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Product Overview |
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The Dell 540-BCIU ConnectX-5 Ex EN Network Interface Card provides dual 100GbE ports using QSFP28 connectors, fitting into PCIe 4.0 x16 slots to support demanding network traffic. It’s designed to integrate with enterprise servers and data center infrastructure where high throughput and reliability are necessary. |
General Information |
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| Brand | Dell |
| Part Number | 540-BCIU |
Technical Information |
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| Chipset/Controller | Mellanox ConnectX-5 EN |
| Virtualization Support | SR-IOV, VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve, NetQueue, vNIC |
| Data Rate (Speed) | 100GbE |
| Data Center Bridging | Yes |
| Storage Over Ethernet | iSCSI, SMB Direct |
| Interface (Bus) | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Number of Ports | 2-Port (Dual) |
| OS Compatibility | Windows Server 2022, VMware ESXi 8.0, RHEL |
| Network Management | SNMP, RMON, NC-SI |
| Offload Support | RDMA, RoCE v2, PXE Boot, Wake-on-LAN (WoL), RoCE v1, TCP Stateless Offload, Jumbo Frames |
| Bracket Height | Both Brackets Included |
Connectivity & Physical |
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| Form Factor | Standard PCIe Card |
| Port Type | QSFP28 |
| Cabling Type | AOC |
| Weight | 5.00 |
| Condition | Refurbished |
Miscellaneous |
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| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Eco Friendly | Yes |
| Compliance Standards | WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus |
Product Description |
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The Dell 540-BCIU ConnectX-5 Ex EN Network Interface Card is built for environments demanding fast, reliable networking. Often found in data centers and enterprise setups, this NIC handles heavy data throughput with ease. It's designed for IT professionals and organizations requiring efficient, high-bandwidth connections, such as cloud service providers or research institutions. Key Features
This card is typically deployed in high-performance computing clusters and large-scale server environments. Its role is critical in maintaining fast, stable connections essential for data-heavy applications. |
Use Cases |
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The Dell 540-BCIU ConnectX-5 Ex EN Network Interface Card is predominantly utilized in high-performance computing and data center environments where rapid data throughput and low latency are critical. It is well-suited for enterprise IT infrastructures requiring robust network connectivity to support virtualization, cloud services, and large-scale storage systems. How It's Used:
This network interface card enhances operational efficiency by delivering reliable, high-throughput connections that scale to meet growing data demands. Its integration capabilities with PCIe 4.0 systems ensure future-proofing and flexibility, enabling enterprises to maintain performance consistency as network complexity evolves. |