Name: G9XC9 Dell Broadcom BCM5720 1Gb/s 4-Port RJ-45 OCP 3.0 Network Card
Brand: Dell
SKU: G9XC9
Price: 359.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The G9XC9 Dell Broadcom BCM5720 network card delivers four 1Gb/s ports through RJ-45 connectors, designed specifically for Dell servers using the OCP 3.0 mezzanine interface. It fits neatly into server architectures where multiple network links are required, providing reliable and straightforward Ethernet connectivity without unnecessary complexity.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	G9XC9

Technical Information
Chipset/Controller	Broadcom BCM5720
Virtualization Support	NetQueue, vNIC
Data Rate (Speed)	1GbE
Data Center Bridging	No
Storage Over Ethernet	iSCSI
Number of Ports	4-Port (Quad)
OS Compatibility	RHEL, VMware ESXi
Network Management	SNMP
Offload Support	PXE Boot, Wake-on-LAN (WoL), Jumbo Frames

Connectivity & Physical
Form Factor	OCP 3.0
Port Type	RJ-45 (Copper)
Cabling Type	Cat6a
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This network card provides four 1Gb/s Ethernet ports, making it suitable for server environments that require multiple network connections. It is built for Dell servers using the OCP 3.0 mezzanine interface, ensuring seamless integration and efficient network data handling. Often found in data centers and enterprise settings, this network card supports workloads that benefit from multiple simultaneous network links. IT administrators and system engineers commonly use it to expand or enhance server networking capabilities. Key Features Equipped with Broadcom BCM5720 for consistent network performance Four copper RJ-45 ports provide flexible connectivity options Complies with OCP 3.0 mezzanine standards tailored for Dell servers Supports network traffic segmentation and link aggregation setups Low-profile design fits into dense server configurations This card is typically deployed in enterprise servers that need multiple stable 1Gb/s connections, such as in virtualization hosts or storage servers. It helps optimize network traffic distribution and can support redundancy configurations to maintain uptime during network issues.

Use Cases
The G9XC9 Dell Broadcom BCM5720 network card is commonly deployed in Dell server environments requiring multiple reliable 1Gb/s Ethernet connections. It is especially suited for IT infrastructures where space efficiency and straightforward network expansion are priorities, such as in enterprise data centers and virtualization platforms. How It's Used: Facilitating high-density network connectivity in rack-mounted Dell servers within large-scale data centers. Supporting multi-homed virtualization hosts to separate management, storage, and VM traffic effectively. Enabling redundant network paths in SMB IT environments to increase fault tolerance and minimize downtime. Providing reliable Ethernet interfaces for edge computing nodes requiring compact and efficient network solutions. Integrating with storage clusters that demand consistent 1Gb/s network throughput for data replication tasks. This network card supports operational efficiency by simplifying multi-port connectivity within constrained server architectures. Its compatibility with OCP 3.0 mezzanine standards ensures scalable deployment across Dell server models, facilitating streamlined network management and throughput optimization in complex IT environments.

G9XC9 Dell Broadcom BCM5720 1Gb/s 4-Port RJ-45 OCP 3.0 Network Card

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General Information

Technical Information

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