Dell 540-8888 X540 2x 10GBT Network Adapter w/ I350 Daughter Card

Product Description

The Dell 540-8888 is a versatile network adapter designed to provide both high-speed 10 Gigabit Ethernet and standard Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for servers. It integrates the Intel X540 controller for its two 10GbE ports, which utilize RJ45 connectors and support the 10GBase-T standard, making them compatible with standard copper Ethernet cabling. This dual-port 10GbE capability is crucial for servers that require high bandwidth for applications like storage access, data-intensive processing, and network backbone connections. Adding to its versatility, the adapter includes an integrated Intel I350 daughter card. This component typically provides additional standard Gigabit Ethernet ports, offering a consolidated solution for servers that need both high-speed and legacy network connectivity. This integration simplifies server configurations by reducing the need for multiple adapter cards, saving valuable PCIe slots. Powered by a PCIe 3.0 x8 interface, the 540-8888 ensures that the high-speed data streams from both the 10GbE and GbE ports are handled efficiently. This adapter is an excellent choice for environments that are migrating to 10GbE but still require compatibility with existing Gigabit networks, or for servers that benefit from having multiple network interfaces for different purposes, such as management, data, and storage traffic. It represents a cost-effective and integrated solution for enhancing server network capabilities.