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B9F56A Overview
B9F56A is a high-performance Ethernet network adapter designed for modern data centers and high-speed workstations. It delivers a reliable 1Gbps data rate via a PCIe connection interface and supports essential protocols such as TCP/IP and UDP, all housed within a robust internal PCIe card form factor, making it ideal for small office networks and gaming setups.
This adapter is fully compatible with Windows, Linux, macOS, VMware, and Hyper-V, and comes equipped with industry-standard features including auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, Jumbo Frames, and QoS. Its engineered operating parameters—ranging from 0 to 70°C in operation and -40 to 85°C in storage, along with a low power consumption of 5W—ensure optimum performance and reliability in a variety of computing environments.
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B9F56A Specifications
- Product Type
- Network Adapter
- Adapter Type
- Ethernet
- Data Rate
- 1Gbps
- 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, VMware, Hyper-V
- Max Speed
- 1Gbps
- Supported Features
- Auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, Jumbo Frames, QoS
- Power Consumption
- 5W
- Connector Type
- RJ-45
- Maximum Range
- 100 meters
- Bus Type
- PCIe x1
- Product Name
- B9F56A High-Performance Ethernet Adapter
- Height
- 0.5 inches
- Width
- 3.0 inches
- Depth
- 2.0 inches
- Weight
- 0.2 lbs
B9F56A Use Case
Enterprise Virtualization Acceleration with HPE Smart Array P711M/1G FBWC
In a global enterprise data center consolidating hundreds of virtual machines, the B9F56A-HPE Smart Array P711M/1G FBWC controller delivers hardware RAID 0/1/5/10/50 and 1 GB battery-backed cache to sustain 200K+ IOPS at sub-millisecond latency. This use case maximizes VM density, reduces storage bottlenecks, and drives 30% faster provisioning and migration times, ensuring predictable performance SLAs for business-critical applications.
High-Throughput OLTP Database Performance for Financial Services
A tier-1 financial institution running real-time transaction processing on Oracle and SQL Server achieves sub-2 ms write latency using the P711M’s 1 GB FBWC cache and CacheVault technology. By offloading parity calculations to dedicated hardware and protecting in-flight data against power loss, the controller boosts sustained write IOPS by 40%, accelerates end-of-day batch jobs by 50%, and strengthens compliance with zero data loss guarantees.
Regulatory-Compliant Backup and Rapid Recovery for Healthcare
A large healthcare provider implements nightly backups and RAID-protected staging volumes on HPE ProLiant servers equipped with the P711M/1G FBWC controller. Leveraging its advanced cache algorithms and secure write-through mode, the solution cuts backup windows by 35% and enables sub-5 minute RPO/RTO for critical patient records. The outcome is streamlined HIPAA compliance, minimized downtime, and enhanced data integrity.
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Product Comparison Table 
| B9F56A |  684208-B21 |  867707-B21 |  789006-B21 |  817710-B21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Network Adapter | Network Adapter | Network Adapter | Network Adapter | Network Adapter |
| Adapter Type | Ethernet | USB-to-Ethernet | Converged | Ethernet | USB-to-Ethernet |
| Data Rate | 1Gbps | 1Gbps | 10Gbps | 10Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Connection Interface | PCIe | USB 3.0 | PCIe | PCIe | USB 3.0 |
| Supported Protocols | TCP/IP, UDP | TCP/IP, UDP | TCP/IP, UDP, iSCSI, NFS | TCP/IP / UDP | TCP/IP / UDP / NFS |
| Form Factor | Internal PCIe Card | External USB Device | Internal PCIe Card | Internal PCIe Card | External USB Device |
| 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 | 5V | 3.3V | 3.3V | 5V |
| Compatibility | Windows, Linux, macOS, VMware, Hyper-V | Windows, Linux, macOS | Windows, Linux, macOS | Windows / Linux / macOS | Windows / Linux / macOS |
| Max Speed | 1Gbps | 1Gbps | 10Gbps | 10Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Supported Features | Auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation / Wake-on-LAN / Jumbo Frames / QoS | Auto-negotiation / Wake-on-LAN / Jumbo Frames / QoS |
| Power Consumption | 5W | N/A | 15W | 6W | 5W |
| Connector Type | RJ-45 | RJ-45 | RJ-45 | RJ-45 | RJ-45 |
| Maximum Range | 100 meters | 100 meters | 100 meters | 100 meters | 100 meters |
| Bus Type | PCIe x1 | USB 3.0 | PCIe x4 | PCIe x4 | USB 3.0 |
| Product Name | B9F56A High-Performance Ethernet Adapter | 684208-B21 USB-to-Ethernet Adapter | 867707-B21 High-Performance Converged Network Adapter | 789006-B21 Ethernet Adapter | 817710-B21 USB-to-Ethernet Adapter |
| Height | 0.5 inches | N/A | 1.2 inches | N/A | 0.5 inches |
| Width | 3.0 inches | N/A | 3.4 inches | N/A | 2.0 inches |
| Depth | 2.0 inches | N/A | 0.5 inches | N/A | 1.5 inches |
| Weight | 0.2 lbs | N/A | 0.8 lbs | N/A | 0.2 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
U
Usman Farooq
5
Reliable cache performance with no rebuild issues.
M
Michael Trent
5
OEM controller worked flawlessly in production.
S
Shahbaz Ali
5
Good balance of performance and stability.
E
Erik Lund
5
Solid storage controller choice.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE Smart Array P711M/1G FBWC Controller (SKU B9F56A)?
The HPE Smart Array P711M/1G FBWC (SKU B9F56A) is a PCIe 2.0 RAID controller with 1 GB battery-backed cache for enterprise storage arrays.
Which RAID levels does the P711M/1G FBWC support?
It natively supports RAID 0, 1, 1+0, 5, 6 and single-level RAID 10, enabling flexible redundancy and performance options.
How much cache memory is on the P711M controller?
The controller includes 1 GB of DDR2 battery-backed write cache (FBWC) to optimize write performance and data integrity.
What benefits does the Flash-Backed Write Cache (FBWC) provide?
FBWC secures write transactions during power loss, boosts sustained I/O throughput, and accelerates application performance under load.