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Green HPE network card with two SFP+ cages and a PCIe x8 edge connector

HPE

HPE NC523SFP 10Gb 2-port network card

SKU CH-JVD9-Q2R90 MPN NC523SFP

Dual-port 10GBase-X SFP+ adapter on PCI Express 2.0 x8 for server networking

  • Rated speed10GBase-X
  • Interface typePCI-Express
  • Connection types10GBase-X
  • Bus interfacePCI Express 2.0 x8
  • Product classPCI Express
  • 10GBase-X dual-port throughput for high-speed networking
  • PCI Express 2.0 x8 host interface for server-grade bandwidth
  • SFP+ expansion slots enable flexible fibre connectivity
  • Low-profile form factor fits 7.6" × 11.1" server chassis
  • RoHS-certified environmentally friendly construction

Server Adapter for 10 Gbit/s Fibre

The HPE NC523SFP is a dual-port 10GBase-X network card that plugs into a PCI Express 2.0 x8 slot. It uses SFP+ cages so you can choose the transceiver and cable type that match the link. The low-profile plug-in card fits standard server chassis and carries RoHS certification.

Suited for Dual 10 Gbit/s Links

This adapter serves administrators who need two independent 10 Gbit/s fibre connections from a single x8 slot. It does not satisfy buyers who require more than two ports, higher signalling rates, or a different bus interface such as OCP or USB.

Deciding Specification: PCI Express 2.0 x8 Bus

The card occupies a PCI Express 2.0 x8 slot and presents two SFP+ ports for 10GBase-X operation. Verify that the host system provides an x8 electrical connection and that the chosen transceivers match the intended fibre type and distance.

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Price $56.99
Cheaper than about 63% of the 1,505 comparable items (median $90.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameHPE
Product classPCI Express
Performance
Rated speed10GBase-X
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express
Connection types10GBase-X
Bus interfacePCI Express 2.0 x8

Questions about this item

Will the PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface of the NC523SFP work in my server's older PCIe 1.0 slots?

The card uses a PCI Express 2.0 x8 host interface and is backward compatible with PCIe 1.0 slots, though it will operate at the lower 1.0 speeds.

How can I verify the NC523SFP is functioning correctly after installation?

Check the server BIOS or OS device manager to confirm the card is detected as a 10GBase-X adapter on a PCI Express 2.0 x8 link, then verify link lights on the SFP+ ports when cables are connected.

Does the NC523SFP include SFP+ transceivers or cables, or must I purchase them separately?

The adapter provides two SFP+ ports for 10GBase-X connectivity; SFP+ transceivers and fiber or direct-attach cables are not included and must be sourced separately.

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