0DH2DM - Dell Broadcom BCM57800-T Quad Port (2 X 10GbE) (2 X 1GbE) Base-T NetXtreme II Rack Network Daughter Card

Description

The Dell 0DH2DM, featuring the Broadcom NetXtreme BCM57800-T controller, is a powerful converged network adapter designed to enhance the networking capabilities of compatible Dell servers. This daughter card integrates four distinct Ethernet ports: two 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GBT) ports for high-speed data transfer and two standard Gigabit Ethernet (GE) ports for broader network compatibility. This combination makes it suitable for a wide range of network demands, from high-performance storage and server clustering to standard network access and management. The BCM57800-T chipset is known for its robust performance and advanced features, including support for network virtualization technologies like SR-IOV (Single Root I/O Virtualization) and various offload engines. These features help to reduce CPU utilization and improve overall system efficiency, which is critical in virtualized environments and high-traffic server applications. The 10GbE ports are essential for modern data centers requiring high bandwidth for applications such as large file transfers, database operations, and high-density virtualization. As a daughter card, the 0DH2DM is designed for seamless integration into specific Dell server models, occupying an internal expansion slot. This form factor allows for a clean and integrated solution, minimizing the need for external adapters or additional cabling. The card's versatility in port configuration and its advanced feature set make it a valuable component for upgrading or configuring servers that require reliable and high-performance network connectivity.

Condition: Refurbished