Name: 540-BBYI Dell Dual 25GbE SFP28 Network Adapter PCIe Gen4 Card
Brand: Dell
SKU: 540-BBYI
Price: 59.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell QLogic FastLinQ 41262 network adapter card is a dual-port 25GbE solution that fits into modern server setups needing fast and dependable network connections. It handles high-throughput workloads while supporting advanced networking protocols, making it a practical choice in data center and enterprise environments.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	540-BBYI

Technical Information
Chipset/Controller	QLogic QL41262 (FastLinQ)
Virtualization Support	SR-IOV, VMDq, VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve, NetQueue, vNIC
Data Rate (Speed)	25GbE
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, 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), TCP Stateless Offload, Jumbo Frames
Bracket Height	Both Brackets Included

Connectivity & Physical
Form Factor	Standard PCIe Card
Port Type	SFP28
Cabling Type	AOC
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	Yes
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL

Product Description
This network adapter card provides two 25 Gigabit Ethernet ports designed for demanding network environments. It's commonly found in servers and data centers where fast, reliable connectivity is essential. Built for IT professionals and system administrators, it helps manage heavy workloads and high data throughput efficiently. Key Features Offers low latency and high bandwidth suitable for virtualization and cloud workloads Includes advanced offload capabilities to reduce CPU load Compatible with PCIe Gen4 slots for enhanced performance Supports Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) and RDMA protocols for flexible use cases Designed to integrate with Dell PowerEdge servers seamlessly Typically, this adapter is deployed in enterprise data centers and virtualization platforms where network speed and reliability directly impact operations. Its role is crucial in environments handling large volumes of data, ensuring efficient and stable connections.

Use Cases
The Dell QLogic FastLinQ 41262 network adapter is typically deployed in high-performance data centers and enterprise server environments where low latency and high bandwidth are critical. IT professionals managing virtualized workloads and storage networks benefit from its dual 25GbE ports designed to handle demanding traffic with minimal bottlenecks. How It's Used: Accelerating data throughput in virtualization environments to support multiple virtual machines with high network demands. Integrating into storage clusters requiring fast and reliable connectivity for efficient data replication and backup operations. Enhancing network performance in hyperscale data centers utilizing rack-mounted servers with PCIe Gen4 capabilities. Supporting high-frequency trading platforms where ultra-low latency and consistent network performance are essential. Facilitating edge computing deployments needing compact, high-speed network interfaces for real-time data processing. By delivering reliable and scalable 25GbE connectivity, this adapter helps IT infrastructures maintain optimal data flow and responsiveness. Its compatibility with PCIe Gen4 and advanced networking protocols ensures sustained performance growth as data center demands evolve.

540-BBYI Dell Dual 25GbE SFP28 Network Adapter PCIe Gen4 Card

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Connectivity & Physical

Miscellaneous

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