How many Ethernet ports does the HPE P10096-B21 provide?

: "The adapter provides two Ethernet ports, as indicated by its 2-Port designation in the model name. Both ports are designed for 10Gb Ethernet operation, allowing dual 10Gb connections from a single adapter for redundancy, traffic separation, or multiple network segments.

What media type does the HPE P10096-B21 use for 10GbE?

The HPE P10096-B21 uses Base-T connectivity for its 10Gb Ethernet ports. This means it is designed for 10Gb operation over compatible copper cabling, aligning with environments that deploy twisted-pair infrastructure for server network connections.

Which controller is used in the HPE P10096-B21 network adapter?

This adapter is based on the Broadcom BCM57416 Ethernet controller, as reflected in the product name. The BCM57416 controller enables its 10Gb Ethernet capabilities across both ports and provides a common architecture for driver and firmware management in Broadcom-based deployments.

What form factor does the HPE P10096-B21 support?

The HPE P10096-B21 is specified as an OCP3 Network Adapter, meaning it is designed for the Open Compute Project 3.0 form factor. It is intended for systems that offer OCP3 slots rather than traditional PCIe adapter slots, supporting streamlined integration in such servers.

P10096-B21 - HPE P10096-B21 10Gb 2-Port Base-T OCP3 network adapter

Name: HPE P10096-B21 10Gb 2-Port Base-T OCP3 network adapter
Brand: HPE
SKU: P10096-B21
Price: 445 USD
Availability: InStock

P10096-B21 - HPE P10096-B21 10Gb 2-Port Base-T OCP3 network adapter | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE P10096-B21 BCM57416 Ethernet 10Gb 2-Port Base-T OCP3 Network Adapter is a dual-port 10GbE solution designed for environments standardizing on OCP 3.0. Based on the Broadcom BCM57416 controller, this adapter provides two 10Gb Ethernet ports using Base-T connectivity, supporting 10Gb operation over compatible copper infrastructure. The OCP3 form factor aligns with modern server platforms that integrate Open Compute Project mezzanine adapters, helping streamline network integration. With dual ports, the adapter enables link redundancy or segmented traffic configurations within a single OCP3 slot. The focus on 10Gb Ethernet performance supports bandwidth-intensive workloads and consolidated network architectures. This adapter fits organizations looking to adopt 10GbE in OCP3-based systems while maintaining copper cabling. The HPE P10096-B21 part number allows clear identification within standardized bill of materials and procurement workflows for data center and enterprise server deployments.

HPE adapter built on Broadcom BCM57416 controller
Dual-port 10Gb Ethernet for server connectivity
Base-T copper interfaces for 10GbE over twisted-pair
OCP3 form factor for compatible server platforms
HPE P10096-B21 SKU for clear procurement tracking
Designed as an OCP3 network adapter for servers

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	P10096-B21
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
Model	P10096-B21
Controller	Broadcom BCM57416
Device Type	Network adapter
Form Factor	Plug-in card, OCP 3.0
Product Line	HPE Ethernet Adapters
Product Type	Network adapter
OCP Slot Type	OCP 3.0
Typical use case	10GbE network upgrade using RJ-45 BASE-T connectivity in HPE servers

Best for

OCP3 servers
Suitable for server platforms that support OCP3 adapters, using the OCP3 form factor for streamlined integration with modern HPE systems.
Dual-port 10GbE connectivity
Ideal where two 10Gb Ethernet ports are required on a single adapter, enabling redundancy, traffic separation, or multi-network configurations.
Copper 10GbE environments
Designed for networks standardizing on Base-T copper cabling, delivering 10Gb Ethernet connectivity over compatible twisted-pair infrastructure.
10GbE server consolidation
Supports bandwidth needs of consolidated workloads by providing 10Gb Ethernet throughput across two ports on a single OCP3 adapter.
Standardized HPE part management
Uses HPE SKU P10096-B21, simplifying identification and tracking in procurement, asset management, and standardized configuration lists.

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Connectivity Technology	Wired

PCI Specification Revision	PCIe 3.0

OCP form factor description	Plug-in card, OCP 3.0 mezzanine

Compliant standard description	OCP 3.0

Supported speed step-down modes	1G, 2.5G, 5G, 10G over BASE-T

Designed for platform generation	HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus and Gen11 servers

Internal bus bandwidth	Up to PCIe 3.0 x8 link bandwidth
Maximum data transfer rate	10 Gbps

Typical power consumption	Approximately 10 W

Networking Ports & Interfaces

Ports	2 x 10GBASE-T
Port Type	RJ-45 Base-T
Connector type	RJ-45 twisted-pair (10GBASE-T)
Data Link Protocol	10 Gigabit Ethernet
Interface Bus Type	Open Compute Project Mezzanine (OCP) 3.0
Interface provided	2 x 10Gb Ethernet
Intended network role	Dual-port 10GbE LAN adapter for HPE ProLiant servers
Supported Network Speeds	1 Gbps; 2.5 Gbps; 5 Gbps; 10 Gbps
Supported Ethernet Standards	10GBASE-T; 5GBASE-T; 2.5GBASE-T; 1000BASE-T
Interface (bus) type description	Open Compute Project Mezzanine (OCP) 3.0
Host interface lane configuration	PCIe Gen3 x8
Network & adapter port technology	1/2.5/5/10GBase-T over twisted-pair copper

HPE P10096-B21 10Gb 2-Port Base-T OCP3 network adapter