Name: BCM957504-N425G Broadcom Quad 25Gb SFP28 PCIe 4.0 x16 OCP 3.0 NIC
Brand: Broadcom
SKU: BCM957504-N425G
Price: 778.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The BCM957504-N425G network adapter provides four high-speed 25 Gb/s Ethernet ports through SFP28 connectors, fitting into PCI Express 4.0 x16 slots. It’s designed to fit the OCP 3.0 small form factor, making it suitable for modern servers that require compact yet powerful network hardware. This card is ideal for data centers needing reliable, multi-port 25 Gb/s connections with efficient data handling capabilities.

General Information
Brand	Broadcom
Part Number	BCM957504-N425G

Technical Information
Chipset/Controller	Broadcom BCM957504
Virtualization Support	SR-IOV, VMDq, VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve, NetQueue, vNIC
Data Rate (Speed)	25GbE
Data Center Bridging	Yes
Storage Over Ethernet	iSCSI, FCoE (Fibre Channel over Ethernet), SMB Direct
Interface (Bus)	PCIe 4.0 x16
Number of Ports	4-Port (Quad)
OS Compatibility	Windows Server 2022, VMware ESXi 8.0, RHEL, VMware ESXi
Network Management	SNMP, RMON, NC-SI, IPMI
Offload Support	RDMA, RoCE v2, iSCSI, FCoE, PXE Boot, Wake-on-LAN (WoL), RoCE v1, iWARP, TCP Stateless Offload, Jumbo Frames

Connectivity & Physical
Form Factor	OCP 3.0
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

Product Description
The Broadcom BCM957504-N425G is a network adapter built to handle demanding data workloads with four 25 Gb/s SFP28 ports. It is often found in data centers and enterprise servers where high throughput and low latency are critical. This adapter is commonly used in environments requiring efficient network performance, such as cloud infrastructure and virtualization setups. IT professionals and system administrators benefit from its robust connectivity and reliable hardware design. Key Features Includes four 25 Gb/s SFP28 ports for versatile network connections Supports PCI Express 4.0 x16 for enhanced bandwidth and reduced bottlenecks Complies with OCP 3.0 SFF specifications for easy integration into server systems Offers advanced Ethernet offload capabilities to reduce CPU load Compatible with a wide range of operating systems and network environments This adapter is typically deployed in dense server racks where space efficiency matters. It plays a key role in maintaining fast and stable network links, which helps improve overall system performance in demanding IT setups.

Use Cases
The BCM957504-N425G is primarily utilized in enterprise and cloud data center environments where multi-port 25 Gb/s connectivity is essential. It is well-suited for IT professionals managing high-density server racks that demand compact, high-performance network interface cards to support bandwidth-intensive applications and virtualization workloads. How It's Used: Enabling high-throughput connectivity in hyperscale cloud data centers for efficient VM and container traffic management. Supporting storage area networks (SAN) that require low latency and high bandwidth across multiple servers in large enterprise deployments. Facilitating network virtualization overlays in software-defined data centers to increase scalability and resource utilization. Deploying in edge computing nodes where space constraints demand OCP 3.0 SFF form factor with robust performance. Integrating with high-performance computing (HPC) clusters to provide fast inter-node communication for data-intensive simulations. This adapter enhances operational throughput by consolidating multiple 25 Gb/s links into a single compact card, aiding scalable network architectures and reducing latency in critical data center workflows.

BCM957504-N425G Broadcom Quad 25Gb SFP28 PCIe 4.0 x16 OCP 3.0 NIC

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