Name: 540-BBKH Dell Mellanox ConnectX-3 Dual Port VPI FDR Low Profile QSFP+ Adapter
Brand: Dell
SKU: 540-BBKH
Price: 54.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell Mellanox ConnectX-3 540-BBKH is a dual port VPI adapter designed to deliver high-speed data connectivity in data centers and HPC setups. It supports both InfiniBand and Ethernet through a low profile QSFP+ interface, making it a flexible choice for a range of networking needs.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	540-BBKH

Technical Information
Chipset/Controller	Mellanox ConnectX-3 VPI (Mellanox) - SKU: 540-BBKH - Dell Mellanox ConnectX-3 Dual Port VPI FDR Low Profile QSFP+ Adapter
Virtualization Support	SR-IOV, VXLAN, NVGRE, NetQueue, vNIC
Data Rate (Speed)	40GbE
Data Center Bridging	Yes
Storage Over Ethernet	iSCSI
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, RoCE v1, TCP Stateless Offload, 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
Assembly Required	Yes
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL

Product Description
The Dell Mellanox ConnectX-3 540-BBKH is a versatile network adapter that handles high-speed data transfer for demanding environments. It’s commonly used in data centers and HPC clusters where both InfiniBand and Ethernet protocols might be needed. Built for IT professionals and system integrators, this adapter allows easy switching between network types without changing hardware. Key Features Supports up to 56 Gbps data rates using FDR technology Dual port VPI enables flexible use as InfiniBand or Ethernet Low profile design ensures compatibility with dense server configurations QSFP+ connectors provide reliable, high-bandwidth connections Optimized for low latency and high throughput in critical workloads This adapter is often found in environments that demand fast, adaptable networking options, such as cloud infrastructure and scientific research clusters. Its role is to streamline connectivity while maintaining performance, helping organizations manage mixed network setups efficiently.

Use Cases
The Dell Mellanox ConnectX-3 540-BBKH adapter is commonly deployed in high-performance computing environments and data centers that require flexible, high-throughput network connections. It benefits IT administrators and network engineers managing mixed Ethernet and InfiniBand infrastructures, particularly where space constraints necessitate low-profile hardware solutions. How It's Used: Enabling high-speed interconnects in HPC clusters for scientific simulations and data analysis workloads. Facilitating low-latency communication between storage nodes in enterprise storage area networks (SANs). Supporting virtualization platforms in data centers by providing dual-port network flexibility for virtual machine traffic segregation. Integrating into rack-mounted servers with limited slot space in cloud service provider infrastructures. Providing scalable network interfaces in environments transitioning between InfiniBand and Ethernet protocols. This adapter enhances operational efficiency by accommodating diverse network protocols while maintaining high throughput and low latency. Its low-profile QSFP+ design supports scalable deployments where server density and performance are critical considerations.

540-BBKH Dell Mellanox ConnectX-3 Dual Port VPI FDR Low Profile QSFP+ Adapter

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