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540-BBEM Dell ConnectX-3 2-Ports 40GBase-X Direct Attach QSFP Low Profile Ethernet Network Adapter

SKU:

540-BBEM

Weight: 5.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • Dual-port 40Gbps QSFP+ direct attach Ethernet adapter
  • Low profile PCIe form factor for compact systems
  • Compatible with Dell servers and high-performance computing setups
  • Supports high-throughput data transfers and low latency networking
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$110.00
Product Overview

The Dell ConnectX-3 540-BBEM adapter offers dual 40GbE QSFP+ ports in a low profile form factor, fitting well into space-constrained servers. It's designed to provide fast, reliable networking for environments that demand high-speed data transfers and low latency. This adapter is typically used in data centers and enterprise environments where performance and compactness are essential.

General Information
Brand Dell
Part Number 540-BBEM
Technical Information
Chipset/Controller Mellanox ConnectX-3
Virtualization Support SR-IOV, VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve, NetQueue
Data Rate (Speed) 40GbE
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, RHEL, VMware ESXi
Network Management SNMP, RMON
Offload Support RDMA, RoCE v2, iSCSI, FCoE, PXE Boot, Wake-on-LAN (WoL), RoCE v1, TCP Stateless Offload, Jumbo Frames
Bracket Height Low Profile (Half Height)
Connectivity & Physical
Form Factor Standard PCIe Card
Port Type QSFP+
Cabling Type AOC
Max Power Consumption Typical 10W (up to 15W under load)
Dimensions Low profile card approx. 2.7 x 6.6 x 0.7 inches (H x W x D)
Weight 5.00
Condition Refurbished
Miscellaneous
Assembly Required Yes
Eco Friendly Yes
Compliance Standards WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL


Product Description

The Dell ConnectX-3 540-BBEM network adapter provides two 40 Gigabit Ethernet ports designed to handle demanding data center workloads. It's often found in environments where fast data transfer and minimal latency are critical, such as server clusters, storage networks, and virtualization platforms.

Built for IT professionals and system administrators managing enterprise servers, this adapter offers reliable connectivity and efficient performance in compact server chassis thanks to its low profile design.

Key Features

  • Delivers dual 40GbE connectivity through QSFP+ ports for high bandwidth
  • Low profile design fits smaller PCIe slots without sacrificing performance
  • Compatible with direct attach cables for short-distance, cost-effective connections
  • Supports advanced offloads to reduce CPU load during network operations
  • Ideal for data centers requiring scalable and fast networking solutions

This network adapter is commonly deployed in data centers and enterprise server rooms where space and speed are both priorities. It plays a key role in high-performance computing, virtualization, and storage applications by ensuring data moves quickly and efficiently between nodes.


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540-BBEM Dell ConnectX-3 2-Ports 40GBase-X Direct Attach QSFP Low Profile Ethernet Network Adapter
540-BBEM Dell ConnectX-3 2-Ports 40GBase-X Direct Attach QSFP Low Profile Ethernet Network Adapter
$110.00