HPE Broadcom BCM5719 1Gb 4-Port Base-T Ethernet Adapter for ProLiant Servers (P51178-B21)

HPE Broadcom BCM5719 1Gb 4-Port Base-T Ethernet Adapter (P51178-B21) is a high-performance network interface card designed to deliver reliable Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for HPE ProLiant servers. Featuring four 1 Gigabit Ethernet ports, this adapter enables flexible network configurations, improved bandwidth availability, and enhanced redundancy for enterprise environments. Built on the trusted Broadcom BCM5719 chipset, the adapter provides stable network performance, advanced offload capabilities, and compatibility with major operating systems and virtualization platforms. Designed for modern data centers and enterprise IT infrastructure, it supports efficient network traffic handling, improved server connectivity, and seamless integration with HPE server management tools. With robust performance, low latency networking, and support for virtualization technologies, the BCM5719 Ethernet adapter is an ideal solution for businesses requiring reliable and scalable network connectivity.

Product Features

Four-Port Gigabit Ethernet Connectivity

The adapter provides four 1 Gigabit Base-T Ethernet ports, allowing servers to connect to multiple network segments for improved bandwidth distribution, redundancy, and load balancing.

Broadcom BCM5719 Networking Chipset

Powered by the Broadcom BCM5719 controller, the adapter delivers reliable network performance and stability for enterprise workloads including virtualization, database access, and cloud services.

Optimized for HPE ProLiant Servers

The adapter is designed and validated for compatibility with HPE ProLiant servers, ensuring seamless integration and dependable operation within enterprise server environments.

Advanced Network Offload Capabilities

Hardware offload features reduce CPU overhead by handling networking tasks directly on the adapter, improving overall server performance and network efficiency.

Virtualization and Network Scalability

The adapter supports virtualization technologies and advanced network features that enable efficient traffic management for virtual machines and software-defined networking environments.

PCI Express Interface for High Throughput

The PCIe interface ensures high bandwidth connectivity between the network adapter and the server, allowing efficient data transfer and consistent network performance.

Enterprise Reliability and Performance

Designed for continuous operation in enterprise environments, the adapter provides stable connectivity for mission-critical applications and network services.

Flexible Network Deployment

Multiple ports allow administrators to configure network redundancy, traffic segmentation, and failover capabilities for improved availability and performance.

Product Specifications

• Product name: HPE Broadcom BCM5719 1Gb 4-Port Base-T Ethernet Adapter
• Part number: P51178-B21
• Network controller: Broadcom BCM5719
• Number of ports: 4 Ethernet ports
• Network speed: 1 Gigabit Ethernet per port
• Interface type: PCI Express
• Ethernet standard: 1000BASE-T
• Connector type: RJ-45
• Data transfer rate: Up to 1 Gbps per port
• Network features: TCP/IP offload, checksum offload, large send offload
• Virtualization support: Virtual machine device queues and virtualization acceleration
• Compatibility: HPE ProLiant servers supporting PCIe network adapters
• Form factor: Plug-in network adapter
• Cabling type: Category 5e or Category 6 Ethernet cable
• Operating system support: Major enterprise server operating systems including Windows Server and Linux distributions
• Management support: Compatible with HPE server management tools and utilities
• Deployment environment: Data centers, enterprise networks, and virtualization platforms