HPE Ethernet 10Gb 2P 568FLR-SFP+ Media Module Adapter LOM 866468-B21 872162-001

Part Numbers: 866468-B21 (Option Kit) | 872162-001 (Spare)

The HPE Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 568FLR-SFP+ Media Module Adapter is a high-performance FlexibleLOM (FLR) network adapter designed for HPE server platforms. It installs in the dedicated FlexibleLOM slot, preserving standard PCIe expansion slots for other devices.

• Ports: 2 × SFP+ (10GbE)

• Data Rate: 10 Gbps per port (20 Gbps aggregate, full duplex)

• Controller: Intel Ethernet Controller X710-BM2

• Form Factor: FlexibleLOM (FLR)

• Bus Interface: PCIe 3.0 x8

• Onboard Memory: 256 MB

• Power Consumption: 3.3W typical (3.7W max)

• Standards Compliance: IEEE 802.3, 802.1Q (VLAN), 802.3ad (LACP), 802.3ae

• SR-IOV Support: Enhances virtualization performance while lowering CPU overhead

• Tunnel Offloads: VXLAN & NVGRE hardware offload acceleration

• UEFI PXE Boot: Supports network-based OS deployment

• DPDK Support: Optimized for NFV and high-throughput packet processing

• Enterprise Reliability: Designed for continuous data center operation

• Dimensions: Approx. 167.6 mm × 62 mm × 137.9 mm

• Weight: ~140 g (4.94 oz)

• Operating Temperature: 5°C to 55°C (41°F to 131°F)

• Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing

Optimized for HPE server platforms including:

• HPE Apollo 2000

• HPE ProLiant DL160

• HPE ProLiant DL180

(Requires FlexibleLOM slot support.)

The following part numbers are commonly associated or cross-referenced with the 568FLR-SFP+ adapter:

• 866468-B21 – Retail Option Kit

• 872162-001 – Spare Part

• 856162-001 – Alternate spare / assembly reference

• 866467-B21 – Related 10Gb FLR variant

• P19147-B21 – Updated/replacement option kit reference

• 0101DKU0B-613-G – Manufacturer/OEM assembly number

Always verify server generation and FlexibleLOM compatibility before ordering.

The HPE 568FLR-SFP+ 10Gb 2-port adapter delivers enterprise-class 10GbE connectivity using the Intel X710 controller in a FlexibleLOM form factor. It is ideal for virtualization, cloud deployments, and NFV environments requiring high throughput, low latency, and advanced offload capabilities without consuming PCIe expansion slots.