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Dell 542-BBCI Broadcom 5720 4 x Ports 1GbE Ethernet Rack Network Daughter Card
- Quad-port 1Gb/s Ethernet (RJ45)
- Broadcom BCM5720 chipset
- Network Daughter Card (NDC) form factor
- Designed for Dell PowerEdge servers
- Supports standard Gigabit Ethernet speeds
- Ideal for general networking and management
- Part Number: 542-BBCI
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Product Overview
The Dell 542-BBCI is a Broadcom 5720 based Network Daughter Card (NDC) for Dell PowerEdge servers. It provides four 1 Gigabit Ethernet (1GbE) RJ45 ports, offering robust and versatile wired network connectivity for various server roles.
Technical Information
| Part Number | 542-BBCI |
| Product Type | Network Daughter Card (NDC) |
| Ethernet Ports | 4 x 1Gb/s RJ45 |
Additional Specifications
| Chipset | Broadcom BCM5720 |
| Compatibility | Dell PowerEdge Servers |
| Data Transfer Rate | 1 Gbps |
Product Description
The Dell 542-BBCI is a Network Daughter Card (NDC) that integrates four 1 Gigabit Ethernet (1GbE) ports into compatible Dell PowerEdge servers. Built around the reliable Broadcom BCM5720 chipset, this card is designed to provide standard, high-performance wired network connectivity suitable for a wide range of server applications. The use of RJ45 connectors ensures broad compatibility with standard Ethernet cabling infrastructure. This quad-port configuration is particularly useful for servers that require multiple network connections for different purposes. This could include separating network traffic for management, storage, or application data, or providing redundancy. It's an excellent choice for general-purpose servers, web servers, or any application where robust and standard Gigabit Ethernet connectivity is sufficient and multiple ports are beneficial. As an NDC, the 542-BBCI installs directly into a dedicated slot on the server's motherboard, offering a clean and efficient integration that doesn't consume standard PCIe expansion slots. This preserves valuable expansion capabilities for other hardware. Dell's implementation ensures compatibility and optimized performance within the PowerEdge ecosystem, making it a dependable choice for expanding server networking capabilities.
