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817738-B21
ETH 10GB 2P 562T ADAPTER PL-SI
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817738-B21 Overview
817738-B21 is a high-performance Ethernet adapter engineered to deliver reliable 10Gbps connectivity through a robust PCIe interface. Designed for demanding network environments, it supports industry-standard TCP/IP and UDP protocols and is fully compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS, making it an excellent choice for data centers, high-speed workstations, and small office networks.
Built as an internal PCIe card, 817738-B21 features advanced capabilities such as auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, Jumbo Frames, and QoS support to optimize network performance and efficiency. Its design focuses on secure, high-throughput connections ideal for enterprise deployments, gaming setups, and high-performance computing applications.
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817738-B21 Specifications
- Product Type
- Network Adapter
- Adapter Type
- Ethernet
- Data Rate
- 10Gbps
- Connection Interface
- PCIe
- Supported Protocols
- TCP/IP / UDP
- Form Factor
- Internal PCIe Card
- Operating Temperature
- 0 to 70°C
- Storage Temperature
- -40 to 85°C
- Input Voltage
- 3.3V
- Compatibility
- Windows / Linux / macOS
- Max Speed
- 10Gbps
- Supported Features
- Auto-negotiation / Wake-on-LAN / Jumbo Frames / QoS
- Power Consumption
- 15W
- Connector Type
- RJ-45
- Maximum Range
- N/A
- Bus Type
- PCIe x4
- Product Name
- 817738-B21 High-Speed Ethernet Adapter
- Height
- 0.5 inches
- Width
- 3.0 inches
- Depth
- 0.25 inches
- Weight
- 0.2 lbs
817738-B21 Use Case
Enterprise Virtualization Network Acceleration
In a VMware vSphere data center, integrating the 817738-B21-ETH 10GB 2P 562T Adapter PL-SI on each ESXi host delivers dual-port 10GbE connectivity for VM-to-storage and east–west traffic. Outcome: up to 40% higher VM density, 30% lower storage latency and seamless live migration at wire-speed.
Low-Latency Financial Trading Connectivity
In a Linux-based high-frequency trading environment, deploying the 817738-B21-ETH 10GB 2P 562T Adapter PL-SI on front-office servers ensures microsecond-level packet processing and hardware-offloaded TCP/IP. Outcome: sub-5 µs end-to-end latency, 25% reduction in CPU usage and consistent order execution speed.
High-Throughput Cloud Multi-Tenant Isolation
In an OpenStack-powered service provider, using the 817738-B21-ETH 10GB 2P 562T Adapter PL-SI with SR-IOV and hardware VLAN tagging enforces tenant separation on shared compute nodes. Outcome: guaranteed 10 Gbps per tenant, 35% lower hypervisor overhead and simplified network compliance.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
 817738-B21 |  718904-B21 |  879383-B21 |  870825-B21 |  AJ763BR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Network Adapter | Network Adapter | Network Adapter | Network Adapter | Network Adapter |
| Adapter Type | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet |
| Data Rate | 10Gbps | 1Gbps | 10Gbps | 10Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Connection Interface | PCIe | PCIe | PCIe | PCIe | PCIe |
| Supported Protocols | TCP/IP / UDP | TCP/IP, UDP | TCP/IP / UDP / iSCSI | TCP/IP / UDP / iSCSI / NFS | TCP/IP / UDP |
| Form Factor | Internal PCIe Card | Internal PCIe Card | Internal PCIe Card | Internal PCIe Card | Internal PCIe Card |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C |
| Input Voltage | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V |
| Compatibility | Windows / Linux / macOS | Windows, Linux, macOS | Windows / Linux / macOS | Windows / Linux / macOS / VMware / Hyper-V | Windows / Linux / macOS |
| Max Speed | 10Gbps | 1Gbps | 10Gbps | 10Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Supported Features | Auto-negotiation / Wake-on-LAN / Jumbo Frames / QoS | Auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, Jumbo Frames | Auto-negotiation / Wake-on-LAN / Jumbo Frames / QoS | Auto-negotiation / Wake-on-LAN / Jumbo Frames / QoS | Auto-negotiation / Wake-on-LAN / Jumbo Frames |
| Power Consumption | 15W | 3.5W | 6W | 5W | 15W |
| Connector Type | RJ-45 | RJ-45 | RJ-45 | RJ-45 | RJ-45 |
| Maximum Range | N/A | 100 meters | 100 meters | 100 meters | 100 meters |
| Bus Type | PCIe x4 | PCIe x1 | PCIe x4 | PCIe x4 | PCIe x4 |
| Product Name | 817738-B21 High-Speed Ethernet Adapter | 718904-B21 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter | 879383-B21 High-Performance Ethernet Adapter | 870825-B21 High-Speed Network Adapter | AJ763BR High-Speed Ethernet Adapter |
| Height | 0.5 inches | 0.4 inches | 0.7 inches | 0.5 inches | 1.2 inches |
| Width | 3.0 inches | 4.3 inches | 3.0 inches | 4 inches | 2.0 inches |
| Depth | 0.25 inches | 1.5 inches | 0.5 inches | 6 inches | 0.5 inches |
| Weight | 0.2 lbs | 0.2 lbs | 0.3 lbs | 1.2 lbs | 0.8 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
A
Asad Ali
5
Ideal for copper-based setups.
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Neil Parker
5
No driver or firmware issues.
D
Danish Khan
5
Reliable network performance.
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Luis Gomez
5
Solid enterprise NIC.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE 817738-B21 Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 562T Adapter PL-SI?
The HPE 817738-B21 is a PCIe-based dual-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet adapter featuring Broadcom 562T silicon for high-performance server connectivity.
Which HPE servers are compatible with the 817738-B21 adapter?
This adapter is validated for ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 rack, tower and blade servers with a free PCIe 3.0 slot.
What interface and slot type does the adapter require?
It uses a PCI Express 3.0 x8 host interface and occupies a single full-height slot.
What port speeds and standards does the adapter support?
Each port supports 10GbE, 1GbE and 100MbE speeds over SFP+ transceivers, compliant with IEEE 802.3 Ethernet standards.
Which optical modules and cables are supported?
It supports SFP+ SR, LR, LRM transceivers and Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cables up to 10 meters.
What operating systems are certified for this adapter?
HPE provides drivers for Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server and VMware ESXi.
Does the adapter support virtualization offloads?
Yes, it supports SR-IOV, NetQueue, Jumbo Frames and offloads for VXLAN and NVGRE to optimize virtual workloads.
What advanced features does the Broadcom 562T silicon offer?
Broadcom 562T delivers low-latency traffic steering, hardware-based QoS, DCB, FCoE and iSCSI offloads.
What is the typical power consumption of the 817738-B21?
Under full load, it consumes approximately 8.5 watts per port, for a total of 17 watts.
Does the adapter support RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE)?
Yes, it supports RoCEv2 for low-latency, high-throughput network fabrics in HPC and virtualization environments.
How do I install the HPE 817738-B21 adapter in my server?
Power down the server, insert the card into an available PCIe slot, secure the bracket, then power up and install HPE network drivers.
Can I manage this adapter with HPE OneView or Intelligent Provisioning?
Yes, it is fully manageable via HPE OneView, Intelligent Provisioning and the HPE Network Configuration Utility.
What warranty and support options are available?
HPE provides a one-year limited warranty with optional HPE Care Pack services for extended hardware and onsite support.
Is firmware upgrade required before deployment?
HPE recommends updating to the latest adapter firmware available on the HPE Support Center to ensure optimal stability and security.
How do I verify my server BIOS is ready for this adapter?
Confirm your server BIOS is at the minimum version listed in the HPE Support Matrix for Gen9/Gen10 servers prior to installation.
Where can I purchase the HPE 817738-B21 adapter and view pricing?
The adapter is available through HPE channel partners, authorized resellers and the HPE online store; contact sales for volume pricing.