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540-BBDT Dell Dual 10GBase-T Ports PCIe Low Profile NIC

SKU:
540-BBDT
Weight: 5.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • Dual 10GBase-T ports for high-speed network connectivity
  • PCI Express low profile form factor for versatile installation
  • Supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet over standard copper cabling
  • Compatible with Dell servers and various network setups
In stock

$44.00

Product Overview

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

Brand Dell
Part Number 540-BBDT

Technical Information

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

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, UL, TUV, cULus


Product Description

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

  • Equipped with two 10GBase-T ports supporting up to 10Gbps over Cat6a or better cabling
  • Fits PCI Express slots with low profile compatibility for flexible deployment
  • Offers backward compatibility with slower Ethernet speeds
  • Efficient power management to reduce energy consumption
  • Compatible with major operating systems for broad usability

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

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:

  • Enhancing network throughput in virtualization servers within enterprise IT infrastructure.
  • Supporting high-speed data transfer in storage area networks (SANs) in medium to large data centers.
  • Facilitating 10G connectivity in SMB rack deployments leveraging existing Cat6a or Cat7 copper cabling.
  • Providing reliable, low-latency network links for edge computing nodes in distributed environments.
  • Upgrading network interfaces in remote office servers to align with central data center bandwidth.

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.


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540-BBDT Dell Dual 10GBase-T Ports PCIe Low Profile NIC
540-BBDT Dell Dual 10GBase-T Ports PCIe Low Profile NIC
$44.00