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540-BBCQ - Dell Broadcom 57840S 10Gb Quad Port Blade Network Daughter Card
- Quad-port 10Gb/s Ethernet connectivity.
- Based on the Broadcom 57840S controller.
- Designed as a daughter card for Dell blade servers.
- Supports 10GbE network speeds for high-bandwidth applications.
- Ideal for server virtualization, storage networking, and high-performance computing.
- Provides high port density in a compact form factor.
- Offers advanced networking features for enterprise environments.
- Enables high-speed data transfer and low latency.
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Key specifications
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- Broadcom 57840S
- Number of Ports
- 4
- Speed
- 10Gb/s Ethernet
- Form Factor
- Blade Daughter Card
- Compatibility
- Dell Blade Servers
Product details
The Dell 540-BBCQ is a Broadcom 57840S Quad-Port 10Gb/s Blade Daughter Card. It provides high-speed network connectivity for Dell blade servers, featuring four 10Gb/s Ethernet ports.
Technical Information
| Controller | Broadcom 57840S |
| Number of Ports | 4 |
| Speed | 10Gb/s Ethernet |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | Blade Daughter Card |
| Compatibility | Dell Blade Servers |
Description
The Dell 540-BBCQ is a high-performance network interface card designed specifically for Dell blade server environments. Utilizing the Broadcom 57840S controller, this daughter card delivers four independent 10Gb/s Ethernet ports, providing substantial network bandwidth and connectivity for demanding enterprise applications. Its integration as a daughter card allows it to fit directly into the blade server chassis, optimizing space and simplifying cabling within dense server deployments. With its four 10Gb/s ports, the 540-BBCQ is exceptionally well-suited for scenarios requiring high-speed data transfer and low latency. This includes environments heavily reliant on server virtualization, where multiple virtual machines share network resources, as well as storage area networks (SANs) and high-performance computing (HPC) clusters. The card's capabilities enable faster access to storage, quicker communication between servers, and improved overall application responsiveness. This blade daughter card supports advanced networking features commonly found in enterprise-grade adapters, such as TCP/IP offload, jumbo frames, and potentially support for technologies like iSCSI or FCoE depending on the specific configuration and server integration. The Dell 540-BBCQ represents a powerful solution for enhancing the network infrastructure of Dell blade servers, ensuring they are equipped to handle the high-throughput demands of modern data centers.
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