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BCM957406A4060 Dell Broadcom 57406 Dual-Port 10GBase-T Low-Profile NIC

SKU:
BCM957406A4060
Weight: 5.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • Dual-port 10GBase-T network interface card with Broadcom 57406 chipset
  • Supports up to 10 Gigabit Ethernet speeds over standard copper cables
  • Low-profile form factor compatible with various Dell servers
  • Offers advanced network offloads for efficient data processing
In stock

$44.00

Product Overview

The Dell BCM957406A4060 Broadcom 57406 DP 10GBase-T LP NIC provides dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports designed for use in server environments requiring high-speed, copper-based network connections. It fits low-profile slots and supports various advanced networking features to enhance server performance and efficiency without demanding extra space.

General Information

Brand Dell
Part Number BCM957406A4060

Technical Information

Chipset/Controller Broadcom BCM57406
Virtualization Support SR-IOV, VMDq, VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve, NetQueue, vNIC
Data Rate (Speed) 10GbE
Data Center Bridging Yes
Storage Over Ethernet iSCSI, FCoE (Fibre Channel over Ethernet)
Interface (Bus) PCIe 3.0 x8
Number of Ports 2-Port (Dual)
OS Compatibility Windows Server 2022, VMware ESXi 8.0, RHEL
Network Management SNMP, RMON, NC-SI, IPMI
Offload Support RDMA, RoCE v2, iSCSI, FCoE, PXE Boot, Wake-on-LAN (WoL), TCP Stateless Offload, Jumbo Frames
Bracket Height Low Profile (Half Height)

Connectivity & Physical

Form Factor Standard PCIe Card
Port Type RJ-45 (Copper)
Cabling Type Cat6a
Weight 5.00
Condition Refurbished

Miscellaneous

Assembly Required Yes
Eco Friendly Yes
Compliance Standards WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus


Product Description

This Dell network interface card features the Broadcom 57406 chipset providing dual 10GBase-T ports for high-speed Ethernet connections. It is commonly used in data centers and enterprise servers where reliable and fast network access is essential. The card is built for IT professionals and system administrators looking to upgrade server networking capabilities with copper cable compatibility.

Key Features

  • Delivers dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports over standard RJ45 connectors
  • Includes hardware offloads to reduce CPU load during data transfers
  • Low-profile design fits into compact server chassis
  • Compatible with a broad range of Dell PowerEdge servers
  • Supports advanced networking protocols for virtualization and storage

Typically installed in rack-mounted or tower servers, this NIC helps improve network throughput and reliability in virtualized or high-demand environments. It plays a key role in ensuring smooth data flow for applications such as database management, cloud services, and large-scale file sharing.


Use Cases

The Dell BCM957406A4060 Broadcom 57406 DP 10GBase-T LP NIC is commonly deployed in server infrastructures where high-throughput, copper-based network connectivity is essential. It serves organizations that require efficient 10 Gigabit Ethernet connections within limited space, such as data centers, virtualization clusters, and enterprise IT environments.

How It's Used:

  • Integrating into rack servers in data centers to provide dual 10GBase-T connectivity for latency-sensitive applications.
  • Supporting virtualization environments that demand high bandwidth and low overhead for multiple virtual machines on a single physical server.
  • Enhancing SMB networks requiring cost-effective 10 Gigabit Ethernet upgrades over existing copper cabling infrastructure.
  • Connecting storage clusters where fast data access and transfer rates are critical for backup and recovery operations.
  • Deploying in edge computing nodes that operate in constrained form factors but require high-speed network access for real-time data processing.

This NIC facilitates operational efficiency by delivering reliable, high-speed Ethernet connections in compact server configurations. Its advanced offload capabilities and copper compatibility support scalable networking without necessitating infrastructure overhaul, which is vital for maintaining performance in evolving IT environments.


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BCM957406A4060 Dell Broadcom 57406 Dual-Port 10GBase-T Low-Profile NIC
BCM957406A4060 Dell Broadcom 57406 Dual-Port 10GBase-T Low-Profile NIC
$44.00