Name: 540-BFCD Dell Broadcom 57504 Quad-Port 10/25GbE SFP28 OCP NIC 3.0 Adapter
Brand: Dell
SKU: 540-BFCD
Price: 834.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell Broadcom 57504 Quad-Port 10/25GbE SFP28 OCP NIC 3.0 Network Adapter delivers four high-speed 10/25 Gigabit Ethernet ports in an OCP NIC 3.0 form factor. It integrates the Broadcom 57504 chipset, providing versatile connectivity options with SFP28 interfaces, suitable for Dell server environments requiring scalable network bandwidth.

General Information
Brand	Dell

Technical Information
Product Type	OCP NIC
Chipset/Controller	Broadcom 57504
Virtualization Support	SR-IOV, VMDq, VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve, NetQueue
Data Center Bridging	Yes
Storage Over Ethernet	iSCSI, FCoE (Fibre Channel over Ethernet)
Interface (Bus)	PCIe 3.0 x8
Number of Ports	4-Port (Quad)
OS Compatibility	Windows Server 2022, VMware ESXi 8.0, RHEL
Network Management	SNMP, NC-SI
Offload Support	RDMA, RoCE v2, iSCSI, FCoE, PXE Boot, Wake-on-LAN (WoL), TCP Stateless Offload, Jumbo Frames
Bracket Height	Internal/Mezzanine

Connectivity & Physical
Form Factor	OCP 3.0
Port Type	SFP28
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC

Product Description
The Dell Broadcom 57504 Quad-Port 10/25GbE SFP28 OCP NIC 3.0 Network Adapter provides high-speed network connectivity with four 10/25 Gigabit Ethernet ports. It is typically used in data center environments and enterprise servers requiring multiple high-bandwidth network interfaces. This adapter is commonly deployed in server platforms compatible with the OCP NIC 3.0 form factor, offering flexible and scalable 10/25GbE connectivity options. IT professionals and data center administrators benefit from its multi-port design and Broadcom chipset integration. Key Features Four 10/25 Gigabit Ethernet ports using SFP28 connectors Broadcom 57504 chipset supporting advanced networking functions OCP NIC 3.0 form factor for server compatibility Supports both 10GbE and 25GbE speeds for versatile deployment Designed specifically for Dell server systems This network adapter serves as a core component for expanding server network capacity and flexibility, enabling efficient handling of demanding workloads. Its multi-port capability supports diverse networking configurations and improves overall connectivity density within a data center rack.

Use Cases
This network adapter is typically used in data centers and enterprise server environments where multiple high-speed network connections are required. It benefits users managing virtualization, storage networking, or high-throughput computing workloads. How It's Used: Connecting servers to 25GbE top-of-rack switches in data centers Providing multiple 10/25GbE network interfaces for virtualization hosts Supporting high-speed storage access over Ethernet fabrics Enabling network redundancy and load balancing through multiple ports Integrating with Dell server platforms utilizing the OCP NIC 3.0 form factor This adapter plays a critical role in enhancing server network interfaces, allowing flexible deployment of multiple high-bandwidth connections. It aids in optimizing network throughput and reliability within enterprise infrastructure.

FAQ's
What servers support the 540-BFCD network adapter? The 540-BFCD is designed for Dell servers compatible with the OCP NIC 3.0 form factor. Compatibility depends on the specific server model's expansion slot and BIOS support. What speeds does the Broadcom 57504 adapter support? This adapter supports 10GbE and 25GbE speeds on its four SFP28 ports, allowing flexible network connectivity options. What type of connectors does the 540-BFCD use? The adapter uses SFP28 connectors, which accommodate 10/25 Gigabit Ethernet transceivers for fiber or direct attach cables. Is the 540-BFCD compatible with non-Dell servers? It is primarily designed for Dell servers supporting OCP NIC 3.0; compatibility with other systems is not guaranteed and depends on form factor and firmware support. Does the adapter support network redundancy? With four independent ports, the adapter can be configured for link aggregation or failover to provide network redundancy, depending on server and switch configuration. What chipset is used in the 540-BFCD adapter? The adapter uses the Broadcom 57504 chipset, which supports advanced networking features suitable for data center environments.

540-BFCD Dell Broadcom 57504 Quad-Port 10/25GbE SFP28 OCP NIC 3.0 Adapter

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Connectivity & Physical

Miscellaneous

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