Dell 542-BBCM X710 4 x Ports 10GBase-KR Blade Network Daughter Card

Product Description

The Dell 542-BBCM is a high-performance network daughter card designed for blade server environments, featuring four 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) ports. It leverages the Intel X710 controller, a robust and feature-rich solution known for its efficiency and reliability in demanding network applications. The card utilizes the integrated Network Daughter Card (iNDC) form factor, which is specifically designed to fit within the compact and modular architecture of Dell blade servers, optimizing space and simplifying cabling. This daughter card supports the 10GBASE-KR standard, which is crucial for high-speed serial connections within server chassis. The four 10GbE ports provide substantial aggregate bandwidth, making it suitable for environments requiring high throughput for data-intensive workloads such as virtualization, storage consolidation, and high-performance computing. The Intel X710 controller offers advanced features like support for SR-IOV (Single Root I/O Virtualization), which can improve virtual machine performance by allowing direct access to network hardware. The Dell 542-BBCM is an essential component for modern data centers seeking to maximize the performance and density of their blade infrastructure. It enables faster data transfers, reduces network latency, and provides the necessary bandwidth to support a growing number of virtual machines and applications. Its integration into the blade chassis ensures a clean and efficient network topology, contributing to overall system reliability and manageability.