Name: 540-BFPM Dell Broadcom 57414 Dual-Port 10/25GbE SFP28 OCP NIC 3.0 Adapter
Brand: Dell
SKU: 540-BFPM
Price: 434.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (124 reviews)

Product Overview
The 540-BFPM Dell Broadcom 57414 Network Adapter is a dual-port 10/25GbE SFP28 card designed for Dell servers compatible with the OCP NIC 3.0 standard. It features the Broadcom 57414 chipset, delivering adaptable network speeds through dual SFP28 interfaces, supporting both 10 Gigabit and 25 Gigabit Ethernet connections.

General Information
Brand	Dell

Technical Information
Product Type	OCP NIC
Chipset/Controller	Broadcom 57414
Virtualization Support	SR-IOV, VMDq, VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve, NetQueue, vNIC
Data Center Bridging	Yes
Storage Over Ethernet	iSCSI, FCoE (Fibre Channel over Ethernet)
Number of Ports	2-Port (Dual)
OS Compatibility	Windows Server 2022, VMware ESXi 8.0, RHEL
Network Management	SNMP, RMON, 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, CE, FCC

Product Description
The 540-BFPM Dell Broadcom 57414 Dual-Port 10/25GbE SFP28 OCP NIC 3.0 Network Adapter is designed to provide flexible, high-speed network connectivity. This adapter offers dual 10/25 Gigabit Ethernet ports using SFP28 interfaces, suitable for data centers, enterprise servers, and virtualization environments requiring adaptable network bandwidth. Typically deployed in Dell server environments, it supports the Open Compute Project (OCP) NIC 3.0 standard, ensuring compatibility with compatible server platforms. IT professionals and network administrators benefit from its dual-port design, which facilitates network traffic segregation and redundancy. Key Features Dual 10/25GbE ports via SFP28 connections for scalable network speeds Broadcom 57414 chipset optimized for OCP NIC 3.0 compliant systems Compatibility with Dell servers supporting OCP NIC 3.0 form factor Supports standard Ethernet protocols for integration into existing network architectures Low-profile design suitable for dense server environments This network adapter plays a critical role in providing scalable and flexible Ethernet connectivity in server environments. Its dual-port configuration allows for enhanced network architecture designs, supporting various workloads and traffic patterns without compromising network speed or reliability.

Use Cases
This network adapter is typically used in data center and enterprise server environments where scalable, high-speed network connectivity is required. It suits workloads that demand flexible Ethernet port speeds, such as virtualization, server clustering, and high-throughput data transfers. How It's Used: Installed in Dell servers supporting the OCP NIC 3.0 form factor for network expansion Provides dual 10/25GbE connectivity for virtualization host network interfaces Used in server clusters to enable high-bandwidth inter-node communication Deployed in environments requiring mixed 10GbE and 25GbE network infrastructure compatibility Facilitates network segmentation and redundancy through dual-port configuration Through its flexible speed support and dual-port design, this adapter aids in optimizing network performance and capacity in complex server deployments. It fits operational roles requiring adaptable Ethernet connectivity without altering existing server hardware significantly.

FAQ's
What type of connector ports does the 540-BFPM use? The 540-BFPM network adapter uses dual SFP28 ports, supporting both 10GbE and 25GbE Ethernet connections via compatible transceivers. Is the 540-BFPM compatible with all Dell servers? This adapter is compatible with Dell servers that support the OCP NIC 3.0 form factor. Compatibility depends on the specific server model and its network expansion capabilities. What chipset powers the 540-BFPM network adapter? The adapter is built around the Broadcom 57414 chipset, designed for dual-port 10/25GbE functionality within OCP NIC 3.0 compliant systems. Can the 540-BFPM operate at both 10GbE and 25GbE speeds? Yes, the adapter supports both 10 Gigabit and 25 Gigabit Ethernet speeds through its SFP28 ports, offering flexible deployment options. Does the 540-BFPM require special configuration? Installation typically involves standard driver support for the Broadcom 57414 chipset and ensuring server compatibility with OCP NIC 3.0. No unique configuration is usually necessary. What is the significance of the OCP NIC 3.0 specification? The OCP NIC 3.0 standard defines a server network interface card form factor and electrical interface, ensuring compatibility and interoperability in supported server platforms.

540-BFPM Dell Broadcom 57414 Dual-Port 10/25GbE SFP28 OCP NIC 3.0 Adapter

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General Information

Technical Information

Connectivity & Physical

Miscellaneous

Product Description

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