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| Product Overview |
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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 | |
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| Brand | Dell |
| Part Number | 540-BBEM |
| Technical Information | |
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| 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 |
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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
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. |