Name: 196TN Dell Emulex 2-Port 10Gb/s Mezzanine Network Adapter PCIe 3.0
Brand: Dell
SKU: 196TN
Price: 95.15 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (112 reviews)

Product Overview
The 196TN Dell Emulex 2 x Ports 10Gb/s Mezzanine Network Adapter Card is engineered to integrate directly into Dell servers, providing robust dual 10Gb/s connections. It fits within the server’s architecture to enhance network throughput and reliability, serving as a dependable interface between the server and network infrastructure.

General Information
Brand	Dell

Technical Information
Product Type	Mezzanine NIC
Chipset/Controller	Emulex (Broadcom)
Virtualization Support	SR-IOV, VMDq
Data Rate (Speed)	10GbE
Data Center Bridging	Yes
Storage Over Ethernet	iSCSI
Interface (Bus)	PCIe 2.0 x8
Number of Ports	2-Port (Dual)
OS Compatibility	Windows Server 2022, RHEL, VMware ESXi
Network Management	SNMP, NC-SI
Offload Support	iSCSI, FCoE, PXE Boot, Wake-on-LAN (WoL), TCP Stateless Offload, Jumbo Frames
Bracket Height	Internal/Mezzanine

Connectivity & Physical
Form Factor	Mezzanine Card
Port Type	SFP+
Cabling Type	Fiber Optic (SMF)
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The 196TN Dell Emulex mezzanine adapter provides dual 10Gb/s Ethernet ports, designed to deliver reliable and fast network connections within server environments. Often found integrated in high-performance Dell servers, this card enhances network throughput and reduces latency for demanding data workloads. Built for IT professionals managing data centers and enterprise-class servers, it seamlessly connects servers to network fabrics requiring robust and consistent communication. The mezzanine form factor allows direct installation on the server motherboard, maintaining compactness and airflow efficiency. Key Features High-speed dual 10Gb/s Ethernet interfaces for increased bandwidth Mezzanine form factor that fits Dell server slots without additional cabling Utilizes PCIe 3.0 to maximize data throughput and minimize bottlenecks Supports advanced offload capabilities to reduce CPU load Firmware and driver compatibility tailored for Dell server environments This network adapter card plays a critical role in maintaining stable, high-performance connectivity in server setups. Its design ensures consistent operation and bandwidth efficiency, which supports demanding IT infrastructures without compromising on reliability.

Use Cases
This mezzanine network adapter is commonly deployed in enterprise data centers and virtualized server environments where high bandwidth and low latency are essential. It supports IT teams requiring dependable network interfaces embedded within server hardware for efficient communication and resource sharing. How It's Used: Installed in Dell blade or rack servers for high-speed network access in data centers Used in virtualization platforms to ensure reliable connectivity for multiple virtual machines Supports storage clusters requiring fast Ethernet links for data replication Integrated into enterprise IT infrastructure for scalable and consistent network performance Deployed in cloud hosting environments to maintain throughput and low latency The 196TN adapter supports operational stability and scalability by providing a compact, direct-connect network solution. It helps maintain efficient data flow across server nodes, which is vital for performance-driven computing environments.

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196TN Dell Emulex 2-Port 10Gb/s Mezzanine Network Adapter PCIe 3.0

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