DELL Broadcom 57412 dual port 10GbE netwerkinterfacekaart

The DELL Broadcom 57412 Dual Port 10GbE Network Interface Card is a high-performance PCI Express 3.0 x8 adapter designed for Dell PowerEdge servers. It delivers reliable 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity with advanced offload and virtualization features, making it ideal for data centers and enterprise environments.

Advantages

This network card offers dual 10GbE ports with SFP+ connectors, providing high bandwidth and low latency. It supports RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE) for efficient data transfers, and includes TCP/IP, iSCSI, and FCoE offload engines to reduce CPU overhead. Virtualization features like SR-IOV, VMware NetQueue, and Microsoft VMQ enhance performance in virtualized environments.

Suitable for

• Dell PowerEdge 13th and 14th Generation servers
• Data centers requiring high-speed network connectivity
• Virtualized environments with VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, or Linux KVM
• Storage networks using iSCSI or FCoE

Key specifications

• Controller Chip: Broadcom BCM57412
• Interface: PCI Express 3.0 x8
• Port Configuration: Dual Port
• Data Transfer Rate: 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) per port
• Connector Type: SFP+
• Form Factor: Low Profile (full-height bracket included)
• Network Standards: IEEE 802.3ae, 802.3ad, 802.1Q, 802.1p
• Offload Capabilities: TCP/IP Offload Engine (TOE), iSCSI Offload, FCoE Offload
• Virtualization Support: SR-IOV, VMware NetQueue, Microsoft VMQ
• RDMA Support: RoCEv1, RoCEv2
• Jumbo Frame Support: Up to 9KB
• Cooling: Passive Heatsink
• Management: NC-SI (Network Controller Sideband Interface)

Recommendations

For optimal performance, pair this network card with compatible SFP+ transceivers or direct attach cables. Ensure your server has an available PCIe 3.0 x8 slot and the latest drivers from Dell or Broadcom.