Which Ethernet speeds are supported?

The provided specifications list Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, and 25 Gigabit Ethernet data link protocols. The category also identifies the adapter as supporting 1GbE, 10GbE, and 25GbE, with a listed data transfer rate of 25 Gbps.

What chipset is used in this network adapter?

The adapter is based on the Broadcom BCM57414 chipset. That chipset identification is part of the product name and is the core silicon reference given in the provided data.

P26263-B21 - HPE P26263-B21 2-Port SFP28 PCIe 3.0 x8 Adapter

Name: HPE P26263-B21 2-Port SFP28 PCIe 3.0 x8 Adapter
Brand: HPE
SKU: P26263-B21
Price: 445 USD
Availability: InStock

P26263-B21 - HPE P26263-B21 2-Port SFP28 PCIe 3.0 x8 Adapter | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE P26263-B21 is a Broadcom BCM57414 network adapter built for PCIe 3.0 x8 expansion. It is configured as a 2-port SFP28 adapter and supports 1GbE, 10GbE, and 25GbE Ethernet operation. The adapter uses wired connectivity and is identified as a plug-in card form factor. Its interface set includes 2 x 1Gb Ethernet, 10Gb Ethernet, and 25Gb Ethernet over SFP28. The product also supports data link protocols for Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, and 25 Gigabit Ethernet, and is listed with a maximum data transfer rate of 25 Gbps. This makes it suitable for server environments that require flexible Ethernet speed support within a PCIe 3.0 x8 slot. The provided data identifies the chipset as Broadcom BCM57414 and the overall product category as a PCIe 3.0 x8 Ethernet adapter.

PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface
2-port SFP28 adapter
Supports 1GbE, 10GbE, 25GbE
Broadcom BCM57414 chipset
25 Gbps data transfer rate
Wired Ethernet connectivity

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	P26263-B21
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
Model	P26263-B21
Chipset	Broadcom BCM57414
Processor	1 x Broadcom BCM57414
Interfaces	2 x 1Gb Ethernet/10Gb Ethernet/25Gb Ethernet SFP28
Form Factor	Plug-in card
Product Line	HPE Ethernet Adapters
Product Type	Network adapter
Data Link Protocols	Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 25 Gigabit Ethernet, RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE v1), RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE v2)

Best for

Server networking
Built as a plug-in network adapter with PCIe 3.0 x8 connectivity for server expansion. The adapter supports wired Ethernet operation through two SFP28 ports.
Multi-speed Ethernet
Supports 1GbE, 10GbE, and 25GbE Ethernet, allowing deployment across mixed-speed network environments. The listed data transfer rate is 25 Gbps.
PCIe expansion
Designed for systems with a PCIe 3.0 x8 slot. The form factor is a plug-in card, making it suitable for internal server installation.

Frequently asked questions

What interface does this adapter use?

The adapter uses a PCI Express 3.0 x8 bus interface and is identified as a PCIe 3.0 x8 network adapter. It is described as a plug-in card, which indicates internal server installation through an expansion slot.

How many ports does the adapter provide?

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Connectivity Technology	Wired

PCI Specification Revision	PCIe 3.0

Data Transfer Rate	25 Gbps

Operational Power Consumption	9.1 W

Networking Ports & Interfaces

Ports	2 x SFP28
Number of Ports	2 ports
Network Data Rate	1GbE, 10GbE, 25GbE
Interface (bus) type	PCI Express 3.0 x8
Advanced Network Features	IPv6 support, IPv4 support, Receive Side Scaling (RSS), UEFI support, Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV), Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN), Network Virtualization using Generic Routing Encapsulation (NVGRE), secure boot, Network Partitioning (NPAR), VMware NetQueue and Microsoft Virtual Machine Queue (VMQ), Data Plane Development Kit (DPDK), firmware root of trust, audit logs, tunnel offload, GENEVE support, sanitization, UEFI PXE Boot, legacy BIOS PXE Boot
Network Protocols Supported	Gigabit Ethernet; 10Gb Ethernet; 25Gb Ethernet

HPE P26263-B21 2-Port SFP28 PCIe 3.0 x8 Adapter