Description
Overview
A network interface card (NIC) is an expansion card that provides a network connection for a computer. The 540-BBVD Dell Intel X550 Quad Port 2X 10GB + I350 2X 1GB Base-T Server Adapter Network Interface Card is designed for servers and provides four ports for network connectivity. It has two 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports and two 1 Gigabit Ethernet ports.
Features
The 540-BBVD Dell Intel X550 Quad Port 2X 10GB + I350 2X 1GB Base-T Server Adapter Network Interface Card has several features that make it an excellent choice for high-performance servers.
Quad Port Connectivity
The card provides four ports for network connectivity, which can be used for load balancing or redundancy. Load balancing allows the network traffic to be spread across multiple ports, which can help to reduce network congestion and improve performance. Redundancy provides a backup connection in case one of the ports fails.
10 Gigabit Ethernet
The two 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports provide high-speed data transfer for large files or high-bandwidth applications. 10 Gigabit Ethernet is ten times faster than standard Gigabit Ethernet and can provide speeds of up to 10 Gbps.
1 Gigabit Ethernet
The two 1 Gigabit Ethernet ports provide standard network connectivity for devices that do not require high-speed data transfer.
PCI Express 3.0
The card uses the PCI Express 3.0 interface, which provides high-speed data transfer between the card and the server. PCI Express 3.0 has a maximum data transfer rate of 8 GT/s, which is twice the rate of PCI Express 2.0.
Low Profile
The card is designed to be low profile, which means it can fit in servers with low-profile expansion slots. This can be important for servers that have limited space for expansion cards.
Benefits
The 540-BBVD Dell Intel X550 Quad Port 2X 10GB + I350 2X 1GB Base-T Server Adapter Network Interface Card provides several benefits for servers.
Versatility
The card provides both 10 Gigabit Ethernet and 1 Gigabit Ethernet ports, which makes it a versatile choice for servers. It can be used for high-bandwidth applications or standard network connectivity, depending on the requirements of the server.
Reliability
The card provides redundancy for network connections, which can help to ensure that the server remains connected to the network even if one of the ports fails. This can help to improve the reliability of the server.
Compatibility
The card is designed to be compatible with a wide range of servers. It is compatible with servers that have a PCI Express 3.0 expansion slot and can be used with both Windows and Linux operating systems.
General Information about the Dell 540-BBVD
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Part Number or SKU# 540-BBVD
- Device Type: Gigabit Ethernet Card
Interfaces / Ports
- Host Interface: PCI Express
- Total Number of Ports: 2
- Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports: 2
Media & Performance
- Media Type Supported: Twisted Pair
Network & Communication
- Network Technology: 10GBase-T
