00M95 - Dell Intel XXV710-DA2 25Gb SFP28 Dual Port Full Height Network Card

Description

The Dell 00M95, identified by its controller as the XXV710-DA2, is a high-performance dual-port 25 Gigabit Ethernet (25GbE) Network Interface Card (NIC). Designed to meet the demanding bandwidth requirements of modern data centers, cloud environments, and high-performance computing (HPC) clusters, this adapter provides exceptional throughput and low latency. It connects to the host system via a PCIe 3.0 x8 interface, ensuring that the network adapter is not a bottleneck for data transfer, even under heavy loads. Each of the two ports on the 00M95 utilizes an SFP28 (Small Form-Factor Pluggable 28) interface, which is the standard for 25GbE connectivity. These ports accept compatible SFP28 transceivers (sold separately), allowing for flexible network configurations and media choices, typically fiber optic cables. The 25Gbps speed per port delivers aggregate bandwidth that is crucial for applications such as high-speed storage networking (e.g., NVMe-oF), demanding virtualization workloads, and large-scale data analytics. Beyond raw speed, the XXV710-DA2 controller integrated into this Dell adapter offers advanced features to optimize network performance and efficiency. This includes support for Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV), which allows virtual machines direct access to the network adapter, reducing CPU overhead and improving I/O performance in virtualized environments. The adapter comes with both standard and low-profile brackets, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of server form factors. Its robust design makes it suitable for mission-critical applications where reliability and speed are paramount.

Condition: Refurbished