What type of adapter is the HPE P40899-B21 for Edgeline e920 systems?

The HPE P40899-B21 is the HPE Edgeline e920 10GbE 2-port Mezzanine Adapter Kit. It is categorized as a 10GbE mezzanine network adapter and is designed to provide networking in a mezzanine form factor for HPE Edgeline e920 environments. This aligns it with systems that support mezzanine-based network expansion.

How many network ports does the HPE Edgeline e920 10GbE mezzanine adapter provide?

The adapter kit described as the HPE Edgeline e920 10GbE 2-port Mezzanine Adapter Kit provides two network ports. This dual-port configuration enables two separate Ethernet connections from a single mezzanine adapter, which can be relevant for designs requiring multiple network paths within an Edgeline e920 deployment.

Which platform is the HPE P40899-B21 adapter kit associated with?

The P40899-B21 kit is identified as the HPE Edgeline e920 10GbE 2-port Mezzanine Adapter Kit. This association indicates that it is intended for use with HPE Edgeline e920 systems that support 10GbE mezzanine networking, helping buyers match the adapter kit to the correct edge platform during configuration.

What networking speed class does the HPE Edgeline e920 mezzanine adapter support?

The adapter is described as a 10GbE mezzanine network adapter, which places it in the 10 Gigabit Ethernet class. This means it is aligned with environments that specify 10GbE connectivity for edge systems such as HPE Edgeline e920, though specific throughput values beyond the 10GbE designation are not detailed in the provided data.

Why is the SKU P40899-B21 important when ordering this adapter kit?

The SKU P40899-B21 uniquely identifies the HPE Edgeline e920 10GbE 2-port Mezzanine Adapter Kit. Using this identifier in procurement documents helps ensure that purchasing teams receive the correct dual-port 10GbE mezzanine adapter associated with the Edgeline e920 platform, reducing the risk of ordering a different network adapter.

P40899-B21 - HPE P40899-B21 10GbE 2-port mezzanine adapter

Name: HPE P40899-B21 10GbE 2-port mezzanine adapter
Brand: HPE
SKU: P40899-B21

P40899-B21 - HPE P40899-B21 10GbE 2-port mezzanine adapter | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE Edgeline e920 10GbE 2-port Mezzanine Adapter Kit P40899-B21 is a dual-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet mezzanine adapter designed for HPE Edgeline e920 platforms. It provides 10GbE networking through two Ethernet ports, enabling high-speed network connectivity for edge deployments. As a mezzanine adapter, it integrates directly into compatible HPE systems that support mezzanine cards, helping organizations standardize on a compact and modular networking option. With its dual-port 10GbE design, the adapter supports scenarios that require multiple network connections for redundancy or traffic segmentation. The product belongs to the 10GbE mezzanine network adapter category and is suited for environments where 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity is required at the edge. This adapter kit gives IT teams a defined 10GbE, 2-port mezzanine option tailored for the Edgeline e920 server blade architecture.

Dual-port 10GbE mezzanine adapter for HPE Edgeline e920
Designed as a mezzanine adapter kit for edge platforms
Provides two Ethernet connections from a single adapter
Targets HPE Edgeline e920 server blade environments
Supports 10GbE connectivity in compact edge systems
Identified by HPE SKU P40899-B21 for procurement

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	P40899-B21
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
Model	HPE E920 10GbE 2P Network Mezzanine Kit PL-S2
Series	HPE Edgeline e920 ConnectX-6Lx
Form Factor	Mezzanine card
Product Line	HPE Edgeline e920
Product Type	Network mezzanine adapter
Device Supported	Server
Typical Use Case	Provides dual-port 10GbE network connectivity for HPE Edgeline e920 series edge compute servers
Adapter Technology	NVIDIA Mellanox ConnectX-6Lx Ethernet

Compatible systems

HPE Edgeline e920 dual-port 10GbE network mezzanine adapter kit P40899-B21

HPE Edgeline
Model: e920
Nutanix compatibility note warns not to select this mezzanine kit when a specific PCIe-slot Ethernet adapter is chosen, confirming it as an e920 mezzanine option (SKU: P40899-B21).

Best for

Edge networking for HPE Edgeline e920
Suitable for HPE Edgeline e920 environments that require 10GbE connectivity delivered via a dedicated mezzanine adapter kit with two Ethernet ports.
Dual-port 10GbE connectivity
Useful for deployments that need two separate 10GbE network connections from a single adapter kit, for functions such as traffic separation or redundant links.
Mezzanine-based network expansion
Appropriate where network expansion must occur through a mezzanine adapter form factor rather than standard PCIe cards, aligning with the Edgeline e920 architecture.
Standardized 10GbE edge infrastructure
Helps standardize on 10GbE networking across HPE Edgeline e920 nodes using a consistent dual-port mezzanine adapter option.

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Compatible Chassis	HPE Edgeline EL8000 chassis

Installation Location	Mezzanine connector on HPE Edgeline e920 series server blades

Compatible Server Platforms	HPE Edgeline e920 server blade and HPE Edgeline e920d server blade

Mezzanine Kit Quantity per Node	0 or 1 HPE e920 10GbE 2-port Network Mezzanine Kit per node

Maximum Data Transfer Rate per Port	10 Gbit/s

Networking Ports & Interfaces

Ports	2 x 10GbE
Ethernet Speed	10GbE
Interface Type	Mezzanine interface for HPE Edgeline e920
Device Interface to Host	Mezzanine connector interface to HPE Edgeline e920 series server blades
Does Not Consume PCIe Slot	Yes – HPE e920 10GbE 2p Network Mezzanine Kit (P40899-B21) does not consume a PCIe slot in the e920d blade
Total Number of Ethernet Ports	2
Supported Network Connection Type	10 Gigabit Ethernet
Consumes No PCIe Slot Power Budget	Yes – implemented as mezzanine card so it does not consume a PCIe slot’s power allocation in the e920d blade

HPE P40899-B21 10GbE 2-port mezzanine adapter