Name: 406-BBLB Dell Dual Port 10GbE BASE-T PCIe 3.0 Network Adapter
Brand: Dell
SKU: 406-BBLB
Price: 69.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The 406-BBLB Dell 57406 dual port 10GbE BASE-T network adapter fits into PCI Express 3.0 slots to deliver fast Ethernet connectivity using standard copper cables. It serves as a reliable solution for servers needing flexible and high-speed network access, often in enterprise or data center environments.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	406-BBLB

Technical Information
Virtualization Support	SR-IOV, VMDq, NetQueue, vNIC
Data Rate (Speed)	10GbE
Data Center Bridging	No
Number of Ports	2-Port (Dual)
OS Compatibility	Windows Server 2022, RHEL, VMware ESXi
Network Management	SNMP, RMON
Offload Support	PXE Boot, Wake-on-LAN (WoL), TCP Stateless Offload, Jumbo Frames
Bracket Height	Both Brackets Included

Connectivity & Physical
Form Factor	Standard PCIe Card
Port Type	RJ-45 (Copper)
Cabling Type	Cat8
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	Yes
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL

Product Description
The 406-BBLB Dell 57406 network adapter provides dual 10GbE BASE-T ports, enabling fast and reliable network connections through familiar copper cabling. It's typically found in data centers and enterprise environments where high throughput and low latency are essential. Built for server environments, this adapter is often installed in Dell PowerEdge servers to enhance network performance. IT professionals and system administrators benefit from its straightforward integration and robust connection speeds. Key Features Offers two 10 Gigabit Ethernet BASE-T ports for increased bandwidth PCI Express 3.0 interface allows efficient data communication with the host system Works with standard RJ-45 copper cables, simplifying infrastructure requirements Supports network speeds of 1GbE and 10GbE for flexibility Compatible with popular operating systems used in enterprise servers This adapter is commonly deployed in enterprise servers to boost network throughput without the need for fiber optic cables. It's especially useful where existing copper infrastructure is preferred or required, providing a practical balance of speed and cost. In real-world setups, it helps ensure smooth data transfers in virtualization, storage networking, and high-performance computing applications without complicating cabling.

Use Cases
The 406-BBLB Dell 57406 dual port 10GbE BASE-T PCIe network adapter is ideal for high-throughput enterprise servers requiring reliable copper-based 10 Gigabit Ethernet connections. It is especially suited for environments where existing RJ-45 infrastructure must be leveraged without sacrificing network speed, such as data centers and remote office branches with limited fiber deployment. How It's Used: Enabling virtualization hosts in data centers to access high-speed network segments over standard copper cabling. Connecting storage clusters using 10GbE BASE-T for cost-effective, low-latency data transfers in enterprise IT environments. Upgrading SMB network servers to support bandwidth-intensive applications without re-cabling to fiber optics. Deploying in edge computing devices requiring dual 10GbE ports for redundancy and increased throughput. Integrating into rack-mounted servers in colocation facilities where copper cabling infrastructure is prevalent. This adapter enhances operational efficiency by providing scalable 10GbE connectivity over existing copper infrastructure, supporting dense server deployments and demanding workloads with minimal network bottlenecks. Its compatibility with PCIe 3.0 ensures seamless integration into modern servers, facilitating performance improvements without extensive infrastructure changes.

406-BBLB Dell Dual Port 10GbE BASE-T PCIe 3.0 Network Adapter

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Connectivity & Physical

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases