What is the form factor of the HP 644160-B21 adapter?

The HP 644160-B21 is described as a mezzanine adapter. This means it is intended for systems that accept mezzanine form factor network adapters rather than standard PCIe slots. The mezzanine designation helps ensure that it is matched to compatible HP server platforms that support this type of adapter.

What types of network technologies does the HPE 544M 10GB Mezz Adapter support?

Based on the category information, the HPE 544M 10GB Mezz Adapter is associated with dual-port 10GbE and QDR InfiniBand. This indicates that it is aligned with both 10 Gigabit Ethernet environments and QDR InfiniBand infrastructures, as defined in its listed product category.

How many ports are available on the HP HPE 544M 10GB Mezz Adapter?

The adapter is categorized as a dual-port 10GbE and QDR InfiniBand mezzanine adapter. The term dual-port indicates that there are two network ports available. These ports are associated with the listed technologies, 10GbE and QDR InfiniBand, according to the product category description.

How can I uniquely identify this HP mezzanine adapter in procurement systems?

This adapter can be uniquely identified using the SKU 644160-B21 along with its model description HPE 544M 10GB Mezz Adapter. Using the SKU helps procurement teams avoid confusion with other HP network adapters and ensures that the correct mezzanine adapter is specified in purchase and inventory records.

Is the HP HPE 544M 10GB Mezz Adapter associated with 10GbE networks?

Yes, the adapter is listed in the category Network Adapters, Mezzanine adapter, Dual-port 10GbE and QDR InfiniBand. The reference to 10GbE in this category indicates that it is aligned with 10 Gigabit Ethernet capability as part of its defined characteristics.

644160-B21 - HP 644160-B21 dual-port 10GbE QDR InfiniBand adapter

Name: HP 644160-B21 dual-port 10GbE QDR InfiniBand adapter
Brand: HP
SKU: 644160-B21
Price: 310 USD
Availability: InStock

644160-B21 - HP 644160-B21 dual-port 10GbE QDR InfiniBand adapter | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HP HPE 544M 10GB Mezz Adapter, SKU 644160-B21, is designed as a mezzanine network adapter for compatible HP infrastructure. It is categorized as a dual-port 10GbE and QDR InfiniBand mezzanine adapter, supporting both 10 Gigabit Ethernet and QDR InfiniBand connectivity. This combination enables deployment in environments that use Ethernet while also integrating InfiniBand where required. As a mezzanine adapter, it is intended for installation in supported server platforms that accept this form factor. The dual-port design allows connection to two network links based on the supported technologies. Organizations evaluating this adapter can align it with workloads and architectures that benefit from 10GbE and QDR InfiniBand in a mezzanine configuration. All characteristics described are limited to the available data: dual-port capability, 10GbE support, QDR InfiniBand support, mezzanine form factor, HP branding, and the 644160-B21 identifier.

Mezzanine adapter form factor for compatible HP servers
Dual-port design for two network connections
Supports 10GbE networking as per category
Supports QDR InfiniBand as per category
HP branded HPE 544M 10GB Mezz Adapter
Identified by SKU 644160-B21 for ordering

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	644160-B21
Brand	HP
Condition	New
Model	544M
Series	HP InfiniBand QDR/EN 10Gb Dual Port 544M Adapter
Category	Network Adapters
Bus Width	x8 PCI Express
Technology	QDR InfiniBand, 10Gb Ethernet
Form Factor	Mezzanine card
Power Class	Low-power mezzanine adapter for HP BladeSystem c-Class Gen8 server blades
Adapter Type	InfiniBand Host Channel Adapter (HCA) with dual-function InfiniBand and Ethernet capability

Compatible systems

Confirmed as an HPE 544M dual-port mezzanine network adapter for BladeSystem G8 blades.

HPE BladeSystem G8
Model: G8 Blades
Form factor: Mezzanine
Adapter described as for G8 blades.

Best for

Dual-port networking
Suitable where dual-port connectivity is required, as it is defined as a dual-port 10GbE and QDR InfiniBand mezzanine adapter.
10GbE fabrics
Applicable in environments standardizing on 10GbE, since the adapter is categorized with 10GbE capability in a mezzanine form factor.
QDR InfiniBand integration
Useful for infrastructures that incorporate QDR InfiniBand, as the adapter is identified as supporting QDR InfiniBand connectivity.
Mezzanine-based servers
Intended for servers that use mezzanine adapters, as this product is specifically described as a mezzanine adapter.
Converged connectivity planning
Relevant for planning converged network solutions that require both 10GbE and QDR InfiniBand in a single mezzanine adapter.

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Product Line	HPE 544M

Product Type	Network adapter

Sub-Category	Mezzanine adapter

InfiniBand Speed	40 Gb/s per port

Sub-Sub-Category	Dual-port 10GbE and QDR InfiniBand

PCI Express Version	PCI Express 3.0

Adapter Functional Role	Provides low-latency InfiniBand and Ethernet connectivity for performance-driven server and storage clustering

Blade System Interconnect	Connects through the BladeSystem c-Class midplane to supported interconnect modules

Server Generation Support	Supported on HP ProLiant Gen8 blade servers

Blade System Compatibility	Designed for HP BladeSystem c-Class server blades

Supported Link Technologies	Quad Data Rate (QDR) InfiniBand and 10 Gigabit Ethernet

Mezzanine Slot Type Compatibility	Type A mezzanine adapter for BladeSystem c-Class

Performance

Internal Fabric Bandwidth (InfiniBand QDR)	Up to 40 Gb/s Quad Data Rate InfiniBand bandwidth
Internal Fabric Bandwidth (InfiniBand FDR, family reference)	Up to 56 Gb/s Fourteen Data Rate (FDR) InfiniBand bandwidth for the 544M family (higher model)

Networking Ports & Interfaces

Ports	2 ports
Port Type	Dual InfiniBand/Ethernet ports via mezzanine interface
Ethernet Speed	10GbE
Host Interface	PCIe 3.0 x8
Number of Ports	2 ports (dual-port adapter)
Network Interface	InfiniBand, Ethernet
Supported Network Technologies	InfiniBand and Ethernet (dual-function adapter supporting both fabrics)

HP 644160-B21 dual-port 10GbE QDR InfiniBand adapter