How many network ports does this adapter provide?

The adapter provides 2 networking ports, as stated in the product name and category data. That dual-port design is useful when a single adapter needs to support multiple Ethernet connections in a blade server environment.

What network speed class does this adapter support?

It is identified as a 10Gb Ethernet adapter. The provided data does not include additional throughput details, so the supported speed class should be described only as 10Gb Ethernet.

What form factor is listed for this adapter?

The category identifies it as a FlexibleLOM blade server adapter. That form factor is important for matching the adapter to compatible blade server platforms.

What host interface is specified?

The adapter is described as a PCI Express 2.0 x8 blade server adapter. This interface detail is useful for compatibility review with the target server hardware.

What is the exact product identifier?

The SKU is 656243-001. Using the SKU with the model name, HPE Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 560FLB Adapter, helps ensure exact product matching in procurement and asset records.

656243-001 - HPE 656243-001 10Gb 2-Port FlexibleLOM Adapter

Name: HPE 656243-001 10Gb 2-Port FlexibleLOM Adapter
Brand: HPE
SKU: 656243-001
Price: 98 USD
Availability: InStock

656243-001 - HPE 656243-001 10Gb 2-Port FlexibleLOM Adapter | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 560FLB Adapter, SKU 656243-001, is an enterprise network adapter in the Network Adapter, 10Gb Ethernet FlexibleLOM category. It is identified as a dual-port PCI Express 2.0 x8 blade server adapter, making it suitable for blade-server deployments that require a FlexibleLOM form factor. The product name indicates 10Gb Ethernet connectivity with two ports, while the category confirms its blade-server adapter design. The provided data does not specify chipset, power consumption, or additional interface details, so those attributes are omitted. For procurement teams, this item is best evaluated by its 10Gb Ethernet class, dual-port design, FlexibleLOM compatibility, and PCI Express 2.0 x8 blade-server positioning. The SKU 656243-001 is included for precise inventory and platform matching.

Dual-port 10Gb Ethernet adapter
FlexibleLOM blade server form factor
PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface
HPE SKU 656243-001
Enterprise product level
2 networking ports

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Featuring

Connectivity Technology
Manufacturer part #	656243-001
Brand	HPE
Condition	Refurbished
Model	Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 560FLB Adapter
Features	Wake on LAN (WOL); Jumbo Frames support; teaming support; PXE support; Large Send Offload (LSO)
Controller	Intel 82599
Form Factor	FlexibleLOM mezzanine adapter for BladeSystem c-Class
Product Type	Network adapter
Data Link Protocols	Gigabit Ethernet; 10 Gigabit Ethernet
Processor on Adapter	Intel

Compatible systems

HPE 656243-001 10Gb 2-port 560FLB FlexibleLOM adapter for ProLiant BL460c Gen8 and Gen10 with Windows, Linux, Solaris, XenServer OS support

HPE ProLiant BL
Model: BL460c
Form factor: Blade server
Generation: Gen8
Listed as Designed For HPE ProLiant BL460c Gen8 on 656243-001 product description.
HPE ProLiant BL
Model: BL460c
Form factor: Blade server
Generation: Gen10
Designed For HPE ProLiant BL460c Gen10 on Storage Parts Direct listing for 656243-001.

Best for

Blade servers
Designed as a blade server adapter in a FlexibleLOM form factor. This makes it appropriate for blade systems that need an integrated network adapter format.
Dual-port networking
Provides two networking ports, which supports deployments that require multiple Ethernet connections from a single adapter.
10Gb Ethernet
Built for 10Gb Ethernet environments, making it relevant for infrastructure planned around 10Gb network connectivity.
PCI Express 2.0 x8
Identified as a PCI Express 2.0 x8 adapter. This is relevant for server platform matching where lane width and interface generation matter.

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Virtualization Features	SR-IOV; Flex-10; iSCSI/FCoE offload

PCI Specification Revision	PCIe 2.0

Supported Operating Systems	Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2; Microsoft Windows Server 2008; SuSE Linux Enterprise Server for x86/AMD64/Intel EM64T; Oracle Solaris 10; Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.1; Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.7; Citrix XenServer 6.0

Designed For Server Families	HPE ProLiant BL460c Gen8; HPE ProLiant BL460c Gen10

Lifecycle Note	Base products considered obsolete and no longer available for sale
Data Transfer Rate	10 Gbps
Aggregate Bandwidth	40 Gbps

Networking Ports & Interfaces

Ports	2
Port Type	10Gb Ethernet
Bus Interface	PCI Express 2.0 x8 FlexibleLOM
Management Protocol	SNMP
Interface (Bus) Type	PCI Express 2.0 x8
Network Interface Standards	Gigabit Ethernet; 10 Gigabit Ethernet

HPE 656243-001 10Gb 2-Port FlexibleLOM Adapter