Which interface does the HPE 10GbE dual port adapter use?

This adapter is described as a PCI Express G2 Dual Port Network Interface Card. The PCI Express G2 interface indicates it is intended for systems with PCI Express Gen2 expansion slots. Procurement and engineering teams should verify that target servers or workstations support PCI Express G2 to ensure proper installation.

How many network ports are available on the 518001-001 NIC?

The model is specified as a 10GbE PCI Express G2 Dual Port Network Interface Card and categorized as a PCI Express dual port 10GbE network interface card. This indicates the adapter provides two network ports on a single card, enabling either redundant connections or multiple network segments from one PCIe slot.

How is the HPE 518001-001 categorized for planning purposes?

The product falls under the category Network Adapters, PCI Express Dual-Port 10GbE Network Interface Card, and more specifically as a 10GbE PCIe Gen2 dual port SFP plus NIC. This categorization helps teams align it with corresponding 10GbE SFP plus based infrastructures and associated cabling or transceiver choices.

Why is the SKU 518001-001 important for this network adapter?

The SKU 518001-001 uniquely identifies this HPE 10GbE PCI Express G2 Dual Port Network Interface Card in procurement and inventory systems. Using this SKU helps ensure the correct adapter is ordered and deployed consistently across servers, especially in environments that standardize on specific HPE spare part numbers.

518001-001 - HPE 518001-001 10GbE PCIe G2 Dual Port NIC

Name: HPE 518001-001 10GbE PCIe G2 Dual Port NIC
Brand: HP
SKU: 518001-001
Price: 162 USD
Availability: InStock

518001-001 - HPE 518001-001 10GbE PCIe G2 Dual Port NIC | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE 10GbE PCI Express G2 Dual Port Network Interface Card, SKU 518001-001, is designed to deliver 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity in PCI Express Gen2 environments. As a dual port network interface card, it allows systems to support two network connections from a single adapter, enabling flexible network configurations and redundancy strategies. This adapter belongs to the category of 10GbE PCIe Gen2 dual port SFP plus NICs, aligning it with modern data center and enterprise networking requirements. With its PCI Express G2 interface, it is suitable for servers and workstations that support this bus generation. The 10GbE capability makes the card appropriate for bandwidth intensive applications, virtualized environments, and high throughput workloads. The HPE branding ensures integration within HPE based infrastructures where matching spare part numbers such as 518001-001 are required for standardized deployments and consistent hardware lifecycle management.

HPE 10GbE PCI Express G2 dual port network interface card
Supports 10GbE connectivity for higher bandwidth needs
PCI Express G2 interface for compatible expansion slots
Dual port design for two network connections per card
Classified as 10GbE PCIe Gen2 dual port SFP+ NIC
HPE SKU 518001-001 for standardized deployments

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	518001-001
Brand	HP
Condition	Refurbished
Model	10GbE PCI Express G2 Dual Port Network Interface Card
Chipset	Mellanox ConnectX-2
Form Factor	Plug-in card; Low-profile option available
Intended For	HPE ProLiant DL and SL series servers and storage arrays
Product Line	HPE ProLiant Server and Storage Options
Product Type	Network adapter
Transceiver Type	SFP+
Spare Part Number	518001-001

Best for

Data center networking
Suitable for data center environments that require 10GbE connectivity delivered through a PCI Express G2 dual port network interface card.
Server upgrades
Useful for upgrading servers that support PCI Express G2 slots to add dual port 10GbE network connectivity using a single adapter.
Virtualization hosts
Appropriate for virtualization hosts that benefit from dual port 10GbE connectivity on a PCI Express G2 NIC to support multiple network segments.
Enterprise applications
Applies to enterprise workloads needing 10GbE bandwidth, using a dual port PCI Express G2 network interface card for flexible network design.
HPE infrastructure standardization
Fits deployments that standardize on HPE components, using SKU 518001-001 to align with HPE 10GbE PCI Express G2 dual port NICs.

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Option Kit Part Number	516937-B21

Connectivity Technology	Wired

Low Profile Variant Part Number	518001-001-LP

Networking Ports & Interfaces

Ports	2 x 10GbE SFP+ ports
Port Speed	10 Gbit/s per port
Host Interface	PCI Express Gen2 x8
Data Link Protocol	10 Gigabit Ethernet
Network Technology	10 Gigabit Ethernet
Interface (Bus) Type	PCI Express 2.0 x8
Network Adapter Type	Dual-port 10Gb Ethernet PCIe Gen2 NIC