Name: 406-BBLF Dell Dual 25GbE SFP+ PCIe 3.0 Network Adapter Card
Brand: Dell
SKU: 406-BBLF
Price: 74.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell ConnectX-4 Lx 406-BBLF network adapter card enables dual 25GbE connectivity through SFP+ ports and fits into PCI Express 3.0 slots. It’s well-suited for server environments that need efficient, low-latency data transfers, making it a practical choice for data centers and enterprise networking setups.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	406-BBLF

Technical Information
Chipset/Controller	Mellanox ConnectX-4 Lx
Virtualization Support	SR-IOV, VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve, NetQueue, vNIC
Data Rate (Speed)	25GbE
Data Center Bridging	Yes
Storage Over Ethernet	iSCSI, SMB Direct
Interface (Bus)	PCIe 3.0 x8
Number of Ports	2-Port (Dual)
OS Compatibility	Windows Server 2022, VMware ESXi 8.0, RHEL, VMware ESXi
Network Management	SNMP, NC-SI
Offload Support	RDMA, RoCE v2, PXE Boot, RoCE v1, iWARP, TCP Stateless Offload, Jumbo Frames
Bracket Height	Both Brackets Included

Connectivity & Physical
Form Factor	Standard PCIe Card
Port Type	SFP28
Cabling Type	AOC
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
The 406-BBLF Dell ConnectX-4 Lx is a network adapter card built for environments that demand fast and reliable Ethernet connections. It is commonly used in data centers and enterprise servers where quick data exchange and minimal delay are critical. Often found in setups requiring robust networking, this card supports dual 25GbE ports, making it suitable for virtualization, cloud computing, and storage applications. IT professionals and system administrators benefit from its efficient performance and compatibility with high-speed networking standards. Key Features Provides two 25GbE ports for simultaneous high-bandwidth data paths Utilizes PCI Express 3.0 for seamless integration with modern server hardware Supports Direct Attach Copper cables to simplify short-distance connections Offers low latency communication which aids in time-sensitive operations Compatible with a wide range of operating systems and server configurations This network adapter is typically deployed in large-scale IT infrastructures like cloud services and HPC clusters. It helps maintain fast and stable network performance, reducing bottlenecks and improving overall system responsiveness.

Use Cases
The Dell ConnectX-4 Lx 406-BBLF network adapter card is primarily deployed in data center environments where high-speed, low-latency connectivity is critical. IT professionals managing virtualization clusters or high-performance computing workloads benefit from its dual 25GbE SFP+ ports and PCIe 3.0 compatibility, enabling efficient network scaling and throughput optimization. How It's Used: Integrating into rack servers to support high-bandwidth storage area networks in enterprise data centers. Providing reliable, low-latency connections for virtualization hosts running multiple VMs in cloud service environments. Facilitating high-speed data transfers in HPC clusters used for scientific simulations and analytics. Connecting edge computing nodes requiring compact and efficient network adapters for processing near data sources. Supporting SMB network infrastructures with scalable 25GbE connectivity for growing bandwidth demands. By enabling dual 25GbE connections with low latency, this adapter helps organizations improve network throughput and reduce bottlenecks in demanding applications. Its compatibility with Direct Attach Copper cables ensures straightforward integration in short-range setups, aiding operational efficiency and scalability within complex IT infrastructures.

406-BBLF Dell Dual 25GbE SFP+ PCIe 3.0 Network Adapter Card

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Connectivity & Physical

Miscellaneous

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