Description
Sun Oracle 7046442 Dual-Port 40GbE HCA Adapter with CX354A chipset. High-performance, low-latency networking for servers, data centers, and HPC.
| Specification | Detail |
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| Brand | Sun / Oracle |
| Part Number (P/N) | 7046442 |
| Chipset / CMN | CX354A |
| Ports | Dual 40GbE |
| Type | HCA (Host Channel Adapter) |
| Form Factor | PCIe |
| GUID | 98039B0300DCAF80 |
| Serial Number | Example: 465774K-1850701334 |
| Revision | Rev: XX |
| Quantity | 16 (batch) |
| Assembly Location | China |
| Certifications | CE, RoHS, Class A compliance |
| Power Requirement | 12V |
Product Features
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Dual 40GbE ports for ultra-fast network throughput.
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CX354A chipset delivers enterprise-grade performance.
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Designed as an HCA (Host Channel Adapter) for HPC and data center workloads.
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Low latency and high bandwidth for demanding applications.
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Oracle-certified OEM part (P/N 7046442) ensures compatibility.
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PCIe form factor for easy integration in enterprise servers.
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Assembled in China under strict Oracle quality standards.
General Product Information
The Sun Oracle 7046442 40GbE Dual-Port HCA Adapter is a high-performance networking solution designed for enterprise servers, HPC clusters, and large-scale data centers. Built on the CX354A chipset, this Host Channel Adapter (HCA) delivers ultra-low latency and high bandwidth networking with dual 40 Gigabit Ethernet ports, ensuring maximum throughput for virtualization, cloud storage, and high-performance computing environments.
As a genuine Oracle-certified part, the 7046442 guarantees seamless compatibility with Sun and Oracle server systems, ensuring stable performance, firmware support, and long-term reliability. Its dual-port design enables redundancy and higher aggregate bandwidth, making it ideal for critical enterprise workloads.
Whether you are upgrading a Sun/Oracle system or building a next-generation data infrastructure, this adapter ensures the speed, scalability, and dependability required for modern IT operations.
Technical Specifications Table
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sun / Oracle |
| Part Number | 7046442 |
| Chipset | CX354A |
| Ports | Dual 40GbE |
| Adapter Type | HCA (Host Channel Adapter) |
| Interface | PCI Express |
| Bandwidth | 40 Gigabit Ethernet per port |
| Power Requirement | 12V |
| Certifications | CE, RoHS, Class A |
| Assembly Location | China |
Compatible Products
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Oracle and Sun enterprise servers requiring P/N 7046442.
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HPC clusters and data centers with PCIe slots.
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Compatible with operating systems:
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Linux (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu Server)
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Windows Server editions
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VMware ESXi / Hyper-V
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Oracle Solaris
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Works with InfiniBand and Ethernet networking architectures depending on system setup.
Ideal Use Cases
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Data Centers – high-speed backbone networking.
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Enterprise Servers – redundancy and bandwidth for critical applications.
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High-Performance Computing (HPC) – low-latency workloads.
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Cloud & Virtualization – VMware, KVM, Hyper-V scalability.
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Big Data & AI – real-time data-intensive processing.
Comparison Angle
Compared to 10GbE and 25GbE adapters, the Sun Oracle 7046442 offers 4x the bandwidth per port, enabling faster data transfers, VM migrations, and HPC performance. Unlike third-party NICs, this Oracle-certified HCA ensures firmware compatibility, higher stability, and seamless integration with Oracle/Sun enterprise platforms.
Cross-Sell / Upsell Suggestions
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Oracle-certified 10GbE Intel X557-T2 NICs (for mixed environments).
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Oracle server riser cards (for PCIe expansion).
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Enterprise SSDs and NVMe drives for maximum throughput.
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Oracle ECC memory modules for HPC/enterprise workloads.
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High-speed optical transceivers & QSFP+ cables for 40GbE connectivity.