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| Product Overview |
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The 540-BBQF - Dell ConnectX-4 2-Ports 100GbE QSFP28 PCIe 3.0 x16 NIC delivers high-speed connectivity through dual 100GbE ports, fitting seamlessly into PCIe 3.0 x16 slots. It is well-suited for environments demanding fast data movement, such as data center servers and network appliances, offering advanced networking capabilities without unnecessary complexity. |
| General Information | |
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| Brand | Dell |
| Technical Information | |
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| Product Type | Network Interface Card |
| Chipset/Controller | Mellanox ConnectX-4 |
| Virtualization Support | SR-IOV, VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve, NetQueue, vNIC |
| Data Rate (Speed) | 100GbE |
| Data Center Bridging | Yes |
| Storage Over Ethernet | iSCSI, FCoE (Fibre Channel over Ethernet), NFS, SMB Direct |
| Interface (Bus) | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| 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, Wake-on-LAN (WoL), RoCE v1, iWARP, TCP Stateless Offload, Jumbo Frames |
| Bracket Height | Full Height (Standard) |
| Connectivity & Physical | |
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| Form Factor | Standard PCIe Card |
| Port Type | QSFP28 |
| Cabling Type | AOC |
| Weight | 3.00 |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Miscellaneous | |
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| Assembly Required | No |
| Compliance Standards | WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV |
| Product Description |
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The 540-BBQF - Dell ConnectX-4 2-Ports 100GbE QSFP28 PCIe 3.0 x16 NIC offers robust network interface capabilities tailored for high bandwidth requirements. It is commonly found in data centers and enterprise-grade servers where rapid data transmission and latency reduction are critical. IT professionals and network administrators often rely on this NIC to support virtualization, storage, and cloud workloads. Key Features
Its design supports scalability and high-performance networking needs, making it a reliable option for infrastructure requiring consistent, low-latency connections. The card maintains solid operational stability under heavy workloads and contributes to efficient network traffic handling. |
| Use Cases |
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This NIC is typically used in large-scale enterprise data centers and high-performance computing clusters where high throughput and low latency are essential. It fits well in servers and storage arrays that handle demanding workloads and require efficient network interface cards for optimal data flow. How It's Used:
By fitting into existing PCIe 3.0 x16 slots and providing dual 100GbE ports, this NIC supports operational efficiency and scalability. It aids in maintaining consistent network performance under load, helping administrators manage resources effectively in complex IT infrastructures. |