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Product Overview |
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The Dell 540-BCIX ConnectX-5 EX adapter delivers dual 100GbE QSFP28 connectivity through a PCIe 3.0 x16 interface. It fits into data center servers requiring fast, low-latency networking, supporting remote direct memory access protocols and hardware offloads to enhance performance. This adapter is suited for high-demand computing environments where network speed and reliability are essential. |
General Information |
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| Brand | Dell |
| Part Number | 540-BCIX |
Technical Information |
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| Chipset/Controller | Mellanox ConnectX-5 EX |
| 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 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 |
| Offload Support | RDMA, RoCE v2, PXE Boot, RoCE v1, iWARP, 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, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus |
Product Description |
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The Dell 540-BCIX ConnectX-5 EX adapter is built for environments that demand ultra-fast network connectivity, such as data centers, cloud infrastructure, and high-performance computing clusters. It provides dual 100 Gigabit Ethernet ports through QSFP28 connectors, enabling efficient and scalable network throughput. Often found in server configurations that require low latency and high bandwidth, this adapter supports advanced offloads and remote direct memory access (RDMA) technologies to optimize performance and reduce CPU load. IT professionals and network engineers rely on this adapter to maintain robust, high-speed networking for demanding workloads. Key Features
This adapter is typically deployed in environments where high data throughput and low latency are critical, such as virtualized data centers and AI-driven workloads. Its ability to offload network tasks helps maintain overall system efficiency during heavy network traffic. |
Use Cases |
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The Dell 540-BCIX ConnectX-5 EX adapter is primarily deployed in data center servers and high-performance computing environments where extremely low latency and high throughput are critical. IT professionals managing virtualized workloads, storage clusters, or AI inference nodes benefit significantly from its dual 100GbE connectivity and RDMA support. How It's Used:
This adapter's support for advanced networking protocols and PCIe 3.0 x16 interface enables scalable network performance while conserving server resources. Its deployment helps IT teams maintain consistent throughput and reduce latency, which is essential for maintaining operational efficiency in demanding computing infrastructures. |