Name: 540-BCXO Dell ConnectX-6 DX Dual 100Gbps QSFP56 PCIe 4.0 x16 Network Adapter
Brand: Dell
SKU: 540-BCXO
Price: 894.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The 540-BCXO Dell ConnectX-6 DX network adapter delivers dual 100Gbps connectivity via QSFP56 ports and leverages PCI Express 4.0 x16 to ensure rapid data transmission. Designed for integration in servers and data centers, it fits seamlessly into environments that require stable and high-speed network access without compromise.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	540-BCXO

Technical Information
Chipset/Controller	Mellanox / NVIDIA ConnectX-6 DX (Dell SKU: 540-BCXO)
Virtualization Support	SR-IOV, VMDq, VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve, NetQueue, vNIC
Data Rate (Speed)	100GbE
Data Center Bridging	Yes
Storage Over Ethernet	iSCSI, FCoE (Fibre Channel over Ethernet), NFS, SMB Direct
Interface (Bus)	PCIe 4.0 x16
Number of Ports	2-Port (Dual)
OS Compatibility	Windows Server 2022, VMware ESXi 8.0, RHEL, VMware ESXi
Network Management	SNMP, RMON, NC-SI, IPMI
Offload Support	RDMA, RoCE v2, iSCSI, FCoE, PXE Boot, Wake-on-LAN (WoL), RoCE v1, iWARP, TCP Stateless Offload, Jumbo Frames
Bracket Height	Full Height (Standard)

Connectivity & Physical
Form Factor	Standard PCIe Card
Port Type	QSFP56
Cabling Type	AOC
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
The 540-BCXO Dell ConnectX-6 DX network adapter offers high-speed connectivity with dual 100GBase-X QSFP56 ports. It's commonly used in data centers and enterprise servers where fast data transfer and low latency are crucial. Built for IT professionals and network engineers, it serves environments demanding robust network performance. Key Features Provides dual 100Gbps Ethernet connections for heavy data workloads PCI Express 4.0 x16 interface ensures maximum throughput to the host system Compatible with QSFP56 transceivers for flexible network setups Full height form factor fits standard server configurations easily Optimized for low latency and efficient CPU utilization during transfers This adapter is often found in high-performance computing clusters, cloud infrastructure, and storage networks where reliable, fast data exchange is vital. It helps reduce bottlenecks and improves overall network efficiency in demanding applications.

Use Cases
The 540-BCXO Dell ConnectX-6 DX network adapter is primarily deployed in high-performance computing and enterprise data center environments where ultrafast network connectivity is critical. It serves organizations that manage large-scale virtualization, storage clusters, or require low-latency, high-throughput network infrastructure for demanding workloads. How It's Used: Facilitating high-speed data transfer in hyperscale data centers supporting cloud service providers. Accelerating storage area networks (SANs) within enterprise environments for improved data accessibility. Supporting virtualization platforms requiring multiple 100Gbps links to optimize VM migration and resource sharing. Enabling AI and machine learning clusters to exchange large datasets efficiently across compute nodes. Integrating into edge computing sites needing robust and scalable network bandwidth for real-time processing. By delivering dual 100Gbps connectivity with PCIe 4.0 bandwidth, this adapter enhances operational efficiency and scalability for advanced networking infrastructures. Its deployment ensures consistent performance in environments where data throughput and low latency are essential to business-critical applications.

540-BCXO Dell ConnectX-6 DX Dual 100Gbps QSFP56 PCIe 4.0 x16 Network Adapter

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General Information

Technical Information

Connectivity & Physical

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