Name: MN8K8 Dell Broadcom 57416 10GBase-T & 5720 1GbE Dual-Port PCIe NIC
Brand: Dell
SKU: MN8K8
Price: 95.15 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell Broadcom 57416 and 5720 network interface card delivers a combination of 10GBase-T and 1GbE connectivity through a single PCI Express adapter. It fits into servers and storage appliances, providing both high-speed and standard Ethernet connections to meet varying network demands in data centers or enterprise environments.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	MN8K8

Technical Information
Chipset/Controller	Broadcom BCM57416 (2x 10GBase-T), Broadcom BCM5720 (2x 1GbE)
Virtualization Support	SR-IOV, VMDq, NetQueue, vNIC
Data Rate (Speed)	10GbE
Data Center Bridging	No
Storage Over Ethernet	iSCSI
Interface (Bus)	PCIe 3.0 x8
Number of Ports	4-Port (Quad)
OS Compatibility	Windows Server 2022, VMware ESXi 8.0, RHEL, VMware ESXi
Network Management	SNMP, RMON
Offload Support	iSCSI, PXE Boot, Wake-on-LAN (WoL), TCP Stateless Offload, Jumbo Frames
Bracket Height	Both Brackets Included

Connectivity & Physical
Form Factor	Standard PCIe Card
Port Type	RJ-45 (Copper)
Cabling Type	Cat6a
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	Yes
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL

Product Description
This Dell Broadcom network interface card combines two 10GBase-T ports with two 1GbE ports, offering versatile connectivity options in a single PCI Express card. It is built for servers requiring both high-speed data transfer and standard gigabit Ethernet connections. Often found in data center environments, this card supports a range of network workloads and enhances overall network throughput. Key Features Includes Broadcom 57416 for 10GBase-T and 5720 for 1GbE ports Designed to fit PCI Express slots for easy server integration Enables flexible network setups with mixed-speed ports Supports advanced networking protocols for enhanced efficiency Provides stable and consistent performance under heavy network loads This network card is typically deployed in enterprise servers and storage systems where diverse network speeds are needed without adding multiple cards. It helps maintain efficient network operations by consolidating different Ethernet speeds into a compact solution, minimizing hardware footprint while maximizing connectivity.

Use Cases
The MN8K8 Dell Broadcom 57416 10GBase-T & 5720 1GbE Dual-Port PCIe NIC is primarily utilized in enterprise server environments requiring a blend of high-speed 10GbE and standard 1GbE network connectivity. It is well-suited for data centers and storage clusters where flexible and scalable network interfaces support diverse workloads and traffic patterns. How It's Used: Integration in virtualization hosts to provide separate networks for management and VM traffic using dual-port capabilities. Deployment in data center rack servers to optimize bandwidth allocation between storage and application servers. Use in edge computing nodes where mixed-speed connectivity is needed for local processing and upstream data transfer. Expansion of enterprise IT infrastructure requiring both 1GbE and 10GbE connections for legacy and modern equipment integration. Implementation in storage area networks (SAN) to facilitate high-throughput data replication and backup tasks. This network card enhances operational efficiency by consolidating multiple network speeds on a single adapter, simplifying cabling and management. It supports scalable networking architectures, allowing organizations to adapt to evolving bandwidth demands without costly hardware changes.

MN8K8 Dell Broadcom 57416 10GBase-T & 5720 1GbE Dual-Port PCIe NIC

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Connectivity & Physical

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases