HPE Ethernet 10Gb 2-Port 535FLR-T Adapter

Delivering full 10 Gigabit Ethernet over standard copper cabling, the HPE Ethernet 10Gb 2-Port 535FLR-T Adapter brings high-speed networking to your ProLiant Gen8 and Gen9 servers. With dual RJ-45 ports and a PCIe 3.0 x8 FlexibleLOM interface, this adapter is engineered for bandwidth-intensive virtualization, iSCSI storage, and data center workloads.

Overview

The HPE 535FLR-T is a dual-port 10GBASE-T adapter built on the Broadcom BCM57810S controller. It plugs directly into the FlexibleLOM slot of compatible HPE servers, preserving PCIe expansion slots for other uses. The adapter supports a wide range of advanced features including SR-IOV, TCP/IP offload engine (TOE), iSCSI HBA, FCoE, and Data Center Bridging (DCB), making it a versatile choice for converged infrastructure.

What stands out

• Dual 10GbE ports over copper RJ-45 for cost-effective high-speed connectivity
• FlexibleLOM form factor frees up standard PCIe slots
• Broadcom BCM57810S controller with hardware offloads for iSCSI, FCoE, and TOE
• SR-IOV support for efficient virtualization and near-native VM performance
• Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) reduces power consumption during low link utilization
• Designed for HPE ProLiant Gen8 and Gen9 servers, including DL360 Gen9, DL380 Gen9, and BL460c Gen9

Technical details

• Network Interface: Ethernet Adapter
• Data Transfer Rate: 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE)
• Number of Ports: 2
• Connector Type: RJ-45 (Copper)
• Bus Type: PCI Express 3.0 x8
• Form Factor: FlexibleLOM (FLR)
• Controller Chip: Broadcom BCM57810S
• Supported Protocols: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet
• Virtualization Features: SR-IOV (Single Root I/O Virtualization)
• Offload Capabilities: iSCSI, FCoE, TCP/IP Offload Engine (TOE)
• Features: PXE, Jumbo Frames, VLAN Tagging, Data Center Bridging (DCB), Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE)
• Power Consumption: Typically 8-10W (max)
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F)
• Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
• LED Indicators: Link/Activity LED per port

Our verdict

The HPE 535FLR-T is an excellent choice for organizations standardizing on 10GBASE-T infrastructure. Its dual ports, hardware offloads, and SR-IOV support make it ideal for virtualization and storage-heavy environments, while the FlexibleLOM design maximizes server expansion flexibility.