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Product Overview |
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The Dell 540-BBCQ Broadcom 57840S Daughter Card equips Dell servers with four 10Gb SFP+ ports, enhancing network capacity and performance. It fits directly into Dell R Series server configurations, offering a straightforward upgrade path for organizations needing faster connectivity and improved data handling in their infrastructure. |
General Information |
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| Brand | Dell |
| Part Number | 540-BBCQ |
Technical Information |
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| Chipset/Controller | Broadcom 57840S |
| Virtualization Support | SR-IOV, VMDq, NetQueue |
| Data Rate (Speed) | 10GbE |
| Data Center Bridging | Yes |
| Storage Over Ethernet | iSCSI, FCoE (Fibre Channel over Ethernet) |
| Number of Ports | 4-Port (Quad) |
| OS Compatibility | RHEL, VMware ESXi |
| Network Management | SNMP, RMON |
| Offload Support | RoCE v2, iSCSI, FCoE, PXE Boot, Wake-on-LAN (WoL), Jumbo Frames |
Connectivity & Physical |
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| Form Factor | Mezzanine Card |
| Port Type | SFP+ |
| Cabling Type | AOC |
| Weight | 5.00 |
| Condition | Refurbished |
Miscellaneous |
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| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Eco Friendly | Yes |
| Compliance Standards | WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, cULus |
Product Description |
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The Dell 540-BBCQ Broadcom 57840S Daughter Card adds four 10Gb SFP+ ports to compatible Dell R Series servers, enabling high-performance networking capabilities. Often found in data centers and enterprise environments, it facilitates fast, reliable connections for demanding workloads. Built for system administrators and IT professionals managing server infrastructure, this card helps enhance network throughput and efficiency. It fits seamlessly into existing hardware setups, offering a compact solution for network expansion. Key Features
This daughter card is typically deployed in server racks within enterprise data centers where bandwidth and reliability are critical. Its role in boosting network speed and reducing bottlenecks makes it a practical choice for businesses running intensive applications or large-scale virtualized environments. |
Use Cases |
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The Dell 540-BBCQ Broadcom 57840S 4-Port 10Gb SFP+ Daughter Card is primarily deployed in enterprise data centers and high-performance computing environments where enhanced network throughput and low latency are critical. It is ideal for IT teams managing Dell R Series servers requiring efficient bandwidth scaling and robust connectivity for virtualization and storage workloads. How It's Used:
This daughter card supports operational efficiency by delivering consistent 10Gb connectivity within existing server architectures, facilitating network scalability and optimized data flow. It allows organizations to meet growing demands without extensive hardware overhauls, aligning with evolving infrastructure performance needs. |