540-BCXN

The 540-BCXN Dell ConnectX-6 DX network adapter delivers powerful 100 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity designed to handle large data workloads efficiently. It is often found in data centers and high-performance computing setups where speed and reliability are essential.

Built for demanding networking tasks, this adapter suits IT professionals and organizations aiming to upgrade their infrastructure for faster data movement and improved server communication. Its low profile form factor makes it ideal for dense server racks or compact systems.

Key Features

• Provides two QSFP56 ports supporting 100GbE speeds each
• Utilizes PCIe 4.0 x16 for enhanced bandwidth and reduced latency
• Integrates RDMA and hardware offloads to lower CPU load
• Compatible with various operating systems and virtualization platforms
• Designed for both Ethernet and InfiniBand network environments

This adapter is typically deployed in data centers where high throughput and low latency networking are crucial. It plays a key role in accelerating storage access, cloud workloads, and large-scale simulations by enabling faster communication between servers.

By reducing CPU overhead through offloads, it allows systems to perform better under heavy network traffic, making it a reliable choice for enterprise and research environments.