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HP NC364T PCIe 4-Port Gigabit Server Adapter
★★★★★
Expand your server's network capacity with four Gigabit Ethernet ports on a single low-profile PCIe card.
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Overview
Enhance Your Server's Network Connectivity
The HP NC364T PCIe 4-Port Gigabit Server Adapter provides high-performance network connectivity for your server. This plug-in card features Quad (4-port) Ethernet, supporting Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet speeds, and fits in x4, x8, or x16 PCI Express slots.
- Ports: Quad (4-port) Ethernet
- Interface: PCI Express 1.0a
- Processors: Two Intel 82571EB processors
- Memory: 256 KB
- Form Factor: Low profile with half height and full height bracket
Key Features
Hewlett Packard 435508-b21 - Network Adapter - Plug-in Card, Quad (4-port) Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
PCI Express 1.0a, Fits in x4, x8, or x16
Low profile with half height and full height bracket
Two Intel 82571EB processors, 256 KB memory
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Four independent Gigabit Ethernet ports on a single PCIe card saves expansion slots
- Dual Intel 82571EB processors with dedicated memory for reliable packet processing
- Includes both half-height and full-height brackets for flexible chassis compatibility
- Fits x4, x8, or x16 PCIe slots for broad motherboard support
- Low-profile form factor suits space-constrained rack servers
👎 Cons
- Limited to Gigabit speeds with no 10GbE support
- USB 2.0-era PCIe 1.0a interface may limit aggregate throughput under heavy multi-port loads
- 256 KB onboard memory is modest compared to newer server adapters
- Driver support may be limited on newer operating systems
Frequently Asked Questions
What PCI Express slot sizes does the NC364T fit?
It supports PCIe 1.0a and fits in x4, x8, or x16 slots, giving you flexibility across a wide range of server motherboards.
Does this adapter come with both low-profile and full-height brackets?
Yes, it includes both half-height and full-height brackets so you can install it in standard or compact server chassis.
What Ethernet speeds does the NC364T support?
It supports Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps) and Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps) across all four ports.
What processors power this adapter?
The card uses two Intel 82571EB network processors with 256 KB of onboard memory to handle traffic across its four ports.
Is this adapter compatible with non-HP servers?
While it is an HP-branded adapter, the Intel 82571EB chipset is widely supported, though HP recommends using it in ProLiant servers for full driver and firmware support.
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