HPE 560SFP+ 10GbE Dual Port SFP+ Network Adapter (665249-B21)

What It Is

The HPE 560SFP+ (MPN 390695, part number 665249-B21) is a dual-port 10GbE server network adapter based on an Intel controller. Designed as a low-profile PCIe 2.0 x8 add-in card, it provides two SFP+ slots for fiber or DAC connectivity in enterprise HPE ProLiant server environments.

Technical Details

• Interface: PCIe 2.0 x8
• Network ports: 2x 10GbE SFP+ slots
• Controller: Intel
• Form factor: Low-profile
• LED indicators: Act, Link, Speed
• Wi-Fi: Not supported
• Bluetooth: Not supported

Configuration & Options

• Ships as a low-profile bracket adapter; standard-height bracket may be required for full-tower chassis (verify server compatibility).
• Supports SFP+ transceivers (SR, LR, etc.) and passive/active DAC cables — sold separately.
• Compatible with HPE ProLiant DL165, DL580, DL585, DL980 G7, and Gen8/Gen9 series servers.
• Single adapter provides two independent 10GbE ports for redundancy or link aggregation.

Operating Conditions

The adapter is intended for installation inside HPE ProLiant rack and tower servers in data center or enterprise server rooms with controlled temperature and airflow. It operates in standard PCIe slots with adequate cooling; low-profile design allows deployment in 1U and 2U chassis. Suitable for high-bandwidth workloads such as virtualization, storage networking, and east-west traffic aggregation.