HP Z 10GbE Dual Port Module

The HP 1QL49AA is a dual port 10 Gigabit Ethernet module created specifically for Z8 G4 and Z6 G4 workstations. It gives these towers the kind of network speed that is usually reserved for servers, so workloads such as large media transfers, complex simulations, and remote collaboration can keep moving without delays.

Each port can send and receive data at up to 20 Gb/s, and both ports together can push as much as 36 Gb/s in full duplex. If you edit 4K or 8K video, manage huge engineering files, or back up large data sets, you will notice the difference the moment the module is installed.

The design includes support for jumbo frames up to a 9.5 K byte MTU, VLAN tagging, and NIC teaming, which lets you carve out segments for different departments or add fault tolerance without extra hardware. RDMA with iWARP reduces latency by moving data directly between memory and the network, and SR-IOV allows up to 256 virtual machines to share the same physical adapter while keeping performance steady.

Installation is straightforward because the module is field replaceable and tailored to the Z8 G4 and Z6 G4 chassis. Once in place, it works with Windows, Linux, VMware, and other common operating systems, so there is no need to overhaul your software stack or tool chain.

Whether you are an editor moving terabytes of footage, an architect syncing large CAD assemblies, or an IT administrator building a dense virtual lab, this module equips your workstation with consistent, high-bandwidth connectivity that keeps up with the pace of your projects.

Highlights:

• Two 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports with up to 20 Gb/s per port and 36 Gb/s aggregate full duplex throughput
• Purpose built for HP Z8 G4 and Z6 G4 workstations; installs in minutes
• RDMA with iWARP lowers latency and speeds up memory access during data intensive tasks
• SR-IOV support connects up to 256 virtual machines without network bottlenecks
• Jumbo frame capability up to a 9.5 K byte MTU improves throughput on large transfers
• VLAN tagging and NIC teaming provide flexible segmentation and redundancy
• PXE boot readiness enables remote bare metal deployment and recovery
• Compatible with Windows, Linux, VMware, and more
• Field replaceable module that lets you upgrade network performance without replacing the workstation