What type of network adapter is the HPE NC532m?

The HPE NC532m is a Dual Port 10GbE Multifunction BL-c Adapter. It is categorized as a 10GbE mezzanine adapter for BladeSystem c-Class and is positioned for datacenter use. As a multifunction adapter, it can support multiple network functions while providing 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity through its blade-focused mezzanine form factor.

How many network ports does the NC532m provide?

The NC532m provides dual ports, as indicated by its name NC532m Dual Port 10GbE Multifunction BL-c Adapter. These two ports deliver 10GbE connectivity for BladeSystem c-Class servers, enabling configurations that use separate networks or redundant links, depending on datacenter design requirements and policies.

For which server platform is the NC532m intended?

The NC532m is intended for BladeSystem c-Class environments, as it is described as a Dual Port 10GbE Multifunction BL-c Adapter and is listed under the 10GbE Mezzanine Adapter category for BladeSystem c-Class. Its mezzanine design is tailored to integrate directly into blade servers within these enclosures.

What speed class does the NC532m support?

The NC532m supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet, as stated in its model name NC532m Dual Port 10GbE Multifunction BL-c Adapter and its category as a 10GbE mezzanine adapter. This makes it suitable for workloads that require higher throughput than 1GbE solutions in blade-based datacenter deployments.

Is the NC532m suitable for datacenter deployments?

Yes, the NC532m is positioned at the datacenter product level. It is a Dual Port 10GbE Multifunction BL-c Adapter in the 10GbE Mezzanine Adapter category for BladeSystem c-Class. These characteristics align it with datacenter environments that use blade servers and require integrated 10GbE networking.

NC532M - HP Hewlett Packard Enterprise NC532M Dual Port 10GbE adapter

Name: HP Hewlett Packard Enterprise NC532M Dual Port 10GbE adapter
Brand: HP
SKU: NC532M
Price: 132 USD
Availability: InStock

NC532M - HP Hewlett Packard Enterprise NC532M Dual Port 10GbE adapter | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Hewlett Packard Enterprise NC532m Dual Port 10GbE Multifunction BL-c Adapter is a datacenter-focused network adapter designed for BladeSystem c-Class environments. As a dual port 10GbE mezzanine adapter, it provides two 10 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces to support high bandwidth server connectivity. Classified as a multifunction adapter, it can support multiple network functions across its available ports, helping standardize networking within blade infrastructures. Positioned in the 10GbE Mezzanine Adapter category, the NC532m is built for integration into HPE blade enclosures that require consolidated networking at the server edge. Its dual port design allows flexible network segmentation or redundancy configurations according to organizational policies. With its focus on 10GbE connectivity in a blade form factor, the NC532m suits datacenter deployments that need consistent, high-speed networking for virtualized workloads and consolidated applications.

Dual port 10GbE connectivity for blade servers
Multifunction BL-c mezzanine network adapter
Designed for BladeSystem c-Class environments
10GbE mezzanine adapter for datacenter use
Supports multiple network functions per adapter
Standardized networking for blade infrastructures

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	NC532M
Brand	HP
Condition	New
Model	NC532m
Link Speed	100 Mb/s to 10 Gb/s configurable with Flex-10
Technology	Flex-10 enabled 10 Gigabit Ethernet
Form Factor	Type I mezzanine card
Adapter Type	Dual port Flex-10 10 Gigabit Ethernet network adapter
Product Line	HPE BladeSystem c-Class
Product Type	10GbE multifunction BL-c network adapter
Controller Chip	Broadcom 57711

Compatible systems

NC532m is a 10GbE dual port mezzanine adapter for HPE ProLiant c-Class blade servers with Windows Server 2008 support

Hewlett Packard Enterprise ProLiant
Model: ProLiant c-Class BladeSystem servers G6 and G7
Form factor: Blade server
Generation: G6; G7
Supported per ProLiant c-Class server in mezzanine slots 2 or 3 (full height) or slot 2 (half height); any available slot on G6 and all G7 servers for NC532m adapter

Best for

BladeSystem c-Class deployments
Suitable for environments built on BladeSystem c-Class where a 10GbE mezzanine adapter is required to provide networking within blade enclosures.
Dual port 10GbE connectivity
Useful for servers that need two 10GbE connections, enabling separation of traffic types or configuration of redundant network paths.
Multifunction network consolidation
Applicable where a multifunction adapter is preferred to consolidate multiple network functions on a single blade-based interface.
Datacenter blade networking
Fits datacenter environments standardizing on blade servers that require integrated 10GbE networking through mezzanine adapters.
Mezzanine-based network integration

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Use Case Segment	Datacenter server networking for HP ProLiant blade servers

Power Requirement	15 W

Spare Part Number	466308-001

Virtual Functions	Up to 8 physical function NICs per adapter with Flex-10

Supported Features	VLAN tagging; QoS; teaming (bonding); Receive Side Scaling (RSS); PXE

Product Code (Option Kit)	467799-B21

Supported Server Platform	ProLiant c-Class BladeSystem

Supported Operating Systems	Microsoft Windows Server 2008 32-bit; Microsoft Windows Server 2008 64-bit; Microsoft Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems

Mezzanine Slot Compatibility	Supported in mezzanine slots 2 or 3 (full height) or slot 2 (half height); any available slot on G6 and G7 servers

Supported Switches and Modules	10Gb Virtual Connect Module; 6120XG Blade Switch

Per Port Bandwidth	20 Gbps full duplex theoretical per port
Aggregate Bandwidth	40 Gbps full duplex theoretical bandwidth

Networking Ports & Interfaces

Port Type	10GBase-KX4 internal mezzanine interface
Network Interface	10 Gigabit Ethernet
Host Bus Interface	PCI Express v2.0 x8
Ports (Count and Type)	2 x 10GbE ports
Number of Network Ports	2 ports
Supported Network Features	VLAN tagging; QoS; teaming; RSS; PXE boot

HP Hewlett Packard Enterprise NC532M Dual Port 10GbE adapter