How many network ports are available on the HP 717037-003 card?

This adapter is categorized as a dual-port 1Gb/s Intel Pro/1000 PCIe fibre NIC. The dual-port designation indicates there are two network ports on the card, allowing two separate fibre connections from a single PCI-Express slot in the host system.

What is the interface type for installing the HP 717037-003 adapter?

The card is listed under PCI-Express Fibre Optic Network Adapter, confirming that it uses a PCI-Express interface to connect to the host system. Buyers should ensure that the target workstation or server has an available PCI-Express slot to accommodate this Intel Pro/1000 fibre adapter.

What network speed does each port on the HP 717037-003 support?

According to the category description, this adapter is a dual-port 1Gb/s Intel Pro/1000 PCIe fibre NIC. The 1Gb/s notation indicates that each of the two fibre ports is designed to operate at 1Gb per second, providing Gigabit-class fibre connectivity for compatible network environments.

Is the HP 717037-003 suitable for systems requiring fibre optic NICs?

Yes, the product is explicitly labeled as an Intel Pro/1000 Fibre Optic Network Adapter Card and grouped as a PCI-Express fibre optic network adapter. These descriptions indicate it is intended for systems that require fibre optic network interface cards, where optical cabling and 1Gb fibre links are part of the design.

717037-003 - HP 717037-003 dual-port 1Gb PCIe fibre network adapter

Name: HP 717037-003 dual-port 1Gb PCIe fibre network adapter
Brand: HP
SKU: 717037-003

717037-003 - HP 717037-003 dual-port 1Gb PCIe fibre network adapter | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HP Intel Pro/1000 Fibre Optic Network Adapter Card 717037-003 is designed for fibre optic network connectivity in PCI-Express based systems. As part of the Intel Pro/1000 family, this adapter provides dual-port 1Gb per port operation, supporting Gigabit fibre links where optical infrastructure is required. The PCI-Express form factor aligns with modern workstation and server platforms that use PCIe expansion. Classified as a PCI-Express fibre optic network adapter, it is suitable where fibre cabling and Gigabit speeds are needed. With two network ports available, the card enables separate fibre links or redundant connections within supported environments. This adapter focuses on delivering fibre-based Gigabit networking capability in a compact PCI-Express card format, supporting deployments that standardize on optical connections for performance, distance, or electromagnetic considerations.

Dual-port Intel Pro/1000 PCI-Express fibre NIC
Each port supports 1Gb/s optical connectivity
Designed for PCI-Express based systems
HP branded Intel Pro/1000 fibre adapter
Supports two separate fibre network links
Suited for fibre optic network environments

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	717037-003
Brand	HP
Condition	New
Model	Intel Pro/1000 Fibre Optic Network Adapter Card
Bus Type	PCI Express 1.0a
Bus Width	x4 lane PCI Express, operable in x4 slots
Card Type	Server/workstation network adapter card
Form Factor	Internal plug-in card
Product Line	Pro/1000
Product Type	Network Adapter Card
Controller Brand	Intel

Best for

Dual-port fibre NIC
Suitable for environments that need two fibre optic connections on a single card, using the dual-port 1Gb Pro/1000 PCI-Express fibre NIC design.
1Gb fibre links
Useful in networks standardized on 1Gb fibre connections, as this adapter supports dual-port 1Gb per port operation in the Intel Pro/1000 family.
PCI-Express systems
Appropriate for servers or workstations with available PCI-Express slots, as the adapter is specified as a PCI-Express fibre optic network adapter.
Optical network segments
Fits deployments requiring fibre optic cabling, since the card is described as a fibre optic network adapter for PCI-Express environments.
Redundant network paths
Can support designs that require two separate fibre connections from a single host, leveraging the dual-port configuration of the Pro/1000 NIC.

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Intel Controller Model	Intel 82572GI Gigabit Controller

Bus Speed (x1 encoded rate reference for family)	2.5 Gbps uni-directional; 5 Gbps bi-directional

Maximum Cable Distance (typical for 1000Base-SX over MMF)	Up to 550 m depending on fibre type

Media Type	Fibre optic
Data Transfer Rate	1 Gb/s

Typical Power Consumption (family reference)	Approximately 4.5 W

Networking Ports & Interfaces

Ports	2 Fibre Optic Ports
Interface	PCI-Express
Port Type	Fibre Optic
Bus Interface	PCI-Express card
Port Function	Dual-port Gigabit Ethernet over fibre
Connector Type	LC fibre connectors
Ethernet Speed	1Gb/s
Included Ports	2 x 1 Gb/s LC fibre Ethernet ports
Number of Ports	2 Ports
Network Interface	Fibre Optic Network Adapter
Network Standards	IEEE 802.3z 1000Base-SX Gigabit Ethernet
Data Link Protocol	Gigabit Ethernet
Data Rate per Port	1000 Mbps per port
Network Technology	1000Base-SX
Number of Fibre Ports	2 x fibre optic ports

HP 717037-003 dual-port 1Gb PCIe fibre network adapter