HPE P26253-B21 – 25GbE Dual-Port SFP28 Network Adapter

HPE P26253-B21 – 25GbE Dual-Port SFP28 Network Adapter

Overview

HPE P26253-B21 is a dual-port 25 Gigabit Ethernet SFP28 network adapter designed for high-performance enterprise server networking. It provides scalable 10GbE and 25GbE connectivity for modern data center workloads.

It is based on Broadcom controller architecture, delivering hardware offload capabilities and efficient packet processing for demanding server environments.

The adapter is typically used in HPE ProLiant servers to support virtualization, cloud computing, and storage-intensive applications requiring high bandwidth and low latency.

It connects via PCIe interface and offers two SFP28 ports supporting optical transceivers or direct attach copper cables depending on deployment requirements.

It is designed for enterprise data centers transitioning toward 25GbE networking fabrics for improved scalability and performance.

Typical Deployment Scenarios

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

Technical Specifications

Compatibility / Ecosystem

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