HPE P26987-001 BCM57416 BASE-T Adapter

HPE P26987-001 is the service-spare reference for the Broadcom BCM57416 Ethernet 10Gb 2-port BASE-T Adapter for HPE. Unlike an SFP+ adapter that uses optical or direct-attach connectivity, this model provides two copper BASE-T network ports and is documented for supported HPE Gen10 Plus and Gen11 server platforms, including ProLiant DL360 Gen11. Its role is to add or replace dual-port 10Gb Ethernet where the server configuration supports this adapter.

Two 10Gb Ports over BASE-T

The BCM57416 gives a server two Ethernet ports capable of 10Gb connectivity over compatible copper network infrastructure. BASE-T can suit data centres already standardised on copper switching and structured cabling, avoiding a move to optical transceivers for this network path.

What HPE Documents

• Spare: P26987-001
• Controller: Broadcom BCM57416
• Network: Ethernet
• Ports: 2
• Speed class: 10Gb
• Media: BASE-T copper
• Context: Selected HPE Gen10 Plus and Gen11 servers

Where It Fits in a Gen11 Build

The HPE P52499-B21 DL360 Gen11 8SFF Network Choice CTO Server is designed so networking is selected as part of the configuration. P26987-001 appears in the DL360 Gen11 maintenance guide, making it relevant to supported Network Choice deployments and service replacements.

BASE-T versus SFP+

P26987-001 should not be confused with HPE’s BCM57412 10Gb 2-port SFP+ adapter. Both provide 10Gb Ethernet, but their physical network interfaces and cabling differ. BASE-T makes sense where the switch and cabling design is built around copper Ethernet.

Useful for Redundant Network Designs

Two physical ports allow a supported design to separate traffic or use network redundancy according to the operating system, switch and teaming configuration. The adapter provides the ports; resilience depends on how those ports are connected and configured across the wider network.

Networking and Storage Have Different Expansion Paths

The HPE P47952-001 MR416i-o controller handles storage rather than Ethernet. It uses an OCP storage-controller design with x16 lanes and 8GB cache. Both can influence workload performance but connect entirely different subsystems.

Memory Planning alongside Network Upgrades

A server upgraded for virtualisation may need network bandwidth and memory capacity together. The HPE P64705-B21 16GB DDR5-5600 kit provides an entry memory increment, with P65253-001 serving as its spare identity.

New and Refurbished Network Adapters

New P26987-001 adapters can suit fresh builds, expansion projects and planned spares. Refurbished adapters provide a practical route for compatible servers already in production. Server support and available expansion configuration remain the basis for selection.

Related Storage for Networked Workloads

High network throughput can expose storage bottlenecks. Where supported, the HPE P49746-001 1.6TB SAS Mixed Use SSD provides SAS flash, while the HPE P18442-002 960GB SATA Mixed Use SSD represents another interface and endurance class.

Where 10Gb BASE-T Can Be Useful

Dual-port 10Gb Ethernet can support virtualisation hosts, application servers, backup traffic and other workloads that need more bandwidth than traditional 1Gb links. BASE-T is particularly convenient where the data centre already uses compatible copper switching. Existing network standards, cable category, switch port capability and link distance remain part of the design, so the adapter should be considered together with the network rather than as a standalone speed upgrade.

Replacing a Failed NIC without Redesigning the Network

If a supported server already uses the BCM57416 adapter, P26987-001 provides a clear service-spare reference for like-family replacement. That can be preferable during an unplanned repair because it preserves the existing port type and network architecture. A wider migration to SFP+, SFP28 or faster Ethernet can then be planned separately rather than introduced during a fault response.

Port Count Can Support Traffic Separation

Two ports give administrators flexibility to separate management, application, storage or backup traffic where the operating system and network design support it. They can also form part of a resilient design. The availability benefit comes from the complete switch, cabling and teaming arrangement, not simply from having two connectors on the adapter.

For a planned deployment, network switch capacity should be reviewed at the same time as the server adapter. Two 10Gb ports are most useful when the upstream network can provide the required speed and the server workload is configured to take advantage of the available bandwidth.

When the adapter is used as a replacement, retaining the existing BASE-T interface can also avoid unnecessary changes to patch leads and switch-side optics. This makes P26987-001 useful for continuity-focused repairs as well as planned network expansion.

Source P26987-001

Euroland IT Store can help source P26987-001 in New or Refurbished condition where available. Use the exact spare number when replacing a BCM57416 dual-port BASE-T adapter or building a supported server around copper 10Gb Ethernet.

P26987-001 FAQs

What is HPE P26987-001?

It is the service-spare number for a Broadcom BCM57416 Ethernet 10Gb 2-port BASE-T adapter for HPE.

How many network ports does it provide?

Two.

What network speed class does it support?

10Gb Ethernet.

Does it use BASE-T or SFP+ connectivity?

BASE-T copper connectivity.

Is it listed for the DL360 Gen11?

Yes. HPE includes P26987-001 in the DL360 Gen11 Ethernet adapter spare-parts list.

Is P26987-001 a storage controller?

No. It is an Ethernet network adapter.