Overview

The Broadcom BCM57414 Ethernet 10/25Gb 2-Port SFP28 Adapter for HPE (P26262-B21) is a high-performance network interface card designed to meet the growing bandwidth demands of modern enterprise data centers. Featuring dual SFP28 ports with support for both 10GbE and 25GbE connectivity, this adapter delivers exceptional throughput, low latency, and advanced networking capabilities for virtualization, cloud computing, storage networking, and mission-critical business applications.

Built for HPE server environments, the BCM57414 provides reliable and scalable network performance while helping organizations maximize infrastructure efficiency and reduce network bottlenecks.

High-Speed 10GbE and 25GbE Connectivity

Equipped with two SFP28 ports, the BCM57414 supports both 10 Gigabit Ethernet and 25 Gigabit Ethernet networking standards. This flexibility allows organizations to upgrade their infrastructure gradually while maintaining compatibility with existing network environments.

Key benefits include:

• data-start="2515" data-end="2552">High-bandwidth network connectivity
• Faster data transfer rates
• Reduced network congestion
• Improved application responsiveness
• Enhanced server-to-server communication

The adapter is ideal for organizations handling large volumes of data traffic and requiring reliable high-speed connectivity.

Optimized for Virtualization and Cloud Environments

The BCM57414 is designed to support highly virtualized infrastructures and cloud computing workloads. Advanced hardware acceleration technologies help reduce CPU utilization and improve overall system efficiency.

Supported technologies include:

• VMware virtualization environments
• Microsoft Hyper-V deployments
• Cloud computing platforms
• Software-defined networking (SDN)
• Containerized workloads

These capabilities enable businesses to improve resource utilization while maintaining high-performance networking.

Advanced Network Offload Technologies

To enhance performance and reduce processor overhead, the adapter includes a range of hardware offload features that accelerate network traffic processing.

Features include:

• TCP/IP Offload Engine (TOE)
• VXLAN Offload
• NVGRE Offload
• Geneve Tunneling Support
• Receive Side Scaling (RSS)

These technologies help improve network efficiency and increase overall server performance in demanding environments.

PCIe Performance and Enterprise Reliability

The BCM57414 utilizes a PCIe 3.0 x8 interface, providing sufficient bandwidth to support dual-port 25GbE networking operations. The adapter is engineered for continuous operation in enterprise environments where reliability and uptime are essential.

Its enterprise-grade design ensures:

• Stable network performance
• Low-latency communication
• High availability
• Efficient power consumption
• Long-term reliability

This makes it suitable for both new deployments and infrastructure upgrades.

Broad HPE Server Compatibility

The Broadcom BCM57414 is validated for deployment across multiple HPE server platforms, including:

• HPE ProLiant Gen10 Servers
• HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus Servers
• HPE ProLiant Gen11 Servers
• HPE Apollo Systems
• Supported HPE Enterprise Platforms

This compatibility allows organizations to integrate the adapter seamlessly into existing HPE environments.

Ideal Use Cases

• Enterprise data centers
• Cloud infrastructure
• Server virtualization
• High-performance computing (HPC)
• Software-defined networking
• Storage networking environments
• Business-critical applications

Why Choose This Adapter

The Broadcom BCM57414 Ethernet 10/25Gb 2-Port SFP28 Adapter for HPE (P26262-B21) delivers enterprise-class networking performance, advanced virtualization support, and scalable connectivity for modern data centers. With dual 10/25GbE ports, hardware acceleration features, and broad HPE server compatibility, it is an excellent solution for organizations looking to enhance network performance, improve efficiency, and support future growth.