Name: R98C5 Dell 2-Port 10Gb/s Ethernet PCIe Converged Network Adapter
Brand: Dell
SKU: R98C5
Price: 159.74 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The R98C5 Dell Emulex 2-Ports 10Gb/s Ethernet PCI Express Converged Network Adapter Card provides high-speed Ethernet connectivity with its dual 10Gb/s ports, making it a reliable choice for data centers and enterprise servers. It supports converged networking, which combines storage and data traffic on one card, fitting seamlessly into Dell server configurations to optimize network performance and simplify infrastructure.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	R98C5

Technical Information
Chipset/Controller	Emulex (Broadcom)
Virtualization Support	SR-IOV, VMDq, NetQueue, vNIC
Data Rate (Speed)	10GbE
Data Center Bridging	Yes
Storage Over Ethernet	iSCSI, FCoE (Fibre Channel over Ethernet)
Interface (Bus)	PCIe 2.0 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	Both Brackets Included

Connectivity & Physical
Form Factor	Standard PCIe Card
Port Type	SFP+
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 R98C5 Dell Emulex 2-Ports 10Gb/s Ethernet PCI Express Converged Network Adapter Card is designed to deliver fast and reliable network connections in demanding computing environments. It is built for servers and workstations that require high-bandwidth communication, combining Ethernet traffic and storage data over a single interface. Often found in data centers and enterprise networks, this card supports virtualization and converged networking, making it suitable for IT professionals and system administrators managing complex infrastructures. Key Features Offers two 10Gb/s Ethernet ports for simultaneous high-speed connections Enables converged network traffic, reducing hardware and cabling needs Uses a PCI Express interface for low latency and high throughput Compatible with major operating systems and Dell server platforms Built to handle virtualization and storage networking efficiently This adapter is commonly deployed in environments where network performance and resource consolidation are critical, such as cloud computing and virtualization setups. It helps streamline data flows and improve overall system responsiveness without adding complexity.

Use Cases
The R98C5 Dell 2-Port 10Gb/s Ethernet PCIe Converged Network Adapter is predominantly utilized in data center and enterprise server environments requiring high-throughput and low-latency network connections. IT professionals managing converged infrastructure benefit from its ability to handle both storage and data traffic, streamlining network architecture and enhancing resource utilization. How It's Used: Enabling high-speed data transfer in virtualization environments supporting multiple VMs and containers. Facilitating converged networking in storage clusters to unify SAN and LAN traffic for improved efficiency. Supporting rack-mounted servers in enterprise data centers requiring consolidated network connectivity. Enhancing network throughput in cloud service provider infrastructures with scalable bandwidth demands. Integrating with Dell PowerEdge servers to optimize network performance in production and test environments. This adapter contributes to operational efficiency by reducing network bottlenecks and enabling scalable bandwidth in complex IT infrastructures. Its converged networking capability simplifies cabling and management, making it a practical choice for organizations focused on performance and streamlined data center operations.

R98C5 Dell 2-Port 10Gb/s Ethernet PCIe Converged Network Adapter

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Connectivity & Physical

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases