Name: Dell 540-BBZD Broadcom 5720 1GbE Dual Port Network LOM Mezzanine Card
Brand: Dell
SKU: 540-BBZD
Price: 164.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (115 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 540-BBZD Broadcom 5720 1GbE Dual Port Network LOM Mezzanine Card adds dual gigabit Ethernet capability to compatible Dell servers through a mezzanine slot, fitting compactly inside the chassis. It suits environments where both network reliability and space conservation are important, such as data centers handling virtualization and storage traffic.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	540-BBZD

Technical Information
Chipset/Controller	Broadcom BCM5720
Virtualization Support	NetQueue, vNIC
Data Rate (Speed)	1GbE
Data Center Bridging	No
Storage Over Ethernet	iSCSI
Number of Ports	2-Port (Dual)
OS Compatibility	RHEL, VMware ESXi
Network Management	SNMP, NC-SI
Offload Support	PXE Boot, Wake-on-LAN (WoL), Jumbo Frames

Connectivity & Physical
Form Factor	Mezzanine (LOM)
Port Type	RJ-45 (Copper)
Cabling Type	Cat6
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
This Broadcom 5720 1GbE dual port network mezzanine card provides wired network connectivity for Dell servers, commonly found in data centers and enterprise environments. It is built for seamless integration into compatible Dell server mezzanine slots to expand network interface capacity without using additional PCIe slots. Often used by IT administrators and system integrators who need stable and scalable network connections, it supports typical network workloads including virtualization and storage traffic. Its dual port setup enables redundancy or increased bandwidth aggregation. Key Features Dual 1 Gigabit Ethernet ports deliver dependable network access Compatible with multiple Dell PowerEdge server models featuring mezzanine slots Low latency design suitable for data center and virtualization tasks Supports VLAN tagging and advanced network protocols for flexibility Compact mezzanine form factor saves space inside server chassis This card is typically deployed in rack servers powering business applications or cloud services, where reliable network performance is essential. It plays a key role in maintaining steady connectivity and supports diverse data flows without occupying critical expansion slots.

Use Cases
The Dell 540-BBZD Broadcom 5720 Dual Port 1GbE Network LOM Mezzanine Card is typically deployed in data centers and enterprise server environments where maximizing network throughput without expanding physical footprint is critical. IT administrators managing Dell server infrastructures benefit from its integration, particularly when handling virtualized workloads and storage traffic that demand stable and efficient network connections. How It's Used: Enhancing network connectivity in virtualization clusters to support high-density VM deployments with low latency. Providing dual-port redundancy for SMB data centers aiming to ensure continuous network availability. Integrating into Dell blade or rack servers within enterprise IT environments for optimized storage area network (SAN) access. Facilitating network segmentation and traffic isolation in multi-tenant hosting facilities. Deploying in remote or edge computing sites where space constraints require compact mezzanine solutions. This mezzanine card's design supports operational efficiency by consolidating network interfaces within existing server chassis, reducing cabling complexity and potential points of failure. Its dual-port architecture allows scalable network configurations adaptable to evolving workloads, enhancing overall system resilience and performance in demanding IT settings.

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Dell 540-BBZD Broadcom 5720 1GbE Dual Port Network LOM Mezzanine Card

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