HPE ConnectX-2 PCIe 10G SFP+ Network Card 666171-B21 666172-001 671798-001

The HPE ConnectX-2 PCIe 10Gb Ethernet Network Adapter is a reliable single-port SFP+ NIC designed for enterprise server environments. Based on Mellanox ConnectX-2 technology, this adapter delivers high-speed 10Gb connectivity for data centers, virtualization, and high-performance networking applications.

The part numbers 666172-001 and 671798-001 refer to the same hardware component, representing different internal HPE identifiers used for assembly and spare tracking.

• Type: 10Gb Ethernet Network Adapter
• Data Transfer Rate: 10 Gbps
• Ports: 1 x SFP+
• Interface Type: PCI Express x8
• External Connectivity: SFP+ (Small Form-factor Pluggable Plus)

• Form Factor: Plug-in card
• Bracket Support: Includes both Low Profile and Full Height configurations
• Chipset / Model: Mellanox ConnectX-2

• HPE Option Part Number: 666171-B21
• HPE Assembly Number: 666172-001
• HPE Spare Number: 671798-001
• Additional Part Number: 666170-B21
• Mellanox Model Number: MNPA19-XTR

Designed for HPE ProLiant server environments, including:

• ProLiant G6: DL180se
• ProLiant G7: DL380, SL165z

Also compatible with standard PCIe x8 slots in other enterprise systems that support SFP+ networking adapters.

• High-speed 10Gb Ethernet connectivity
• Enterprise-grade reliability for server environments
• Flexible deployment with SFP+ optics or DAC cables
• Optimized for virtualization and data center workloads

This network adapter is a cost-effective solution for upgrading legacy server infrastructure to 10Gb networking, providing improved throughput and reduced latency compared to traditional Gigabit Ethernet connections.