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| Product Overview |
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The Dell ConnectX-3 2-Ports 40GBase-X Direct Attach QSFP Network Interface Card delivers dual 40Gbps connections primarily used in data centers and enterprise servers. It fits into setups that demand fast, low-latency network links for high-bandwidth workloads without extra complexity. |
| General Information | |
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| Brand | Dell |
| Part Number | 540-BBEG |
| Technical Information | |
|---|---|
| Chipset/Controller | Mellanox ConnectX-3 |
| Virtualization Support | SR-IOV, VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve |
| Data Rate (Speed) | 40GbE |
| Data Center Bridging | Yes |
| Storage Over Ethernet | iSCSI, FCoE (Fibre Channel over Ethernet) |
| 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, RMON, NC-SI |
| Offload Support | RDMA, RoCE v2, iSCSI, FCoE, PXE Boot, RoCE v1, Jumbo Frames |
| Bracket Height | Both Brackets Included |
| Connectivity & Physical | |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Standard PCIe Card |
| Port Type | QSFP+ |
| Cabling Type | AOC |
| Weight | 5.00 |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Miscellaneous | |
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| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Eco Friendly | Yes |
| Compliance Standards | WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL |
| Product Description |
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The Dell ConnectX-3 2-Ports 40GBase-X Direct Attach QSFP Network Interface Card is built for high-performance server networking. It provides two 40Gbps ports, enabling fast and reliable data transfers in environments where bandwidth is critical. Often found in data centers and enterprise server setups, this card enhances network throughput while minimizing latency. Engineered for IT professionals and system administrators, the card supports demanding applications like virtualization, storage networking, and high-frequency trading. Its direct attach QSFP connectors make it suitable for short-distance, high-bandwidth connections between servers or switches. Key Features
Typically deployed in dense server racks, this NIC fits into setups where maximizing throughput and minimizing bottlenecks are priorities. It plays a vital role in maintaining smooth data flow in virtualized environments and clustered databases, ensuring systems operate efficiently under heavy network loads. |