Broadcom BCM57412 - Network adapter - PCIe 3.0 x8 - 1Gb Ethernet / 10Gb Ethernet SFP+ x 2 - for ProLiant DL20 Gen10, DL325 Gen10, DL360 Gen10, DL380 Gen10, ML30 Gen10, XL220n Gen10

Product Overview

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At ~£147.55 ex-VAT, this Broadcom PCIe NIC is the kind of upgrade that usually makes sense only when you actually need the ports or you’re replacing like-for-like in an HPE Gen10 server. Broadcom server adapters have a reputation for “just working” under Windows Server and Linux, with stable driver support in the sort of environments UK businesses run (virtualisation, storage networks, general East/West traffic). The SFP+ ports are the big reason to buy it: if you’re standardising on SFP+ optics/cabling, you get flexibility without paying for a higher-tier adapter you don’t need.

Who should buy: anyone with specific HPE Gen10 compatibility requirements (DL20/DL360/DL380/ML30/XL220n etc.) who wants reliable 10Gb uplinks using SFP+ and doesn’t want to gamble on a random third-party card. Why you might *not* buy: if you’re building a brand-new system or you don’t already have SFP+ infrastructure (or you only need 1Gb), this is overkill value-wise and you’ll still be buying optics/cables. Also, make sure you’re matching the exact “for HPE” intent—don’t assume all Broadcom 10Gb NICs behave identically in every firmware/driver stack.