Dell 540-BBEM Connectx-3 2-P 40GBase-X QSFP+ PCIe Network Adapter
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- High-performance networking
- Ideal for data centers and high-performance computing
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Key specifications
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- 540-BBEM
- Technology
- ConnectX-3
- Number of Ports
- 2
- Port Speed
- 40Gbps
- Connector Type
- QSFP+
- Interface
- PCIe
Product details
The Dell 540-BBEM is a ConnectX-3 Network Adapter featuring 2 ports of 40Gbase-X connectivity via QSFP+ interfaces. It utilizes a PCIe interface for high-speed data transfer within servers.
Specifications
- Part Number
- 540-BBEM
- Technology
- ConnectX-3
- Number of Ports
- 2
- Port Speed
- 40Gbps
- Connector Type
- QSFP+
- Interface
- PCIe
Description
The Dell 540-BBEM, based on the Mellanox ConnectX-3 technology, is a high-performance dual-port network adapter designed to deliver 40 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. Each of the two ports utilizes a QSFP+ (Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable Plus) interface, enabling high-bandwidth communication essential for demanding network environments such as data centers, high-performance computing (HPC) clusters, and enterprise networks. This adapter connects to the server via a PCIe interface, ensuring a high-speed data path between the network and the system's memory. The 40Gbps speed per port allows for rapid data transfer, significantly reducing latency and increasing throughput. This makes it ideal for applications that require intensive data movement, such as storage area networks (SANs), big data analytics, and high-frequency trading platforms. The ConnectX-3 architecture is known for its efficiency and advanced features, including support for technologies like RDMA (Remote Direct Memory Access) and offloading capabilities that reduce CPU overhead. The 540-BBEM is a robust solution for upgrading server network capabilities, providing the necessary bandwidth and performance to support modern, data-intensive workloads and ensure efficient network operations.
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