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Dell CX354A 2-Port 40Gb/s QSFP+ PCIE 3.0 x8 GE 40GBase-X Network Card
- 2-Port 40Gb/s QSFP+ Ethernet
- PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface
- High bandwidth for data-intensive workloads
- Suitable for data centers, cloud, and HPC
- Supports 40GBase-X connectivity
- Provides reliable network connectivity
- Low latency performance
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Product Overview
The Dell CX354A is a high-performance network interface card featuring two 40Gb/s QSFP+ ports. It connects via a PCIe 3.0 x8 interface, providing substantial bandwidth for demanding data center and enterprise networking applications.
Technical Information
| Port Speed | 40 Gb/s |
| Number of Ports | 2 |
| Port Type | QSFP+ |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
Additional Specifications
| Technology | Ethernet |
| Manufacturer | Dell |
| Part Number | CX354A |
Product Description
The Dell CX354A is a powerful dual-port 40 Gigabit Ethernet (GE) network adapter designed to deliver high-speed connectivity for demanding enterprise and data center environments. Equipped with two QSFP+ ports, each capable of supporting 40Gb/s speeds, this card provides exceptional bandwidth for applications such as high-performance computing (HPC), big data analytics, storage networking, and high-frequency trading. The adapter utilizes a PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface, which offers a significant amount of bandwidth to ensure that the network card can operate at its full potential without becoming a bottleneck. This high-speed interface is crucial for handling the large data volumes associated with 40GbE networking, enabling efficient data transfer between the network and the server's CPU and memory. The dual-port configuration of the CX354A provides flexibility for network design, allowing for link aggregation to increase throughput and provide redundancy, or for connecting to separate networks. This card is an essential component for organizations looking to build or upgrade their network infrastructure to support the increasing demands of modern data-intensive applications and services, ensuring high availability and performance.