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Dell 406-BBKW 57404 2-Ports 25Gb/s PCIe Network Interface Card
- Broadcom 57404 chipset
- 2 x 25Gb/s Ethernet ports
- SFP28 connector type
- PCIe Gen 4.0 x8 interface
- Supports RDMA (RoCE)
- Network Virtualization (SR-IOV)
- Low latency performance
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Product Overview
The Dell 406-BBKW is a Broadcom 57404 based Network Interface Card providing two 25Gb/s Ethernet ports. It is designed for high-speed server connectivity, enabling rapid data transfer and efficient network performance. This PCIe card is suitable for demanding enterprise workloads and data center applications.
Technical Information
| Chipset | Broadcom 57404 |
| Port Speed | 25Gb/s |
| Number of Ports | 2 |
| Connector Type | SFP28 |
Additional Specifications
| Interface | PCIe Gen 4.0 x8 |
| Form Factor | Standard PCIe Card |
| RDMA Support | Yes (RoCE) |
| Virtualization Support | SR-IOV |
Product Description
The Dell 406-BBKW is a high-performance network adapter featuring the Broadcom 57404 controller, designed to deliver dual 25Gb/s Ethernet connectivity. This card is built for environments that require significant bandwidth and low latency, such as enterprise servers, storage networks, and high-performance computing clusters. The SFP28 ports allow for flexible deployment with appropriate transceivers, supporting high-speed data transmission. This network interface card supports advanced features crucial for modern data centers, including RDMA (Remote Direct Memory Access) over Converged Ethernet (RoCE). RDMA enables direct memory transfers between network endpoints, significantly reducing CPU utilization and latency, which is beneficial for storage applications and inter-server communication. It also incorporates support for SR-IOV (Single Root I/O Virtualization), enhancing the efficiency of virtualized environments by allowing direct access to network hardware for virtual machines. With its PCIe Gen 4.0 x8 interface, the 406-BBKW provides substantial bandwidth to the host system, ensuring that the network performance is not constrained. The Broadcom 57404 chipset is known for its reliability and advanced feature set, making this adapter a solid choice for demanding network tasks. The Dell 406-BBKW is an excellent option for upgrading server connectivity to meet the growing demands of data-intensive applications.