540-BBET - Dell Broadcom 57840S 10Gb Quad Port Blade Network Daughter Card

SKU 540-BBET

Brand DELL

Broadcom 57840S chipset
4 x 10Gb/s Ethernet ports
Blade Daughter Card form factor
High-speed network connectivity
Designed for Dell blade servers
Supports advanced networking features

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Key specifications

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Chipset: Broadcom 57840S
Number of Ports: 4
Port Speed: 10Gb/s Ethernet
Form Factor: Blade Daughter Card
Brand: Dell
Model: 540-BBET

Product details

The Dell 540-BBET is a Broadcom 57840S Blade Daughter Card, featuring four 10Gb/s ports. This card is designed for high-speed network connectivity in blade server environments.

Technical Information

Chipset	Broadcom 57840S
Number of Ports	4
Port Speed	10Gb/s Ethernet

Additional Specifications

Form Factor	Blade Daughter Card
Brand	Dell
Model	540-BBET

Description

The Dell 540-BBET, powered by the Broadcom 57840S controller, is a high-performance network interface card engineered specifically for integration into Dell blade server chassis. This daughter card provides four independent 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10Gb/s) ports, enabling substantial bandwidth for demanding network applications and high-density server environments. Its design as a daughter card ensures a compact footprint and direct integration within the blade server architecture, optimizing space and simplifying cabling. This adapter is crucial for environments requiring robust and fast network connectivity, such as data centers, high-performance computing clusters, and enterprise networks. The Broadcom 57840S chipset is known for its advanced features, including support for technologies like iSCSI offload, FCoE (Fibre Channel over Ethernet), and virtualization enhancements, which can improve server efficiency and reduce CPU overhead. The four 10Gb/s ports offer flexibility for network segmentation, link aggregation, or connecting to multiple network fabrics. Installation of the 540-BBET into a compatible Dell blade server allows for significant upgrades in network throughput and performance. It facilitates faster data transfers, improved application responsiveness, and enhanced scalability for virtualized workloads. This daughter card is an integral component for organizations looking to maximize the networking capabilities of their blade infrastructure, ensuring that the network can keep pace with the processing power of modern servers.

Condition: Refurbished