps

Connectivity Technology	Wired

Supported Interconnect Module	Flex-10 enabled module

Minimum System Memory Requirement	2 GB

Performance

Data Transfer Rate	10 Gbps per port
Aggregate Throughput	20 Gbps
Per Port Transfer Rate	1000 Mbps or 10000 Mbps when not connected to a Flex-10 enabled module
Aggregate Full Duplex Bandwidth	40 Gbps

Networking Ports & Interfaces

Ports	2 ports
Interface	PCI Express 2.0 x8 mezzanine
LAN Ports	2
Port Count	2
Port Speed	10 Gbit/s
Connector Type	Server blade mezzanine edge connector
Data Link Protocol	10 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN Ports	RJ-45 and SFP and SFP+
Ethernet Standards	10GBase-KR
Interface Bus Type	PCI Express 2.0 x8
Network Interface Type	10 Gigabit Ethernet