Name: A9927264 Dell ConnectX-5 EN Dual Port 25GbE SFP28 PCIe 3.0 Network Adapter For PowerEdge Servers
Brand: Dell
SKU: A9927264
Price: 260.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell ConnectX-5 EN Dual Port 25GbE SFP28 PCIe 3.0 Network Adapter enables dual 25-gigabit Ethernet connections to power high-performance network setups. It fits into servers, especially Dell PowerEdge models, to boost data transfer rates and support demanding network tasks without compromising reliability.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	A9927264

Technical Information
Chipset/Controller	Mellanox ConnectX-5 (ConnectX-5 EN)
Virtualization Support	SR-IOV, VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve, vNIC
Data Rate (Speed)	25GbE
Data Center Bridging	Yes
Storage Over Ethernet	iSCSI, FCoE (Fibre Channel over Ethernet), 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, FCoE, PXE Boot, Wake-on-LAN (WoL), RoCE v1, iWARP, Jumbo Frames
Bracket Height	Both Brackets Included

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, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA

Product Description
The Dell ConnectX-5 EN Dual Port 25GbE Network Adapter provides reliable and fast network connections ideal for data centers and enterprise environments. Built for high-throughput applications, this card enables servers to handle demanding workloads with ease. Often found in Dell PowerEdge servers, it’s designed to support virtualization, cloud computing, and storage networking tasks. IT administrators and system builders benefit from its robust performance and compatibility with existing infrastructure. Key Features Delivers dual 25GbE connectivity via SFP28 ports for increased bandwidth PCIe 3.0 interface facilitates rapid communication between the adapter and host system Supports RDMA and hardware offloads to reduce CPU load and improve efficiency Compatible with a wide range of operating systems and server models Includes advanced error handling and diagnostics for stable operation This adapter is typically deployed in enterprise server racks and data centers where high network throughput is essential. It plays a critical role in maintaining smooth data flow and minimizing latency in busy network environments.

Use Cases
The Dell ConnectX-5 EN Dual Port 25GbE SFP28 PCIe 3.0 Network Adapter is primarily deployed in data center environments and enterprise IT infrastructures that require high-throughput and low-latency network connectivity. It is ideal for IT professionals managing PowerEdge servers who need to optimize network performance for demanding workloads. How It's Used: Supporting virtualization environments by providing multiple 25GbE connections to enhance VM traffic segregation and throughput. Enabling high-speed storage clusters within enterprise data centers to accelerate data access and replication processes. Facilitating high-performance computing (HPC) applications that demand low latency and high bandwidth on Dell PowerEdge servers. Integrating into hyper-converged infrastructure setups to streamline network traffic between compute and storage nodes. Enhancing connectivity in edge computing deployments where reliable and fast data transfer is critical for real-time processing. This network adapter supports operational efficiency by delivering scalable network performance suitable for growing enterprise demands. Its compatibility with PowerEdge servers ensures seamless integration, helping IT teams maintain high availability and responsiveness across complex network environments.

A9927264 Dell ConnectX-5 EN Dual Port 25GbE SFP28 PCIe 3.0 Network Adapter For PowerEdge Servers

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Connectivity & Physical

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases