How many network ports are available on the HPE Xilinx SFN X2542 adapter?

The adapter is described as a dual port 100GbE QSFP28 solution. This means it exposes two 100Gb Ethernet ports, each using a QSFP28 interface. The dual port configuration allows either redundant connectivity or the ability to connect a single server into two separate 100GbE network domains.

What interface does the HPE P11333-001 use to connect to the server?

The HPE P11333-001 is a PCIe Ethernet adapter, designed to install into a server’s PCIe slot. This PCIe connection provides the host interface for the Xilinx SFN X2542 controller, enabling high speed 100GbE traffic to be delivered to and from the server through the PCIe bus architecture.

What connector type is used on the HPE Xilinx SFN X2542 network ports?

The network ports on this adapter use QSFP28 connectors. It is explicitly identified as a 100Gb dual port 870 QSFP28 PCIe Ethernet adapter, meaning each of the two 100GbE ports is presented through a QSFP28 interface suitable for compatible 100GbE optics or cabling.

Is the HPE P11333-001 suitable for enterprise deployments?

Yes, the adapter is categorized as a dual port 100GbE QSFP28 enterprise network adapter. This classification indicates it is intended for enterprise level use cases, such as data centers, core networks, and other environments that require reliable 100GbE connectivity and standardized PCIe based network adapters.

P11333-001 - HPE P11333-001 100Gb dual port QSFP28 PCIe adapter

Name: HPE P11333-001 100Gb dual port QSFP28 PCIe adapter
Brand: HP
SKU: P11333-001
Price: 252 USD
Availability: InStock

P11333-001 - HPE P11333-001 100Gb dual port QSFP28 PCIe adapter | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE Xilinx SFN X2542 100Gb Dual Port 870 QSFP28 PCIe Ethernet Adapter P11333-001 is an enterprise network adapter designed for high bandwidth environments. As a dual port 100GbE QSFP28 adapter, it supports dense connectivity for modern data center and core network deployments. The PCIe form factor enables straightforward integration into compatible server platforms that require high speed Ethernet. With two QSFP28 interfaces, the adapter allows flexible 100Gb Ethernet connectivity options based on supported optics or direct attach cables. Positioned as an enterprise level solution, it is suitable for workloads that depend on consistent high throughput and low overhead network access. IT teams can standardize on this adapter where 100GbE aggregation, east west traffic, or high volume application flows are required. The HPE branding and Xilinx SFN X2542 controller provide a clearly defined platform choice for standardized network configurations.

Dual port 100Gb Ethernet connectivity
QSFP28 interfaces for 100GbE links
PCIe Ethernet adapter form factor
Enterprise level dual port 100GbE adapter
Suitable for high bandwidth applications
HPE branded Xilinx SFN X2542 solution

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Featuring

Product Type
Manufacturer part #	P11333-001
Brand	HP
Condition	New
Model	Xilinx SFN X2542
Series	XtremeScale X2542
Chipset	Xilinx SFN X2542
Card Type	Plug-in card
Duplex Mode	Full-duplex operation
Form Factor	PCIe adapter card
Power Class	Low-power PCIe network adapter design suitable for dense server environments
Product Line	HPE Network Adapters

Best for

Enterprise 100GbE aggregation
Suitable where dual port 100GbE connectivity is required for aggregating high bandwidth traffic using QSFP28 interfaces on a PCIe Ethernet adapter.
Data center server networking
Fits data center servers that need a PCIe based 100Gb dual port QSFP28 Ethernet adapter to connect into high speed spine or leaf switching fabrics.
High traffic applications
Applies to applications that generate sustained high network throughput and benefit from dual 100GbE ports on a single PCIe adapter.
Enterprise core upgrades
Useful for enterprise environments transitioning core or aggregation layers to 100GbE using standardized QSFP28 based Ethernet adapters.
Virtualized workloads
Supports virtualized or multi tenant workloads that require a dual port 100Gb QSFP28 PCIe adapter to provide high bandwidth connectivity per host.

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Application Focus	Ultra-low latency, application acceleration, security, precision time

Technology Standard	100GBase-X

Adapter Type Description	Dual-port application acceleration network adapter

Supported Link Technology	Gigabit Ethernet data link protocol

Supported Operating Systems	Microsoft Windows, Linux, and other OSes supported by Solarflare X2542 driver stack

Time Synchronization Support	Precision time synchronization capability for time-sensitive applications

Latency Class	Ultra-low latency design for high-frequency and real-time applications
Data Transfer Rate	100 Gb/s

Networking Ports & Interfaces

Ports	2 x QSFP28
Port Type	QSFP28
Interface Bus	PCI Express
Connector Type	QSFP28 cage connectors on the bracket
Interface Type	PCI Express
Port Functionality	Each QSFP28 port can be used for independent 100Gb Ethernet connectivity
Total QSFP28 Ports	2 x QSFP28 network ports
Network Adapter Type	100Gb Ethernet adapter
Port Speed per QSFP28	100 Gb/s per port
Bus Interface Standard	PCI Express 4.0
Maximum Ethernet Speed	100 Gb/s per port
Network Protocol Family	Ethernet
Number of Network Ports	2

HPE P11333-001 100Gb dual port QSFP28 PCIe adapter