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Dell 540-BBET Broadcom 57840S 4 x Ports 10Gb/s Blade Daughter Card
- 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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Product Overview
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 |
Product 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.