Name: K85Y5 Dell NVIDIA ConnectX-6 Lx Dual-Port 10/25GbE SFP28 PCIe Adapter
Brand: Dell
SKU: K85Y5
Price: 249.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell NVIDIA ConnectX-6 Lx Dual-Port 10/25GbE SFP28 PCIe Network Adapter delivers dual 10/25GbE Ethernet ports through SFP28 connectors, fitting into full height PCIe slots. It is designed to support flexible network speeds suitable for data centers requiring scalable bandwidth and efficient network traffic management.

General Information
Brand	Dell

Technical Information
Product Type	Network Interface Card
Chipset/Controller	NVIDIA ConnectX-6 Lx
Virtualization Support	SR-IOV, VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve, vNIC
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
Offload Support	RDMA, RoCE v2, iSCSI, FCoE, PXE Boot, Wake-on-LAN (WoL), Jumbo Frames
Bracket Height	Full Height (Standard)

Connectivity & Physical
Form Factor	Full Height
Port Type	SFP28
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The Dell NVIDIA ConnectX-6 Lx Dual-Port 10/25GbE SFP28 PCIe Network Adapter (Full Height) provides advanced network connectivity for servers requiring versatile and high-speed Ethernet interfaces. It is commonly used in data centers and enterprise IT infrastructures to deliver scalable network bandwidth and accommodate demanding workloads. This adapter is suitable for IT professionals and system administrators managing virtualized or cloud environments where multi-gigabit connectivity enhances data throughput and network efficiency. Key Features Dual-port 10/25GbE SFP28 interfaces enabling flexible network speed options PCI Express form factor compatible with full height server slots Designed by Dell with NVIDIA ConnectX-6 Lx technology for network acceleration Supports SFP28 transceivers for high-density networking setups Optimized for data center and enterprise networking applications This network adapter plays a critical role in providing scalable Ethernet connectivity, allowing servers to handle increased network traffic effectively. Its design ensures compatibility with standard full height PCIe slots, supporting a broad range of server platforms.

Use Cases
This network adapter is typically deployed in data center servers and enterprise environments where multi-gigabit connectivity is necessary. It supports workloads demanding high network throughput such as virtualization, cloud computing, and storage networking. How It's Used: Connecting servers to 10GbE or 25GbE Ethernet networks in data centers Supporting virtualized environments requiring high bandwidth and low latency Integrating with SFP28-based switches for scalable networking Enhancing server-to-storage communication over Ethernet fabrics Implementing in full height PCIe slots for standard server compatibility This adapter enables efficient network interface deployment in enterprise settings, ensuring servers can accommodate evolving network demands without hardware redesign.

FAQ's
What type of network ports does the Dell K85Y5 adapter have? The Dell K85Y5 adapter features dual 10/25GbE Ethernet ports using SFP28 connectors for flexible high-speed network connectivity. Is the K85Y5 compatible with full height PCIe slots? Yes, the K85Y5 is designed specifically for installation in full height PCIe slots commonly found in rack servers. Can the adapter support both 10GbE and 25GbE speeds? The Dell NVIDIA ConnectX-6 Lx supports both 10 Gigabit and 25 Gigabit Ethernet speeds through its dual SFP28 ports. What environments is this network adapter intended for? This adapter is intended for data centers and enterprise IT environments requiring scalable and high-bandwidth network connectivity. Does the K85Y5 require specific transceivers? Yes, the adapter uses SFP28 transceivers compatible with 10GbE and 25GbE Ethernet standards. Who typically uses the Dell NVIDIA ConnectX-6 Lx adapter? IT professionals and system administrators who manage enterprise servers and data center networks commonly use this adapter to enable multi-gigabit Ethernet connections.

K85Y5 Dell NVIDIA ConnectX-6 Lx Dual-Port 10/25GbE SFP28 PCIe Adapter

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Connectivity & Physical

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases

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