Name: C5XKT Dell Broadcom 57504 Quad-Port 25GbE SFP28 OCP NIC 3.0 Adapter
Brand: Dell
SKU: C5XKT
Price: 834.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell Broadcom 57504 Quad-Port 25GbE SFP28 OCP NIC 3.0 Network Adapter provides four 25 Gigabit Ethernet ports with SFP28 connectors. It integrates the Broadcom 57504 chipset and conforms to the OCP NIC 3.0 standard, making it suitable for Dell server environments requiring high-speed network connectivity.

General Information
Brand	Dell

Technical Information
Chipset/Controller	Broadcom 57504
Virtualization Support	SR-IOV, VXLAN, Geneve
Data Rate (Speed)	25GbE
Data Center Bridging	Yes
Storage Over Ethernet	iSCSI
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, 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
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The Dell Broadcom 57504 Quad-Port 25GbE SFP28 OCP NIC 3.0 Network Adapter provides four 25 Gigabit Ethernet ports designed for high-throughput networking applications. It is commonly used in data center servers to facilitate fast and efficient data transfer over fiber or Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cables. This network adapter fits into servers supporting the OCP NIC 3.0 standard, often deployed by IT administrators and network engineers who need multiple high-speed connections in compact server configurations. Key Features Four 25GbE ports leveraging SFP28 connectors for versatile cable support Powered by the Broadcom 57504 chipset optimized for 25 Gigabit Ethernet Compliance with OCP NIC 3.0 standard ensures compatibility in supported Dell servers Supports advanced networking protocols suitable for demanding data center environments Designed to maximize network throughput and reduce latency in multi-server setups This network adapter supports dense networking deployments requiring multiple high-speed connections. Its compact design and OCP standard compliance help optimize server networking without occupying traditional PCI slots. It is suitable where bandwidth and port density are critical.

Use Cases
This network adapter is typically deployed in data center and enterprise server environments where multiple 25GbE connections are needed. It serves workloads demanding high bandwidth and low latency for virtualization, storage, and compute tasks. How It's Used: Adding quad 25GbE network ports to Dell servers supporting OCP NIC 3.0 Supporting high-bandwidth virtualization infrastructure in data centers Facilitating fast data transfer for storage area network (SAN) connectivity Enabling multi-server clustering and high-availability network setups Providing network segmentation and isolation for security-sensitive applications Its role is to enhance network port density and performance in server environments operating with Dell hardware conforming to the OCP NIC 3.0 standard. It aids in managing intensive networking demands while maintaining server resource efficiency.

FAQ's
What does OCP NIC 3.0 standard mean? OCP NIC 3.0 is an open standard for network interface cards designed for optimized compatibility with Open Compute Project servers, enhancing integration and airflow within supported server chassis. Which connector type does this NIC use? The adapter uses SFP28 connectors, compatible with 25GbE fiber optic or Direct Attach Copper cables for flexible networking options. Is this card compatible with all Dell servers? This card is designed for Dell servers that support the OCP NIC 3.0 form factor; it may not be compatible with servers lacking this support. What chipset is used in the C5XKT network adapter? The network adapter is built around the Broadcom 57504 chipset, which supports quad 25GbE ports with advanced networking features. How many network ports does this NIC provide? The Dell C5XKT adapter provides four independent 25 Gigabit Ethernet ports for high port density in server networking. What environments is this NIC intended for? It is intended for data center and enterprise server environments requiring multiple high-speed network connections within Dell hardware supporting OCP NIC 3.0.

C5XKT Dell Broadcom 57504 Quad-Port 25GbE SFP28 OCP NIC 3.0 Adapter

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