For HPE 366T Quad-Port Gigabit Network Card 811546-B21 816551-001 811544-001

The HPE 366T quad-port Gigabit network card, listed with part numbers 811546-B21, 816551-001, and 811544-001, is for server users who need to add or replace a four-port wired Ethernet adapter; confirm system and slot compatibility before buying.

Recommended For

• HPE ProLiant Gen9 rack or tower server administrators who need to add four RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet connections in one PCIe slot—for example, to connect separate networks or add server ports.
• Server administrators running virtualized workloads who need multiple physical network ports and support for features such as VMware NetQueue or Microsoft VMQ.
• IT teams that use VLANs to separate server traffic, or adapter teaming to support network fault tolerance and load balancing.
• Operators maintaining an existing 10/100/1000BASE-T network who need several copper Ethernet ports rather than a faster 10GbE upgrade.

Real-World Use Scenarios

• A ProLiant server needs more wired network connections for separate workloads; installing the 366T adds four 1GbE ports, so the administrator can connect additional networks without replacing the server.
• An administrator wants to keep server, storage, or management traffic on distinct network paths; the 366T’s multiple ports and VLAN support allow that separation when the server and switch are configured for it.
• A server running virtual machines needs network connections assigned to different virtualized workloads; the 366T supports virtualization-related networking features, giving an administrator more physical ports to map or dedicate as their setup requires.
• A server needs a backup network connection if a link or port becomes unavailable; with supported NIC teaming and matching network configuration, multiple ports can be grouped for fault tolerance, though setup is required.
• A business or lab server connects to existing Gigabit Ethernet equipment; the 366T’s RJ-45 ports work with 10/100/1000BASE-T networks, so it can join a typical copper Ethernet setup using Cat 5 or better cabling.

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