Dell 540-BBUY Intel X550-T4 10GB SFP+ Quad Port Rack Network Daughter Card

Product Description

The Dell 540-BBUY is a high-performance Network Daughter Card (NDC) specifically designed for integration into compatible Dell PowerEdge servers. It features four 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) SFP+ ports, powered by the robust Intel X550-T4 controller. This configuration allows servers to achieve significant network throughput, making it ideal for demanding enterprise environments such as data centers, virtualization hosts, and high-performance computing clusters that require fast and reliable network access. The Intel X550-T4 controller is known for its efficiency and advanced features, including support for technologies like Data Center Bridging (DCB) and RDMA (Remote Direct Memory Access) over Converged Ethernet (RoCE) in some implementations, which can help offload network processing from the CPU and improve overall system performance. The SFP+ interface provides flexibility in choosing optical transceivers for different network distances and types. As a Network Daughter Card, the 540-BBUY is designed to fit into a specific slot within the server chassis, offering a clean and integrated solution compared to traditional PCIe network cards. This form factor is common in modern Dell servers, optimizing internal space and airflow. This card is essential for servers that need to handle large data transfers, high volumes of network traffic, or provide high-speed connectivity for multiple virtual machines or services.