How many network ports does the HPE FlexFabric 10Gb 2-port 554M Adapter provide?

This adapter provides two network ports, as indicated by its designation as a 10Gb 2-port 554M adapter and its categorization as a dual port 10Gb FlexFabric adapter for ProLiant Gen8 blades. Both ports are designed for 10Gb Ethernet connectivity in blade server environments.

For which server platform is the 647590-B21 adapter intended?

The adapter is categorized as a dual port 10Gb FlexFabric adapter for ProLiant Gen8 blades. This means it is intended for use in HPE ProLiant Gen8 blade server platforms that support 10Gb Ethernet mezzanine adapters within their blade chassis.

What is the networking category of the 554M adapter?

The HPE FlexFabric 10Gb 2-port 554M Adapter is listed under the category Network Adapters, 10Gb Ethernet mezzanine adapter, and dual port 10Gb FlexFabric adapter for ProLiant Gen8 blades. This identifies it as a 10Gb Ethernet mezzanine solution providing dual port FlexFabric connectivity for blade systems.

What is the model name associated with SKU 647590-B21?

SKU 647590-B21 corresponds to the Hewlett Packard Enterprise FlexFabric 10Gb 2-port 554M Adapter. This model name indicates that it is a FlexFabric adapter with two 10Gb ports in the 554M series, used as a mezzanine adapter for ProLiant Gen8 blade servers.

647590-B21 - HPE Hewlett Packard Enterprise 647590-B21 10Gb 2-port adapter

Name: HPE Hewlett Packard Enterprise 647590-B21 10Gb 2-port adapter
Brand: HPE
SKU: 647590-B21
Price: 178 USD
Availability: InStock

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Product overview

The Hewlett Packard Enterprise FlexFabric 10Gb 2-port 554M Adapter, SKU 647590-B21, is a dual port 10Gb FlexFabric mezzanine adapter designed for ProLiant Gen8 blade servers. As a 10Gb Ethernet mezzanine adapter, it offers two 10Gb network ports to support bandwidth intensive applications within c-Class blade infrastructures. The adapter belongs to the FlexFabric family, providing converged network connectivity over 10Gb Ethernet. Its dual port design enables redundant or aggregated connections, depending on the blade system configuration and network design. As a mezzanine form factor, the 554M adapter integrates directly into compatible ProLiant Gen8 blades, helping IT teams standardize on 10Gb connections at the server edge. This model is suited for environments that require consistent 10Gb Ethernet connectivity in a compact blade server architecture, while keeping networking consolidated through a dedicated FlexFabric adapter.

Dual port 10Gb FlexFabric network connectivity
Mezzanine adapter form factor for blade servers
Designed for ProLiant Gen8 blade platforms
Part of the HPE FlexFabric adapter family
10Gb Ethernet mezzanine adapter category
HPE SKU 647590-B21 for consistent sourcing

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	647590-B21
Brand	HPE
Condition	Refurbished
Model	HPE 554M
Chipset	Emulex BE3
Part Class	HPE option part; HPE spare part 649870-001
Form Factor	Mezzanine card
Product Line	HPE FlexFabric
Product Type	10Gb Ethernet network adapter
Adapter Function	Converged Network Adapter; FlexFabric adapter for network and storage connectivity
Supported Protocols	Ethernet; iSCSI; FCoE

Best for

ProLiant Gen8 blade deployments
Designed as a dual port 10Gb FlexFabric mezzanine adapter for ProLiant Gen8 blades, this adapter fits standardized blade server deployments that rely on c-Class infrastructures using 10Gb Ethernet connectivity.
10Gb Ethernet consolidation
With two 10Gb Ethernet ports in a mezzanine form factor, the adapter is suitable for consolidating server edge networking where 10Gb connectivity is the standard for data and converged traffic.
FlexFabric based network designs
As a FlexFabric 10Gb 2-port 554M adapter, it fits environments built around HPE FlexFabric networking, enabling consistent adapter types across ProLiant Gen8 blade servers.
Blade server network upgrades
When ProLiant Gen8 blades require a move to dual 10Gb connectivity, this 10Gb Ethernet mezzanine adapter provides a dedicated upgrade path using the 554M FlexFabric design.
Standardized mezzanine adapters
IT teams standardizing on mezzanine based network adapters in blade infrastructures can use this dual port 10Gb FlexFabric adapter to maintain uniform connectivity across ProLiant Gen8 systems.

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Virtualization Technology	Virtual Connect Flex-10 support

Compatible Server Generation	HPE ProLiant Gen8 blades

Supported Server Form Factor	Blade servers

Total Aggregate Bandwidth	20 Gbit/s full duplex
Data Transfer Rate Per Port	10 Gbit/s

Typical Power Consumption	No explicit value found

Networking Ports & Interfaces

Ports	2 x 10Gb Ethernet ports
Connector Type	BladeSystem mezzanine edge connector
Host Interface	PCI Express
Interface Type	FlexFabric; CNA (Converged Network Adapter)
Network Technology	10 Gigabit Ethernet

HPE Hewlett Packard Enterprise 647590-B21 10Gb 2-port adapter