Description
Introduction and Overview
The BCM57810S HP Ethernet 10GB 2-Port 530t Adapter is a network interface card (NIC) designed for high-performance server and storage networking applications. It is based on the Broadcom BCM57810S chipset, which provides two 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) ports and advanced networking features.
The adapter is designed for use in Hewlett Packard (HP) servers and storage systems, but it can also be used in other systems that support PCI Express (PCIe) 2.0 x8 or x16 slots. It supports a range of operating systems, including Microsoft Windows, Linux, and VMware ESXi.
The BCM57810S chipset provides a range of advanced features, including support for TCP/IP offload engines (TOE), iSCSI offload, and remote direct memory access (RDMA) over Converged Ethernet (RoCE). These features help to offload processing from the server CPU, improve network performance, and reduce latency.
The adapter also supports network virtualization features, including virtual LANs (VLANs), virtual machine device queues (VMDq), and single-root input/output virtualization (SR-IOV). These features enable the adapter to be shared among multiple virtual machines (VMs) and provide improved network performance and security.
Features and Benefits
The BCM57810S HP Ethernet 10GB 2-Port 530t Adapter is a high-performance network interface card designed for use in server systems. Here are some of its key features and benefits:
- Dual-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet: The BCM57810S provides two 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports, allowing for high-speed network connectivity to support demanding applications and workloads.
- PCIe 2.0 x8 interface: The card uses a PCIe 2.0 x8 interface, providing ample bandwidth to support high-speed network data transfer rates.
- Low Latency: The card’s low-latency design reduces network response times, making it ideal for real-time applications such as high-performance computing, financial trading, and media production.
- Network Offload: The BCM57810S supports a range of network offload features, including TCP/IP checksum offload, TCP/IP segmentation offload, and RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE), reducing CPU utilization and improving network efficiency.
- VLAN Support: The adapter supports 802.1Q VLAN tagging, enabling network segmentation and improved network security.
- Scalability: The BCM57810S supports TCP/IP stateless offload and TCP/IP stateful offload, providing improved network scalability and performance.
- Energy Efficient Ethernet: The card supports Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE), a standard that reduces power consumption during periods of low network activity, helping to reduce overall energy costs.
Installation and Setup
The BCM57810S HP Ethernet 10GB 2-Port 530t Adapter is a high-performance network interface card (NIC) designed for use in servers and workstations. It provides two 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports, which can be used for high-speed data transfer between devices on a network.
Here are the steps to install and set up the BCM57810S HP Ethernet 10GB 2-Port 530t Adapter:
- Unpack the adapter and make sure that all of the components are present.
- Shut down the server or workstation that the adapter will be installed in.
- Open the computer case and locate an available PCI Express slot.
- Remove the metal bracket covering the slot.
- Carefully insert the adapter into the slot and firmly press it down until it is securely seated.
- Replace the metal bracket and screw it in place.
- Close the computer case and restart the server or workstation.
- Install the necessary drivers for the adapter. You can obtain the drivers from the HP website or the manufacturer of the adapter.
- Configure the adapter settings. This can be done through the operating system’s network settings or through the adapter’s configuration utility, if available.
- Test the adapter to make sure it is functioning properly. You can do this by performing a speed test or transferring data between devices on the network.
General Information
- Device Type : Network Adapter – 2 Ports
- Form Factor : Plug-In Card
- Interface (Bus) Type : Pci Express 2.0 X8
Networking
- Connectivity Technology : Wired
- Cabling Type : Ethernet 1000base-T, Ethernet 10gbase-T
- Data Link Protocol : Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet
- Features : Tcp/Ip Offloading, Jumbo Frames Support, Teaming Support, Pxe Support, Receive Side Scaling (Rss), Tagged Vlan, Extended Message-Signaled Interrupts (Msi-X)
- Compliant Standards : IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.1q, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ad (Lacp), IEEE 802.1ax, IEEE 802.1qbb, IEEE 802.1qaz, IEEE 802.1qau, IEEE 802.1qbg, IEEE 802.2x
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces : 1 X Network – Ethernet 10gbase-T – Rj-45
- Compatible Slots : 1 X Pci Express 2.0 X8
