Dell 540-BCNL ConnectX-6 Single Port VPI HDR QSFP PCIe Adapter
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- PCI Express
- Gigabit Ethernet 1000 Mbit/s 10/100/1000BaseT(X)
Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Connectivity technology
- Wired
- Host interface
- PCI Express
- Maximum data transfer rate
- 1000 Mbit/s
- Ethernet LAN
- Yes
- Ethernet interface type
- Gigabit Ethernet
- Cabling technology
- 10/100/1000BaseT(X)
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Product details
DELL 540-BCNL. Internal. Connectivity technology: Wired, Host interface: PCI Express. Maximum data transfer rate: 1000 Mbit/s
Specifications
- Connectivity technology
- Wired
- Host interface
- PCI Express
- Maximum data transfer rate
- 1000 Mbit/s
- Ethernet LAN
- Yes
- Ethernet interface type
- Gigabit Ethernet
- Cabling technology
- 10/100/1000BaseT(X)
- Component for
- Server
- Internal
- Yes
- Compatible products
- - PowerEdge R6515 - PowerEdge R7525 - PowerEdge R7515 - PowerEdge R6525 - PowerEdge C6525
Description
The Dell 540-BCNL, powered by Mellanox ConnectX-6 technology, is a cutting-edge network adapter designed to meet the stringent demands of modern data centers. Its single-port configuration utilizes a QSFP connector, supporting High Data Rate (HDR) InfiniBand and Ethernet protocols through its Virtual Protocol Interconnect (VPI) capability. This allows for seamless integration into diverse network infrastructures, whether focused on high-performance computing (HPC), artificial intelligence (AI), or advanced storage solutions. The ConnectX-6 architecture provides unparalleled performance with features such as advanced offloads, including RDMA (Remote Direct Memory Access) over Converged Ethernet (RoCE) and InfiniBand, as well as NVMe-oF offloads. These capabilities significantly reduce CPU utilization and latency, enabling faster data processing and improved application responsiveness. The adapter's PCIe interface ensures a high-bandwidth connection to the host system, maximizing data throughput. This adapter is engineered for environments requiring extreme bandwidth and low latency, such as large-scale AI training clusters, scientific simulations, and high-performance storage networks. The flexibility of VPI allows administrators to dynamically configure the adapter for either InfiniBand or Ethernet, providing adaptability to evolving network requirements. The Dell 540-BCNL represents a significant advancement in network adapter technology, delivering superior performance and efficiency.
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