Name: 540-BBOZ Dell Mellanox ConnectX-3 2-Port 40GbE QSFP+ PCIe Low Profile NIC
Brand: Dell
SKU: 540-BBOZ
Price: 274.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell Mellanox ConnectX-3 2-Ports 40GbE QSFP+ PCI Express Low Profile Network Adapter Card delivers dual 40 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity through QSFP+ ports, designed to fit low-profile server slots. It fits well in data centers or enterprise setups that require reliable, high-speed network access while supporting advanced features like RDMA to offload processing from the CPU.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	540-BBOZ

Technical Information
Chipset/Controller	Mellanox ConnectX-3
Virtualization Support	SR-IOV, VMDq, NetQueue, vNIC
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, VMware ESXi 8.0, RHEL, VMware ESXi
Network Management	SNMP, NC-SI
Offload Support	RDMA, RoCE v2, PXE Boot, 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
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	Yes
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
This Dell Mellanox ConnectX-3 network adapter provides two 40GbE QSFP+ ports, enabling fast and efficient data communication. Built for servers and workstations, it handles demanding network workloads with ease. Often found in data centers and enterprise environments, this card suits IT professionals needing to boost network capacity and reduce latency. Its low profile PCI Express form factor fits into smaller chassis, making it versatile for various hardware setups. Key Features High throughput with dual 40 Gigabit Ethernet ports supporting QSFP+ Low profile PCIe interface for compatibility with compact servers Advanced ConnectX-3 chipset ensures stable and efficient operation Optimized for virtualization and data-intensive applications Supports RDMA and other offload technologies to reduce CPU load Typically deployed in data centers or HPC clusters, this adapter improves network bandwidth and efficiency. It's commonly used where large data transfers and low latency are critical, such as cloud services or storage networks.

Use Cases
The Dell Mellanox ConnectX-3 2-Ports 40GbE QSFP+ PCI Express Low Profile Network Adapter is primarily utilized in environments demanding high-throughput and low-latency network connectivity. It is especially beneficial for IT professionals managing dense rack deployments, virtualization platforms, and high-performance computing clusters where network efficiency directly impacts overall system performance. How It's Used: Integrating into data center servers to provide ultra-fast interconnects for storage and compute nodes. Supporting enterprise virtualization environments requiring high bandwidth and low CPU overhead through RDMA capabilities. Facilitating high-performance computing workloads that demand rapid data exchange between compute clusters. Enhancing network infrastructure in cloud service provider environments to optimize tenant isolation and traffic management. Deploying in edge computing nodes where compact form factors and robust connectivity are critical. This adapter contributes to operational efficiency by offloading network processing tasks from the CPU, enabling better resource allocation. Its scalable design supports evolving network demands, ensuring sustained performance in complex enterprise and data center topologies.

540-BBOZ Dell Mellanox ConnectX-3 2-Port 40GbE QSFP+ PCIe Low Profile NIC

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Connectivity & Physical

Miscellaneous

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