Description
Product overview of YWVDK Dell Broadcom NetXtreme
The YWVDK Dell Broadcom NetXtreme II 10GBE Network Interface Card (NIC) is an advanced networking device designed for PowerEdge 420 servers. This card provides high-performance connectivity for the server, allowing it to communicate with other devices on the network at a speed of up to 10 gigabits per second (10Gbps). In this article, we’ll discuss the YWVDK Dell Broadcom NetXtreme II 10GBE NIC in detail, covering its features, benefits, and specifications.
Features and Benefits
The YWVDK Dell Broadcom NetXtreme II 10GBE NIC comes with several features that make it an ideal networking device for PowerEdge 420 servers. Some of these features and their corresponding benefits include:
- Dual-Port Design: This NIC comes with two ports that allow it to connect to two different networks simultaneously. This feature provides redundancy in case one of the networks goes down, ensuring that the server stays connected to the other network.
- PCI Express 2.0 Interface: The NIC uses a PCI Express 2.0 interface, which provides a high-speed connection between the NIC and the server. This interface supports up to 5GT/s (Gigatransfers per second) data transfer rates, making it ideal for high-bandwidth applications.
- 10Gbps Ethernet Connectivity: The YWVDK Dell Broadcom NetXtreme II 10GBE NIC provides high-speed Ethernet connectivity of up to 10Gbps. This speed is ideal for applications that require large amounts of data to be transferred quickly, such as high-performance computing, data center consolidation, and virtualization.
- TCP/IP Offloading: The NIC comes with TCP/IP offloading capabilities that help to reduce the workload on the server’s CPU. This feature offloads the processing of TCP/IP packets to the NIC, freeing up the server’s CPU to handle other tasks.
- Virtualization Ready: The YWVDK Dell Broadcom NetXtreme II 10GBE NIC is virtualization ready and supports multiple virtual machines. This feature allows multiple virtual machines to share the same NIC, reducing the number of NICs required and saving on hardware costs.
Specifications
The YWVDK Dell Broadcom NetXtreme II 10GBE NIC has the following specifications:
- Model Number: YWVDK
- Interface: PCI Express 2.0 x8
- Data Transfer Rate: 10Gbps
- Ports: Dual-Port
- Ethernet Controller: Broadcom BCM57810S
- Dimensions: 6.6 x 2.7 x 0.7 inches
- Weight: 3.52 ounces
Compatibility
The YWVDK Dell Broadcom NetXtreme II 10GBE NIC is designed specifically for PowerEdge 420 servers. Before purchasing this NIC, it is important to ensure that your server is compatible with it. The NIC is compatible with Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, and VMware ESX Server.
Installation
Installing the YWVDK Dell Broadcom NetXtreme II 10GBE NIC on a PowerEdge 420 server is a straightforward process. The following steps can be used as a guide:
- Power off the server and disconnect it from the power source.
- Open the server’s chassis and locate an available PCIe slot.
- Remove the PCIe slot cover and insert the YWVDK Dell Broadcom NetXtreme II 10GBE NIC into the slot.
- Secure the NIC in place using the screw provided.
- Close the server’s chassis and reconnect it to the power source.
- Power on
General Information about the Dell YWVDK
- Brand Name: Dell
- Model Number or SKU# YWVDK
- Product Type: NIC
