HPE P22702-B21 – 25GbE Dual-Port SFP28 Network Adapter

HPE P22702-B21 – 25GbE Dual-Port SFP28 Network Adapter

Overview

HPE P22702-B21 is a dual-port 25 Gigabit Ethernet SFP28 network adapter designed for enterprise server environments requiring high-bandwidth connectivity. It supports scalable Ethernet speeds of 10GbE and 25GbE per port for flexible data center deployment.

It is built on a Broadcom 57414-based architecture, enabling efficient packet processing and hardware offloads for modern server workloads.

The adapter is typically used in HPE ProLiant servers to deliver high-throughput network connectivity for virtualization, cloud applications, and storage-heavy systems.

It connects through a PCIe interface and provides two SFP28 ports for optical transceivers or direct attach copper cables depending on infrastructure design.

It is designed for enterprise data centers transitioning to high-speed 25GbE fabrics for improved performance and scalability.

Typical Deployment Scenarios

Used in modern enterprise data centers for 25GbE server-to-switch connectivity in high-density rack environments. Common in virtualization clusters, cloud platforms, and storage networks requiring high throughput and low latency. Also used in infrastructure upgrades moving from 10GbE to 25GbE networks.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility / Ecosystem

Compatible with HPE ProLiant server platforms supporting PCIe network expansion slots. Works with SFP28 optical transceivers and DAC cables for 10/25GbE connectivity. Designed for integration into enterprise HPE networking ecosystems supporting modern high-speed data center fabrics.