Name: CX94X Dell Broadcom BCM57414 2-Port 25GbE SFP28 PCIe x8 Network Adapter
Brand: Dell
SKU: CX94X
Price: 74.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The CX94X Dell Broadcom BCM 57414 network adapter card enables dual 25GbE connectivity through its two SFP28 ports, fitting into servers via a PCI Express x8 slot. It is well-suited for enterprise and data center environments requiring fast, reliable network performance without compromising slot compatibility or hardware standards.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	CX94X

Technical Information
Chipset/Controller	Broadcom BCM57414
Virtualization Support	SR-IOV, VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve, NetQueue, vNIC
Data Rate (Speed)	25GbE
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), Jumbo Frames
Bracket Height	Full Height (Standard)

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, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus

Product Description
The CX94X Dell Broadcom BCM 57414 network adapter card is designed to provide servers with robust and fast 25 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. Often found in data centers and enterprise environments, this card handles demanding network workloads with ease. Built for IT professionals and system administrators, it supports high-throughput applications such as virtualization, storage networking, and large-scale data transfers. Its dual SFP28 ports allow flexible network configurations and connectivity options. Key Features Two 25GbE SFP28 ports enable simultaneous high-speed connections Broadcom BCM57414 chipset delivers stable and efficient data processing PCI Express x8 interface ensures minimal bottlenecks in communication Compatible with standard full-height server slots for easy installation Supports various network protocols suitable for enterprise use This adapter is typically deployed in servers within data centers or enterprise networks where high bandwidth and low latency are critical. It plays a vital role in accelerating network-intensive tasks, reducing transfer times, and enhancing overall system responsiveness.

Use Cases
The CX94X Dell Broadcom BCM57414 2-Port 25GbE SFP28 PCIe x8 Network Adapter is designed for environments demanding high-throughput and low-latency networking. It is ideal for enterprise data centers, virtualization clusters, and cloud service providers that require scalable and reliable network connectivity to support intensive workloads. How It's Used: Supporting high-performance virtualization environments with multiple VMs requiring dedicated 25GbE network bandwidth. Enabling fast data transfer and communication within storage clusters in enterprise data centers. Integrating into rack-mounted servers to provide scalable networking in cloud computing infrastructures. Facilitating edge computing deployments where efficient, compact, and high-speed network interfaces are critical. Enhancing connectivity for SMB networks transitioning to higher bandwidth requirements for business applications. This network adapter supports operational efficiency by delivering consistent 25GbE speeds while maintaining compatibility with standard server architectures. Its performance capabilities enable IT infrastructures to scale network throughput without compromising hardware slot availability, ensuring seamless integration within complex data center and enterprise environments.

CX94X Dell Broadcom BCM57414 2-Port 25GbE SFP28 PCIe x8 Network Adapter

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Connectivity & Physical

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases