How many Ethernet ports are available on the Broadcom BCM57608 adapter P73511-001?

The Broadcom BCM57608 Ethernet adapter with SKU P73511-001 is described as a 2-port solution. It offers two Ethernet ports on a single adapter, enabling either dual independent links or configurations that use both ports together depending on network design and platform capabilities, while remaining within the 2-port hardware layout.

What type of network interface does this adapter use?

This adapter is defined as a Broadcom BCM57608 Ethernet 100Gb 2-port QSFP112 OCP3 Adapter. The mention of QSFP112 indicates the port interface type used for the Ethernet connections. This means that any cabling or optical modules must be compatible with QSFP112 to ensure proper integration with switches and other infrastructure.

What form factor is the HPE Broadcom BCM57608 P73511-001 adapter?

The HPE Broadcom BCM57608 adapter with SKU P73511-001 is described as an OCP3 Adapter and categorized as an Ethernet 100Gb 2-port OCP 3.0 Adapter. This indicates that it is designed for systems that provide OCP 3.0 slots, aligning with Open Compute Project specifications for network adapter integration.

Is the HPE P73511-001 suitable for enterprise environments?

The product level is identified as Enterprise and it is described as a Broadcom BCM57608 Ethernet 100Gb 2-port QSFP112 OCP3 network adapter. The enterprise classification, combined with 100Gb dual-port QSFP112 connectivity and OCP3 form factor, makes it aligned with requirements typically found in business-critical and data center deployments.

P73511-001 - HPE Hewlett Packard Enterprise P73511-001 100Gb 2-port OCP3 adapter

Name: HPE Hewlett Packard Enterprise P73511-001 100Gb 2-port OCP3 adapter
Brand: HPE
SKU: P73511-001
Price: 5498 USD
Availability: InStock

P73511-001 - HPE Hewlett Packard Enterprise P73511-001 100Gb 2-port OCP3 adapter | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Hewlett Packard Enterprise Broadcom BCM57608 Ethernet 100Gb 2-port QSFP112 OCP3 Adapter, SKU P73511-001, is an enterprise network adapter designed for environments that require 100Gb Ethernet connectivity. This adapter provides two Ethernet ports, allowing dual 100Gb connections through QSFP112 interfaces. As an OCP 3.0 form factor adapter, it is suitable for servers and platforms that support OCP3 network adapters. The product sits in the enterprise segment, making it appropriate for business-critical networking where standardized 100Gb 2-port OCP3 connectivity is required. With a focus on consistent 100Gb Ethernet performance and dual-port design, this adapter fits deployments that need scalable, high-bandwidth links between servers, switches, or storage platforms within a data center or enterprise network architecture.

100Gb Ethernet connectivity for high-bandwidth links
Dual 2-port design for flexible network configurations
QSFP112 interfaces for standardized cabling options
OCP3 form factor for compatible OCP 3.0 platforms
Enterprise-level network adapter classification
Based on Broadcom BCM57608 Ethernet controller

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	P73511-001
Brand	HPE
Condition	Refurbished
Model	Broadcom BCM57608 Ethernet 100Gb 2-port QSFP112 OCP3 Adapter
Series	Broadcom NetXtreme-E
Chipset	Broadcom BCM57608
Card Type	OCP 3.0 network adapter
Application	Enterprise data center servers
Form Factor	OCP 3.0
Product Line	HPE Ethernet Adapters
Product Type	Network adapter

Best for

Enterprise data centers
Suitable for enterprise data centers that require standardized 100Gb Ethernet connectivity using a dual-port QSFP112 OCP3 adapter based on the Broadcom BCM57608 controller.
High-bandwidth servers
Appropriate for servers that need two 100Gb Ethernet links from a single Broadcom BCM57608 adapter, using QSFP112 interfaces and the OCP3 form factor.
OCP3-compliant platforms
Designed for platforms that support OCP 3.0 network adapters, providing 100Gb Ethernet connectivity over two QSFP112 ports in an enterprise environment.
Network aggregation points
Useful at aggregation points where two 100Gb Ethernet connections are needed on a single adapter, leveraging QSFP112 ports and the OCP3 interface.
Enterprise backbone links
Can be used for backbone links in enterprise networks that are built around 100Gb Ethernet and require dual-port QSFP112 connectivity provided by an OCP3 adapter.

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Adapter Class	Ethernet NIC

Platform Type	OCP 3.0

Adapter Family	NIC Adapters

SerDes Data Rate	25G, 50G, or 100G

Adapter Technology	Broadcom BCM57608 controller

Product Description	Broadcom BCM57608 Ethernet 100Gb 2-port QSFP112 OCP3 Adapter for HPE

SerDes Speeds Supported	25G, 50G, or 100G

Throughput Range	25 Gb/s to 400 Gb/s
Aggregate Throughput	400 Gb/s
Network Data Transfer Rate	100 GbE per port
Total Aggregate Throughput	200 GbE
Aggregate Throughput per Adapter	400 Gb/s

Networking Ports & Interfaces

Ports	2 ports
Connector Type	2 x QSFP112
Host Interface	OCP 3.0
SerDes Interface	8x SerDes
Port Configuration	2-port
PCIe Host Interface	PCIe Gen 5.0 x16
Port Interface Type	QSFP112
Transceiver Interface	QSFP112
Host Interface Version	PCI Express 5.0 x16
Ethernet Interface Speed	100Gb Ethernet

HPE Hewlett Packard Enterprise P73511-001 100Gb 2-port OCP3 adapter