Dell 540-BBRG is a network interface card (NIC) that provides fast and reliable networking capabilities to enterprise-level servers. The card is built with Intel's X550 chipset and offers a 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) speed, which makes it an ideal choice for data-intensive applications such as virtualization, high-performance computing, and cloud computing. This article provides an in-depth review of the Dell 540-BBRG Intel X550 10GB Ethernet Converged Adapter, including its features, benefits, and how it compares with other NICs in the market.
Features for Converged AdapterThe Dell 540-BBRG is designed to deliver superior performance and reliability, thanks to its advanced features. Some of the key features of this NIC include:
- 10 GbE Speed: The Dell 540-BBRG offers a 10 GbE speed, which is ten times faster than the standard Gigabit Ethernet. This speed makes it an ideal choice for data-intensive applications that require high bandwidth and low latency.
- Intel X550 Chipset: The Dell 540-BBRG is built with Intel's X550 chipset, which is a high-performance network controller that provides advanced features such as Virtual Machine Device Queues (VMDq), which enable efficient data transfer between the NIC and virtual machines.
- Converged Network Adapter (CNA): The Dell 540-BBRG is a CNA that supports both Ethernet and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) protocols. This feature allows users to run both LAN and SAN traffic over a single cable, which reduces cable clutter and simplifies network management.
- Low Power Consumption: The Dell 540-BBRG is designed to consume less power, which reduces operational costs and improves the overall efficiency of the system.
The Dell 540-BBRG offers several benefits to enterprise-level servers, including:
- High Performance: The 10 GbE speed of the Dell 540-BBRG provides high-performance networking capabilities that are essential for data-intensive applications such as virtualization, high-performance computing, and cloud computing.
- Reliability: The Dell 540-BBRG is designed to deliver reliable performance, thanks to its advanced features such as VMDq, which enables efficient data transfer between the NIC and virtual machines.
- Flexibility: The Dell 540-BBRG is a CNA that supports both Ethernet and FCoE protocols, which provides users with the flexibility to run both LAN and SAN traffic over a single cable.
- Reduced Costs: The Dell 540-BBRG is designed to consume less power, which reduces operational costs and improves the overall efficiency of the system. Additionally, the CNA feature reduces cable clutter, which also saves on infrastructure costs.
The Dell 540-BBRG competes with other NICs in the market, such as the Broadcom 57810S and the Intel X710-DA2. Here's how the Dell 540-BBRG compares with these NICs:
- Broadcom 57810S: The Broadcom 57810S is a dual-port 10 GbE NIC that supports both Ethernet and FCoE protocols. However, it lacks advanced features such as VMDq, which makes it less efficient than the Dell 540-BBRG in virtualized environments.
- Intel X710-DA2: The Intel X710-DA2 is a dual-port 10 GbE NIC that also supports both Ethernet and FCoE protocols. It comes with advanced features such as Virtual Machine Direct Connect (VMDC), which enables direct communication between virtual machines without involving the hypervisor. However, the Intel X710-DA2 consumes more power than the Dell
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Part Number or SKU# 540-BBRG
- Device Type: Network Adapter
- Interface (Bus) Type : PCI Express 3.0 X16
- Ports : 10Gbase-T X 2
- Form Factor : Plug-In Card
- Connectivity Technology : Wired
- Data Link Protocol : 10 Gige
- Data Transfer Rate : 10 Gbps
- Interfaces : 2 X 10Gbase-T RJ-45.
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