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Dell BCM5709C Broadcom 4 x Ports Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter Card
- 4 x 1Gbps RJ45 Ethernet ports
- PCI Express (PCIe) interface
- Broadcom BCM5709C controller
- Supports Gigabit Ethernet speeds
- Ideal for servers needing multiple network connections
- Supports Link Aggregation (LAG) and Teaming
- Low profile bracket included
- Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) support
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Product Overview
The Dell BCM5709C is a Broadcom-based quad-port Gigabit Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC). It provides four independent 1Gbps Ethernet ports on a single PCIe card, offering increased network connectivity and bandwidth for servers and workstations. This NIC is suitable for environments requiring multiple network connections or link aggregation.
Technical Information
| Model | BCM5709C |
| Brand | Dell (Broadcom Controller) |
| Type | Quad-Port Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter |
| Interface | PCI Express (PCIe) |
Additional Specifications
| Number of Ports | 4 x 1Gbps RJ45 |
| Controller Chipset | Broadcom BCM5709C |
| Data Rate | 1 Gbps per port |
Product Description
The Dell BCM5709C is a high-performance quad-port Gigabit Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) that utilizes the Broadcom BCM5709C controller. This adapter provides four separate 1 Gigabit per second (Gbps) Ethernet ports, each with an RJ45 connector, allowing a server or workstation to connect to multiple networks or to increase its overall network throughput through link aggregation. The PCIe interface ensures a high-speed connection to the host system's motherboard. This NIC is particularly valuable in server environments where multiple network interfaces are required for different functions, such as separating management traffic from data traffic, connecting to different network segments, or implementing failover configurations. It also supports advanced features like NIC Teaming (Link Aggregation Control Protocol - LACP), which allows multiple physical ports to be combined into a single logical link for increased bandwidth and redundancy. With support for Gigabit Ethernet speeds, the BCM5709C provides ample bandwidth for most business applications. It often includes features like Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) to reduce power consumption during periods of low link utilization. The inclusion of both standard and low-profile brackets typically ensures compatibility with a wide range of server chassis types.
