Name: 540-BCOD Dell Broadcom 57416 2-Port 10GBase-T GbE OCP NIC 3.0 Full Height Adapter
Brand: Dell
SKU: 540-BCOD
Price: 237.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The 540-BCOD Dell Broadcom 57416 2-Ports 10GBase-T GbE OCP NIC 3.0 Full Height Network Adapter offers reliable dual-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, designed to fit OCP NIC 3.0 slots in servers. It fits well in environments that require robust network speeds and stable performance, making it a practical choice for data center and enterprise networking needs.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	540-BCOD

Technical Information
Chipset/Controller	Broadcom 57416 (BCM57416)
Virtualization Support	SR-IOV, VMDq, VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve, NetQueue, vNIC
Data Rate (Speed)	10GbE
Data Center Bridging	Yes
Storage Over Ethernet	iSCSI, FCoE (Fibre Channel over Ethernet)
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	iSCSI, FCoE, PXE Boot, Wake-on-LAN (WoL), TCP Stateless Offload, Jumbo Frames
Bracket Height	Full Height (Standard)

Connectivity & Physical
Form Factor	OCP 3.0
Port Type	RJ-45 (Copper)
Cabling Type	Cat6a
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
This network adapter provides dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports using 10GBase-T technology, enabling fast and stable connections in data centers or enterprise servers. Built for environments that demand consistent throughput, it supports standard network protocols and integrates seamlessly with Dell and compatible systems. Frequently found in server setups requiring enhanced network bandwidth, the adapter is designed to meet the needs of IT professionals managing virtualized workloads, storage networks, or cloud infrastructure. Its OCP NIC 3.0 interface allows for easy installation in supporting servers. Key Features Equipped with Broadcom 57416 chipset for dependable network performance Supports 10GBase-T speeds over standard copper cabling OCP NIC 3.0 ensures compatibility with a range of modern servers Full height form factor fits typical server expansions Offers low latency and efficient data transfer for demanding applications This adapter is commonly deployed in data centers where scalable and reliable network infrastructure is critical. It plays a key role in improving server communication, reducing bottlenecks, and supporting high-volume data transfers without compromising stability.

Use Cases
The Dell Broadcom 57416 2-Ports 10GBase-T GbE OCP NIC 3.0 adapter is predominantly used in data center and enterprise server environments requiring high-throughput, low-latency network interfaces. IT professionals managing virtualization platforms or storage networks will benefit from its dual 10G connectivity and OCP 3.0 compatibility, which streamline integration into modern server architectures. How It's Used: Accelerating network traffic in virtualization clusters within enterprise IT infrastructures. Providing high-speed connectivity for storage area networks (SAN) in rack-mounted server deployments. Enhancing network performance in cloud data centers managing multi-tenant workloads. Supporting network-intensive applications in edge computing nodes requiring low latency and reliable throughput. Upgrading legacy server network interfaces to 10G Ethernet for improved bandwidth in SMB network environments. This adapter facilitates effective bandwidth management and scalability for evolving network demands. Its design ensures compatibility and performance consistency across diverse server platforms, contributing to optimized operational efficiency and future-proofed infrastructure investments.

540-BCOD Dell Broadcom 57416 2-Port 10GBase-T GbE OCP NIC 3.0 Full Height Adapter

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Connectivity & Physical

Miscellaneous

Product Description

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