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Product Overview |
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The Dell X540-T2 provides two 10GBase-T ports to deliver fast, reliable Ethernet connections over copper cabling. It fits into PCI Express low profile slots, making it a practical choice for servers needing enhanced network performance without fiber optics. This card is a solid option for IT environments looking to upgrade their network speed using existing cabling standards. |
General Information |
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| Brand | Dell |
| Part Number | 540-BBDT |
Technical Information |
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| Chipset/Controller | Intel X540 |
| Virtualization Support | SR-IOV, VMDq, NetQueue, vNIC |
| Data Rate (Speed) | 10/100 Mbps |
| 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, RMON |
| Offload Support | PXE Boot, Wake-on-LAN (WoL), TCP Stateless Offload, Jumbo Frames |
| Bracket Height | Both Brackets Included |
Connectivity & Physical |
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| Form Factor | Standard PCIe Card |
| Port Type | RJ-45 (Copper) |
| Cabling Type | Cat8 |
| Weight | 5.00 |
| Condition | Refurbished |
Miscellaneous |
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| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Eco Friendly | Yes |
| Compliance Standards | WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus |
Product Description |
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The Dell X540-T2 is a network interface card that brings dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports to your server or workstation. Built for environments that demand faster data transfer and low latency, it enables efficient handling of large data loads across copper cabling. Often found in data centers and enterprise setups, this card is suited for IT professionals managing high-bandwidth applications, virtualization, and intensive storage systems. Its low profile design makes it adaptable to various chassis sizes. Key Features
This network card is typically deployed in rack-mounted servers and high-performance workstations where bandwidth and reliability matter. It helps reduce network bottlenecks and supports demanding workloads without requiring fiber infrastructure. |
Use Cases |
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The Dell X540-T2 network interface card is primarily utilized in data centers and enterprise server environments where upgrading to 10 Gigabit Ethernet speeds is necessary without deploying fiber infrastructure. IT teams managing virtualized workloads or storage clusters benefit from its compatibility with standard copper cabling, facilitating cost-effective network performance improvements. How It's Used:
By integrating the Dell X540-T2 NIC, organizations can improve operational efficiency through higher bandwidth and lower latency connections while maintaining scalability through existing copper infrastructure. This approach minimizes disruption and maximizes return on network hardware investments in demanding IT environments. |