What network speed does the HPE 232386-001 management adapter support?

This adapter is listed as a Fast Ethernet PCI management adapter with a 100 Mbps capability. That means it is intended for use on Fast Ethernet segments operating at 100 Mbps, making it suitable for typical management traffic that does not require gigabit bandwidth but benefits from stable, predictable connectivity.

Is the HPE 232386-001 suitable for internal installation in servers?

Yes, the product is described as an internal Remote Insight Lights-Out II PCI board. This indicates it is meant to be installed inside a compatible server chassis using a PCI slot. Its internal form factor allows a dedicated management interface to be housed within the server’s hardware environment.

What is the primary function category of the HPE 232386-001 board?

The HPE 232386-001 belongs to the category of Fast Ethernet PCI management adapters. As a Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition II Board, it is intended to support remote server management operations over a 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection rather than carrying general application traffic.

How can procurement teams uniquely identify this HPE management board?

Procurement teams can uniquely identify this product by its SKU 232386-001 and its model name, Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition II Board. These identifiers, combined with its classification as an internal Fast Ethernet PCI management adapter operating at 100 Mbps, help ensure the correct item is sourced repeatedly.

232386-001 - HPE Hewlett Packard Enterprise 232386-001 100 Mbps PCI board

Name: HPE Hewlett Packard Enterprise 232386-001 100 Mbps PCI board
Brand: HPE
SKU: 232386-001
Price: 175 USD
Availability: InStock

232386-001 - HPE Hewlett Packard Enterprise 232386-001 100 Mbps PCI board | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Hewlett Packard Enterprise Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition II Board, SKU 232386-001, is an internal PCI management adapter designed for Fast Ethernet environments. It operates at 100 Mbps, aligning with typical Fast Ethernet network speeds for remote management traffic. As a Remote Insight Lights-Out II PCI board, it is intended to provide out-of-band style management capabilities over the network while installed inside a compatible server. Positioned in the category of Fast Ethernet PCI management adapters, this board supports internal deployment where a dedicated management interface is required. Its internal PCI form factor simplifies integration into existing server hardware that accepts PCI-based management adapters. By using a 100 Mbps connection within a Fast Ethernet infrastructure, this board supports reliable connectivity for management operations that do not require gigabit bandwidth but benefit from a consistent, segregated management path.

Internal Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition II PCI board
Fast Ethernet PCI management adapter
100 Mbps management network capability
Designed for internal server installation
Hewlett Packard Enterprise branded board
SKU 232386-001 for consistent sourcing

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	232386-001
Brand	HPE
Condition	Refurbished
Model	Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition II Board
Board Type	Remote server management PCI board
Encryption	128-bit
Part Class	Network accessory
Technology	Remote insight lights-out management
Form Factor	Internal PCI board
Power Source	Draws low power from server PCI slot and system standby power for always-available management
Product Line	Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition II

Best for

Server management
Suitable for servers that require an internal PCI management adapter, using the Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition II Board for dedicated management connectivity at 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet.
Remote monitoring
Useful in environments where remote oversight of systems is needed via an internal Fast Ethernet PCI management adapter running at 100 Mbps.
Data center lab use
Applicable in test or lab racks where an internal 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet PCI board is required to provide management access separate from production traffic.

Frequently asked questions

What type of adapter is the HPE 232386-001 Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition II Board?

The HPE 232386-001 is an internal Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition II PCI board categorized as a Fast Ethernet PCI management adapter. It is designed to sit in a server’s PCI slot and provide a dedicated hardware path for management functions over the network at 100 Mbps, separate from standard data interfaces.

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Product Name	HPE Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition II Board

Product Type	Remote access management card

Event Logging	Maintains an integrated event log for hardware and management events

Processor Clock Speed	200 MHz

Virtual Media Support	Supports virtual floppy and CD-ROM for remote OS installation and updates

Installation Slot Type	PCI

Power Control Functions	Enables remote power on, power off, and server reboot operations

Server Health Monitoring	Provides remote monitoring of server hardware status including temperatures, fans, and voltages

Remote Console Capability	Provides remote text-based console access to the host server

Out-of-Band Access Capability	Provides full out-of-band access when the host OS is not running or server is powered off but connected to standby power

ROM-Based Setup Utility Access	Configurable during server boot-up via ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU) using F8

Remote Insight Board Command Language Support	Supports Remote Insight Board Command Language for scripted management operations

Data Transfer Rate	100 Mbps

Networking Ports & Interfaces

Interface	PCI
Data Link Protocol	Fast Ethernet
SNMP Management Support	Supports SNMP for integration with network management systems
Browser-Based Management	Accessible through a standard web browser interface over the management network
Management Network Speed	10/100 Mbps Ethernet
Supported Network Protocols	HTTP, HTTPS, SNMP
Management Network Port Type	RJ-45 Ethernet port dedicated to remote management traffic
Supported Management Environment	Out-of-band server management independent of host operating system
Management Processor Functionality	Dedicated on-board management processor handles monitoring and control without impacting host CPU performance

HPE Hewlett Packard Enterprise 232386-001 100 Mbps PCI board