Axiom HP 40Gigabit Ethernet Card (Part Number 649281-B21-AX) for High-Performance Servers and Workstations

Axiom 40Gbs Dual Port QSFP+ PCIe 3.0 x8 NIC Card for HP - 649281-B21

Enhance your server or workstation with the Axiom HP 40Gigabit Ethernet Card, designed for high-speed data transfer and reliable networking. This dual-port PCIe 3.0 x8 card delivers up to 40Gbps bandwidth, making it an ideal choice for data centers, clustering, and storage solutions. Built on the Intel XL710AM Ethernet controller, it features two fully integrated Gigabit Ethernet MACs and XLPPI interfaces, supporting a broad range of network configurations and virtualization environments. Its advanced features include network virtualization offloads for VXLAN and NVGRE, enabling efficient segmentation of multiple virtual networks within a single hardware footprint. The card also supports unified networking, allowing LAN and storage traffic—such as NAS (SMB, NFS) and SAN (iSCSI, FCoE)—to traverse a single cable, simplifying cabling infrastructure and reducing costs. Additionally, the virtual bridging support (VEPA/802.1Qbg, BPE/802.1Qbh) facilitates seamless integration into complex network topologies.

Designed for high-performance environments, the Axiom 40GbE card supports optical fiber connections for extended reach and superior data transmission over longer distances, leveraging 40GBase-X technology. Its robust hardware architecture includes hardware queue pairs—up to 1,500 for non-RDMA and up to 256,000 for RDMA—ensuring efficient data flow and minimal bottlenecks. The device supports multiple physical functions—up to eight per port—making it versatile for various deployment scenarios. With support for 128 Virtual Device Queues (VMDq), it enables virtualization solutions to achieve high throughput and low latency. The included full-height and half-height mounting brackets provide flexible installation options compatible with different server cases. This Ethernet card is backed by a three-year limited warranty, ensuring reliable long-term operation.

Offering a combination of speed, virtualization support, and flexible connectivity options, the Axiom HP 40Gigabit Ethernet Card is an excellent investment for organizations seeking to optimize their high-bandwidth network infrastructure. Its plug-in form factor makes it straightforward to install into compatible servers or workstations, providing an immediate upgrade to network performance and efficiency. Whether used for clustering, high-speed data transfer, or consolidating network and storage traffic, this card ensures your network infrastructure can meet demanding performance requirements with ease.

Features:

• 40Gigabit Ethernet card with high performance enabling affordable, trouble-free networking, clustering, or storage solutions

• 8000MB/s bandwidth adapter ideal for PCs with PCI Express 3.0 x8 slots, ensuring top-level network connectivity

• Dual port design allows adding two network connections through a single expansion slot for servers, workstations, or clients

• Supports optical fiber cabling for extended distance data transmission with high reliability

• Utilizes 40GBase-X technology to achieve up to 40Gbps data transfer rates over compatible network cables

• Network virtualization offloads for VXLAN and NVGRE facilitate efficient virtual network segmentation

• Supports unified LAN and storage networking—NAS and SAN—through a single cable infrastructure

• Virtual bridging support (VEPA/802.1Qbg, BPE/802.1Qbh) for seamless network integration

• Hardware queue pairs—up to 1,500 (non-RDMA) and 256,000 (RDMA)—for high throughput

• Supports up to 8 physical functions per port for flexible deployment

• Includes full-height and half-height mounting brackets for versatile installation

• Three-year limited warranty ensures long-term service and support