HPE P79833-B21 | Intel E610 4-Port 1GbE BASE-T OCP 3.0 Network Adapter, PCIe 4.0

Q: Which HPE servers is the P79833-B21 compatible with?
A: The Intel E610-IT4 OCP 3.0 adapter is designed and validated for HPE ProLiant Gen12 Intel-based servers. It is not compatible with older Gen10 or Gen11 platforms or AMD-based Gen12 configurations — always verify against HPE's server compatibility matrix before ordering.

Q: What is the OCP 3.0 form factor and why does it matter?
A: OCP 3.0 (Open Compute Project 3.0) is a standardised mezzanine adapter form factor that enables tool-less installation into compatible server sleds. It offers a cleaner internal layout compared to traditional PCIe add-in cards, simplifying deployment and maintenance in high-density data centre environments.

Q: Does this adapter support all four ports at full line-rate simultaneously?
A: Yes. The Intel E610-XAT2 ASIC delivers full 1Gbps line-rate performance across all four BASE-T ports simultaneously, with no port-sharing or oversubscription.

Q: What workloads is the P79833-B21 best suited for?
A: This adapter is well-suited for virtualisation (multiple VMs sharing physical NICs), dedicated server management traffic, network segmentation, and server consolidation scenarios where multiple network paths are needed without the overhead of a 10GbE solution.

Q: Can I purchase the HPE P79833-B21 in Australia from IP Trading?
A: Yes. IP Trading (iptrading.com.au) is an Australian B2B IT hardware reseller supplying HPE server accessories including the P79833-B21 to businesses across Australia. Contact us for pricing, availability, and volume enquiries.

Q: Is any additional software or licensing required to use this adapter?
A: No additional licensing is required. The adapter is a standard 1GbE NIC and operates with standard OS network drivers. HPE typically provides driver support through the HPE Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) for Gen12 platforms.