How many ports are indicated in the provided data?

The source product category includes a dual port designation, which indicates two ports. No further port details, such as connector type or interface standard, are provided in the specification fields.

What speed class is listed for this adapter?

The available data describes the adapter as Dual Port 10/40Gb. That is the only speed-related specification provided, so it should be used as the reference point for procurement documentation and compatibility review.

Is this adapter described as a blade mezzanine part?

Yes. The category places it under InfiniBand FDR/EN PCIe Blade Mezzanine Adapter, which indicates a blade mezzanine networking product. No additional platform or slot details are included in the provided specifications.

656088-001 - HPE 656088-001 Dual Port 10/40Gb Adapter

Name: HPE 656088-001 Dual Port 10/40Gb Adapter
Brand: HPE
SKU: 656088-001
Price: 162 USD
Availability: InStock

656088-001 - HPE 656088-001 Dual Port 10/40Gb Adapter | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE 544M Adapter, SKU 656088-001, is a network adapter in the InfiniBand FDR/EN PCIe blade mezzanine adapter category. The provided product data identifies it as a dual port 10/40Gb adapter, but does not list additional electrical, mechanical, or performance details. It is part of a blade mezzanine networking class, so it is intended for server connectivity in supported HPE environments. No further specifications are supplied for features, performance, networking ports and interfaces, or power consumption beyond the product category and dual port 10/40Gb designation. For procurement records, the most reliable identifiers are the HPE brand, 544M Adapter model, and SKU 656088-001. Because the source specification list is limited, any deeper compatibility, throughput, or interface detail should be confirmed from system documentation before deployment planning.

HPE brand identification
Model 544M Adapter
SKU 656088-001
InfiniBand FDR/EN category
PCIe blade mezzanine form
Dual port 10/40Gb

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Featuring

Product Name
Manufacturer part #	656088-001
Brand	HPE
Condition	Refurbished
Model	544M Adapter
Series	HPE 544M
Bus Type	PCI Express
Technology	InfiniBand FDR and Ethernet
Form Factor	Blade mezzanine card
Part Number	656088-001
Bus Standard	PCI Express 3.0 x8
Product Line	544M

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Server networking
Suitable for procurement records that require a network adapter identified as HPE 544M Adapter with a dual port 10/40Gb designation.
Blade systems
Fits blade server environments because the product is categorized as an InfiniBand FDR/EN PCIe blade mezzanine adapter.
Dual-port connectivity
Relevant when the buying requirement specifies a dual port adapter and the available product data confirms two ports in the product category.

Frequently asked questions

What is the product identifier for this adapter?

The supplied product data identifies the adapter with SKU 656088-001 and the model name 544M Adapter. These are the most reliable fields for procurement, cataloging, and internal asset records. No alternate identifier is provided in the specification list.

What product category does it belong to?

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Product Type	InfiniBand FDR/EN PCIe blade mezzanine host channel adapter

Adapter Architecture	Mellanox ConnectX-3 Pro

Power Requirement Type	Powered through PCIe mezzanine connector (no external power connector)

Spare Part Designation	HPE spare for option kit 644161-B21

Connectivity Technology	Wired

Supported Server Platform	HPE ProLiant Gen8 blade servers

Supported Link Speed Modes	InfiniBand FDR and Ethernet 10Gb/40Gb

Performance

Ethernet Maximum Bandwidth	up to 40 Gb/s
Maximum Data Transfer Rate	10/40 Gb/s
InfiniBand Maximum Bandwidth	up to 56 Gb/s (FDR)
Application Latency Characteristic	reduced application latency compared to previous-generation adapters

Networking Ports & Interfaces

Ports	2 ports
Port Speed	10/40Gb
Interface Type	PCIe blade mezzanine
Network Technology	InfiniBand FDR/EN
Port Type Description	Dual-port InfiniBand FDR/EN 10/40Gb
Number of Network Ports	2
Connectivity Interface Category	Network adapter mezzanine interface for blade servers