What type of network adapter is the HPE 700764-B21?

The HPE 700764-B21 is specified as an HPE FlexFabric 20Gb 2-port 650FLB adapter in the converged Ethernet adapter category. It belongs to the 20Gb, dual-port, FlexibleLOM mezzanine adapter class, indicating that it is intended for Ethernet-based converged networking and uses HPE’s FlexibleLOM interface standard.

How many ports does the HPE FlexFabric 20Gb 2-port 650FLB adapter provide?

As indicated in its model name, the HPE FlexFabric 20Gb 2-port 650FLB adapter provides two network ports. The category information further confirms it as a 20Gb, dual-port, FlexibleLOM mezzanine adapter, which means both ports are part of a single adapter module designed around the 20Gb capability class.

What is the bandwidth class of the HPE 700764-B21 adapter?

The HPE 700764-B21 adapter is defined in the product data as a 20Gb adapter, categorized under Network Adapters, converged Ethernet adapter, 20Gb, dual-port, FlexibleLOM mezzanine adapter. This classification places it in the 20Gb bandwidth tier for planning purposes when sizing network connectivity in server environments.

What form factor does the HPE FlexFabric 20Gb 2-port 650FLB adapter use?

The adapter is categorized specifically as a FlexibleLOM mezzanine adapter. This means it is designed for systems that support HPE’s FlexibleLOM form factor rather than standard plug-in card formats. The description as a 20Gb, dual-port, FlexibleLOM mezzanine adapter highlights this mechanical and electrical interface type.

How can the HPE 700764-B21 SKU be used in procurement processes?

The SKU 700764-B21 uniquely identifies the HPE FlexFabric 20Gb 2-port 650FLB adapter in purchasing and inventory systems. Using this SKU ensures that buyers receive the correct HPE FlexFabric 20Gb, dual-port, FlexibleLOM mezzanine converged Ethernet adapter, avoiding confusion with other FlexFabric models with different capabilities or form factors.

700764-B21 - HPE 700764-B21 20Gb 2-port 650FLB adapter

Name: HPE 700764-B21 20Gb 2-port 650FLB adapter
Brand: HPE
SKU: 700764-B21
Price: 68 USD
Availability: InStock

700764-B21 - HPE 700764-B21 20Gb 2-port 650FLB adapter | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE FlexFabric 20Gb 2-port 650FLB adapter 700764-B21 is a converged Ethernet adapter designed for environments that require dual-port connectivity and FlexibleLOM mezzanine form factor. As part of the HPE FlexFabric family, this model provides 20Gb capability across two ports, aligning with converged networking deployments that standardize on Ethernet. The adapter is categorized as a 20Gb, dual-port, FlexibleLOM mezzanine adapter, making it suitable for blade or modular server architectures that accept FlexibleLOM modules. Its positioning as a converged Ethernet adapter indicates support for unified Ethernet-based networking workflows where multiple traffic types are consolidated over Ethernet infrastructure. This adapter enables IT teams to plan standardized network interface configurations based on HPE FlexFabric technology. With a consistent model name and SKU, the HPE FlexFabric 20Gb 2-port 650FLB adapter 700764-B21 simplifies asset identification and cataloging in larger data center deployments.

20Gb converged Ethernet adapter for higher bandwidth tiers
Dual-port 2-port design for flexible network layouts
FlexibleLOM mezzanine form factor for compatible servers
Part of the HPE FlexFabric adapter product family
HPE branded adapter for standardized data center builds
Distinct SKU 700764-B21 for precise procurement

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	700764-B21
Brand	HPE
Condition	Refurbished
Model	650FLB
Series	FlexFabric 650FLB
Generation	Gen9, Gen10 server compatibility
Technology	Converged Ethernet
Description	HPE FlexFabric 20Gb dual-port 650FLB network adapter
Form Factor	FlexibleLOM mezzanine adapter for HPE ProLiant BladeSystem servers
Product Line	HPE FlexFabric
Product Type	Network adapter

Compatible systems

Confirmed HPE FlexFabric 20Gb dual-port adapter for ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 server environments.

HPE ProLiant BL Series
Model: BL460c Gen9, BL660c Gen9
Form factor: Blade server mezzanine
Generation: Gen9
Confirmed in HPE product information guide and reseller listing

Best for

Converged Ethernet networking
Suitable for environments standardizing on converged Ethernet adapters, where Ethernet-based consolidation of traffic types is required using the HPE FlexFabric 20Gb 2-port 650FLB adapter.
Dual-port 20Gb connectivity
Appropriate for server configurations that require dual-port connectivity at 20Gb, leveraging the HPE FlexFabric 20Gb 2-port architecture identified for SKU 700764-B21.
FlexibleLOM mezzanine deployments
Fits deployments built around FlexibleLOM mezzanine adapters, where a 20Gb, dual-port HPE FlexFabric 650FLB module is needed for standardized network interface layout.
Blade and modular server designs
Aligns with blade or modular systems that make use of FlexibleLOM mezzanine adapters, providing a defined 20Gb, dual-port HPE FlexFabric adapter option.
Standardized HPE network interfaces

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SR-IOV Support	Supports Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV)

Sub-Sub-Category	20Gb, dual-port, FlexibleLOM mezzanine adapter

Adapter Speed Modes	Supports 20 GbE and dual-speed 10 GbE operation (10 GbE when connected to HP 6125XLG Ethernet Blade Switch or HP Flex-10/10D Module)

Jumbo Frame Support	Supports Jumbo Frames larger than standard 1500-byte Ethernet frames

Processor on Adapter	Onboard Emulex network controller

Connectivity Technology	Wired

Supported IEEE Standards	IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ad (LACP), IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.1ab (LLDP), IEEE 802.3ap, IEEE 802.1Qbb, IEEE 802.1Qaz, IEEE 802.1Qbg

Supported Blade Enclosures	Connects to interconnects in bays 1-2 of HPE BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure or bay 1 of HPE BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure

Supported Operating Systems	Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (64-bit), Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.5, 6.6, 7, 7.1, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP3 x64, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 x64, VMware ESXi 5.1 Update 3, VMware ESXi 5.5 Update 2, Citrix XenServer 6.5

Minimum System Memory Required	2 GB server memory required

Offload and Virtualization Features	Overlay network tunneling offloads, storage protocol offloads, and virtualization-focused features to improve host CPU utilization

Performance

Theoretical Bandwidth Per Port	40 Gb/s bi-directional Ethernet transfer rate per port
Aggregate Theoretical Bandwidth	80 Gb/s aggregate bi-directional per adapter
Bi-directional Ethernet Throughput (Mbps)	40,000 Mbps full duplex Ethernet transfer rate per port (80 Gbps per adapter)

Power Consumption Operational	7.6 W

Networking Ports & Interfaces

NIC	Dual-port Ethernet adapter
Ports	2 Ethernet ports
Interface	PCI Express 3.0
Ethernet Speed	20 Gb
Expansion Slot	FlexibleLOM
Data Link Protocol	20 Gigabit Ethernet
Bus Interface Standard	PCI Express 3.0 x8
Internal Connector Type	FlexibleLOM connection to blade server midplane
Advanced Network Features	VLAN tagging support, Wake-on-LAN (WoL), full duplex mode, PXE boot support, Large Send Offload (LSO), TCP Segmentation Offload (TSO), TCP/IP checksum offload, MSI-X, QoS tagging, UEFI boot support
Management Protocol Support	SNMP remote management
Network Transport Protocol Support	TCP/IP
Overlay Network Tunneling Offloads	Provides offload technologies for overlay network tunneling to improve virtualization performance and host efficiency
RDMA over Converged Ethernet Support	Supports RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE) to increase host efficiency and lower latency

HPE 700764-B21 20Gb 2-port 650FLB adapter