Which interface slot does the NC523SFP 593717-B21 require in a server?

The NC523SFP is categorized as a PCI Express 2.0 10 Gigabit Ethernet dual-port 10GbE SFP+ PCIe x8 server adapter. This means it is designed for installation in a PCI Express 2.0 x8 slot in the host server. Procurement and server administrators should plan for available PCIe 2.0 x8 expansion slots to deploy this adapter.

How many network ports are available on the HPE NC523SFP 593717-B21 adapter?

According to the product category, the HPE NC523SFP 593717-B21 is a dual-port 10GbE SFP+ PCIe x8 server adapter. This indicates that it provides two physical 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports. Both ports use SFP+ interfaces, allowing the adapter to support two separate 10GbE links from a single PCI Express 2.0 card.

What brand and model should be specified when ordering this 10GbE adapter?

When ordering, buyers should reference Hewlett Packard Enterprise as the brand and NC523SFP as the model, along with the SKU 593717-B21. The product is described as a dual-port 10GbE SFP+ PCIe x8 server adapter under the PCI Express 2.0 10 Gigabit Ethernet category, ensuring alignment with the correct HPE network adapter in procurement systems.

Is the NC523SFP 593717-B21 suitable for 10GbE SFP+ based infrastructures?

Yes, the NC523SFP 593717-B21 is explicitly categorized as a dual-port 10GbE SFP+ PCIe x8 server adapter. Its SFP+ interfaces are intended for use with compatible 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ modules and cabling. This makes it appropriate for infrastructures that use SFP+ based 10GbE switches and structured cabling in data center or enterprise networks.

593717-B21 - HPE Hewlett Packard Enterprise 593717-B21 dual-port 10GbE SFP+ adapter

Name: HPE Hewlett Packard Enterprise 593717-B21 dual-port 10GbE SFP+ adapter
Brand: HPE
SKU: 593717-B21
Price: 140 USD
Availability: InStock

593717-B21 - HPE Hewlett Packard Enterprise 593717-B21 dual-port 10GbE SFP+ adapter | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Hewlett Packard Enterprise NC523SFP, SKU 593717-B21, is a dual-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ PCI Express 2.0 server adapter designed for high-speed network connectivity in data center and enterprise environments. As a PCIe x8 adapter, it supports 10GbE operation over SFP+ interfaces, enabling flexible deployment with compatible SFP+ modules and cabling. This network adapter is categorized as a PCI Express 2.0 10 Gigabit Ethernet solution, providing two 10GbE SFP+ ports for server networking, virtualization workloads and bandwidth-intensive applications. With its dual-port design and 10GbE capability, the NC523SFP allows IT teams to consolidate network connections and support higher throughput compared to traditional Gigabit adapters. The product data references key aspects such as performance, networking ports and interfaces, and power consumption, aligning it to common requirements in server networking planning and IT procurement specifications.

Dual-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet server adapter
10GbE SFP+ network interfaces for flexible media
PCI Express 2.0 x8 server expansion card
Hewlett Packard Enterprise NC523SFP model
SKU 593717-B21 for consistent procurement
Designed as a 10GbE PCIe server adapter

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Featuring

Compliant Standards
Manufacturer part #	593717-B21
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
Model	NC523SFP
Card Format	HH/HL x8
Device Type	Network adapter
Form Factor	Low profile, half-height half-length PCIe card
PXE Support	Yes
Product Line	NC series network adapters
Product Type	10 Gigabit Ethernet card
Target Systems	HPE ProLiant servers

Best for

Server networking
Suitable for servers requiring a dual-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ PCI Express 2.0 adapter to support high-bandwidth network connectivity.
Data center deployments
Fits environments standardizing on PCIe x8 10GbE SFP+ adapters for aggregation of server network traffic and structured cabling with SFP+ interfaces.
Virtualization hosts
Appropriate for virtualization hosts that benefit from dual 10GbE SFP+ ports on a PCI Express 2.0 adapter to support multiple virtual machines and network segments.
Enterprise applications
Useful for enterprise applications that need dual-port 10GbE SFP+ connectivity on a PCIe x8 server adapter for higher throughput than legacy Gigabit solutions.
Network upgrades
Helps IT teams upgrading from 1GbE to 10GbE with a dual-port SFP+ PCI Express 2.0 adapter, using the existing server PCIe x8 slots.

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What type of network connectivity does the HPE 593717-B21 NC523SFP provide?

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Data Link Protocols	10 Gigabit Ethernet

Connectivity Technology	Wired

Supported Operating Systems (extended list)	Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2; Linux Kernel 2.6.x; Microsoft Windows Vista 32/64-bit; Microsoft Windows 7 32/64-bit; Microsoft Windows Server 2008 32/64-bit; Microsoft Windows Server 2003 32/64-bit; Microsoft Windows Server 2012; Windows 8 32/64-bit; Windows 8.1 32/64-bit; Linux Kernel 3.x; Linux Kernel 2.6.30 or later; Linux Kernel 2.4.x; FreeBSD 7.2 or later; Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 64-bit

Supported Operating Systems (extended list)

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2; Linux Kernel 2.6.x; Microsoft Windows Vista 32/64-bit; Microsoft Windows 7 32/64-bit; Microsoft Windows Server 2008 32/64-bit; Microsoft Windows Server 2003 32/64-bit; Microsoft Windows Server 2012; Windows 8 32/64-bit; Windows 8.1 32/64-bit; Linux Kernel 3.x; Linux Kernel 2.6.30 or later; Linux Kernel 2.4.x; FreeBSD 7.2 or later; Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 64-bit

Performance

Data Transfer Rate	10 Gbps per port
Per-Port Bandwidth	10 Gb/s per port
Aggregate Bandwidth	40 Gbps full duplex (dual ports)
Bandwidth Allocation	User-defined allocation of 10Gbps bandwidth
Transceiver / Media Type	10GBase-X SFP+, optical media or direct-attach copper
Total Theoretical Bandwidth	Up to 40 Gbps (dual ports, bidirectional, full duplex)

Power Consumption	17 W typical; 19 W maximum

Networking Ports & Interfaces

Ports	2 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports
Bus Interface	PCI Express 2.0 x8
Interface Type	PCI Express x8
Interface Speed	10 Gb
Number of Ports	2
Supported Interface Types	10GBase-X SFP+

HPE Hewlett Packard Enterprise 593717-B21 dual-port 10GbE SFP+ adapter