The 540-BBVQ Dell Mellanox Connectx-4 is a network adapter designed to provide high-speed connectivity between servers, storage systems, and other network devices. This adapter features a dual-port design with QSFP28 connectors, allowing it to support data transfer rates of up to 100Gbps. It also uses the PCI Express (PCIe) X16 interface for optimal performance and features two Quad Small Form Factor Pluggable Transceiver (QSFP) slots for added flexibility. In this article, we will explore the features of this network adapter in detail.
FeaturesDual-Port Design
The 540-BBVQ Dell Mellanox Connectx-4 features a dual-port design, which means it has two QSFP28 connectors, allowing it to support two 100Gbps connections simultaneously. This feature makes it ideal for use in high-performance computing environments, where large amounts of data need to be transferred quickly and reliably.
QSFP28 Connectors
The QSFP28 connectors used in the 540-BBVQ Dell Mellanox Connectx-4 are a type of transceiver that supports high-speed data transfer rates of up to 28Gbps per lane. These connectors are designed to be small and compact, making them ideal for use in high-density computing environments. They also support a variety of different network protocols, including Ethernet, InfiniBand, and Fibre Channel.
PCI Express (PCIe) X16 Interface
The 540-BBVQ Dell Mellanox Connectx-4 uses the PCIe X16 interface, which is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard. This interface provides a high level of performance, with a maximum transfer rate of up to 16GB/s. The PCIe X16 interface is widely used in high-performance computing applications, including gaming, video editing, and scientific research.
Two Quad Small Form Factor Pluggable Transceiver (QSFP) Slots
The 540-BBVQ Dell Mellanox Connectx-4 also features two Quad Small Form Factor Pluggable Transceiver (QSFP) slots. These slots allow users to connect different types of QSFP transceivers, depending on their networking needs. The QSFP slots can be used to connect a variety of different networking cables, including copper and optical cables.
Small Form Factor Pluggable Transceiver (QSFP) Options
The 540-BBVQ Dell Mellanox Connectx-4 supports a variety of different Small Form Factor Pluggable Transceiver (QSFP) options, depending on the user's networking needs. These options include:
- QSFP+ SR4: This option supports 40Gbps data transfer rates and is designed for use with multimode fiber optic cables.
- QSFP+ LR4: This option supports 40Gbps data transfer rates and is designed for use with single-mode fiber optic cables.
- QSFP+ DAC: This option uses a Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cable to provide a low-cost, high-performance alternative to fiber optic cables.
- QSFP28 SR4: This option supports 100Gbps data transfer rates and is designed for use with multimode fiber optic cables.
- QSFP28 LR4: This option supports 100Gbps data transfer rates and is designed for use with single-mode fiber optic cables.
The 540-BBVQ Dell Mellanox Connectx-4 is compatible with a wide range of different operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and VMware. This makes it a versatile and flexible option for use in a variety of different computing environments.
General Information about the Dell 540-BBVQ- Manufacturer : Dell
- Model Number or SKU# 540-BBVQ
- Device Type : Network Module
Networking
- Transfer Rate: 100GBe
- Device Type: Network Adapter
- Interface: Pci-e X16
- Physical Interface: Pci-e 3.0 X16
- Form Factor: Pci-e Adapter
- Interface Speed: Pci-e 3.0 X16(auto Negotiates X16/x8/x4/x2/x1)
- Ports: Dual Port
- Connectors: Two Quad Small Form Factor Pluggable Transceiver Slots
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