- Is this card 10GbE?
- No. Each of the four ports is 1GbE over copper BASE-T. For 10GbE you need a different adapter and typically SFP+ or 10GBASE-T infrastructure.
- Which slot does it need?
- A PCIe 2.0 x4 slot or larger. It will physically fit x8 and x16 slots, but it will not exceed its x4 link bandwidth.
- Does it work in non-HP servers?
- The BCM5719 controller is widely supported, so it often works in other systems, but the HPE part number and firmware mean support is aimed at HPE ProLiant servers. Check your model's compatibility list first.
- Does it support wireless?
- No. It is a wired Ethernet adapter only, with no 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz radio.
- What cabling do the ports use?
- Standard copper Ethernet: Cat5e or Cat6 with RJ45 connectors, at 1Gbps per port.
- Is it worth it over a dual-port card?
- If you need more than two network segments or redundant links and have a free slot, the four-port layout is more efficient. If you only need two links or want higher speed, a dual-port or 10GbE card makes more sense.
- Where is the HP P51178-B21 Broadcom BCM5719 Ethernet 1Gb 4-port BASE-T Adapter cheapest?
- At Newegg, for $89.99, 28% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the HP P51178-B21 Broadcom BCM5719 Ethernet 1Gb 4-port BASE-T Adapter?
- 16 stores we checked sell it, including Newegg, Antonline, Gotodirect, Amazon, eBay.