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540-BBCN - Dell Broadcom 57840S Quad Port 10GB SFP+ DA R Series Daughter Card
- Dell 57840S chipset.
- 4 x 10Gb/s SFP+ network ports.
- Daughter card form factor for R Series servers.
- Provides high-speed Ethernet connectivity.
- Supports advanced networking features.
- Ideal for data-intensive applications and virtualization.
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- Network Daughter Card
- Chipset
- 57840S
- Ports
- 4 x 10Gb/s SFP+
- Form Factor
- Daughter Card
- Compatibility
- Dell R Series Servers
- Brand
- Dell
Product details
The Dell 540-BBCN is a 57840S Daughter Card featuring 4 x 10Gb/s SFP+ ports, designed for Dell R Series servers. It provides high-speed network connectivity for demanding data center environments.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Network Daughter Card |
| Chipset | 57840S |
| Ports | 4 x 10Gb/s SFP+ |
| Form Factor | Daughter Card |
Additional Specifications
| Compatibility | Dell R Series Servers |
| Brand | Dell |
| Part Number | 540-BBCN |
Description
The Dell 540-BBCN, based on the Broadcom 57840S controller, is a high-performance network daughter card designed specifically for Dell's R Series servers. This card offers four 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) ports utilizing SFP+ (Small Form-factor Pluggable Plus) transceivers, providing substantial bandwidth for demanding network environments. The 10Gb/s speed per port makes it ideal for applications requiring high data throughput, such as storage area networks (SANs), high-performance computing clusters, and large-scale virtualization deployments. As a daughter card, it integrates directly into a dedicated slot on the server's motherboard, optimizing space and ensuring a secure, high-bandwidth connection. The 57840S chipset is known for its robust feature set, including support for advanced networking protocols and virtualization technologies like SR-IOV (Single Root I/O Virtualization), which can improve network performance and reduce CPU overhead. This makes the card highly efficient for modern data center workloads. This network adapter is a critical component for organizations looking to upgrade their network infrastructure to support faster data transfer rates. Its four 10GbE SFP+ ports provide flexibility in network configuration, allowing for multiple connections to switches or aggregation for increased throughput. The Dell 540-BBCN ensures that Dell R Series servers are equipped with the high-speed networking capabilities necessary to handle the increasing demands of data-intensive applications and cloud computing environments.
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