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794502-B23
HPE VC SE 40GB F8 MODULE
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794502-B23 Overview
794502-B23-HPE VC SE 40GB F8 MODULE is a high-performance expansion card engineered for blade server environments and data center networking. Designed to deliver rapid data throughput, this module integrates 8 QSFP+ ports that support 40Gbps connectivity, making it ideal for network upgrade and server expansion applications.
The card features a PCIe-based design (with official PCIe generation details referenced in HPE documentation) and is built with a passive cooling architecture for reliable, continuous operation. It offers broad operating system compatibility—including Windows, Linux, and VMware ESXi—and is purpose-built to enhance network connectivity in modern enterprise deployments.
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794502-B23 Specifications
- Product Type
- Expansion Card
- Card Type
- Network Interface Card
- Interface
- PCIe x8
- PCIe Version
- N/A
- Chipset / Controller
- N/A
- Supported Ports
- QSFP+
- Port Count
- 8
- Max Data Rate
- 40Gbps
- RAID Levels Supported
- N/A
- Capture Resolution
- N/A
- Capture Frame Rate
- N/A
- Low Profile Bracket
- No
- Full Height Bracket
- No
- Cooling
- Passive
- Operating System Compatibility
- Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi
- Bus Width
- N/A
- Power Requirements
- N/A
- Use Case
- Network Upgrade
- Product Name
- 794502-B23-HPE VC SE 40GB F8 MODULE
- Height
- N/A
- Width
- N/A
- Depth
- N/A
- Weight
- N/A
794502-B23 Use Case
Accelerated VMware vSphere Deployment with 794502-B23-HPE VC SE 40GB F8 MODULE
Scenario: A global financial services firm consolidates its 10Gb uplink infrastructure to support a 5,000-VM VMware vSphere cluster, deploying the 794502-B23-HPE VC SE 40GB F8 MODULE for high-density 40Gb connectivity. Outcome: Automated network provisioning and unified Fabric management reduce setup time by 60%, while sustained 40Gb throughput ensures sub-millisecond latency and seamless live migrations, driving superior application performance and operational agility.
High-Performance Computing Cluster Networking with 794502-B23-HPE VC SE 40GB F8 MODULE
Scenario: A scientific research center implements a 200-node HPC cluster for molecular modeling and AI training, leveraging the 794502-B23-HPE VC SE 40GB F8 MODULE to interconnect compute nodes over a lossless Fabric. Outcome: End-to-end 40Gb bandwidth with RDMA support delivers a 50% reduction in MPI communication overhead, accelerating large-scale simulations by 2× and maximizing GPU utilization for breakthrough research outcomes.
Scalable Multi-Tenant Private Cloud Networking Using 794502-B23-HPE VC SE 40GB F8 MODULE
Scenario: A telecommunications provider launches a carrier-grade private cloud, segmenting network traffic for voice, data, and edge VNFs on HPE Synergy frames equipped with the 794502-B23-HPE VC SE 40GB F8 MODULE. Outcome: Flexible LOM partitioning and VC Manager orchestration enable zero-touch provisioning of isolated 40Gb network slices per tenant, boosting service velocity by 70% and ensuring SLA compliance with deterministic performance.
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Product Comparison Table
 794502-B23 |  873373-B21 |  761872-B21 |  869081-B21 |  804428-B21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Expansion Card | Expansion Card | Expansion Card | Expansion Card | Expansion Card |
| Card Type | Network Interface Card | Storage Controller | RAID Controller | RAID Controller | RAID Controller |
| Interface | PCIe x8 | PCIe x4 | PCIe x8 | PCIe x8 | PCIe x8 |
| PCIe Version | N/A | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Chipset / Controller | N/A | HPE NVMe Controller | HP Smart Array P440/4G | HP Smart Array | HPE Smart Array P416ie-m SR |
| Supported Ports | QSFP+ | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Port Count | 8 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Max Data Rate | 40Gbps | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| RAID Levels Supported | N/A | N/A | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 / JBOD |
| Capture Resolution | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Capture Frame Rate | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Low Profile Bracket | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Full Height Bracket | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Cooling | Passive | Passive | Passive | Passive | Passive |
| Operating System Compatibility | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi / FreeBSD | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi |
| Bus Width | N/A | 64-bit | 64-bit | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Power Requirements | N/A | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V |
| Use Case | Network Upgrade | Storage Expansion | Storage Expansion | Storage Expansion | Storage Expansion |
| Product Name | 794502-B23-HPE VC SE 40GB F8 MODULE | 873373-B21-HPE Gen10 Purley NVMe FIO Setting | 761872-B21-HP Smart Array P440/4G FIO Controller | 869081-B21-SMART ARRAY P408I-A SR G10 LH CTRLR PL=SI | 804428-B21-HPE Smart Array P416ie-m SR Gen10 Ctrlr |
| Height | N/A | 1.0 inches | 0.67 inches | 1.0 inches | 0.62 inches |
| Width | N/A | 3.5 inches | 6.61 inches | 5.0 inches | 4.33 inches |
| Depth | N/A | 7.5 inches | 8.27 inches | 7.0 inches | 3.10 inches |
| Weight | N/A | 0.5 lbs | 1.35 lbs | 1.2 lbs | 0.66 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
I
Imtiaz Ahmed
4
OEM module integrated cleanly.
J
Jonas Richter
5
Stable fabric performance.
K
Kevin O'Brien
3
Great for blade networking.
S
Serhii Bondar
4
Consistent speeds.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE VC SE 40GB F8 Module (SKU 794502-B23)?
The HPE Virtual Connect FlexFabric SE 40Gb F8 Module is a midplane mezzanine switch for HPE BladeSystem c-Class enclosures, providing eight 40 GbE FlexFabric ports to simplify server connectivity and reduce cabling.
Which HPE enclosures support the 794502-B23 module?
SKU 794502-B23 is compatible with HPE BladeSystem c7000 and c3000 enclosures that have available mezzanine card slots and support Virtual Connect SE mezzanine modules.
How many ports does the 40GB F8 Module provide?
The module offers eight 40 Gb QSFP+ FlexFabric uplink ports, enabling high-density, low-latency connections between blade servers and core networks.
What cable types work with the HPE VC SE F8 Module?
You can use HPE-approved QSFP+ DAC cables, active optical QSFP+ cables, and QSFP+ to four SFP+ Breakout cables for 10 GbE compatibility.