W47FP - Dell Broadcom 57412 Dual Port 10Gb SFP+ PCI Express Network Adapter

Description

The Dell W47FP is a high-performance dual-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) network adapter card designed for Dell servers and workstations. It leverages the PCIe interface for high-speed communication with the host system, ensuring that the network throughput does not become a bottleneck for demanding applications. Each of the two ports utilizes SFP+ (Small Form-factor Pluggable Plus) transceivers or direct attach copper cables, allowing for flexible network connections over various distances and media types. This adapter supports the 10GBASE-X standard, providing a data transfer rate of 10 Gigabits per second per port. The dual-port configuration is advantageous for implementing network redundancy, failover capabilities, or for segregating network traffic, such as separating management traffic from data traffic. It is well-suited for environments that require high bandwidth and low latency, including virtualization, storage networking, and high-performance computing clusters. As a Dell-branded component, the W47FP is engineered for compatibility and reliability within Dell systems. It often includes advanced features such as TCP/IP offload engines, support for VLAN tagging, and potentially hardware offloads for virtualization technologies like SR-IOV, which enhance server efficiency by reducing CPU overhead. This network adapter is a critical component for upgrading network infrastructure to meet the increasing demands of modern IT workloads.

Condition: Refurbished