Name: 540-BDOQ Dell XXV710-DA2 2-Ports 25GBase-X SFP28 PCI Express 3.0 x8 Low Profile Ethernet Network Adapter
Brand: Dell
SKU: 540-BDOQ
Price: 120.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell XXV710-DA2 network adapter delivers two 25G SFP28 ports on a PCIe 3.0 x8 low-profile card. It fits into compact server builds where fast, reliable Ethernet connectivity is needed, bridging high-speed network demands with flexible hardware integration.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	540-BDOQ

Technical Information
Chipset/Controller	Intel XXV710
Virtualization Support	SR-IOV, VMDq, VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve, NetQueue, vNIC
Data Rate (Speed)	25GbE
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, NC-SI
Offload Support	RDMA, RoCE v2, iSCSI, PXE Boot, Wake-on-LAN (WoL), iWARP, TCP Stateless Offload, Jumbo Frames
Bracket Height	Low Profile (Half Height)

Connectivity & Physical
Form Factor	Standard PCIe Card
Port Type	SFP28
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 Dell XXV710-DA2 network adapter provides two 25 Gigabit Ethernet ports using SFP28 connections, allowing servers to handle demanding network workloads. It’s commonly used in data centers or enterprise environments where high bandwidth and low latency are critical. Built for rack servers and blade chassis, this card is often found in setups requiring scalable and flexible network configurations. IT professionals and system administrators benefit from its reliable performance and compatibility with existing networking gear. Key Features Offers dual 25G SFP28 ports to support fast data exchange Utilizes PCIe 3.0 x8 for wide bandwidth and reduced bottlenecks Low profile form factor ideal for dense server environments Supports standard Ethernet protocols for broad interoperability Designed for smooth integration with Dell server platforms This adapter is typically deployed in data centers powering virtualization, storage networks, or high-speed computing tasks. Its role is to enable efficient data movement between servers and network infrastructure, helping maintain responsiveness under heavy loads.

Use Cases
The Dell XXV710-DA2 network adapter is tailored for high-density server environments where low-profile hardware is essential, especially in data centers requiring scalable 25GbE connectivity. IT professionals managing virtualization platforms and storage clusters benefit from its robust throughput and compact design. How It's Used: Deployment in hyper-converged infrastructure to support multi-tenant virtualization workloads with high bandwidth needs. Integration within rack-mounted servers in enterprise data centers for enhanced network aggregation and reduced latency. Utilization in edge computing nodes requiring compact form factor solutions for accelerated data processing. Implementation in storage area networks (SANs) to facilitate rapid data transfer between storage clusters and compute resources. Installation in cloud service provider environments to enable flexible and scalable network expansion at the 25GbE level. This adapter streamlines network performance by providing efficient, high-speed Ethernet connectivity in space-constrained systems. It aids IT operations in maintaining scalable infrastructure capable of meeting evolving data throughput demands.

540-BDOQ Dell XXV710-DA2 2-Ports 25GBase-X SFP28 PCI Express 3.0 x8 Low Profile Ethernet Network Adapter

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Connectivity & Physical

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases